neck OA, chiropractor or osteopath?

Sophiej

Hi everyone,
I've only posted on the Hello site so far this is my first visit here. I have OA in neck and some spinal degeneration. Neck pain is bad along with giddiness, headaches and tinnitus. I've tried physio but I think my problems have worsened since. I don't know whether to try chiropractor or osteopath. Can anyone advise please?
Thank you

stickywicket

I can't really help. Personally, I'd prefer physio to either of the others but that's just me.

I remember you said you felt better after the physio had massaged your neck and shoulders. How about a good masseur?

Sophiej

Hello,
Yes I thought physio was helping but as time goes on I think it is having the opposite effect. So pathetic to be moaning I know with what's happening in London
Best wishes

stickywicket

I think it's a bit of a lottery as to what helps who but, whatever your choice, do ensure they are fully qualified. And good luck

Slosh

I would discuss this with your GP first. When I first developed my neck problems and before I was diagnosed my GP told me to avoid chiropractors as he did think it was effective and I could end up spending a lotof money. Folloeing worsening problems and a MRI I was told to avoid anything like that and to be careful about massage as in my case, due to wear the damage was it could cause serious harm.

You say you have had physio, are you still doing your exercises? I no longer have physio but continue to do my exercises daily as I notice the difference if I don't.

A shaped pillow helps as does a heated neck wrap (but NEVER cold as it can cause you to faint).

I know there is a very good leaflet on neck pain that Arthritis Care have written, if you search you should be able to find it, if not I'm sure one of the mods can help.

But as I said, see your GP first.

[Deleted User]

Here you go

https://arthritiscare.org.uk/assets/000/001/117/Download_Osteoarthritis_of_the_Neck_Factsheet_original.pdf?1441986983

Take care
Yvonne x