Ongoing Back Pain - Please Help!

[VenPTs]

Hi there.. you say youve been through a pain management clinic? just wanted to ask whether they talked about central sensitisation at all.. and if they took you through a gradual programme of increasing your activities from a pain free starting point? and whether they talked to you about any fears eg of movement.. that you may have picked up.

have you been told that the the proposed disc problems are still likely to be the factor causing your pain? or have you been given a less than clear explanation of what may be causing your pain?

can you also describe what factors at the current time aggravate/ ease your pain

await your response..

Pete

[msk101]

HI,

I'd also be interested to know more specifics about your aggs and eases patterns and 24 hour pattern (ie first thing in the morning vs end of day, vs. sleeping etc). this could explain further discogenic nature of your pain or other sources (eg. ligamentous, muscular strength, hyperalgaesia which wouldn't show up on Xray).

and about the swimming. avoid breast-stroke kick (unless you really know you do it well, most people do a 'screw" kick which causes considerable lumbar rotation). and try swimming with a pull buoy (peanut shaped piece of foam that you hold between upper thighs) so your legs are relaxed and elevated in the water. then make sure you're using your core to hold good alignment in the water. Do you hangign float in the water -like gentle traction allowing your legs to just dangle down in deep water while your upper body is supported by a float... does that help??

Cheers,
msk101

[asha]

Hi,

I would like to suggest you go to this center. I am confident it will help you deal with your problem. It is in Sydney.

Focus On Backs Pty Ltd
Certified McKenzie Clinic
1 / 124 Shirley Road
Crows Nest
NSW
2065
T 02 9460 8551
F 02 0460 8552

Asha

[thabiso]

hi VenPts,

Whats central sensitisation?