Update on my bad back!

[crazycrow]

I posted a while ago on here about my back pain and leg giving way for no reason, very painful. Ended up having MRI scan which my physio tells me mainly shows degeneration around the bottom 3 discs, and some bulging too. She has given me loads of exercises and ultrasound but no better. This week she did some pressing on each vertebrae, to loosen it up, it was quite painful though! It was much better the rest of the day but really stiff today. She has said that I may need a steroid injection (which i dont want) so I am wondering if there are any other complimentary therapies I can try, I am sick of the pain, still working and caring for my horse but not riding and would be grateful for any suggestions!

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[rubberbones]

This is my first post, my only qualification is a lifetime of pain. Yes look into the Egoscue method. The system is good, the politics around the people is bad. Look into prolotherapy, which causes scaring, which I do not think is good. I went for using sheets of plastic as my toilet, and eating my food like a dog to being a full time pain free construction worker using the exercises of the egoscue method. Basically educate yourself, I have strong opinions, but I lived it, so I know what is voodoo and what works

[caz]

Alexander Technique! I have tried just about every therapy under the sun, with limited success...

...but the one thing that has definitely helped me is the Alexander Technique - it has completely changed how I stand, walk, sit move - to make sure I put as little strain as possible on my spine and pelvis. Its not a quick fix, its not a 'cure' for back pain and it requires you to put the work in to undo bad postural habits - but if you are looking for something that YOU can do for yourself to improve your quality of life, Alexander Technique is the one to go for :-)

Oh and another benefit of AT is that it improves your riding position - I have a horse and I know she has benefitted hugely from my AT lessons because I am more balanced and not as stiff when I ride!

More information on AT and instructors at:
The Definitive Guide to The Alexander Technique provided by STAT - The Society of Teachers of The Alexander Technique

Just let me know if you want any more information - I'm keen to spread the word about AT because it has helped me so much!