I know I gotta see my doctor about this but I’m hoping maybe someone can narrow this down so I know who to go see.
For the past four days I’ve had pain in my lower back. Its not directly in the center as far as I can tell. More off to the right. Right around or above the tailbone. At the start of the day I can barely notice it but by the end of the day its so bad that I’m having trouble sleeping. Its not from lifting since I didnt do anything all week.
The pain also seems to end up in my hip and quad. I was told by someone it might be my sciatic nerve and that is one thing I will be sure to look into.
It does seem like I can feel it more when I’m sitting or lying down but by the end of the day even standing has been painful. Right now my hip and leg are fine. I can just feel it in my back slightly.
Please don’t take offense BBB and I am not saying ALL chiropractors are bad, but I do KNOW that there is more than one that way here in the states. Not sure of the certification needed either. But I do know a Dr. HAS to spend at the minimum of 8 years in college to get his license. If a Dr. sends you to one, then go for it. Just make sure you have insurance OP. If not, go to a doc in the box.
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
Please don’t take offense BBB and I am not saying ALL chiropractors are bad, but I do KNOW that there is more than one that way here in the states. Not sure of the certification needed either. But I do know a Dr. HAS to spend at the minimum of 8 years in college to get his license. If a Dr. sends you to one, then go for it. Just make sure you have insurance OP. If not, go to a doc in the box. [/quote]
I live in Canada so insurance isnt an issue.
Its just a time issue. If at all possible I dont wanna go to a doctor just to be told to go see someone else.
[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
Right, well without an examination, I’m chasing phantoms in the dark.
Having said that, with the history you present, my first thoughts (and hence my initial examination) turn to the sacroiliac joint.
See a GOOD chiro or osteomyologist.
BBB[/quote]
Thanx. Obviously its pretty much impossible to actually diagnose something like this without an examination. That was why I was as descriptive as possible to make it easier to narrow it down.
edit:
after reading up on the sacroiliac joint I’m almost 100% sure that is what it is.
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
Please don’t take offense BBB and I am not saying ALL chiropractors are bad, but I do KNOW that there is more than one that way here in the states. Not sure of the certification needed either. But I do know a Dr. HAS to spend at the minimum of 8 years in college to get his license. If a Dr. sends you to one, then go for it. Just make sure you have insurance OP. If not, go to a doc in the box. [/quote]
right because chiropractors dont have to do a bunch of extra schooling after their bachelors either…they are dr’s and they do have extensive schooling in that field. There are md’s who shouldnt be practicing either, which is why as BBB said no matter if its a dentist, md, or chiro you want to find someone GOOD.
[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
[quote]kneedragger79 wrote:
Please don’t take offense BBB and I am not saying ALL chiropractors are bad, but I do KNOW that there is more than one that way here in the states. Not sure of the certification needed either. But I do know a Dr. HAS to spend at the minimum of 8 years in college to get his license. If a Dr. sends you to one, then go for it. Just make sure you have insurance OP. If not, go to a doc in the box. [/quote]
Hmm, so why do you think I emphasised the word ‘good’ ?
And if you think a DR in the UK has even a fractional understanding of the musculoskeletal system, then you are sorely misguided my friend.
They literally know sod all, 5 years of training or no. I wish it wasn’t so, and I hope that in the US it is different, but my experience of Drs has been really bad. Mind you, many so called ‘musculoskeletal experts’ are no better. Some physios and such often seem to just treat the only way they know how, and hope for the best. Actually, that goes for many chiros too, haha.
IMO you need a true multidisciplinarian to be able to diagnose and treat most effectively.
BBB
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My experience in Canada has been the same, and I suspect it is generally the case in the US as well. Most MD’s have next to zero functional knowledge when it comes to back pain. The extent of treatment often ends up being pills for the pain.
Also, at least in Canada, Chiro’s spend the same amount of time as GP’s in school. They don’t have to do a lengthy residency, but neither do GP’s.
That said, I may be biased as my dad is a Chiropractor. Regardless, my experience, and that of a few friends, is what it is.
So… I post this thread… About an hour later the pain starts going away and I havent felt anything since.
I’m still gonna take it easy the next couple of days and try to make an appointment with a chiropractor. I’m thinking just getting everything aligned might not be a bad idea. I’m planning on getting back into the gym pretty soon. Starting with a healthy back wouldnt be a bad idea.