Twisted Pelvis - Anyone Suffered This

[savagj1]

My husband has suffered from a "bad back" for the last 10 years or so we thought. His recent episode had him visit a Chiropractor who advised him that he actually has a twisted pelvis in turn his spine moves into a position to compensate and often then results in a bulging disc!

Has anyone ever suffered from this problem and had surgery for it?

Also do you think this would be classed as a back problem or pelvic problem initially as he has Income Protection as he's self employed but they wouldn't cover a bad back as it is a pre existing problem, which obviously it really wasn't, it was the pelvis? Does that make sense?

[Sqad]

No I haven't suffered with this condition, but plenty of people have.

From your description, a lot of my reply is going to be guesswork, so if i have completely missed the point, then ignore my post.

The "twisted pelvis" is almost certainly secondary to a problem in the spine, either the upper part or indeed upper and lower combined. Abnormalities of the upper part have many causes and result in a sideways twist (Scoliosis) or a forward deformity (Kyphosis)

This goes on for years and years with variable degrees of pain until the lower spine takes the "brunt " and buckles (Lordosis) at which point, the pelvis comes under pressure and may well "twist", causing more pain.

So we have initial problems in the spine causing the pelvis to assume an abnormal position.

There may well come a time when surgery is the only option and this is performed in specialised units which have their own criteria for surgical intervention.

It would be classed as a back problem, causing a pelvic problem and for compensation one may have to seek the advice of a lawyer who would take a medical expert opinion.

If my post is nonsense, as it is based on guesswork, then ignore it.

[woofgang]

Is the chiropractor suggesting surgery? normally the treatment for such postural problems is realignment and exercises to strengthen the right muscles and correct the misalignment.
So far as the insurance issue, you need to check with your insurer. personally i have my doubts as, if I have understood you correctly, its the same problem, its just that you didn't know the cause before

[boxtops]

I'm not clear about surgery either. My pelvis was diagnosed as out of alignment by my chiropractor, and manipulation and exercise keep it adjusted these days.

[Sqad]

boxy....you must be a walking, living, textbook of Medicine and Surgery as you seem to have suffered from everything.

[boxtops]

I certainly haven't, sqad, but I have suffered a fair few conditions during my life so far - and only two operations in my life, both gynae. I am thankful that I haven't had to face the debilitating conditions we know that some ABers have to bear.

[Sqad]

;-) ^

[jourdain2]

I'm not sure about the insurance situation, but after suffering from increasingly debilitating back pain (couldn't sleep, could scarcely walk, was crying) my GP sent me for an X-ray and I had a scoliosis of the spine - exacerbated by spinal arthritis throughout - which meant that 2 discs were protruding, trapping the sciatic nerve in 2 places and another nerve once. She sent me to a physio., who was also a qualified osteopath and who explained that my pelvis was also 'out of place'. It took a long time, over 6 months, but gradually he released the nerves with massage and then fraction, by fraction straightened up my spine. What didn't help was that I had had one hip replaced aged 54 and my other chose this time (10 years later) to start collapsing, so it wasn't supporting my spine very well!
He kept me going until my replacement (May this year) and now, after another 2 months of physio, I'm fine!
Initially the specialist did suggest that an op. might be the solution, but I'm glad I chose the longer route. I now know the signs and know that if I act in time and get physio/osteo it can be controlled. Hope this helps you, he has my sympathy, it's an awful 'whole-body' pain.

[Robinia]

I had the procedure and exercises that woofy has described. I was told if it got worse I could have injections to tighten things up. Within about six weeks I was much better.

[savagj1]

Hi

Thanks everyone. Your replies have been great. Everyone has understood my question correctly. My hubby hasn't been told to have surgery by Chiropractor but I'm going down the worst path that might sort this out once and for all. As I mentioned he has suffered for 10 years now without the knowledge of the twisted pelvis so I'm wondering how much damage has been caused without treatment until now!!

I always thought the pelvis was the start of the problem then the spine would manoeuvre to help the pain/stress of any muscles being damaged.

He is getting better but the niggles he was having a fortnight before should have had him at a Chiropractor then, like I suggested, but he did not listen.


Thanks again everyone x