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margobo | 22:03 Sat 14th Oct 2017 | Body & Soul
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I have been suffering from lower back pain for a few weeks and decided to go for some physio. A friend suggested going to an Osteopath and now I am wondering which would be best?
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I'd recommend that somebody trained in the workings of the spine has a right good dig around before any manipulation or massage takes place. Having been off work for two months, a week of which was spent in screaming agony thanks to a 'therapist' treating blind I'd say be very careful. In on Tuesday for back to work interview and fitness to drive checks, fingers...
00:46 Sun 15th Oct 2017
If it was me, I would go to a physio, not for treatment yet but to get a diagnosis.
My first port of call would be for a good, deep massage.....not a stroky aromatherapy massage but a proper firm Swedish massage......and if the pain is bad combine it with acupuncture.....x
I'd recommend that somebody trained in the workings of the spine has a right good dig around before any manipulation or massage takes place.
Having been off work for two months, a week of which was spent in screaming agony thanks to a 'therapist' treating blind I'd say be very careful.
In on Tuesday for back to work interview and fitness to drive checks, fingers crossed. :-)
you might get physio on the NHS, but not osteopathy.

I've had great results from osteopaths, but they're all different and you never know whether you're going to get a good one; some are useless (at least with me, yet you may find the same people very effective).
It doesn't matter which you choose.
I would say again, find out what exactly is wrong before you get any treatment
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Thanks for the advice everyone. I have had an initial appointment with a physiotherapist I have been to before. Lots of questions and an examination now I have excercises to strengthen my glutes and hamstring muscles. Just have to try and keep to the programme he has given me.
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