I’m supposed to be seeing a doctor right now. But I’m much happier sitting at the office. I hate having to go to a doctor and avoid it when ever possible, because doctors here (including my sister) don’t have any respect to the patients. Most doctors think they are a super breed or some thing and don’t have any socio-cultural empathy
Anyways, I’m having this back pain for almost a year now. It started off as a mild pain on the upper part of the spine in last august and by October it got really worse. It started to feel quivers through my spine and legs. First I thought it was the cold but then realized it’s the back. So I stopped working out and started to wear a back supporting belt. I had it till April and then it became kind of hyper sensitivity in the back. Now it’s almost gone but I get the pain when I lift some thing heavy or make a sudden awkward move.
All this time I’ve been avoiding going to a doctor, because baring the pain is much comfortable than baring the arrogances of Sri Lankan doctors. My sister made an appointment for me this morning and was to come with me to this pain relief clinic in the hospital. But she got late to turn up, so I took the chance and came to office.
To hell with the doctors.
It sounds a bit serious. Thats all I'm going to say!
ReplyDeleteIf you've got running pains down the leg it could be serious, but this is usually connected with lower back pain. If the pain has persisted for a while then you need to get it checked.
ReplyDeletePains running down the leg usually happens if you have a slipped disc.
do a google search for back pain and see (but try to go to reliable sites)
If you are lifting serious weights then this site has a few articles on back pain (in addition to a whole of of others on exercise)
www.bodybuilding.com
Thanks both for the concern, I too suspect it's a slipped disk after reading some.
ReplyDeleteAnyways I'm not lifting weights any more. I'm solely working out using the TotalGym XLi :)
Actually that can be quite serious you know.. Doctors may be what you described them to be.. But it's your health that you need to take care of!
ReplyDeleteI have a back pain too on and off. I was put for physiotherapy for a week and had to do back excercises and some posture corrections.. That made me stop going to the gym and working.. But if you don't take care of it, it can get as serious as ending in slipdisk.. So watch out..
I had therapy about 5 months back and now the pain has returned.. I was told I need to take care of myself and do therapy on and off.. I'm fed up right now. But I'd rather be safe than sorry..
Lady divine, you are scaring me!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others. I am sure your sister has already told you this, but sometimes when our own family members tell us things we don't listen. :)
ReplyDeleteGet a clear diagnosis from a specialist like an orthapedic surgeon or neurologist.
And like lady D says. You need to do the right exercises after consulting a good physiotherapist or the best orthapedic surgeon.
Start correcting your posture, and don't sit in one position all the time when you are on the computer. Take breaks and streach every 30 minutes, especially since you are not in good shape at the moment.
http://www.mcgill.ca/studenthealth/information/generalhealth/backpain/
What most people who are doing a workout don't care abt is their back. But back is the most important part when you are doing exercises (especially resistance training) since you has to have a strong back to support most of those exercises. So there is more possibility to have back pain if you are doing exercises but not caring abt the back, more than who is not doing any exercise.
ReplyDeleteAnd sad part is most schedules that recommended by instructors in gymnasiums is lack of proper exercises for your back. And other thing is you have to be very careful when training your back since if you do it wrongly that will be the major cause for the back pain. Exercises like dead lift are notorious for that although it’s the best exercise to strengthen your back.
Anyway since you are working out using total gym at home there is a big possibility of not doing proper back exercises. BTW since you have back pain now, better to stop your workout and see a physician and don’t forget to tell him abt your workout also.
ආයුබෝවන් මහසෙන්,
ReplyDeleteIt was surprising to read the statement by you in your blog titled “To hell with the doctors” and “I hate having to go to a doctor and avoid it when ever possible, because doctors here (including my sister) don’t have any respect to the patients.”
Blaming doctors or any other would not remedy your back ache. Would it?
Have you tried Alternative_medicine. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicine)
Back pain is a common medical condition that many people around the world get at some instance of their life. It can be simply because of Vertebral_subluxation. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebral_subluxation) which is a common term used by chiropractors (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiropractors
). You might want to try Chiropractic care which is very popular in many countries including the U.S. (http://www.acatoday.org , http://www.chiropractors.asn.au). You may also wish to try
Acupuncture which is another form of Alternative medicine (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture).
A person who has back pain might be able to get much relief with the help of Chiropractic care, instead of taking prescribed medicine and/or need to go in for surgery.
Chiropractors use spinal manipulation (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_adjustment) to bring relief to patients, without any medicine. This is a good article – First Visit
http://www.y-chiropractic.com/cgi-bin/viewcontent.cgi?article_id=22
So Mahasen – here are some alternate options for you take. I am not sure whether Chiropractic care is available in Sri Lanka. Too bad you did not try Chiropractic care while you were in the U.S., may be next time. Here are some information about the Chiropractic profession in the U.S. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos071.htm
No nooooo..not scaring you.. Just giving you an insight to possibilities.. All we're trying to say is GET IT CHECKED!!!
ReplyDeleteGo to a good orthopaedic surgeon.. You'll get the advice you need..
:( ....
ReplyDeleteYeah... I know.
Thanks every one for your concern..