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johnygail
johnygail

so I had my THR on the 10-06, seems ok I have had very swollen knee- thats ok now still a little painful but ok, I have had sore thigh obviously. But Now it is my back and I mean pain! I went for physio last friday and i was best in class lol ( half the age of most at 44 lol ) the physio was impressed with my progress did all the exercises etc. I mentioned my back and got the Yeah thats normal answer, For once i would like a remedie!!. it hurts when I stand up it twinges when I walk ( I walk very well according to physio) and of course it hurts at night when i lay down. haha HELP!!.. I bought a knee pillow from amazon and it does give you 15-20 min on your side which is loveley.. Apart from this I am feeling ok cant wait to get rid of back pain then i can start working towards putting socks on lol..

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  • RichardKen
    RichardKen johnygail

    Posted

    Dear Johny

    I would make an appointment to see a good chiropractor....not a McTimoney one as they have a more limited skill set.

    I would be very surprised if you did not get the relief you are looking for. Please let me know how it goes.

    Cheers Richard

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen

      Posted

      Apologies for the double sending it did not seem to have gone the first time.

      Cheers Richard

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen johnygail

      Posted

      Dear Johny

      Pick a good one and they will know what they are doing so I really do not think it will be a problem. Even if they do not do any actual manipulation they will be able to identify any problems. This is the starting point after making notes about you and your condition.

      Nothing to loose apart from a consultation charge and it nay make a huge difference to you. I find they can do things that doctors cannot.

      Cheers Richard

  • auntiebeanie
    auntiebeanie johnygail

    Posted

    My Osteopath treated meat 4weeks post op as as back was so bad. She did it with me sitting up on the bed. I also found a rolled up towel in the middle of my back at night helped. The IT band can get very tight too which affects the back xx
  • AnnieK
    AnnieK johnygail

    Posted

    Is that June 10th that you had your THR, or October 6th? If it was June 10, that is still less than one month from your THR, and things may sort themselves out as you gain strength and mobility. How bad is your pain? If it is severe and debilitating, you might want to see an orthopedist who specializes in problems with the back/spine.
  • nhquilta
    nhquilta johnygail

    Posted

    oh, Johnny, you are so talking my language!  My surgery was May 15th, so it's been about 7 weeks.  The first 4 weeks, all was going well, healing and working with the physical therapist.  About 3 weeks ago my back started bothering me, big time!  My right (op side) leg is 1/4 to 1/2" longer than the left.  Even the surgeon agrees.  So I blame the back issues to my body adjusting to this difference, at least partially.  I've been to my chiropractor 3 times and even the PT has worked on my lower back.  It hurts to sit too long, get up out of a chair and initially walking.  Once I get moving, it seems a little better.  But, I want to stop hurting!  I'm sure you agree!  The reason for my hip surgery was advanced arthritis.  Now the surgeon also tells me I have arthritis in my lower back.  He suggests working to strengthen my core muscles and more walking.  Check with your physio.  Perhaps this will work for you.  Keep moving forward!  Good Luck!  

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen nhquilta

      Posted

      I'm very sorry to hear that your chiropractor was unable to help you. What did they find and what solution did they offer you.

      Although obviously it would have been nice to have both legs the same length I very much doubt if your leg difference would actually make any difference.

      I had about 1/2' difference in my original hip replacement done twenty years ago and measured a few months before it wore out and it came as a great surprise to me! My revision of seven weeks ago has one leg longer than the other and no problem.

      Cheers Richard

    • nhquilta
      nhquilta RichardKen

      Posted

      Hi RichardKen,

      I didn't say my chiropractor didn't help me!  Each visit was a relief and I did feel better, but the problem didn't go away.  It's arthritis in my lower back, which we didn't know when visiting him, still believing it was the difference in leg length.  

      The surgeon has suggested putting a heal cushion in my other shoe.  That is helping a little bit.  He is also suggesting exercises to strengthen my core, which should help my lower back.  Also he wants me to do more walking, again, helping strenthen my core.  PT continues for about 3 more weeks, so that will be their goal!  

      Thanks for your input!  

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen nhquilta

      Posted

      Sorry to have misunderstood you but when you said that you had been to a chiropractor three times I took it that it had not helped you. To that that it had helped surely is a reason to continue the treatment unless you have a better alternative.

      I found that needed at least six visits to get the results needed that other health care professionals were not able to offer.

      Good luck Richard

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