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lyn68075
lyn68075

Does anyone out there have aproblem with fairly stong lower back pain, was thinking i got out of this whole thing pretty lightly now this, find i am having to be pretty carefull about what i do and how i do it, not sure if its associated with the hip or not, let me know if i am not alone with this problem.

regards lyn

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  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 lyn68075

    Posted

    I've got shoulders and mid back from limping/ crutches etc
    • lyn68075
      lyn68075 Gaby21

      Posted

      think your right probably to do with the limping, had previous surgery to toe on same leg and was limping around in a cam boot for 9 weeks then this on top been on crutches and walking stick for nearly 6 mths all told didnt think about that.
    • Rocketman_SG6UK
      Rocketman_SG6UK lyn68075

      Posted

      I think we find that the original pain has masked other pains and ailments, so when the OA pain is suddenly gone, we find those underlying pains coming through.  As you say, caused by walking badly.  I now have a pain in my right shoulder (i had a left THR), from walking with one stick and the extra pressure that has put on my arm and shoulder in supporting me when walking.

      Graham - 🚀💃

  • Kate53CornUK
    Kate53CornUK lyn68075

    Posted

     I think 'adjustment' has a lot to do with the back pain experienced after the op. I imagine that the whole body is in a slightly different position and we are getting used to a different way of moving.

    I guess too I am speaking for at least 60% of us who have this op because we have arthritis. I can't speak for anyone else but will say that I have arthritis in other joints as well and they all moaned after I had my hips done!

     

  • carol98191._UK
    carol98191._UK lyn68075

    Posted

    Hi Lyn I to get lower back pain especially after sitting for long periods and I can't really stand for any length of time due to back pain - just thought it was a side effect of the op that hopefully will go soon! X
  • isabelle40781
    isabelle40781 lyn68075

    Posted

    You are not alone. I also have that issue. Apparently it is caused by extra stress on the back as it overcompensates for the weaker leg muscles and will go away as the leg becomes stronger.
  • angela1988
    angela1988 lyn68075

    Posted

    As a preop hippie i have had disc probs for many years and have been warned by surgeon that if do have thr that after 4-6 weeks would have increased back pain due to how body has been pushed and pulled. And use of crutches walking different etc xx
    • Gaby21
      Gaby21 angela1988

      Posted

      Sadly it's true I've had back & neck surgery and knee replacement and now hip replacement.

      My upper back isn't too happy, not horrific but tight, spasms, needs Physio or massage. Defo because our whole movement changes and also the strain one side copes with from compensating the other.

      My only advice to you, and I beg you to take it, do NOT let the physios push u to do more than the WHOLE of you can cope with or do exercises that will aggravate your other symptoms!!!!!!

      I did and have spent 9 weeks out of 10 stuck in my house unable to walk due to injuring my knee because the physios/hydro didn't listen to taking me as a whole, so my recovery is so behind!!!!!! My hip btw is great as far as I can tell and ironically taking all the strain whilst my knee recovers!

      Xx

    • rose0000
      rose0000 Gaby21

      Posted

      Gaby that is awful - I didn't know your situation was caused by a physio. I had a similar run in with mine. She has really hurt my back, both hips and my confidence into the bargain. Even today I am struggling so much. I have been so well since my op but just haven't recovered from PT this week. I feel like it has set me back weeks.

      I do have arthritis in my spine and shoulders and all of it is burning and flaring now. But it was all okay before the PT. Feeling so sad with it all, My hip is fine now thankfully!

    • angela1988
      angela1988 Gaby21

      Posted

      Thanks and hoping you have a speedy recovery.

      I dont see my surgeon until feb to see if definitely need thr but today my pain has been so bad i could have done it myself !!

    • Gaby21
      Gaby21 rose0000

      Posted

      No one person actually did anything hands on but it's what I let them push me to do , so the blame is at my door for allowing it. When you're just PO and emotional you don't think clearly.
  • sarah1996
    sarah1996 lyn68075

    Posted

    Does anyone end up in agony in their lower back from just sitting straight for long periods of time. I find i need to put my feet up but thats difficult to do on buses or in maths class.
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