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How long is recovery?

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yogibear
yogibear

Hi i Had an accident where i got knocked backwards onto a concrete floor by a 180kg weight,i have seen doctor and chiripractor who said i have traumatic ls facet whiplash and sacroiliac joint irritation caused by landing heavily on my bum.I have been of work 4 weeks my job is standing stacking shelves for 10 hr shifts which obviously involve a lot of bending and lifting  i wondered how long before i go back as i am worried if i go back to early my back and neck wont get a proper chanve to heal.as when i do any lifting at the minute even carrying a bag of shopping my back hurts and i cant sleep properly since i have been given naproxen and amitrypline,i have never had trouble with my back before this.

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  • Sam2609
    Sam2609 yogibear

    Posted

    Hi, I'm not sure how long it would be but I'm pretty sure it will be a while. I have done something to my back, scans so far come back ok however having another one, but I have lots of nerve damage. I've not been through trauma like you and been told it's going to be a long journey. It's been ten weeks today and still unable to work. I also take them pills plus tramadol. I'm having a hard time with nhs and going to see a chiropractor tomorrow for extra help and support. Was it worthwhile when you went?
    • yogibear
      yogibear Sam2609

      Posted

      Hi yes I do think chiropractor is helping but as soon as I do anything too physical it really hurt,chiropractor is expensive though £65 for consultation then £30 a time after that .If it is tissue damage you have then I don't think that a scan show that up or whiplash don't show up on a scan . I just get the impression the chiropractor don't under how physical my job is. 
  • Sam2609
    Sam2609 yogibear

    Posted

    Oh well I hope you find some relief soon. It's hard to get help sometimes you need to be very forceful, and I find everyone tells me different, so confusing. Good luck and a speedy recovery
  • yogibear
    yogibear

    Posted

    Hi Sam yes i know what you mean some people recomend acupuncture so my chiropractor did some acupuncture last week yet i dont feel any different.Hope you are pain free soon x
  • sherry
    sherry yogibear

    Posted

    Hi

    I work in a supermarket at night stacking shelves and it's a very physical job for the fittest of people never mind someone with back problems.

    I am in a different situation and I find that if I stop work or put on lighter duties the pain is worse.

    i have found over the years I have found some alternative ways of working which has helped.

    Like working straight off of cages or boards so I don't have to deck first and bend more.

    i really carn't advise on how long it will take for you to feel better.

    I just wanted to add my support an hope you get some relief soon

  • marshall71
    marshall71 yogibear

    Posted

    Well I've had my pain since last nov before that on and off for over 20 years once you get a bad back they say you have it for life.

    Taking amitriptyline helps for sleeping but do get a hang over the next day I use a si belt for lower back support you can buy them off Amazon ebay also I use a cold pack and a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel 

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