I have a slipped disc and a sciatica for 2 months now. NHS referred me to an osteopath but today he told me if I don’t agree to have an operation he will discharge me, so he did so. I did not want to have an injection nor operation. He said if his treatments have not improve my condition by now I need an operation. But today I went privately to a physio and she said I don’t need an operation just a good physio who can take care of me. Who should I trust more? To be honest I wasn’t happy with the treatment I had from the osteopath as he never did any massage on me, I saw him once every 2 weeks (5 or 6 times altogether). Any advise? I will have a MRI scan next week by the way.
the NHS usually only offer a short course of treatment. if things don’t get any better then the usually refer you. if you really don’t want to have the operation then i would go with the physio, but i guess if after that it still isn’t better then you would be back to needing the operation…..its up to you who you trust really.
best of luck x
November 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
If the osteopath didnt do massage on you the 5/6 times you went, what did he do?
I dont understand, he is a specialist in massage and manipulation, so why would he want you to have an op without an MRI scan.?
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November 26th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
the NHS usually only offer a short course of treatment. if things don’t get any better then the usually refer you. if you really don’t want to have the operation then i would go with the physio, but i guess if after that it still isn’t better then you would be back to needing the operation…..its up to you who you trust really.
best of luck x
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November 26th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
wait to see what your mri scan shows 1st.
they can detect anything.
do not jump to conclusions,
if i were you, the best thing for a slipped disc, sciatica, is to
lie on a FLAT board under your sheet,
that should help you,
i have got osteoarthritus from head -toe,
so, i know how you feel, very painful,
go to dr’s and get some co-coamol eff,
dilute in water and stir it in and swallow,
will get to pain faster,
no side affects with it,
just codine, and paracetamol.
works wonders, i can tell you.
i take it .
i hope you get the problem sorted soon,
i feel for you, i really do.
all the best too you,
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November 26th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
hi i was under a chiropractic it cost me Nealy £4oo pounds i had a mri scan and now have to see a surgeon and it didn’t show much improvement either so he was right to discharge you it proved hes not just after your money..
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