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- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:46 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Should I keep exercising?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2967
Re: Should I keep exercising?
Hi, Gerry
Slight pain shouldn't be a problem. However, I recommend discussing with your GP and asking for a referral to Physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist can assess you in detail and may be able to advise on simple modifications to your exercise routine to reduce the pain.
Slight pain shouldn't be a problem. However, I recommend discussing with your GP and asking for a referral to Physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist can assess you in detail and may be able to advise on simple modifications to your exercise routine to reduce the pain.
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:42 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: EXTREMELY PAINFUL BACK
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2243
Re: EXTREMELY PAINFUL BACK
Hello, If you haven't seen your GP yet, you should make an appointment for a consultation. If your GP thinks it is appropriate, you might ask for a referral to physiotherapy. Physiotherapy can help with back pain and with pain management. Your physiotherapist can prescribe suitable exercises to stre...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:41 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Pain In Mid Back
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2305
Re: Pain In Mid Back
Dear MarlonJay Your first step should be to see your GP for an assessment. If your GP feels it is appropriate, you may be referred to a physiotherapist or an osteopath or chiropracter. Any one of these professions should be able to help, provided your GP has assessed you first and is happy to refer ...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:35 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Pain down right side of body
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2362
Re: Pain down right side of body
Hi, I hesitate to prescribe exercises without seeing you, but would encourage you to ask your GP for a referral to physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist will assess you in detail and then be in a position to prescribe appropriate exercises to help with pain. When you have been assessed by your physiot...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Topic: RA all over
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2379
Re: RA all over
Hi, Carl You might like to ask your GP to refer you to physiotherapy in preparation for your surgery. Your physiotherapist can assess you and prescribe appropriate exercises to prepare for your op. This would help with your recovery afterward. Your physiotherapist may also be able to advise on some ...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:19 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Pain management of multiple issues
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3115
Re: Pain management of multiple issues
Hi, Katya You may wish to ask your GP for a referral to a physiotherapist. Your physiotherapist can assess your conditions and advise you on suitable exercises for you. It is important to keep active with appropriate exercise because exercise is pain relieving if done properly and will help you to s...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:13 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Fibromyalgia foot, hand, head pain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2503
Re: Fibromyalgia foot, hand, head pain
Hello, I agree with Dr Holden, occupational therapy can help, as can physiotherapy. You may need to ask your GP for more than one referral, though, because hands and feet are special interest areas. You would be best served seeing a physiotherapist and occupational therapist who specialise in hands/...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:04 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Lumbar Spinal Senosis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2303
Re: Lumbar Spinal Senosis
Hi, Jim I'm pleased to hear you have been referred to physiotherapy. Your physiotherapist should be able to assess your condition in detail and advise you on exercises that will help strengthen your core and protect your joints, and decide on appropriate non-medication-based pain relief (for example...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:52 am
- Forum: Osteoarthritis
- Topic: Osteoarthritis in spine and wrists
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2811
Re: Osteoarthritis in spine and wrists
Hello, If you haven't already had a referral to physiotherapy, you might like to ask your GP to refer you. You might need more than one referral to physiotherapists who have special interests in the spine and in hands/wrists. Your physiotherapist can advise you on effective non-medication-based pain...
- Thu Oct 18, 2018 11:45 am
- Forum: Osteoarthritis
- Topic: knobbly fingers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3858
Re: knobbly fingers
Hello Ricky As Matthew said, a referral to a physiotherapist or occupational therapist with a specific interest in hands would be helpful. Your GP may be able to help with this. They will be able to provide exercises to reduce pain and stiffness and they may be able to provide advice on other ways o...