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[BC WetCoast]

I had a similar problem this summer. Shearing of the vertabrae in my neck pinched the nerve root and sent pain down my arm and hand. Went to physio and chiro. The chiro worked at getting the initial pain relieved and the physio finished it off. They both did similar things except the physio used machines and the chiro did a couple of manipulations. What worked best for me was light traction on the head to relieve the pressure on the nerve and then fixing my 'terrible' posture. Head up shoulders back and all that stuff. But it took me 50 years to achieve that posture and it's hard to change.

I hurt myself spraying for aphids (go figure), and fortunately was able to continue working (albeit painfully).

Hope you are well soon.

 

[Climbing Fool]

Have you considered a Chiropractor?
I thought they were quacks until I started getting really bad cramps in my upper back and numbness/tingling down my arm.
Coworker recomended seeing his Chiro and now a couple months later I feel like a new person.

Billy

I second this suggestion. After 25 years in all sorts of industries where back problems are the most common injury I have remained undamaged. This is due imo, to maintenance visits to my chiropractor 4 times a year for the last 10 years. If you do the math it is very very cheap compared to the pain, suffering and loss of income that back injuries place on guys and gals like us who are either self employed or run a business that demands our presence.

I had my very first remedial massage last night after requesting a referral from Fred, my chiropractor. Man I thought I was hard and Paul (the masseuse) made me squeal like a little girl. Well I wanted to squeal but it was an inhome consultation and the boys were there and...well you know it is Dads, we gotta walk the walk in front of the kids... I don't recommend arm wrestling for double or nothing on the bill with a masseuse, those guys got serious finger and forearm strength! Today I felt a million bucks. I can't tell you what the long term will be but I can tell you that I refuse to take pain killers to mask a problem and eventually do more damage when a simple and safe solution is readily available.

Hope you get better asap Bermie.

 

[masiman]

Sorry to hear that Bermie. I hope you injuries heal and your pain goes away. That goes for everyone else here with an injury and I know there are a few of you!

Bermie, I was thinking of you yesterday while at the Rx office. They had a couple coffee table books out. One was pictures of Bermuda. Nice shots, mostly close up odd angles of architecture and flowers with some overhead shots of small lush islands. I have to say I was disappointed in the book, they did not show any trees worth cutting :greenchainsaw:, all small coastal windblown palms and bushes. Get well soon.

 

[Adkpk]

I just got back from the Dr. and it looks like I am going to have to keep on living. I asked about a chiro for my condition and apparently I suffer from something other than a pinched nerve. I don't remember the name he gave me but it's related to the type of arthritis I have. The worst part of it is, the loss of sleep when I forget and go and dig in the garden all day. It's not often but I get insane after two or three days without sound sleep.
Anyway I got my medicine if you want the name pm me. One is a muscle relaxer and the other is a pain killer. I offer this to you for the possibility it might be a quicker way to relief. I am sure you have a competent Dr. but what the hell, two heads are better than one.
So how's it going? Are you getting better already?

And don't forget to get a pic posted of you in a goalie suit minding the net. We would all love to see that!

 

[Bermie]

Hey y'all,

Went to my doctor today, got to have an MRI, he reckons its disc related.
Did a consult today so that should earn me a few $$$.
I'm taking anti-inflammatories, and I do take some tylenol if the pain is too much at night...

Maisiman, are you SURE that coffee table book you saw was Bermuda, not the Bahamas...we have LOADS of trees worth cutting, perhaps the angles didn't show properly?

Ok, here's a pic of the Bermie kitted up for the goal...

http://www.islandstats.com/enlargephoto.asp?photoname=60212f016.jpg&sport=7&assoc=1
http://www.islandstats.com/enlargephoto.asp?photoname=60122h007.jpg&sport=7&assoc=1

 

[Adkpk]

Go Bermie, that is some serious action. And here I was thinking that all you could do is climb trees. :greenchainsaw:

 

[Bermie]

Yup, been playing for many years...
On the National team, got over 30 caps for Bermuda...not that that means much
Playing Canada, Argentina, Mexico and Barbados next month, Pan Am Cup.

I NEED to get this neck thing fixed!!

 

[04ultra]

Bermie



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:wave:


Hope you'll be ok........


Please give Bermie some get well rep points ....Shes an AWESOME gal.....

 

[Adkpk]

I NEED to get this neck thing fixed!!

Ah you have plenty of time relax.

Bermie



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:wave:


Hope you'll be ok........


Please give Bermie some get well rep points ....Shes an AWESOME gal.....

You better calm down big guy or Bermie's hubby is comin' over to "home" to hand you a can of whoop azz.

And now I can't post my smileys cause you used them all up. Darn it.

 

[treeseer]

Went to my doctor today, got to have an MRI, he reckons its disc related.
I'm taking anti-inflammatories, and I do take some tylenol if the pain is too much at night...

$$$$ Diagnotics + Drugs = Protracted Pain and Suffering.

Sticking with the MD's route and avoiding professionals who can work with your body instead of against it. stubborn gal!

Your team has a backup goalie, right?

 

[Dadatwins]

Hey y'all,

Went to my doctor today, got to have an MRI, he reckons its disc related.
Did a consult today so that should earn me a few $$$.
I'm taking anti-inflammatories, and I do take some tylenol if the pain is too much at night...

MRI are highly overrated, I have had several and they are subject to to many variables. DO NOT rely on them. Be careful with anti -inflammatories they can wreak havoc on a stomach. Take them with meals and a glass of milk. As for pain meds, tylenol masks pain, does nothing for problem, better to take an ibuprofen or even coated aspirin to increase blood flow and ease inflamation. A product called Aleve, naproxem sodium is also very good for joint muscle & cramping pain. feel better

 

[belgian]

Hi Bermie,

hope things will clear up soon for you. I have had disc related problems on several occasions (L4-L5), and had to have surgery to get the problem=herniated disc, solved.

Pinched nerves at the neck level are more problematic and need careful attention. I know there is a lot of work to do for you, but I suggest you take sufficient rest for the time being, because that is the only thing that will really help in the short term. The hockey thing is nice, but takes surely a toll I guess. I slowed down my mountainbiking quite drastically since my surgery, and that seems to do the trick. Too much at stake (health, financially) for taking a risk while executing your sport to fanatically, especially if you get a tad older.

I wish you a speedy recovery !

 

[Bermie]

$$$$ Diagnotics + Drugs = Protracted Pain and Suffering.

Sticking with the MD's route and avoiding professionals who can work with your body instead of against it. stubborn gal!

Your team has a backup goalie, right?

Hey now...I was already going to my physiotherapist, and she's the one sent me to the doc...she need some more specific information in order to treat me properly. The backup goalie is firstly a field player, not a goalie specialist...

BTW my physio is a two time ironman participant, triathlete and mountain biker...she and her sister treat all the island's elite athletes, so I know I'm in good hands. MRI's are a diagnostic tool, when interpreted by a competent orthopedic doctor can go a long way to determining the problem, my ortho is extremely good, and a very cautious one, the needle and the scalpel are last resorts for him after nothing else works...

As for some of the drugs, they only get used when the ice packs and heat don't give me enough relief to get a good night's sleep. Can't use any ibuprofen products with the Voltaren (anti imflam.), I KNOW Tylenol is just a mask...and you can't get Aleve here without a prescription.
Besides, if I still get to play in February, I have to be VERY cautious what I take as we are subject to mandatory drug testing, both for illegal drugs and performance enhancing substances, and thay can be found in lots of things you wouldn't even suspect!

A nice rub by the hubby with Tiger Balm is very soothing too

Ok chaps?? Thanks for all the good wishes and suggestions

 

[treeseer]

If a landowner has a tree issue should they call a generalist--a landscaper--or a specialist--an arborist?

It sounds like you have a spine issue. Chiropractors are spine specialists.

A nice rub by the hubby with Tiger Balm is very soothing too

Yes regular massages are a great advantage to being married. Lavender oil is very relaxing.
:agree2:

 

[masiman]

Hey y'all,
....
Maisiman, are you SURE that coffee table book you saw was Bermuda, not the Bahamas...we have LOADS of trees worth cutting, perhaps the angles didn't show properly?

Ok, here's a pic of the Bermie kitted up for the goal...

http://www.islandstats.com/enlargephoto.asp?photoname=60212f016.jpg&sport=7&assoc=1
http://www.islandstats.com/enlargephoto.asp?photoname=60122h007.jpg&sport=7&assoc=1

I will double check when we go back in about a month. Pretty sure it was Bermuda, but now I am second guessing.

I did mean to ask about your first mention of hockey. I assumed it was field hockey. I have a buddy whose wife is a ref for field hockey. I am not sure if she does international, but she does travel a bit in the US for tournaments. I know she does a good sized tournament near Disney in Florida every Thanksgiving.

I'll shamelessly ask for more pix of women of field hockey. Us males here should be able to see beauties other than those with chainsaws .

Good luck in the games!

 

[Bermie]

I know you mean well 'seer, but trust me when I tell you my physio IS a specialist. And an orthopedic doctor is a specialist in musculo/skeletal issues.

Maisiman...there should be some links on those photos to the main gallery...if not the main site is islandstats.com you can also try blackandcoke.bm

 

[treemandan]

Hey now...I was already going to my physiotherapist, and she's the one sent me to the doc...she need some more specific information in order to treat me properly. The backup goalie is firstly a field player, not a goalie specialist...

BTW my physio is a two time ironman participant, triathlete and mountain biker...she and her sister treat all the island's elite athletes, so I know I'm in good hands. MRI's are a diagnostic tool, when interpreted by a competent orthopedic doctor can go a long way to determining the problem, my ortho is extremely good, and a very cautious one, the needle and the scalpel are last resorts for him after nothing else works...

As for some of the drugs, they only get used when the ice packs and heat don't give me enough relief to get a good night's sleep. Can't use any ibuprofen products with the Voltaren (anti imflam.), I KNOW Tylenol is just a mask...and you can't get Aleve here without a prescription.
Besides, if I still get to play in February, I have to be VERY cautious what I take as we are subject to mandatory drug testing, both for illegal drugs and performance enhancing substances, and thay can be found in lots of things you wouldn't even suspect!

A nice rub by the hubby with Tiger Balm is very soothing too

Ok chaps?? Thanks for all the good wishes and suggestions

Sounds like you should be pounding Vickies and washing em down with gin.
No , not really. Sorry to hear about your agony. Does it make you feel better to know you are not alone?
Poor Bermie, i mean can we get her some real painkillers or what?

 

[RedlineIt]

Hi Bermie,

Sorry to hear you're off your game.

Does sound like you are in good hands though, thorough professionals, avoid the back-crackers unless you have a plot you're just dieing to make use of.

Is there really any good reason that a field hockey stick should be so short?

RedlineIt

 

[Bermie]

Thanks Red...

As for the hockey sticks, you can only play with one side and the edges so there is a lot of control and ball handling skills. Its a game played low to the ground, bent over and looking up.

 

[Adkpk]

Is there really any good reason that a field hockey stick should be so short?

I know my backs hurting just looking at those girls.

Your going to pull through Bermie I can sense it your posting.