Osteopath..Yes or No?

I tried to get an appointment with an Osteopath last week.one I used to see has retired.
I had a very painful shoulder and arm.no idea how it happened
.Couldn't find one who could see me before another 2_3 weeks
I was desperate ,in such pain
I couldn't get a massage either at first.but eventually found one,didn't realise she was Thai.massager.at first.but she said she could help me
Since seeing her on Tuesday I feel crippled.
My arm gives way.My upper back goes into spasm and it is way more painful that before
I did tell her my age so thought she would account for that.
Now I can't even lift my kettle ,and my arm feels lumpy
I have a Drs appointment on tuesday,for another reason.and will see what she advised
My son wanted to take me to A&E yesterday .I was in so much pain.still am
I did know a Thai massage was heavy handed but didn't expect this

I used an osteopath once and was impressed he gave me five sessions and then although it wasn’t completely gone said I could continue with some exercises myself He could have made more money out of me but didn’t. and it did the trick

A masseur is for pleasure or to free up muscle pain in sports
I would never have a massage for a medical issue It sounds like it could have been frozen shoulder Veejay definitely show your doctor on Tuesday

Lessismore

Because it hurts and it cracks.

Go to a cranial osteopath instead. The treatment is very gentle but definitely works, and they don't just work on the head despite the name. I changed from an ordinary osteopath after the cracking became too much.

Sparklefizz

Lessismore

Because it hurts and it cracks.

Go to a cranial osteopath instead. The treatment is very gentle but definitely works, and they don't just work on the head despite the name. I changed from an ordinary osteopath after the cracking became too much.

I don’t think the OP is reading. July 2019

OP was JULY 2019. so gone now

Bluebell It is a frozen shoulder but wasn't frozen before although the pain I was getting felt like it could be
I have had it twice before
Thank goodness I already have an appointment tomorrow
I had steroid injections before,but a friend of my daughter had to go miles away for hers.and another friend ended up paying for one
The pain I am getting in my upper back is terrible too.A it goes into spasm
I couldn't get an appointment with anyone e lad for at my 2 weeks

The most important thing is to have a proper medical diagnosis before going anywhere. An osteopath can do untold damage, particularly with disc problems.

Been to see our Drs muscular Skeletal Dr and he is arranging a corticosteroid injection.but I was given one of my son's morphine patches as he had a spare, as I was in so much pain,and it's amazing.
I managed to have a shower and wash my hair last night.without pain.so he said he is going to see if I can those instead

Even my painful knees were pain free
I doubt if I will get them ,but they last for a week each
It took a lot to get them for my son.but it was the Drs fault.he should have had an X-ray a year ago.and it has only just been discovered he had 2 compound fractures and they kept saying it was a muscular problem
He can't walk without pain now.and could need a mobility scooter
Disgusting really.
It was only discovered after he had a stroke and the Hospital Xrayed him

Oh veejay - how awful about your son. .

Anyone with musculoskeletal problems, please see your GP first …

Years ago DH was seeing a chiropractor. At the time he had a prolapsed disc but was carrying on working. driving and carrying 100lb sides of beef (Yes I know!!!) It took an operation to fix it but the chiropractor was able to keep him mobile and fairly pain free while he waited.

I saw a cranial osteopath who fixed everything. I was in so much pain climbing stairs I thought I needed a hip replacement. One hour later I was back to normal. They aren’t all the best though as I discovered.

craxyH.thank you,yes he's had an awful time.not even can you come in and see us
It seems they are getting a bit back to normal now.but only a biy.but he was in too much pain to go anywhere
I go to see him several times a week.he only lives at most 10 minutes away.walking.I don't drve.those Drs should feel very guilty.

Lessismore

Because it hurts and it cracks.

I don't like the sound of that! I wouldn't do anything that hurt or cracked. I'm sure there must be a gentler solution, as others have suggested.

Reported.

Lessismore

Because it hurts and it cracks.

It shouldn’t hurt. My osteopath massages me extensively and then the movement doesn’t hurt although I may be sore for a day or two afterwards.