Physiotherapy?

[babs135]

Once again I'm recovering from a bad back/trapped nerve and once again I have no clue as to what has set it off.

 

Thinking ahead we will be on the Queen Elizabeth for four weeks and while I hate to think negatively I have to be realistic that it could go again. As physio seems to help to some extent I'm wondering if a simple massage would do the same job. I assume the difference between the two is technique? Don't know if the Spa has anyone trained in physio.

 

Anyone had similar problems?

[Bell Boy]

Take a look at booking either a 'Sports massage' or the 'Deep Tissue massage'. You'll find that this type of therapist will also have had some experience in Physio , you'll find a much better result than the basic Aroma Therapy

 

I have no experience of spa treatments on QE ,however I often use the Deep Tissue treatments at Canyon Ranch (Qm2) which works quite well.

[Csardas]

Speak to your Physiotherapist and tell them you're going away. They may give you a tailored 4 week programme of exercises you could follow on board. Mine sent me a video of exercises, post hip replacement.

At least, I would want their opinion on any massages etc. Good luck - sciatica is horrible!

[Cats2010]

I think one can't compare the two. Physiotherapy is more a medical treatment while massages are for the well-being in general; the techniques differ. Why not ask the spa personnel while on board and before something happens!

You should do sports on a regular basis thus improving the muscles' strength, which should help the nerve to remain in the original position.

[3rdGenCunarder]

Speak to your Physiotherapist and tell them you're going away. They may give you a tailored 4 week programme of exercises you could follow on board. Mine sent me a video of exercises, post hip replacement.

At least, I would want their opinion on any massages etc. Good luck - sciatica is horrible!

 

I agree. My husband's physio gave him "homework" exercises to do on a cruise.

 

Also ask your physio about using the hydropool. I think the pool on QE is similar to the one on HAL's Vistas, and not as deep as the one on QM2. I walked off mild sciatica by walking in the hydropool on a HAL cruise a few years ago. We went early before anyone else was there, and we walked in the pool without the bubbles. I still do that when I'm on a HAL Vista. I find that even more relaxing than sitting in the bubbles.

[Salacia]

Once again I'm recovering from a bad back/trapped nerve and once again I have no clue as to what has set it off.

 

Thinking ahead we will be on the Queen Elizabeth for four weeks and while I hate to think negatively I have to be realistic that it could go again. As physio seems to help to some extent I'm wondering if a simple massage would do the same job. I assume the difference between the two is technique? Don't know if the Spa has anyone trained in physio.

 

Anyone had similar problems?

 

 

Is a "bad back/ trapped nerve" a medical diagnosis?

 

Just my opinion, but issues with spinal pain need to be take seriously. Diagnosis first, treatment follows.

 

Best,

Salacia

[babs135]

Is a "bad back/ trapped nerve" a medical diagnosis?

 

Just my opinion, but issues with spinal pain need to be take seriously. Diagnosis first, treatment follows.

 

Best,

Salacia

 

I've seen my doctor and a specialist and am now waiting results of an MRI scan to see if there is any underlying cause. The specialist is also arranging some physio for me, so yes I suppose until they tell me different it is a medical diagnosis.

 

BTW: Don't you just love it when the doctor looks you in the eye and says that a lot of the problem is 'age-related' :mad: Problem is that in my mind I'm still 21 but my body is telling me something totally different - and no, I'm not telling you how old I am; let's just say I'm a senior citizen and leave it at that. :D:D

[Csardas]

I've seen my doctor and a specialist and am now waiting results of an MRI scan to see if there is any underlying cause. The specialist is also arranging some physio for me, so yes I suppose until they tell me different it is a medical diagnosis.

 

BTW: Don't you just love it when the doctor looks you in the eye and says that a lot of the problem is 'age-related' :mad: Problem is that in my mind I'm still 21 but my body is telling me something totally different - and no, I'm not telling you how old I am; let's just say I'm a senior citizen and leave it at that. :D:D

 

My symapthies, as I feel the same. I get a horrible shock when I look in the mirror every morning as the face doesn't correlate with what's in the head!

Elder daughter is a doctor and said that anyone over 50 is considered medically "old". Don't know if that's any consollation....

[CABINET]

My sympathies also. I too get a horrible shock when I look in the mirror and see my grandmother looking back at me.

 

In all honesty I try not to look in the mirror very often.

[balf]

Osteopathy has always sorted out my back problems, but you won't find one on board.

 

David

[frankp01]

> Don't you just love it when the doctor looks you in the eye and says that a lot of the problem is 'age-related'

 

I was told the same thing. I have a herniated disk, with a resulting pinched nerve. But I was told that 15 years ago, when I was only 50!

 

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[3rdGenCunarder]

 

BTW: Don't you just love it when the doctor looks you in the eye and says that a lot of the problem is 'age-related' :mad: Problem is that in my mind I'm still 21 but my body is telling me something totally different - and no, I'm not telling you how old I am; let's just say I'm a senior citizen and leave it at that. :D:D

 

Add me to the list of people who hate that! Went to the doctor for a knee problem. It's a bit of arthritis and he pretty much said "what do you expect when you get old?" Had to get glasses for reading, eye doctor said, "well, as we get older..." At least my dentist tries. I broke a tooth and he said, "well, you've had your teeth a long time."

 

I hope your bad back gets better, whatever the cause. Stick with the physio, it's amazing how helpful it can be.

[Salacia]

I've seen my doctor and a specialist and am now waiting results of an MRI scan to see if there is any underlying cause. The specialist is also arranging some physio for me, so yes I suppose until they tell me different it is a medical diagnosis.

 

BTW: Don't you just love it when the doctor looks you in the eye and says that a lot of the problem is 'age-related' :mad: Problem is that in my mind I'm still 21 but my body is telling me something totally different - and no, I'm not telling you how old I am; let's just say I'm a senior citizen and leave it at that. :D:D

 

Hi Babs. Glad to read that you are in good care. There are so many different reasons for back pain, but the proper diagnosis can expedite treatment and recovery . Just my personal opinion, but keep the quacks off your back until you get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan from a medical doctor.

Best wishes,

Salacia

[Ben_83]

Take a look at booking either a 'Sports massage' or the 'Deep Tissue massage'. You'll find that this type of therapist will also have had some experience in Physio , you'll find a much better result than the basic Aroma Therapy

 

I have no experience of spa treatments on QE ,however I often use the Deep Tissue treatments at Canyon Ranch (Qm2) which works quite well.

 

My wife also suffers from lower back problems and finds the sports massage helps a lot.

[Chunky2219]

For heaven's sake, don't book a deep tissue or sports massage if you have a genuine problem needing physiotherapy.

 

I say this as someone who has been regularly seeing a specialist rehab physio for 10 years who keeps me reasonably erect and upright and I also have a deep tissue massage once a fortnight to "knock the lumps out". Both have their benefits, but if I have any flare ups of problems the massage gets cancelled - a masseuse can inadvertently do a lot of harm. In fact, so can a random physio if they don't know your history well.

 

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Edited August 9, 2017 by Chunky2219
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