Rare babs135 Posted August 6, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Boy Posted August 6, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csardas Posted August 6, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2017 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats2010 Posted August 6, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 6, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted August 7, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 7, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare babs135 Posted August 7, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted August 7, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csardas Posted August 7, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 7, 2017 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CABINET Posted August 7, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 7, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted August 7, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Osteopathy has always sorted out my back problems, but you won't find one on board. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankp01 Posted August 7, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 7, 2017 > 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! Sent from my HTC 10 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted August 7, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 7, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted August 8, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2017 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_83 Posted August 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky2219 Posted August 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) 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. . Edited August 9, 2017 by Chunky2219 typoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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