| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
KelzF09 
Senior Member
Joined: 25 August 2009
Location: Hawkes Bay
Points: 2556
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Osteo, Chiro, or physio?
Posted: 30 January 2012 at 1:20pm |
|
Hi my Midwife has suggested i go see someone about my back/hips thinking it could possibly be my siatic(spelling) Nerve. Was wondering what everyones opnion on who i should see is?
I have never seen a osteo b4 so have no idea what so ever on what they do
|
Proud Mum of Ella 3yrs and Noah 20months 
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
AbzandH
Senior Member
Joined: 05 January 2010
Points: 1127
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 January 2012 at 3:55pm |
|
I used to see a chiro, which was amazing!! Im not sure of the difference but just ask around people you know for a recommendation. Especially while pregnant :)
|
|
AandCsmum
Senior Member
Joined: 13 May 2008
Location: Palmerston North
Points: 8432
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 January 2012 at 5:41pm |
Get your midwife to refer to the hospital physio, bonus is it's free  I just had my second appointment today and the lady was really good, lots of ideas. I got a smiley belt last time for free, only if I don't return it I get charged. It's helped heaps.
She did my pressure points in my hip today & i feel so much better, I wish I'd gone when I was at your stage.
|
Kel
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12
|
|
EmDee
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: Waikato
Points: 4407
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30 January 2012 at 6:42pm |
|
I agree about getting referred to the hospital physio. I also got a smiley belt (though I rarely use it) and a couple of flexi-grip tube things that you wear over your tummy which really helped. Though I had back pain rather than sciatica.
|
|
DS 8
DD 6
DS 4
DD 2
|
|
Dot2012
Senior Member
Joined: 14 September 2011
Points: 281
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31 January 2012 at 12:14pm |
|
I've found using a Chiropractor a god send for my pregnancy back pain, but unfortunately you do have to pay. If you can get a referral to a physio and its free, I'd say check that out first!
|
|
|
|
KelzF09
Senior Member
Joined: 25 August 2009
Location: Hawkes Bay
Points: 2556
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31 January 2012 at 1:48pm |
|
m/w recomended a osteo as u can usually get away with not ending up with smiley belt/crutches or stick etc, am booked in tomorro with a osteo and see what they are like if i dont like them i will change as they r way more expensive i am paying $35 and thats just a acc surcharge
|
Proud Mum of Ella 3yrs and Noah 20months
|
|
Red
Senior Member
Joined: 01 January 1900
Location: West Auckland
Points: 1452
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31 January 2012 at 2:04pm |
|
I would recommend an Osteo over anyone else having worked alongside them before and have also been treated for Sciatic pain during pregnancy before with great success.
|
|
|
|
KelzF09
Senior Member
Joined: 25 August 2009
Location: Hawkes Bay
Points: 2556
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 February 2012 at 12:26pm |
|
didnt find the osteo much diff from physio except no manipulation till next time which i wont b goign as cant afford to be paying $35 each week
|
Proud Mum of Ella 3yrs and Noah 20months
|
|
LMSunshine
Senior Member
Joined: 18 January 2009
Points: 274
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 12:21am |
|
Try and see a physio. Benefits are that it's free if you see the hospital one and there is more to treatment than manipulation (which really isn't a long-term answer). Plus the physio that you see is specifically trained in women's health/maternity care so takes into consideration more than just your back pain.
|
|
<a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb2f.lilypie.com/1ytlp10.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie Second Birthday tickers" /></a>
|
|
vixgirl
Senior Member
Joined: 20 December 2009
Location: Christchurch
Points: 414
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 05 February 2012 at 9:49pm |
For me the physio was a waste of time, I went twice, got the band, got the exercises and it didn't help if anything made my spd/sciatica worse. I paid for 2 sessions at the osteo, one that specialises in pregnancy and after the manipulation was heaps better got me through 6-8 weeks of alot less pain (not pain free just minimal pain). It's flared up again now, but she said it would as I got heavier, I could go back but have decided to just push through the last couple of weeks...
|
|
|
|
LMSunshine
Senior Member
Joined: 18 January 2009
Points: 274
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 06 February 2012 at 11:17pm |
|
Physio isn't for everyone. Also depends on who you see. It does try to focus on longer-term solutions rather than a manipulation that can 'fix' things at the time, but may not fix things indefinitely. I work with some fantastic physios who do more than just provide belts and exercises.
|
|
<a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb2f.lilypie.com/1ytlp10.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie Second Birthday tickers" /></a>
|
|
KelzF09
Senior Member
Joined: 25 August 2009
Location: Hawkes Bay
Points: 2556
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 February 2012 at 11:47am |
|
Going to mention to m/w at next visit that i cant affor osteo and see if she will refer me to hospital physio.
|
Proud Mum of Ella 3yrs and Noah 20months
|
|
LMSunshine
Senior Member
Joined: 18 January 2009
Points: 274
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 07 February 2012 at 9:44pm |
|
Fingers crossed you get a good one :)
|
|
<a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb2f.lilypie.com/1ytlp10.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie Second Birthday tickers" /></a>
|
|
Osteo, Chiro, or physio?
