I ask because I go to a place covered by ohip And it feels like a waste of time. I went a total of four times but felt they werent doing much for me. I had to re arrange my schedule for these appointments and I felt like nothing would come of it. The pain gradually went away, but it comes back and goes away it's been like this for years and it gets worse every time. Im trusting the professionals because it's their job, but I haven't been totally honest about my employment. As far as they know, I'm an unemployed waitress. Lol, I don't like lying, but it's none of their business. But at the same time I don't feel I'm getting the treatment I need. How long does this stuff take? What should they be doing for me? Each visit I had in the past, I was on a bed hooked up to a machine that sent pulses to my muscle or nerves I'm not sure if it helped though.
Has anyone ever been to physio for a hip problem?
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I went to Physio for a back injury last year. I went for about 4 months. My benefits covered it, so I was lucky. He used the electrodes you refer to, which I think feel amazing. He even let me control the intensity of the current, as I usually had them on for 20 minutes or so. He also used a laser, which I am still skeptical about. But the most important thing at physiotherapy was the strength building exercises and stretching that we did each session. The ultimate goal of any physiotherapy is to regain muscle strength and movement. I made sure to complete the exercising as much as he said to. And still do.
The way it was explained to me is that when you have serious muscle injury or damage, you are basically starting from scratch to build up strength again. That might include loosing some bad posture and mechanics you have picked up over the years. I even told him that as long as my back feels better, I'd continue going to him for the rest of my life. His answer was that the whole point of his treatments is so that people have to stop seeing him. I know that some physiotherapists and chiropractors like to keep patients coming back for more treatments, at least that is what I've been told. The same can be said about RMT's. Perhaps you just need to see a better physiotherapist? I'm not sure about OHIP and physiotherapy, though. Luckily my benefits covered mine.
PM if you need the name of the place. I'm not sure they'd appreciate being advertised here...
The way it was explained to me is that when you have serious muscle injury or damage, you are basically starting from scratch to build up strength again. That might include loosing some bad posture and mechanics you have picked up over the years. I even told him that as long as my back feels better, I'd continue going to him for the rest of my life. His answer was that the whole point of his treatments is so that people have to stop seeing him. I know that some physiotherapists and chiropractors like to keep patients coming back for more treatments, at least that is what I've been told. The same can be said about RMT's. Perhaps you just need to see a better physiotherapist? I'm not sure about OHIP and physiotherapy, though. Luckily my benefits covered mine.
PM if you need the name of the place. I'm not sure they'd appreciate being advertised here...
I'm glad to hear they helped you. I would definitely like the name of this place. I should be covered by my SO's benefits when they kick in, but until then I wanted to get started again. I know the places that are covered are excellent and go above and beyond. But, maybe your right, I should look for another place. I wasn't given any exercises, just follow up appointments. I did'nt have any sudden serious injury. I just hurt myself a few years ago when i was helping out a friend, but every since then I get re occuring pain that comes and goes depending on my activity level. I seem to be doing less and it's hurting more.
Chantelle, physio can be beneficial for many problems but may not necessarily be right for your condition. I think you have to continue on with physio for a long time before you see any results. There's another alternative however it's not covered by OHIP. Have you tried accupuncture?
Accupuncture really helped me with my back problems years ago. Now it also doesn't work for everyone and not everyone is an ideal candidate for it but it really does work well on the pain and you feel the results much more quickly than with physio. Just ensure you find a clinical accupuncturist who knows what they're doing and has had the proper training. Hope you improve soon.
Accupuncture really helped me with my back problems years ago. Now it also doesn't work for everyone and not everyone is an ideal candidate for it but it really does work well on the pain and you feel the results much more quickly than with physio. Just ensure you find a clinical accupuncturist who knows what they're doing and has had the proper training. Hope you improve soon.
what did a real doctor say? as soon as i read electro-laser-acu, i knew you were being taken. do you actually have something wrong? or just pain? i always post this link but i'll do it again. if nothing is wrong, then try postural changes. do you stand hip-shot? yes? stop.
here's the link:
http://www.drbookspan.com/fitfix-index
here's the link:
http://www.drbookspan.com/fitfix-index
Also give it a fair chance.... it sometimes takes a fair (not excessive) amount of time for the benefits. I am currently going for my shoulder..... it's kind of messy because you don't want to know the number of injuries there. It has taken a long time, but it is working.
I've done physio many times, mostly for sports fractures, and I have had nothing but excellent results..... Once while waiting for extensive knee surgery, it ended up being minor scoping. I do realize if is very rare for major ligaments to re-attach, but mine did.
Once again, it always takes me a long time, usually about 8 weeks, and the exercises do seem silly.... but in the long run I've done really well.
And you know that a treatment without a happy ending, I'd be really critical about, but I'm not!
Only advice is give it time.... and they probably need to know what you are doing (for movement and therapy) so I would find someone I could trust and be honest with them.
I've done physio many times, mostly for sports fractures, and I have had nothing but excellent results..... Once while waiting for extensive knee surgery, it ended up being minor scoping. I do realize if is very rare for major ligaments to re-attach, but mine did.
Once again, it always takes me a long time, usually about 8 weeks, and the exercises do seem silly.... but in the long run I've done really well.
And you know that a treatment without a happy ending, I'd be really critical about, but I'm not!
Only advice is give it time.... and they probably need to know what you are doing (for movement and therapy) so I would find someone I could trust and be honest with them.
if you want a permanent fix, do yoga to realign your back.. medication and visits to the physio is usually temperary.
get a dvd by Gary Kraftsow... you can look him up on amazon.com and read all the positive reviews there.
Viniyoga Therapy for the Low Back, Sacrum & Hips by Gary Kraftsow
get a dvd by Gary Kraftsow... you can look him up on amazon.com and read all the positive reviews there.
Viniyoga Therapy for the Low Back, Sacrum & Hips by Gary Kraftsow
I can't determine the problem without seeing you, *Chantelle*.
I'll waive my consulting fee because you're an unemployed waitress.
I'll waive my consulting fee because you're an unemployed waitress.
I will add my voice to those who have said that you probably need to give it more time.
A couple years ago, I had very bad back and neck pain, and it took a little more than 6 months of physio to completely go away. I don't remember when I started feeling a difference, but I do remember that it took quite some time and that like you, I was questioning whether it was doing any good at all. But it eventually started paying off.
As others have also said, physio is a long process, and doing the exercises diligently is crucial to your recovery. My physio was also trained in acupuncture, and she always ended every session with 10-15 minutes of acupuncture, which helped the pain a lot. She also convinced me to start doing yoga and weight training to build back strength. That also helped a lot.
If you need, I'm happy to forward her contact info.
A couple years ago, I had very bad back and neck pain, and it took a little more than 6 months of physio to completely go away. I don't remember when I started feeling a difference, but I do remember that it took quite some time and that like you, I was questioning whether it was doing any good at all. But it eventually started paying off.
As others have also said, physio is a long process, and doing the exercises diligently is crucial to your recovery. My physio was also trained in acupuncture, and she always ended every session with 10-15 minutes of acupuncture, which helped the pain a lot. She also convinced me to start doing yoga and weight training to build back strength. That also helped a lot.
If you need, I'm happy to forward her contact info.
I know a good physio too (pm me for web link if you want it). But it does take time. I am not sure ultrasound or electric stimulation work but what the heck. I had a knee injury that took two years to heal on it's own after I bailed on physio and a shoulder injury that took a year with almost weekly physio. Make sure the physio can give you a rational explanation of what is actually going on and what specifically they are doing to deal with it. Saying "your hips are fucked and I am going to hook you up to this machine" is something I would say to you, and hardly qualifies as medical advice (or inspires confidence 
).
).My two cents
Many community centers offer aquatic therapy classes as well as other aquafit classes. I have been going for a week and my hip and knees are already improving. I have rheumatoid arthritis and realize I should have done this long ago. The aquatics have been very good for strengthening the core which has helped my back
My experiences with physio are no where near as positive as the aquatics. Physio has only ever sucked at my wallet and insurance plans.
Hope you find your relief
Many community centers offer aquatic therapy classes as well as other aquafit classes. I have been going for a week and my hip and knees are already improving. I have rheumatoid arthritis and realize I should have done this long ago. The aquatics have been very good for strengthening the core which has helped my back
My experiences with physio are no where near as positive as the aquatics. Physio has only ever sucked at my wallet and insurance plans.
Hope you find your relief
stop any weight training or training your back right now.. It hurts because your back is not aligned. Physio and yoga for a while should help re-align it... then keep doing yoga or follow up by doing exercises that strengthen the back if you don't want the pain to come back.
That is a really good diagnosis you made there. Don't go see a trained professional, just buy a video online and all your problems will be solved. Maybe you should also have added that using any kind of freeweights and dumbbells are a waste of time and you should just buy a Tony Little DVD...
