Physio or Osteopath for Sacroiliits

Riverside

Anyone have any ideas which would be better?

tallaght01

I would say a physio. But you should ask the doctor that diagnosed you.

Lil' Smiler

Maybe try a Cranio Sacral Therapist. I had a bit done there a while ago for my Sacral Torison... was a bit odd, but felt good!

I'd be alot more likely to go to a Physio/Physical Therapist for treatment than an Osteopath..the again I am biased being in the industry!:D

cltt97

I would go with an osteopath or chiropractor. I was unfortunate enough to have this myself years ago and physiotherapy didn't work for me at all, neither did acupuncture. And anti-inflammatories didn't work for me either. And I followed all instructions to a T as it is most debilitating. I also had MRIs and x-rays and bone scans, just to rule out all sorts of possible reasons, and apart from a little tear in a lower disc there were no abnormalties.
What worked for my was bi-aura therapy (it's a bit alternative and not everyone's cup of tea), chiropractic and amatsu and I also found rolfing beneficial. I can recommend people in all three areas. But whatever you decide to do, only go to someone who comes recommended - I went to some chiropractors that made me worse and same goes for all professions...
And another thing - you might need insoles - but not the ones you buy of the shelves, they'd have to be custom-made for you.

Lil' Smiler

It all depends on the person really. So you'd pretty much have to go and try each one of them and if physio doesn't work out, try a chiro, if that doesn't work try another person.

Stepherunie

I'd suggest looking for a physio who specialises in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy and if you're into it acupuncture.

http://www.cppp.ie/ is a link to the website that has a list of private practice physios.

Riverside

cltt97 wrote: »

I would go with an osteopath or chiropractor. I was unfortunate enough to have this myself years ago and physiotherapy didn't work for me at all, neither did acupuncture. And anti-inflammatories didn't work for me either. And I followed all instructions to a T as it is most debilitating. I also had MRIs and x-rays and bone scans, just to rule out all sorts of possible reasons, and apart from a little tear in a lower disc there were no abnormalties.

Thanks cltt97 - I actually went to an Osteopath last week. I was very impressed and happy with what they did for me. Like yourself the I would have been better on tic-tacs than the anti-inflammatory tablets, as the pain never went away. The Osteopath also discovered a mass or cyst in my lower abdomin which was not causing pain for me but that may have been putting pressure on my pelvis / look back.
Hopefully all will me ok.
Thanks
R

tallaght01

Riverside wrote: »

Thanks cltt97 - I actually went to an Osteopath last week. I was very impressed and happy with what they did for me. Like yourself the I would have been better on tic-tacs than the anti-inflammatory tablets, as the pain never went away. The Osteopath also discovered a mass or cyst in my lower abdomin which was not causing pain for me but that may have been putting pressure on my pelvis / look back.
Hopefully all will me ok.
Thanks
R

Eh, look, I don't wanna get into dissing your osteopath, or giving medical advice here. BUT a mass in your abdomen, that's also pressing on your pelvis (!!) that can be felt by someone who's not medically trained is extremely worrying. You should go to your GP straight away and get that checked out. Seriously.

Riverside

Have been to the doctor tallaght01. Am going for a Pelvic Ultrasound next Tuesday. Originally the appointment was made for the end of august until I asked about paying private for Ultrasound and it was rearranged for Tuesday. Its hilarious how money talks in this country.
R

tallaght01

good work. Hope it all goes well for you.

Agree with the fact that cash makes too much noise in Ireland. It's not the fault of the private providers. they're just taking advantage of a crap public service. I once got an MRI on the same day I was referred privatetely because I was willing to pay for it up front, and claim it back from my health insurer afterwards!

YogaChick

For scoliosis I would recommend Rolfing, it helped produce dramatic changes in my body. Although I don’t suffer from scoliosis I know somebody who had and Rolfing really helped them.


YC

YogaChick

Sorry I read the first post wrong. Sacroilits not scoliosis, doh.

YC