I have had left hip + lower back pain since I was a teenager. My hip looks as if it has moved out to the side and pushes my torso forward and to the right. It’s very painful and lasts anywhere between a couple of days and a couple of weeks. I finally went to the GP and was referred to physio who said it is a mild hip dysplasia. He advised I carry on doing yoga, walking, using heat and taking pain relief as there is nothing that can be done for it. It occurs maybe a few times a year so not permanent and I was managing by taking off work when I needed to (self employed cleaner) and getting back once the pain was gone.
Then a couple of months ago I developed pain in my left shoulder and upper back. Went to GP, back to physio, he said it’s an “aggravated nerve” and to continue yoga, walking, heat and pain relief. The upper back pain has eased somewhat since I stopped working but it hasn’t gone. It’s there permanently. The Gp prescribed 600mg ibuprofen and piroxicam 0.5% gel. Neither have any impact on the pain whatsoever. I haven’t been able to work in two months, I have trouble bending down, sitting for more than a few minutes, I can’t lift anything with any weight. I can’t even clean my own house anymore in one go. I have to take it really slow and spread it out over days. My son has to lift the hoover upstairs for me. I’m 35. This can’t be my life from now on.
What works for you? What can I try at home and what can I ask the GP for?
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Chronic pain
What works to ease lower and upper back pain.
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MaryAndGerryLivingInDerry · 12/12/2021 14:34
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