Need a therapist for my Wife's computer generated back/neck problems
 

Anyone in the GVRD who can fix my Wife's bad back/neck issues ?
I've tried to convince her that she needs some exercise but it looks like she'll need a bit more intensive help

Thanks for any input/recommendations for a therapist in the GVRD

And do us all a favor ...

Keep your stupid/sexist/useless comments out of this thread, OK :wink:

Well then, I got nuthin'

Most folks with these kinds of issues go to a physiotherapist for on going help, ours is in Langley but there's lots in Burnaby too.
Your last comment really wasn't needed Greg, it just puts a negative spin on any help from people. :mmph:

If you have coverage, try one of the KARP rehab centres. It is not cheap, but they do an initial assessment with a kinesiologist, and will provide an active rehab plan over a number of weeks of treatment with physio, and home exercises etc.

It almost always requires active rehab, rather than something passive like massage, acupuncture, dry needling, chiro etc.

Sitting in front of a computer is the new smoking , just not good for anyone . My wife goes to a general Kyroprator ( cant spell it) and explaned what she does at work and he gave her some streches that realy help her back . Running helps too .

He does that a lot lately. Kinda rude..

God I miss smoking in front of the computer.

Kranky and defensive are the new me

Thanks for all the input. She's tried physio but I can't convince her to keep at it.
I'll look into KARP. Thanks Braid

That's your problem right there.
She needs to keep doing whatever shes doing. There are no quick fixes. Often it can take months to get things going in the right direction again.

I'm a fan of Chiro and massage used together. When you look at folks who stare down at phones or at computers or whatever, look what way their neck is bent, and their back and shoulders. We are supposed to have a natural curve in our necks that is the opposite of our thoracic area, and that is opposite to the lumbar area, and when your spine is out of alignment it puts tension on the muscles causing pain and spasms. Getting those bones back in the proper alignment, and relaxing the muscles with massage so they don't pull the bones back, does wonders. Even a slight misalignment can cause serious issue and pain, including intense migraines.

Then follow up with exercise and stretches to strengthen the muscles and prevent further issues. Proper posture!

I like it, it's dangerous!!

CAn you provide a lil bit of detail in terms of where and what kind of pain she is experiencing? Chrio, acupuncture, phsyio, ims (dry needling) are options. Also how far you willing to travel to see one.

Lastly, and most importantly, there is no quick fix. She wont be cured in one or two sittings, so regardless what option you go with, you gotta make sure she's 100% on board.

If you need any tips, let me know.

:mrgreen:

Not a better mentor on the board!!

I've asked her to write it down in detail
Get back to you

Really don't want to be known as the crankiest guy on here.
Just tired of some of the BS that happens ...

I love most of the community deeply, just hate a few, and don't trust them to keep things polite

My fault for lumping the whole community into one pile of bad dudes :lol:

I'll try to be a Mr Nice Guy for awhile and see how things go ...

So, in the meantime, maybe I'll try a 'new' new me ..

Apprehensively trusting, pensively hopeful, and yet still daringly optimistic.

Maybe now I'll get some likes :biggrin: Yay, or not :sad:

I am also a person who spends most of the day in front of a computer. I have suffered occasional pains in the past and have completely revamped all my peripherals to fit my ergonomic needs to relieve it. If you need any tips on choosing equipment which might help let me know. I'm no physical therapist but with a bit more information I'm sure I might have some tips which could help. Above all that though I find proper posture is the biggest thing when it comes to these things.