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

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

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

Well then, I got nuthin'

[The Guy]

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.

[braid11]

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.

[toytech]

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 .

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by toytech

Sitting in front of a computer is the new smoking .

God I miss smoking in front of the computer.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by The Guy

Your last comment really wasn't needed Greg, it just puts a negative spin on any help from people.

He does that a lot lately. Kinda rude..

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

He does that a lot lately. Kinda rude..

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

[Coasting]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

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

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!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Kranky and defensive are the new me

I like it, it's dangerous!!

[gmann]

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.