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Laura T. one year ago • From Google

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Physiotherapy made my back pain significantly worse

I sustained a lower back injury and was prescribed physiotherapy. The healthcare team were unable to identify the underlying cause of my back pain as they declined to arrange imaging. Within a few days of beginning physiotherapy, my symptoms worsened significantly, with pain radiating into my buttocks and leg. The discomfort became so intense that I experienced sleep disturbance, mobility difficulties, and required an extended period away from work whilst trying various pain relief options. Despite my severe symptoms, imaging was not provided through the NHS, so I chose to fund a private MRI scan independently. This revealed a substantial disc protrusion in my lower back compressing a nerve. Prior to my injury, I had no radiating pain and was making gradual progress until I performed the recommended exercises. Upon researching these exercises online, I discovered multiple sources cautioning against their use in cases of disc herniation due to potential for symptom deterioration. I feel that recommending exercises without establishing the underlying cause is problematic, as this approach risks causing lasting harm if the exercises are unsuitable for the actual condition. The GP referred me to one physiotherapy service despite my symptoms worsening, and only after I obtained my private MRI scan and presented the results did they refer me to a specialist spinal physiotherapy team. I believe I should not have needed to pay privately to access the appropriate specialist service that I required from the outset.

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