My brain is confused

[Biciclista]

I wish i still had my good chiropractor nearby. he moved to a city i hate to drive to.

[Mr. Bloom]

clock: I think the confusing temperatures were a result of the treatment actually working to shrink the nerve. I guess it's a sign that you had the cold pack on the right spot.

You may also try the British equivalent of BioFreeze which is a methol based gel that you can rub on.

[Zen]

If you take the time to look at the link I provided you'll see that one part is on the anterior plane of the body and the other is on the posterior plane.Heat for the area that needs stretching and cold on the inflamed area.
Your body is a mechanical device, no part works independently of another.

This is where my brain does not comprehend what is happening, after a while my leg felt so hot, yet was so cold.

He must have used some type of topical analgesic. On days when my back is really bothering me I'll rub on some bengay type stuff then take a warm bath.
Oh, yeah...

[ClockworkOrange]

If you take the time to look at the link I provided you'll see that one part is on the anterior plane of the body and the other is on the posterior plane.Heat for the area that needs stretching and cold on the inflamed area.
Your body is a mechanical device, no part works independently of another.

He must have used some type of topical analgesic. On days when my back is really bothering me I'll rub on some bengay type stuff then take a warm bath.
Oh, yeah...

Cheers Zen and yes I did check the link out.

Nothing was used, he manipulated/massaged the gluteus maximum area, mainly because he realised my pelvis was out, then the area half way down the outside of my thigh. I asked him what was the cause he said something about possible lactic acid which had also caused tendonitis.

I am trying to do the massaging twice a day but it so very tender.

One good thing is that I do not get any pain while cycling or anthing else, ONLY when I touch it. I know, don't touch it!!!!!!

Clock

[Zen]

he said something about possible lactic acid which had also caused tendonitis.

lactic acid causing tendonitis ...hmmm. How about
overuse and... age

I am trying to do the massaging twice a day but it so very tender.

tendonitis is a painful inflammation. Why would he advise massage

[ClockworkOrange]

lactic acid causing tendonitis ...hmmm. How about
overuse and... age

tendonitis is a painful inflammation. Why would he advise massage

Ya cheeky Zen

I came across this, which might be of interest http://campushealth.unc.edu/index.ph...=324&Itemid=57

Apparently simple self-massage technique is often helpful in resolving tendonitis. Check out http://saveyourself.ca/articles/frictions.php

I can only go by what the chiropractor advises, if I go to my GP, I will probably just be offered medication which is what I want to avoid.

OK.........got to be honest, it probably is just due to being old.

Clock

[Zen]

If you are going to do friction massage here's a little trick I learned (that you may already know)


fill a small paper cup with water then freeze it.
Peel the paper off to reveal some of the ice and use this for your friction massage.

[ClockworkOrange]

clock: I think the confusing temperatures were a result of the treatment actually working to shrink the nerve. I guess it's a sign that you had the cold pack on the right spot.

You may also try the British equivalent of BioFreeze which is a methol based gel that you can rub on.

Well thank you Dr Silver. Good to think that I might have actually done the correct thing.

At the moment I am persevering with massaging the areas, although it is extremely painful to do.

No pain, no gain!

Clock