cod'ead wrote:
^^THIS^^
I've suffered a number of neck-related problems since, things like shoulder pains, numbness in arm and fingers and restricted mobility and pains in the neck. Usually this can be resolved by reverting to simply sleeping in a soft collar, I use an orthopaedic pillow and when on a long-haul flight, always wear one of those inflatable support pillows. Occasionally I've been referred to physio, including traction, this involved being strapped into a chair with a harness on my head. The harness was linked to a cable and through pulleys to weights, the weights were gradually increased on each session. The traction lasted around 30 minutes per session and although uncomfortable and boring wasn't painful. Any manipulation of the upper vertebrae should be gentle and controlled.
Yes, I've got pins and needles in my arm, hand and fingers. Pain in the upper arm and shoulder that varies from mild to excruciating. The manipulation was a sharp push to each side - which did not hurt but sounded as though my neck was being broken. Traction lying down with harness under the chin. Neck has some improvement in movement already although stiff and maybe more painful than before. Hard to tell. Mrs D's research suggested there are better treatments with less risk. I am due to go again next week. Not sure how long to continue. Was expecting loads of people on here would have had treatments for rugby injuries and could offer their experience.
If I read you right, are you saying the physio was not that helpful?
