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Pilates| csutton1 |
Posted: Nov 3 2009, 12:01 PM
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Full Member  Group: Members Posts: 104 Member No.: 204 Joined: 5-September 09  |
Hi All.
I have read alot of post from people doing Pilates post op but is it recommended pre op. to help build up core stability. any advice welcome. XXX -------------------- Take Care
Carole 1986 X-Ray .DDD 1986 Physio 2005 Spinal rehab 2006 Scan abnormal Lumber Spine and Pelvis. Severe DDD at L4/5 and L5/S1. ref to Mr Mohammed @ Hope Hospital, more Physio 2007 Epidural 2007 told to lose 3 stone put on trial for freedom disc 2009 2nd scan rapid escalation L2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/1mr ross no longer able to operate, referred to mr Shackleton scan on 15/10/09 see Mr S 17/12/09 for results (long wait) |
 
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| lovecatz |
Posted: Nov 3 2009, 12:55 PM
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Full Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Member No.: 31 Joined: 5-May 07 |
Yes it recommended pre-op but make sure your instructor is properly qualified and is aware of your back problems. There are moves/positions that you may not be able to achieve but if your instructor is good he/she will show you another way the same effect can be achieved.
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Lower Back Pain Since 2003 Physiotherapy Discograms May & Aug 2007 showing annular tears and 3 pain generating discs Facet Joint Injections June 2007 Lumbar Facet Joint Nerve Ablation with RF April 2008 Sympathectomy 18/09/08 Discogram Mr Lam 19/11/08 confirming 3 pain generators & complete collapse of L5/S1 ODI 64% Fusion L4/S1 & ADR (Pro Disc L) L3/4 07/01/09 Mr Lam London Bridge Hospital Posterior Fusion with instrumentation 14/01/09 |
 
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| csutton1 |
Posted: Nov 3 2009, 01:08 PM
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Full Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Member No.: 204 Joined: 5-September 09 |
I have been looking on the internet this morning and there is a local sports injury and physio clinic quite close which do assessments and pilates, they have been there a long time and there prices seem reasonable, I just did not want to get in touch if it is not recomended prior to any ops.
Thanks for getting back to me xx -------------------- Take Care
Carole 1986 X-Ray .DDD 1986 Physio 2005 Spinal rehab 2006 Scan abnormal Lumber Spine and Pelvis. Severe DDD at L4/5 and L5/S1. ref to Mr Mohammed @ Hope Hospital, more Physio 2007 Epidural 2007 told to lose 3 stone put on trial for freedom disc 2009 2nd scan rapid escalation L2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/1mr ross no longer able to operate, referred to mr Shackleton scan on 15/10/09 see Mr S 17/12/09 for results (long wait) |
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| ajj1001 |
Posted: Nov 3 2009, 06:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 481 Member No.: 73 Joined: 13-January 08 |
Could you get a referral from your GP. Mine had a physio based at the surgery that you could visit for 6 appointments and I then got referred on to the local hospital for help pre op.
The physio I did post op was all pilates based and my physio now is also pilates based so can testify that it is good for a very rubbish back! -------------------- 2009 Std meds - Gabapentin, MR Tramadol, Paracetemol, Laxatives
May PLG Fusion L5/S1 Charite in situ March Started appealing dismissal at work. April Dismissed 2008 June MRI showed additional prolapse L2/L3 Feb Caudal Epidural, on Gabapentin since due to pain. 2007 Deterioration L5/S1 Facet arthritis, Loss of disc height. 2004 Return to Work 2002 Aug started rehab March 2 level ADR Charite L4/5, L5/S1 2000 Broadbased disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1 |
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| Ruth |
Posted: Nov 3 2009, 07:33 PM
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Full Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Member No.: 133 Joined: 26-November 08 |
I was advised to do a 3 month trial of pilates under Mr S to see if surgery could be postponed. It did improve my pain levels a little & I was able to do a bit more but went ahead with the surgery to regain my quality of life. Mr S said it would make my post op recovery quicker but it doesn't seem to have so far - I wouldn't let that put you off though. Mr S is very pro pilates & I restarted it at 6 weeks post op after my review appointment with him. He told me it wouldn't prevent further DDD but would certainly help the situation.
 This post has been edited by Ruth on Nov 4 2009, 03:07 PM -------------------- 1998-2001 Early degeneration L1/2. 10 admissions: discography/epidurals/facet injections/disc injections/facet rhizotomies - with little long-term effect.
2005 Successful anterior fusion at L1/2 with BMP: Mr Ross, Spire Manchester Hospital. 2008 Early degeneration L4/5 unresponsive to epidural. Discography: anular tear & bulging. Limited response to core strengthening. 2009 ADR (activ L) L4/5: 20th April, Mr. Shackleford, Spire Cheshire Hospital. |
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| csutton1 |
Posted: Nov 4 2009, 12:49 PM
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Full Member Group: Members Posts: 104 Member No.: 204 Joined: 5-September 09 |
thanks for that I may be able to get into see my doc next wednesday to discuss this, Alistaire has also given me some good advice. I am just trying to prepare as much as possible even if I have no idear when I will get a date (if I will get one) trying to stay positive, lost another 1.1/2 lb at weight watchers so thats helpedonly about another 14lb to go.
hope everyone is comfortable xx -------------------- Take Care
Carole 1986 X-Ray .DDD 1986 Physio 2005 Spinal rehab 2006 Scan abnormal Lumber Spine and Pelvis. Severe DDD at L4/5 and L5/S1. ref to Mr Mohammed @ Hope Hospital, more Physio 2007 Epidural 2007 told to lose 3 stone put on trial for freedom disc 2009 2nd scan rapid escalation L2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/1mr ross no longer able to operate, referred to mr Shackleton scan on 15/10/09 see Mr S 17/12/09 for results (long wait) |
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| Josie |
Posted: Nov 4 2009, 04:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Member No.: 150 Joined: 31-January 09 |
Hi Carole,
I like you had to loose weight prior to the surgery and I have to say it really does make recovery post surgery easier. With all the walking I am doing, it has stayed off and I intend to keep it that way as I am more active now than I have been for nearly 10 years. I had to loose 15 kgs for the op, I got 11 kgs off and they were happy to operate as my BMI was within the range needed. I have managed to get the rest off post op. Good luck, you are doing very well. it's not the easiest thing to do with restricted mobility so we should be well proud of ourselves! Josie  -------------------- Lower back pain & sciatica Oct 2001.
MRI scan 2002 showing small disc bulge L4/L5. Relapse of symptoms Dec 06. July 08 MRI scan confirming ddd l4/L5. Surgical opinion Oct 08. Discogram Feb 08 showing normal L3/L4, degenerate L4/L5, leaking L5/S1. April 08 Consultation with surgeon, advised ADR L4/L5 beneficial but weight loss required. Dec 08, re referred by GP. Jan 09 Added to waiting list for surgery 12th June 09 Maverick ADR L4/L5 Mr Wilson, RNOH, Stanmore, London. |
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