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Hello everyone!
First off, please forgive me if I’ve stumbled upon an existing thread; there are just so many discussions happening here and I simply haven't had the time to comb through them all. I am in urgent need of some guidance from anyone who might understand the situation I'm facing.
I am 22 years old, and for quite a long time now, I have been struggling with chronic back pain. To be more specific, the pain around my shoulder blades, shoulders, and neck is absolutely debilitating. As the days go by, it feels increasingly unbearable; it has reached a point where after being on my feet for just about thirty minutes, I have to lie down and abandon whatever tasks I was working on—which, most of the time, involves studying. Sitting isn't much better either, as I tend to slouch quite a bit, which only exacerbates the discomfort. This has been an ongoing issue since I was a child, largely due to lugging around a heavy school backpack on one shoulder for years.
About two years ago, I briefly attended some physiotherapy sessions at a clinic near Mayo Clinic, following some supposed "light" electrical stimulation treatments applied along my spine and some professional massages. Unfortunately, nothing yielded any results.
Since I had to wait nearly three or four months just to get those appointments (because we all know how agonizingly slow the waits can be in the public healthcare system), I was wondering if anyone could recommend a private, effective medical facility where I might find actual relief from this constant pain?
Additionally, I would love some recommendations regarding pillows. I currently sleep on what is marketed as a medical pillow, but it seems to do more harm than good, particularly because it makes my shoulders ache even more. If anyone has advice on what kind of pillow might suit my needs—or if you think using a specialized pillow is even worth it—I am all ears.
Regarding medication, I’ve been sticking to standard topical pain relievers, specifically Voltaren at the moment. If anyone has suggestions in that department, I would be incredibly grateful for the help.
And no, I am not expecting anyone to magically fix my problem; I am fully aware that only professional medical intervention can truly address this. However, as I mentioned, the waiting lists at the hospitals are catastrophically long, and I simply don't have the luxury of time.
That is why I truly value any advice you are willing to share.
Thank you.
First off, please forgive me if I’ve stumbled upon an existing thread; there are just so many discussions happening here and I simply haven't had the time to comb through them all. I am in urgent need of some guidance from anyone who might understand the situation I'm facing.
I am 22 years old, and for quite a long time now, I have been struggling with chronic back pain. To be more specific, the pain around my shoulder blades, shoulders, and neck is absolutely debilitating. As the days go by, it feels increasingly unbearable; it has reached a point where after being on my feet for just about thirty minutes, I have to lie down and abandon whatever tasks I was working on—which, most of the time, involves studying. Sitting isn't much better either, as I tend to slouch quite a bit, which only exacerbates the discomfort. This has been an ongoing issue since I was a child, largely due to lugging around a heavy school backpack on one shoulder for years.
About two years ago, I briefly attended some physiotherapy sessions at a clinic near Mayo Clinic, following some supposed "light" electrical stimulation treatments applied along my spine and some professional massages. Unfortunately, nothing yielded any results.
Since I had to wait nearly three or four months just to get those appointments (because we all know how agonizingly slow the waits can be in the public healthcare system), I was wondering if anyone could recommend a private, effective medical facility where I might find actual relief from this constant pain?
Additionally, I would love some recommendations regarding pillows. I currently sleep on what is marketed as a medical pillow, but it seems to do more harm than good, particularly because it makes my shoulders ache even more. If anyone has advice on what kind of pillow might suit my needs—or if you think using a specialized pillow is even worth it—I am all ears.
Regarding medication, I’ve been sticking to standard topical pain relievers, specifically Voltaren at the moment. If anyone has suggestions in that department, I would be incredibly grateful for the help.
And no, I am not expecting anyone to magically fix my problem; I am fully aware that only professional medical intervention can truly address this. However, as I mentioned, the waiting lists at the hospitals are catastrophically long, and I simply don't have the luxury of time.
That is why I truly value any advice you are willing to share.
Thank you.