I'd agree, although in my experience there are plenty of physios who will treat the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. Keeps them in business as the symptoms then recur. Finding a good physio isn't simple.At the risk of being controversial, a chiropractor is a quack, being a purveyor of pseudoscience. It's also important to note that while many of them style themselves as doctors, they are not in any way trained in the medical field.
At the risk of being controversial, a chiropractor is a quack, being a purveyor of pseudoscience. It's also important to note that while many of them style themselves as doctors, they are not in any way trained in the medical field.
A physio is a trained professional.
That's the difference.
Thanks for the replies, physio suggested tightening of the muscles in my lower back and recommended exercises however problem still persists. Had back issues for a long time due to lifting heavy goods at work however normally resolved after a few days or week not getting any younger so I suppose recovery will be longer.Have been recommended a Chiropractor and from their webpage they undergo a fair bit of study before being let loose on patients leaning towards giving it a try.
My first stop for back pain is an osteopath - he has never failed to sort me out (and osteopaths are properly trained and regulated too).
Osteopathy is a lot like Homeopathy, it's a CAM type therapy with no proven benefits. Unlike Chiropracty however it is fairly harmless and offers some of the same benefits that a Sports Physio would offer.