Has anyone had PT for low back pain and did it help?

Posted by phxbarb @phxbarb, 4 days ago

I am currently in PT but thinking I have the wrong therapist. She noted my scoliosis curve and is making a big deal of it, without concentrating on exercises for the lumbar region. I cannot get my curve to change now, I am 82. I want exercises to help the low back pain, which I find on Youtube, not in PT. I am getting ready to quit PT, but feel like I have to give it more time. Who else has done PT for low back pain?

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melbourneaussie69 | @melbourneaussie69 | 3 hours ago

I had luck treating my back pain with PT when I was in my 20's, I am now in my 50's and have found exercising focusing on core strengthening is helping a little bit. It is important to get into a routine and do it regularly. I do however still have to take pain medication. I am taking 2 x Paracetamol 500mg/Codeine 30mg and 1 x Tramadol Slow Release 200mg twice daily.