Sidevalve:
Try visiting a chiropractor. Worked for me some years ago, my local GP had tried pills, cortisone injections, the bloody lot; moved to Derby, registered with new GP and mentioned the problem to him, he sent me for physio which cured the immediate problem, and recommended I find a good chiropractor/ osteopath and visit them every six months or so.
Haven’t had a day’s trouble since.
Fully agree with this, and if I remember correctly Chichane you used to do farm contracting? The stint I had on that game finished my back off to the point I finally saw a osteopath. (forager drivers is totally screwed now and past the point of repair)
I see him every 3/4 months and costs £30 quid a time, but my backs improving all the time. Off on friday, as have had 4 weeks laid up and its screwed my back up again. I was getting the same symptoms as you plus a bad back, turned out the muscles in my 3 lowest vertibra were pulling them in the wrong direction and trapping the nerves.
Farmer 'til 2010 then mixed driving and Agri contracting. Most of the joint damage was done working with cattle, hand-balling thousands upon thousands of small square bales and playing rugby, British Leyland tractors played their part as well . Problem in the Axor is sore/numb back of the thighs and bum and discomfort at the base of the spine.
Weight - I’m about 1 stone over ideal but a long way from being even mildly obese. I’m pretty fit for an old git but I’d love to get in better condition (yoga/pilates would suit) but 12hrs shifts ( mostly nights) and 2hrs commuting doesn’t leave any time except for walking the dog.
Most of the Agri stuff I do nowadays is big bale wrapping which is fine as I have to change the roll of film every 30mins or so depending on how many layers the customer wants on, so I get to walk about a bit, also the seats in our tractors are a hell of a lot better than the ones in lorries to the extent that I’ve wrapped round the clock without any issues. If I was to go ‘owner driver’ the first thing replaced on pretty much any unit would be the seat, sometimes I think haulage is still in the stone age with a management attitude towards drivers to match.
Agree with sidevalve and Henrys cat, I was sceptical of visiting a chiro, until a mate of mine put me in touch with one he visited, never looked back since see him every 6/7 weeks job sound certainly worth the £35 quid.
Don’t be a hero. Get the docs. If it is just joint pain, then it may be wear and tear, if it is in your thighs, then it may be a circulation problem. If you leave that too long, you will wish you hadn’t.
villa:
sounds like arthritis /old age to me ,
i have got it myself ,never been to doctors , best not to
if you go doctors and get referred to a specialist there could be problems at your 5 year medical
self diagnosis is more accurate , and self medicate is the best option
Most stupid asinine advice ever. He is more likely to have a spinal injury and you’re telling him to just shove painkillers down his neck? I’d rather fail a medical 5 years down the line than end up in a wheelchair.
Self diagnosis is more accurate yet you’re the only person to suggest arthritis. The rest of us who have had this and been diagnosed and treated say otherwise.
I had spinal prob’s for years… started at 21 when I fell off me truck at Hither Green IFT. Suffered for ages before being told by a Physio to do core muscle strengthening exercises and stretching exercises for hamstrings, glutes etc. I still get occasional trouble but 90% fixed, it’s also surprising what a difference it made when I had to pack up driving for a living.
This all worked for me and may do for you, but see a professional before doing anything in case you do more damage. Taking painkillers while you’re driving might not do you any good if you’re involved in a serious accident either.
villa:
sounds like arthritis /old age to me ,
i have got it myself ,never been to doctors , best not to
if you go doctors and get referred to a specialist there could be problems at your 5 year medical
self diagnosis is more accurate , and self medicate is the best option
Most stupid asinine advice ever. He is more likely to have a spinal injury and you’re telling him to just shove painkillers down his neck? I’d rather fail a medical 5 years down the line than end up in a wheelchair.
Self diagnosis is more accurate yet you’re the only person to suggest arthritis. The rest of us who have had this and been diagnosed and treated say otherwise.
You’re a blithering idiot.
there is no need for personal abuse love
and for your information i suffer from the same symptoms as the man with the leg problem so i am in a postion to diagnose his illness
and just because some idiots on here recommend a chiropractor for a spinal injury it doesnt make them right
read the blokes original post ,HIS PROBLEM IS WITH HIS LEGS ,NOT HIS BACK
if he does what i have prescribed he will feel the benefit
ibuprofen are anti inflammatory capsules and they have been a miracle cure for my legs
if he follows my advice he will have no problem walking when he gets out the cab
@Villa - you’re not a health professional either. With all respect you’re in no position to diagnose, just offer opinions. Calling someone blithering idiot is personal and harsh, but there are better replies.
I personally couldn’t agree more about Osteopaths/Chiropractors. And it’s interesting to note that the sciatic nerve, which gets trapped by vertebrae (ie in the back) causes pains in the legs. It is common for trapped nerves up and down the spine to cause limb problems. I’m no health professional either, I’ve just listened to what I’ve been told by people who know - it’s amazing what you can find out by asking the right questions.
I also agree with playing around with your seat. Made a huge difference to me when I tried it.
Good luck to the OP - don’t leave it.
Whilst I agree with most that has been said about health issues Chiropractors etc. I must also add that having experience of Axor seating I don’t wish to teach you to ■■■■ eggs but is the squab (base) of the seat fully back?
I suffered similar with one of ours that was stuck but when we got it sorted (the little lever right under the front of the seat base had become detatched) I got the base right back,so it wasn’t in the back of my knees,and suddenly 700/800 km days weren’t uncomfortable anymore.
FLIP:
Whilst I agree with most that has been said about health issues Chiropractors etc. I must also add that having experience of Axor seating I don’t wish to teach you to ■■■■ eggs but is the squab (base) of the seat fully back?
I suffered similar with one of ours that was stuck but when we got it sorted (the little lever right under the front of the seat base had become detatched) I got the base right back,so it wasn’t in the back of my knees,and suddenly 700/800 km days weren’t uncomfortable anymore.
No worries, one of the first thing I do after putting my card in is adjust the seat squab (fully retracted) in tilt forward suspension usually as soft as it’ll go backrest pretty upright and lumber support adjusted, steering column adjusted, armrests adjusted accordingly (if they’re not ■■■■■■ ). Don’t seem to have as much problem with the Actros. Volvo seats are the best OE I’ve sat in. I think another issue is the tiny narrow space of the footwell so your lower legs are forced into an unnatural position to get any kind of respite on long runs.
Haven’t read all the replies so apologies if I’m echoing anyone else… firstly, do you have a wallet or similar in your back pocket when you drive? If so, remove it. Secondly, this could be as simple as your lumbar spine/pelvis being ‘out’, in which case (and in any case) I would advise seeing a decent osteopath (defo my preference over chiropractors). Ex-sports physio so I can advise but not much else without seeing a person
villa:
sounds like arthritis /old age to me ,
i have got it myself ,never been to doctors , best not to
if you go doctors and get referred to a specialist there could be problems at your 5 year medical
self diagnosis is more accurate , and self medicate is the best option
Most stupid asinine advice ever. He is more likely to have a spinal injury and you’re telling him to just shove painkillers down his neck? I’d rather fail a medical 5 years down the line than end up in a wheelchair.
Self diagnosis is more accurate yet you’re the only person to suggest arthritis. The rest of us who have had this and been diagnosed and treated say otherwise.
You’re a blithering idiot.
there is no need for personal abuse love
and for your information i suffer from the same symptoms as the man with the leg problem so i am in a postion to diagnose his illness
and just because some idiots on here recommend a chiropractor for a spinal injury it doesnt make them right
read the blokes original post ,HIS PROBLEM IS WITH HIS LEGS ,NOT HIS BACK
If you think there is no possible connection between a problem in the legs and his back then Conor was spot on in his assessment.
Two of my PT clients have recently solved similar leg problems with a combination of strengthening, flexibility and mobility exercise routines with me coupled with visits to a chiropractor.
i went the doctors with leg pain ten years ago
told him i barely had the strength to stand up at first unaided
told him i was having trouble walking after long periods of sitting down
i told him it was a struggle for me to walk up the stairs
he sent me to see a neurology specialist
the neurology specialist said i might have a muscle wasting disease
he then done electronic tests on my legs
he came to the conclusion there was nothing wrong with me
so for the last ten years i have struggled walking after driving
struggled to get in the cab , struggled to get on the cat walk and struggled to get in the back of a trailer
the only thing that helps is ibuprofen ,i couldnt live or work with out them
villa:
i went the doctors with leg pain ten years ago
told him i barely had the strength to stand up at first unaided
told him i was having trouble walking after long periods of sitting down
i told him it was a struggle for me to walk up the stairs
he sent me to see a neurology specialist
the neurology specialist said i might have a muscle wasting disease
he then done electronic tests on my legs
he came to the conclusion there was nothing wrong with me
so for the last ten years i have struggled walking after driving
struggled to get in the cab , struggled to get on the cat walk and struggled to get in the back of a trailer
the only thing that helps is ibuprofen ,i couldnt live or work with out them
i would bet there are other things that could help other than ibuprofen, sounds like you have never sought the help or advice of a chiropractor so it’s got to be worth a shot.
Doctors, especially GPs are not always right. Another client of mine was recently suffering with some pain/discomfort in her hip that was hindering her workouts and weight lifting. She is 5’3", weighs a fraction under 60kg was squatting her body weight and was dead-lifting 70kg with ease, up from the 20kg she was doing when we started working together, apart from the hip/leg issue. Doctor gave her a diagnosis and told her to stop all weight lifting and most exercise for six months and take ibuprofen. That was never going to happen as she is very focused and lives for her exercising and is looking to enter a body building competition next year so she went to a chiropractor/sports physio I recommended. He checked her out and his diagnosis was totally different from the doctor’s. He told her she could still lift but to cut all the weights she was doing by 50% for a couple of weeks. She saw him 4 times and was as good as new and back to lifting the weights she was, and more.
There’s got to be a better solution than 10 years of ibuprofen.
villa:
and for your information i suffer from the same symptoms as the man with the leg problem so i am in a postion to diagnose his illness
No you’re not. You claim you self diagnosed and didn’t go to the doctor so your belief it is arthritis in your hips is purely something you’ve decided based on no actual evidence whatsoever. When I did my back I had absolutely no problem with my back at all, all the pain and problems I had were in my legs, hips and backside. I was gobsmacked after the MRI when I got told there wasn’t actually anything wrong with them and it was all down to a spinal injury that because it was in my lower back, affected the nerves that went to my legs hence my brain thinking the pain and problem was in my legs but not in my back.
villa:
and for your information i suffer from the same symptoms as the man with the leg problem so i am in a postion to diagnose his illness
No you’re not. You claim you self diagnosed and didn’t go to the doctor so your belief it is arthritis in your hips is purely something you’ve decided based on no actual evidence whatsoever. When I did my back I had absolutely no problem with my back at all, all the pain and problems I had were in my legs, hips and backside. I was gobsmacked after the MRI when I got told there wasn’t actually anything wrong with them and it was all down to a spinal injury that because it was in my lower back, affected the nerves that went to my legs hence my brain thinking the pain and problem was in my legs but not in my back.
yeah ,there is something wrong with your brain
why you keep going on about your clients , are you on the game or something
carry on mate and you’ll get some
villa:
i went the doctors with leg pain ten years ago
told him i barely had the strength to stand up at first unaided
told him i was having trouble walking after long periods of sitting down
i told him it was a struggle for me to walk up the stairs
he sent me to see a neurology specialist
the neurology specialist said i might have a muscle wasting disease
he then done electronic tests on my legs
he came to the conclusion there was nothing wrong with me
so for the last ten years i have struggled walking after driving
struggled to get in the cab , struggled to get on the cat walk and struggled to get in the back of a trailer
the only thing that helps is ibuprofen ,i couldnt live or work with out them
Funnily enough my dr was very similar, put it down to lumbago, kept giving me different pain killers, upto the point that the next stage up would have put my ability to drive at risk. My osteopath was recommended by some friends, he couldn’t beleive that I had been strung along for so long.
I am seeing him tomorrow because of the pain I have after being laid up with ill health for 4 weeks. I don’t know how I managed to put up with it for so long in the past, the last 3 days have been bad.
. Problem in the Axor is sore/numb back of the thighs and bum and discomfort at the base of the spine.
