I had my first physical therapy session today, and almost hit my physical therapist when he started moving my legs around. Maybe I shouldn't have gone so soon after my first epidural (got that yesterday- that was a special experience). I don't know what is normal at PT sessions- is it normal to hurt so much afterwards? I was in a lot of pain when I went to PT, but am in excruciating pain now (I'm laying down and typing this b/c I can't sit down!). I'm thinking about cancelling my PT until some of this pain goes away- does anyone have any input? Has anyone else experienced this? I have never hurt like this before in my life, and it's scaring me. I don't know what to do- I have missed so much time from work, and this week alone have missed 5 classes (I'm supposed to graduate from college in May). Help!
Thanks for listening!

Jessie :angel:

Hey Jessie,

Stop PT if you are experiencing any "bad" pain....burning, sharp pain, etc. Discuss before doing any more PT with therapist. A change needs to be made in the exercises (easier stuff). That's what a therapist is supposed to do.....tailor your workout to your specifics. They ARE going to hit on some stuff you can't do (today), let them know and they should give you other stuff to work on then go back to the one you couldn't do, etc. But you know your own body. Maybe just simple core strengthening exercises for now....you can always just ask. Good luck to you.

Stop the pt! If it is causing this much pain you shouldnt be doing it. The therapist is either too aggressive or is putting you through the wrong exercises. Call your doctor and talk it over with him/her. I have had back problems for 23 years, and every doctor I have ever seen has said to stop any physical activity if it increases your pain. Please let us know how you are doing.
Carol

I had my first physical therapy session today, and almost hit my physical therapist when he started moving my legs around. Maybe I shouldn't have gone so soon after my first epidural (got that yesterday- that was a special experience). I don't know what is normal at PT sessions- is it normal to hurt so much afterwards? I was in a lot of pain when I went to PT, but am in excruciating pain now (I'm laying down and typing this b/c I can't sit down!). I'm thinking about cancelling my PT until some of this pain goes away- does anyone have any input? Has anyone else experienced this? I have never hurt like this before in my life, and it's scaring me. I don't know what to do- I have missed so much time from work, and this week alone have missed 5 classes (I'm supposed to graduate from college in May). Help!
Thanks for listening!

Jessie :angel:

Hi Jessie! Hope you are doing better today. Did your PT do any heat or ultrasound therapy? They are not supposed to do that for a while after an ESI as it can cause bleeding....You need to make sure you tell your PT when you've had an ESI.

As for post PT pain, ice, ice, ice. Also, do you have any pain meds? That's what they are for.... if not, get some!

Hi Jessie! Hope you are doing better today. Did your PT do any heat or ultrasound therapy? They are not supposed to do that for a while after an ESI as it can cause bleeding....You need to make sure you tell your PT when you've had an ESI.

As for post PT pain, ice, ice, ice. Also, do you have any pain meds? That's what they are for.... if not, get some!

Hi everyone,
Thanks for your replies! The support from this board is wonderful, and I'm so glad I found it! The PT did not do any heat or ultrasound, since I did tell him I had my ESI the day before. He just had me do some stretches, and he did a little manual traction. The traction was OK, but it was the stretches that killed me. I took my Vicodin last night, and at least got to sleep for a couple of hours! I called the doctor and the PT this morning, and am waiting for them to call me back. I'm not going to do any of the at-home stuff he gave me until after I talk with them. I'll keep you updated!
Thanks again, and I hope everyone is feeling good!
Jessie :wave: