Physio, Biokineticist or Doc?

[Ollienoster]

I need help with very tight hamstrings? I'm getting back onto the bike, but my hammies are causing me all kinds of issues. Did a nice 60k ride on Friday, but now my lower back is killing me. I've never been the most limber of guys, but I could at least touch my toes. Now I can't even hang forward without discomfort...

 

Who would be best placed to assist me with getting back into shape again?

[aungiers]

Go and see the physio. Physiotherapy is phase one of rehab. A good physio should be able to diagnose the problem and will let you know if you should consult a Doctor. After the assessment, treatment will range from massage, needling, acutouch, ultrasound etc etc The next phase, if needed is strengthening of the area to prevent further injury or to correct any deficiencies. Again, a good physio is capable of doing this depending on the problem. If not, they will then refer you to a biokineticist. The physio will treat any underlying cause of the problem and then you can take it from there

[RodTi]

Go and see the physio. Physiotherapy is phase one of rehab. A good physio should be able to diagnose the problem and will let you know if you should consult a Doctor. After the assessment, treatment will range from massage, needling, acutouch, ultrasound etc etc The next phase, if needed is strengthening of the area to prevent further injury or to correct any deficiencies. Again, a good physio is capable of doing this depending on the problem. If not, they will then refer you to a biokineticist. The physio will treat any underlying cause of the problem and then you can take it from there

 

 

Aungiers - since you seem to know a bit about these things - in layman's terms: What is the difference between a Physio and a Biokineticist?

 

Apologies for the hi-jack!

[aungiers]

@RodTi - Physiotherapy is always the first stage of rehabilitation. Physios will use physical means to treat symptoms and causes of injuries. the physical means includes massage, ultrasound, heat and cold, dry needling or acupuncture. Biokineticists form second stage rehabilitation. They will then take a patient and through the means of exercise prescription and physical activity treat a pre-existing injury to help alleviate the problem; and they can use exercise to prevent future problems from occurring (i.e treating people who have a high risk of heart disease through the right type and intensity of exercise) Bios work with cardiac patients and stroke patients a lot. There are only Bios here and in New-Zealand.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

I dont know, I think your local GP is the first port of call.

 

Any time there is pain, there is an issue, its simple, maybe its just a tight muscle and your GP can refer you, maybe its more serious - "googling" yourself better is not exact science, visit the doc and get a professional opinion.

[Ollienoster]

Thanks guys! I DID go to the physio, who after a short consultation referred me to the biokineticist. He then proceeded to torture me with all kinds of stretching exercises. I'm going back in 3 weeks time. If required, my first port of call will again be the physio.

[Disylizzy]

Just to add my 2c in, I'm sure that the person you're seeing will recommend a regular regiment of stretching. I highly suggest yoga that is geared towards atheletes. I had an issue a while back with my mid-back, and have regularly been doing yoga once a week after seeing the physio (which is what he recommended) and haven't had any issues since then.