[Tom-01]

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Only in my 30's but just wondering whether you would advise a chiropractor or just a massage therapist? I'm pretty sure its nothing serious but it just needs a good massage or whatever to sort it..

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Personally I wouldn't recommend a chiropractor. I used to see one a while ago and then my back went completely and I had sciatica for a year and had to have a cortisone injection. The specialist said it most likely flared up from seeing the chiropractor as they manipulate your back and put things out of position.

Your neck and shoulders will get strong but be careful with your back, I just started doing Pilates again which is really good for you if you have back pain.

Tom

[Elfyn]

I had a niggling back problem around September/October/November last year and it was so bad (I had to roll out of bed onto my hands and knees and gradually straighten up) that I, eventually,  went to the doctor. They took X ray etc but couldn't find anything obviously wrong.
So, I was sent to the physiotherapist and they gave me a series of about 12 stretching exercises to do and I haven't had a problem since. If I feel it coming on I simply do the exercise for a few days and everything is fine. 

[Suffolkcleaners]

Much appreciated for the advice guys    always get good advice on here... I see most people prefer the van mount(personal preference i guess) but the trolley does work for me and maybe an extended bit of hose will do the trick,just leave the trolley at the front to save pulling it round all the time. Least it will save some of the pulling and lifting etc...

Thanks tom and (others)will avoid the chiropractor and maybe just go for a massage or something...

Will see how it goes..however if it gets worse over the coming years(which undoubtedly it prob will with lifting the barrells) i will seriously consider moving to van mount. Maybe it's just my muscles getting used to it(fingers crossed) have lost weight though which is good lol.. think i burn more calories now then when i did trad :-)