Best Back Clinic In Chiang Mai?

[ChiangMaiFun]

I saw an advert for Lanna Hospital recently - they have a back pain clinic - any others? recommendations? they have CAT scans etc.?

[OneZero]

Try the book "Treat Your Own Back" by Dr Robin McKenzie. Worth a try. Google it.

[Tokay]

Try the book "Treat Your Own Back" by Dr Robin McKenzie. Worth a try. Google it.

That book will probably get you further than 80% of the Thai "specialists" out there

Good luck mate.

[ChiangMaiFun]

Really? I'll have a lok thanks... but how can it help a prolapsed disc in kneck and degenerative discs in lower back? the pain in my right hip and down the leg is hel_l sometimes - I'll go take a look though - thanks again (currently on drugs).

[OneZero]

Really? I'll have a lok thanks... but how can it help a prolapsed disc in kneck and degenerative discs in lower back? the pain in my right hip and down the leg is hel_l sometimes - I'll go take a look though - thanks again (currently on drugs).

The book will definitely helps a good % (not 100%) of those with lower back spine / disk problems that affect the nerves to the legs (sciatica a result). It helped me tremendousely and I do the exercises religiously. However, in the past my google searches were not as helpful / productive in explaining the "Why" and "How did this happen" - perhaps there is more now. The web sites do explain the exercises, however, reading only the exercise explanations may result in people giving up to quickly if there is not instant relief. Perhaps hard to get the book but it's an ideal reference bookshelf item for one to turn to if after improvement you get lazy, stop the exercises, and the pain reoccurs. My book shows 7th edition published Jan 1997 ISBN 0-9597746-6-1. I will return to CM end November and if you want to meet Nimmanhamin area I can give you my book to make copies (prob cost you about 65-75 Baht / copy). You could make several & pass them out to your friends.

[OneZero]

I should have added for emphasis that this book does not address the upper neck spine / associated nerve problems. If you start doing the McKenzie exercises for lower back / sciatica bear in mind that you should start mildly to ascertain any negative impact on other problem areas.

I doubt you will have negative impact on other areas, especially if careful. So, that is what I suggest: Try it, slowly at first & be careful, gradually doing a greater extension.

But this is where the old caveat is always thrown at one as CYA, consult a trained physian depending upon your specific severity / status.

[OneZero]

I should have added for emphasis that this book does not address the upper neck spine / associated nerve problems. If you start doing the McKenzie exercises for lower back / sciatica bear in mind that you should start mildly to ascertain any negative impact on other problem areas.

I doubt you will have negative impact on other areas, especially if careful. So, that is what I suggest: Try it, slowly at first & be careful, gradually doing a greater extension.

But this is where the old caveat is always thrown at one as CYA, consult a trained physian depending upon your specific severity / status.

[SwaziBird]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

[ChiangMaiFun]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

wow sounds great! could I press for a little more info? (sorry to intrude) was it on 13th floor? any specific name? thanks again

[ChiangMaiFun]

Really? I'll have a lok thanks... but how can it help a prolapsed disc in kneck and degenerative discs in lower back? the pain in my right hip and down the leg is hel_l sometimes - I'll go take a look though - thanks again (currently on drugs).

The book will definitely helps a good % (not 100%) of those with lower back spine / disk problems that affect the nerves to the legs (sciatica a result). It helped me tremendousely and I do the exercises religiously. However, in the past my google searches were not as helpful / productive in explaining the "Why" and "How did this happen" - perhaps there is more now. The web sites do explain the exercises, however, reading only the exercise explanations may result in people giving up to quickly if there is not instant relief. Perhaps hard to get the book but it's an ideal reference bookshelf item for one to turn to if after improvement you get lazy, stop the exercises, and the pain reoccurs. My book shows 7th edition published Jan 1997 ISBN 0-9597746-6-1. I will return to CM end November and if you want to meet Nimmanhamin area I can give you my book to make copies (prob cost you about 65-75 Baht / copy). You could make several & pass them out to your friends.

much appreciated - trying to get it through Amazon etc. if failure I may come back to you if I may? thanks again

[SomchaiCNX]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

Dr. Ken Leeper is putting me back on track after six years of medication, pain and bad temper. Before that I used the services of the Swiss guy at Global Doctors but he moved back about 6 years ago. I agree it does not work for everybody but it is working fine for me.

[ChiangMaiFun]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

Dr. Ken Leeper is putting me back on track after six years of medication, pain and bad temper. Before that I used the services of the Swiss guy at Global Doctors but he moved back about 6 years ago. I agree it does not work for everybody but it is working fine for me.

he's a back specialist? based where? charges please?

[SwaziBird]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

wow sounds great! could I press for a little more info? (sorry to intrude) was it on 13th floor? any specific name? thanks again

When entering Siripat hospital driveway from Suthep Rd( main building on your left ) walk down about 70 metres (?) and enter the building on the right side just past the Bangkok Bank agency and car park. That's it ! My wife was referred there by a doctor. Presume they will also treat without referral. Just make sure you get an English-speaking physiotherapist.

Good luck.

[SomchaiCNX]

He has been mentioned a couple times here on the forum so that's why I did not give more details, sorry.

Dr. Ken Leeper (American)

Chiropratic

Acupunture

NAET Allergy Elimination Tx

Cold Laser Therapy

053 24 0020-22

Another option is to go to Loi Kroa Clinic explain your problem and ask Dr. Tawachai for the best guy in town.

[uptheos]

Hello ChiangMaiFun,

Very few things worse than painful backs and the many radiating pains as well. Been there - done that ! My sympathies.

I have had reservations about using chiropractors ( some bad experiences )and physiotherapists because some manipulations are contra-indicated by your condition - but having said that, my wife has been getting intense pains recently ( back, hips, shoulder and neck ... you name it !) and has resorted to the services of a physiotherapist at the Siripat Hospital. She says that the therapist is the best thing ever. Her experienced hands "feel" and "know" what's under there causing the pains and she treats accordingly. Early days yet - but she feels this is the best thing since sliced bread ! The therapist has advised my wife to avoid ( absolutely ) certain exercises and postures which would only exacerbate the problem and pains and has given her alternate ones. Prior to her visits to the physiotherapist, my wife went to a masseuse - good, but simply, just not in the same class.

Assessment at Siripat hospital = 60 baht. Treatment, usually between 60 mins - 90 mins including deep-heat, ultrasound, masssage and exercise

= 280 baht.

You might consider this. Good luck and hope you get to feel easier soon.

Cheers.

Dr. Ken Leeper is putting me back on track after six years of medication, pain and bad temper. Before that I used the services of the Swiss guy at Global Doctors but he moved back about 6 years ago. I agree it does not work for everybody but it is working fine for me.

he's a back specialist? based where? charges please?

He's an American chiropractor and runs about 1,000 baht a visit.