Spine

I am in chiropractic school and before I started, i swore off the idea that chiropractic adjustments can be used to treat health problems, other than muscle and skeletal issues. Basically the idea of a subluxation has seemed nonsensical to me and the idea that getting your spine manipulated can help treat things like ear infections, ADHD, and high blood pressure was stupid.

However, before I continue down that road and focus my future practice on purely muscle and skeletal problems, i would like to research the idea of a vertebral subluxation one more time (obviously doing more research than asking this question on yahoo answers).

So I am wondering, do you feel that chiropractic adjustment has ever helped you with a problem that didn’t involve pain or stiffness in your back and neck?

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cost of disc replacemente surgery?

Disc Replacement Surgery

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does anyone know approximately how much does it cost to have a spine disc replacement surgery?

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what is difference between chiropractic & physical therapy treatments?

Chiropractic Therapy

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For back pain due to badly pulled, strained muscles, what is better for treatment, help, PT or chiropractor?? Please only from those with real knowledge.
question have is why does PT for muscle strain, tear, pulls, cause spinal pain after treatments, was told is cause nerves are in spine, as per doctor, really sucks. Hate being inactive, real problem,

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I am supposed to have an artificial disc replacement surgery, but my insurance won't cover it!!?

Disc Replacement Surgery

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My insurance won’t cover the back surgery because it is new to the U.S. My doctor recommended an alternative surgery called a fusion, but it has some downfalls to it, like limited mobility of that part of my spine. Does anyone know anything about either of these types of surgery. If so, what is your opinion on what I should do. My doc says that the fusion surgery is good but in time I could end up having to have another surgery because when they put titanium rods in my spine, it limits the mobility in my spine, thus breaking down more discs in my back. What should I do? I am in so much pain & just want to take care of it somehow. Please help.

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Do MRI’s show pinched nerves?

Pinched Nerves

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Been having back pain in right L-4 region (between shoulder blade and spine) foe WELL over year. There is a lump there and as the day progresses, it gets more painful and swollen. Lots of muscle spasms too. Had MRI that showed a lartov cyst (dr said "normal abnormality?????) and that MRI showed some arthritis – not severe – and that it was "normal beyond that. He gave a consult with pain mgr and physical therapy (already had with those lil electrodes w/ no results) and feel like he is brushing it off not believing me. Asked if MRI showed pinched nerves and he said yes. Does it- or is he passing the buck? I am 35 with history of C-2 fracture (broken neck) @ 16. Anyone know anything?
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Also – I am right handed and it falls asleep often during rest and tingles in the fingertips- especially in the mornings. Have lost strenght – can not open jars- like I used to. And my right side of my scalp falls asleep when I lay on it.

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First time with chiropractic treatments, but I'm in more pain after 6 treatments. Should I keep going?

Chiropractic Treatments

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After my x-ray, the chiropractor said my neck curve was opposite what it should be, and my spine twists a little bit as it goes up my back (acute scoliosis), so he prescribed 3 treatments a week for 4 weeks. I came in with mild back pain and a neck pain only if I leaned my head back.

After the 3rd treatment, I got a horrible persistent neck pain that got so bad I could only turn my head 3 inches in any direction, and I couldn’t sleep. It got better and then flared up to being worse. Now it’s a bit better, but I’m almost a week out from that pain and have been through 6 treatments. He says everyone has ups and downs. Should I keep going? Or could there be something that needs an MRI?

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Laser spine surgery results now need a lawyer I think.?

Laser Spine Surgery

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I have had two laser spine surgeries. My back is no better than it was before, the doctor was terminated from the group after the second surgery, i cant swing my gulf clubs at all now and my insurance company will not pay. The insurance paid the first time but not the second. Said there were billing irregularities after the second. My issue is twofold…still in great pain and screwed by either the insurance company or the facility. Does anyone know of a lawyer in Florida that might handle this type of case.

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Still having lower back pain after decompression surgery?

Back Decompression

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I had a lateral disc herniation and annular tears of the two lower lumbar disc. I had decompression surgery last May and I am still having pain. My spine is still very tender and I have pain in my left buttock and thigh. When I do my PT hip rotation, I can feel my lower spine pop every time I rotate and it causes a great deal of pain. I’m not sure what to do from here. Any suggestions?

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what is best treatment for slip disc?

Slip Disc Treatment

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I am 16 years old. I have slip disc at the end of the spine. I don’t have any pain on my back, but I have pain behind my left knee like electric shock. I can not walk normally. Doctor advised to do physical therapy. Any advice for cure?

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Has a Chiropractic Adjustment Ever Helped You with a Non-Back or Neck Related Problem?

cost of disc replacemente surgery?

what is difference between chiropractic & physical therapy treatments?

I am supposed to have an artificial disc replacement surgery, but my insurance won't cover it!!?

Do MRI’s show pinched nerves?

First time with chiropractic treatments, but I'm in more pain after 6 treatments. Should I keep going?

Laser spine surgery results now need a lawyer I think.?

Still having lower back pain after decompression surgery?

what is best treatment for slip disc?

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