Hi guys,

I posted last week about my "Pain in the neck."   I went to the doctor and he suspects a ruptured disc.  I go tomorrow for an MRI to confirm that diagnosis but he is fairly sure that's what it is.    I went yesterday for my first PT appointment and it seemed to be a waste of time ( and money.)   Even the PT said that she wasn't sure if she could help me.

I have never been to a chiropractor before.  Does anyone know if I could be helped by one if it is indeed a rupture??   I DO NOT want to have surgery!  I only have a few weeks before my regularly scheduled visit from the beast and I sure would like to be out of this pain before the battle begins.

Thanks!  

PF wishes,

Jeannie

I would not recommend that Jeannie. Please don't do it, it can cause more harm and injury.

A reputable Chiro. would not even attempt anything and tell you to go to your doctor.

Jimmers

I agree with jimmers here.  And I'll add another warning, if you went to a chiro and if he did an adjustment, you could end up paralyzed.

A chiropractor cannot fix a ruptured disc. A good one can help with a BULGING disc, but from what I know (which ain't much), ruptured discs can only be fixed via surgery. Which is not what you wanted to hear, Boo.

As we say to every newbie wondering if they have CH, wait for a confirmed diagnosis and THEN make plans for treatment.  The MRI will probably give you the information you need to proceed.

Best of luck - I hope it's something easily remedied.

I agree with everyone above.  If it is a ruptured disc, alot of damage could occur from an adjustment.  Listen to your PT, he knows what he's talking about.

My mom had a ruptured disc, had the surgery, and felt better immeadiately after.

Take care of yourself.

Beth

Maybe I'll get lucky and the MRI will show something different.

I can hope !

Thanks!

Jeannie

Hi Jeannie.
If it turns out to be a herniated or ruptured disc...

I had my discectomy done at St John's Mercy.
Peter Yoon took care of me... he came highly recommended by the MD's I golf with.
I am 100% satisfied.  Was in & out same day.    
Let me know if you need any info.  

His link...
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What was the down time after the surgery??   If I don't work... I don't get paid.

Jeannie

Jeannie,

I talked to my mom as they were wheeling her out of recovery from surgery.  She told me she could tell the difference immeadiately.  I think her recovery was pretty quick (a couple weeks).

Beth

With all this talk of surgery, don't forget:

Don't put the cart before the horse.

You're right, Brew.   I was just curious.  

Jeannie wrote on Feb 6^th, 2009 at 10:47am:

What was the down time after the surgery??   If I don't work... I don' get paid. Jeannie

Keeping in mind that I am a complete wuss...
It was worse than I expected.  
I expected to take 2 days off.  Actually took a week off, and did not really leave the house much for two weeks.  

So... you should not not plan on giving any lap dances for 1-2 weeks.   ;D

Do note that the 'physical therapy' route my GP tried before surgery made the condition slightly worse.  I learned that with nerve damage the longer you wait the lower your chance of recovery.  In hindsight I would have had the MRI day one and the surgery the week after.  

Lobster wrote on Feb 6^th, 2009 at 11:18am:

Jeannie wrote on Feb 6th, 2009 at 10:47am: What was the down time after the surgery??   If I don't work... I don't get paid. Jeannie So... you should not not plan on giving any lap dances for 1-2 weeks.   ;

SSSHHHH!   I didn't want anyone to know!

I had surgery for two ruptured disks in my lower back.  I felt immediate relief after surgery.  However, I was laid up for a couple of weeks.  I think 1-2 weeks is common for recovery.  But remember everybody is different and we all recover at different speeds.  Dont go see a chiropractor.  They will not touch it if it is bulging or hurniated.  Plus once you have surgery on that part of neck or back you more than likely will not find a chiropractor that will touch that part of your back again.  No one will touch my lower back.  But I can get adjustments for my neck and middle back.  My parents got me a chair back messager that rolls and vibrates up and down my back from home medic at Walgreens I believe.  It is wonderful for my lower back and the rest of it for that matter.  I think it was a great 100 investment of their money.  lol  I will be praying for you that pt works for you and surgery isn't required.