Spinal Cord inpingment & Chiropractic care

[NautyOne]

I am wondering if it is indeed safe to have chiropractic adjustments when the cervical disc(s) are pressing on the spinal cord.  I can see and feel that I am clearly out of alignment and in much pain lately.  I take Neurontin, but It seems to be losing it's effectiveness & opiates are not an option for me.

Is it safe.  Because of the delicate nature of the area I am really afraid to try it.

Thank You.

Nautyone.............  

[NautyOne]

Hi Freebird.

I've had injections and will never do them again.  Back in 2000, there was an attempt to do one, but the doctor aborted the procedure because of the pain I was feeling and of course charged me for everything....lol.  Anyway, I switched Insurance's and was recommended another one 5 years after the first one.  They did not bother to give me another MRI before doing it.  The doctor did this based on a 5 year old written report??  Needless to say, I should have followed my instincts and bailed out of there.  He did the procedure and again......almost coming un-glued on the table.....he was able to get the cort. in, but for six months or more I was in horrible condition.  I was dropping things, couldn't feel my left side.....(numb) my gate was off (feet running into each other when i walk) I was a mess.  I was soooo ticked off !!!  I still am.  

I was told by an ortho. in 1999 that he strongly suggested that I NOT have Chiro. treatments......I just feel so out of alignment....in pain and frustrated.....I think I will try the exercise and strength training again......thanks.

I feel very abandoned by doctors these days.....You have pain.  Deal with it, is what I am gathering.......uhg!

Thanks again, Freebird and thank you Dr. Tanase for taking the time to answer my question.

Nauty............

[freebird227]

When I was dionosed with Spinal Stonosis  in the 6 and7  in my neck, The bone was crumbling causing it to push inward into the medula which was pushing into the spine I had a surgical  procedure where I was injected with a cotail of steroids  and numbing agent ( Iwould have to get the medical records out to be sure.) Let me know if you want me too. Thus far my shot has lasted about 3 and a half years. I also have sponddolosis in my lower back which is the early stages fo spinal stonosis.I saw a phycial Therapist who schooled me in strengthing exercies Exercises that acuually lifted the bone off the spine. But it was  an on going group of stretching and strengthing. Once I was well versed in the exercises she let me do them at home, and only come every three months or as needed. Which made it cost effective.  Hope this helped..freebird227

[Adam Tanase, D.C.]

Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe -- but some forms are not advisable in your current condition. I would suggest you find a specialist who uses NUCCA, Grostic, or Atlas Orthogonal techniques exclusively. Rotational manipulation is ill-advised. You can find a specialist at www.UpCspine.com.

Warm wishes,
AT