You are here:
Chiropractors/back pain
Advertisement
Question
I am an athlete, bicyclist, age 58. I have had lower back pain for over a year. I had an xray which showed I had a small bulge in the L5 / S1 disk area. I had a "pain shot" and it helped but now the pain is back. Are there exercises I can do that will help strengthen my lower back without agitating the disk. I have been going to a chiropractor and he adjusts my neck (arthritis in the lower neck), and adjusts my back via lying on my stomach and pressing several places on my back plus lying on each side, using my bent knee and shoulder - giving a twisting adjustment. Any suggestions? Am I wasting my money with the chiropractor?
Thanks so much, Gary
Hi Gary,
Yes, you are waisting your money with this Chiropractor. The Gold standard and only proven way to non-invasively reduce a disc herniation is with flexion/distraction. It is over 90% effective and will give significant relief in a week. Find a DC with the money to afford this type table. Below I have supplied a link that describes the procedure, call around your local area and ask if they have F/D tables. This is the only way to fix a disc without surgery.
http://www.coxtechnic.com/
Good Luck!
Dr. Timothy Durnin
Related Articles
- Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation - About Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation
- Discectomy and Disc Surgery - About Discectomy as Disc Surgery
- Herniated Disc Treatment - Treatment Options for a Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc - What is a disc herniation?
- The L Word, Season 2 DVD Review including features and bonuses
Answers by Expert:
- Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP
- Dr. Paul Newhart
- Dr. Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
- Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C.
- Gerald Anzalone, D.C.
- David Kulla, DC
- Robert A. Arnone, DC
- Keith E. Biggs, DC
- John Quackenbush DC
- Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
- Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac.
- Timothy A. Peck, DC
- J.R. Strecker, B.S., D.C.
- Dr. Nekessa Remy
Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
Expertise
Anything Chiropractic related, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics Herniated or Slipped disc problems, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Injuries, Arthritis, Nutritional Advice, Diet and exercise, Supplement Knowledge, Orthotics, Laser Therapy, Pinched Nerves, Imaging Interpretation,(X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, CT ect), any and all Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders. Expert Witness for 19 yrs, dealing with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Medicare and HIPPA issues. Active in clinical practice for 16+ yrs, I am a second generation Chiropractor, my father practiced for over 50 yrs in private practice and as a Diplomat in Radiology (DACBR) Currently on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, active in private practice with several disciplines including Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, IME's and Internal Medicine M.D.'s.
Experience
I own or am actively involved with 24 multidisciplinary clinics in the Chicago area employing M.D.'s, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatrics and Family Practice. My home practice is a continuation of my fathers which has existed for more than 55 yrs.
Organizations
AASP, ACA, ICS, AASP, AOPA, CPA, BBB, FCER, PADI
Education/Credentials
B.S./D.C. National College of Chiropractic 1991
Board Certified AMA impairment ratings.
Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS.
Phi Theta Kappa National honorary fraternity
Awards and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa/Who's Who in America
Chiropractor of the year award 2001
Past/Present Clients
Many Chicago Bulls players
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.