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Help! I'm scheduled for lumbar spinal fusion in a week. After talking to a Chiropractor friend i'm reconsidering surgery. He mentioned Cox Technic and flextion distraction. Is it worth trying? Surgeon says the only thing that will "fix"the problem is a fusion of L4-L5-S1. Says Chiro might help with the pain for now but the bones are to unstable for it to stay that way. Do i try the Chiropractor or go for surgery. If so, could you give me a few names in my area, Flemington NJ 08822.
thank you
Denice
Hi Denice,
Not knowing anything at all about your back condition, all I can say is that if you have not tried a decompressive type of manipulation such as Cox technique or flexion-distraction technique, then it's worthwhile trying. The worst that can happen is that you do not make progress and you end up again at the surgery point. The chiropractor also should be able to assess if you are a good candidate to try the methods. You'll know within a few weeks if it's working or not. Check: www.westhartfordgroup.com to see if there is a provider in your area. If not, contact someone from that list and see if they have any connections. I don't know anyone in Flemmington NJ.
'Good luck!
Dr. G
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21 Years in practice: I can answer any question regarding chiropractic and sports medicine treatment. Mostly, I can help the unknowing public understand what is safe, valid, reasonable and evidence-based, and what kinds of unscrupulous chiropractors and fraudulent methods to stay away from. I have an advanced specialty degree in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. I have experience treating elite and Olympic athletes.
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Experience:
- 21 years in practice;
- Pan American Games, 2011: Official Medical Staff for the Pan Am Games.
- Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: World Olympians Associan and International Sports Chiropractic Association Healthcare Team;
- International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma;
- Official Provider: Jamaican Track and Field team for Penn Relays (2009-2011)
- Experience with USA Gymnastics Healthcare team and International Powerlifting Association Medical Staff;
- 300 hour chiropractic sports medicine diplomate degree (DACBSP); International Chiropractic Sports Sciences Diploma (ICSSD)
- Healthcare Consultant: Century, Ty-Wood Corp. Holliston, MA (2005-2007)
- Team Chiropractor: Boston Bulldogs USL D-3 & Boston Renegades USL W-1 League (1999-2004)
- Independent Examiner: Scope Medical and The Physician's Network
- Professional/Clinical Monitor: Affiliated Monitors, Inc.
- Board of Directors: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts)2000-2006
- "The Impact of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy on Chronic Recurrent Lateral Ankle Sprain Syndrome in Two Young Athletes" J. of Chiro Med , Fall 2004
- "Work Related Injury;" The Hanover Report, June, 1993
- "Long Lasting Analgesic Effect of Oxymorphonazine in Rats;" Agonists and Antagonists III, n.7675, 1985
- BS Biology, Doctor of Chiropractic: Northwestern College of Chiropractic,
- Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
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Doctor of Chiropractic Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
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