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I am 21 years old and have had upper back ache for about 4-5 years. It is a ache which is relieved briefly by crackin but comes back very quicky and wont crack again causing the ache to stay there. i went to see a chiropractor about 2 years ago because the ache became unbearable. He made the ache bearable but it has not got rid of the problem. It just goes back to normal the next day. I have found many stretches and bends to get a few cracks but like i said the ache just comes back and then i am unable to find a crack. I want to be constantly active whether it be at my fulltime job, extra work for extra money or even holding my 7month daughter for long periods of time but unfortunatly i am not able to do this as my backache becomes chronic back ache if i do anything outside my normal job. It is fair to say i am gettin quite annoyed, sad and depressed about it. i dont know what options i have left,is it worth going to see a doctor??
Matt,
Find someone that does Graston Technique and give that a try. Go to www.grastontechnique.com and find a chiropractor that is trained in it. Also, you must do strengthening exercises for the spine and back off of stretching things. Exercises that work all the muscles you don't see when you look in a mirror are the ones you need to focus on. Hire a personal trainer at the gym if need be. Stuff that doesn't work includes heat, ice, electric stimulation and, often, stretching. Sometimes stretching can make things worse.
'Hope this was helpful.
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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