Expert: John Quackenbush DC - 7/8/2010

Question
QUESTION: "im 15 years and i have just been told by the physio that i have no curve at my lower back also i have hip bursitus also he said there is a slight curve in my back which makes my hip stick out! could you please help me to tel me any treatmentts offers there are!! many thanks suzy"

ANSWER: Suzy,

I certainly hope you can get to a chiropractor in the country where you live. I think it would be very pertinent for you to seek a chiropractors care. I cannot offer you any type of treatment because you have not given me enough information to do so. It obviously sounds like you have spinal involvement but w/o a proper exam, history and review of x rays I am ethically unable to provide any treatment protocols.

If there are no Chiropractors available to you I would try a Physical Therapist.

Dr John Q Quackenbush
Chiropractic Physician

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QUESTION: thank you for the reply but i haev now been discharges from physio but i dont see any improvement errrmm i remember him saying somethink about my spine, L3 L4 or somethink when he 'palpated' it was dead tender and sore. what information do you need i was never asked for an xray should i go back to my physio or my gp. I live in england btw!!!

ANSWER: Suzy,

i would try to find a chiropractor in England for sure. If you do not feel relief then you still have a problem and should go to your GP and let him/her know what you are going through and what treatment you have had. You need to do this right away!!

Sincerely,
Dr John Q Quackenbush

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QUESTION: thank you for replying i went to my gp and i have been referd for physio now again!!!! i am now experiencing pain slightly right of my spine and when the doctor palpated it it went into spazum?   i am also experiencing chest pain just by mu collar bone and pain on the last rib at the back couyld all my symptoms be related??

Answer
Suzy,

Are there any Chiropractors in England? I am not able to tell you  yes your symptoms are related but it seems that you are in such pain that you may be breathing in correctly or differently. Try to breathe in deeply and slowly. Also you  and probably are using a protective stance to protect your lower back.

Maybe an Osteopath is in your medical system. Does your healthcare system pay or re imburse you for care in the US. I just treated someone from France and she paid cash and will be re imbursed.

Dr John Quackenbush