Expert: John Quackenbush DC - 7/17/2010

Question
QUESTION: I have spondgylosis in the neck and lower spone aswell as ddd in lower spine, I have had some manipulation done, whichhas made worse, currnetly I am leaning to the right and being pulled backwards, don't seem to be able to do much, as I hurt. they have pulled me to the right put my right rib out at the back, I am getting pains down my arms and legs, headache and breahing problems, is there any sort of treatment that you could recommend. I have had spinal adjustment, cranial work and one lot of pressure point treatment. please help

ANSWER: Tulip'

I would suggest you look into Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA). This is where you will have manipulation of the affected area while you are under twilight anesthesia. The medical interferes with the natural resistance your nervous system reacts to certain types of forces.

I hope this sheds some light on your health concerns.

Dr John Q Quackenbush
Chiropractic Physician Phoenix Arizona

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QUESTION: thank you for your answer, but I have another one, In the beginning I had some muscle wastage, could they have done more damage to my muscles that is not repairable, as I seem to have trouble standing upright now and holding my head up, it takes alot of effort to actually be upright, I just seem to hurt everywhere, in a couple of hours I will feel like there is just bone and no muscles, my arms and shoulders feel like they have been twisted and that makes it difficult to do any thing with them, my hands ar white as if blood is not getting to them, and this makes my neck hurt thus trouble holding my head up.
My right side has been doing most of the work all these years.
I would like to know if you think this can be fixed and if so how.
thank you
tulip

Answer
Tulip,

It seems that you have a very serious condition with your spine,skeletal and muscular systems. I would like to tell you that you could be helped but your casse is so involved that I really cna't give you a definitive answer without doing my own complete health history and physical exam. It is my opinion that you have more going on than can be answered in this forum by a third party physician without said work up.

I hope you understand my position on these matters. You need to see the closest Chiropractor to you.

Dr John Q Quackenbush