Chiropractors/mid-spine pain

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Expert: - 1/9/2011


Question
My mid-spine hurts whenever I do back bends in yoga. My upper and lower spine are totally fine and pain-free. I often have to do a harsh forward bend rounding my spine to release my spine from back bending pain and my spine makes a popping sound like the vertebrae are unsticking from each other. The forward rounding of my spine hurts mildly too in the same area, mostly first thing in the morning when I wake up. Nothing else hurts - no hip, arm, leg or rib pain, no headaches or dizziness, etc....I am 31.

Answer
It would be hard to diagnose you without doing a complete physical exam. My suggestion to you is to continue to work on exercises and stretches that will improve your posture. Many of us spend most of the day sitting on the computer and this can lead to weakness in the upper back (particulary the area between the shoulder blades). I suggest you incorporate exercises to stretch your chest and strenghthen your middle trapezius muscles.  A chiropractic consult is not a bad idea either, to ensure that your mid back vertebra are moving well.

Best of Luck.

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Dr. Nekessa Remy

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I am able to answer questions regarding chiropractic treatment, physical rehabilitation and musculoskeletal injuries. This involves conditions such back and neck pain, headaches, joint pain, athletic injuries, overuse injuries, sciatic, carpal tunnel and other nerve-related conditions. Various therapies including, nutrition, medical acupuncture, laser therapy, soft tissue therapy (Active Release Technique), orthotics, workplace ergonomics, postural exercises and active rehabilitation.

Experience

10 years experience in athletic rehabilitation and exercise therapy. 7 years experience as a certified kinesiologist working in motor vehicle accident rehab. Clinic chiropractor and owner of The Chiropractic Office in Missisauga, Ontario. Graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). On the board of Directors of The Care Management Group (Car Accident Injury Management Group)

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Ontario Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Association Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association

Education/Credentials
Currently enrolled in the Fellowship of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Sciences (CMCC) Metrix Certified In home Assessor Graduated Magna Cum Laude from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Graduated with an Honors Degree from University of Western Ontario Certified Personal Trainer

Awards and Honors
Doctor of Chiropractic degree from CMCC Diploma in Acupuncture from McMaster University Honors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario

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