Chiropractors/I AM IN PAIN

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Expert: - 10/19/2007


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I have lower back pain, left side, but now it feels like it is a large region. It is constantly hurting, but it is unbearable when i am in my bed, horisontal position is worst. If i sleep on the left side, it is better. I do not have bladar problems, my left kidney is ok, i went to urologyst and he gave me medicine to relax my muscles, but they do not take away the pain. I can still move, but the pain is unexplainable. I can not find logical cycle, why or how it gets worse.It has its own logic, and as time passes, every position i take is a bad one in a few minutes...IT IS WORST WHEN I LAY DOWN.I CAN NOT GET UP, IT TAKES A LOT OF TRYING TO GET UP...ALWAYS FEELING LIKE I AM LOSING MY ABILITY TO CONTROL MY BODY... I did some exercises, i think it happened while i was on a weight machine, lifting 20 pounds, but it didn't hurt the very same day...so i do not know... What are possible diagnosis???

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Hi Aleksandra,

It sounds like a combination of an intercostal muscle pull and floating rib cartilage damage.

Best thing you can do is ice it down as much as possible by using a warm moist towel over rotating ice filled Ziploc bags on the sore ares for 15 minutes every hour.
In a few days there should be marked improvement, however, rib injuries below the 7th take forever to heal due to poor blood supply so be patient and see a DC to get a rib belt an definitive diagnosis.

Good Luck!

Dr. Timothy Durnin

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Anything Chiropractic related, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Hematology, Physical Therapy, Orthopedics Herniated or Slipped disc problems, Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Injuries, Arthritis, Nutritional Advice, Diet and exercise, Supplement Knowledge, Orthotics, Laser Therapy, Pinched Nerves, Imaging Interpretation,(X-ray, MRI, Ultrasound, CT ect), any and all Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders. Expert Witness for 19 yrs, dealing with Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Medicare and HIPPA issues. Active in clinical practice for 16+ yrs, I am a second generation Chiropractor, my father practiced for over 50 yrs in private practice and as a Diplomat in Radiology (DACBR) Currently on staff at Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital, active in private practice with several disciplines including Pediatrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, IME's and Internal Medicine M.D.'s.

Experience

I own or am actively involved with 24 multidisciplinary clinics in the Chicago area employing M.D.'s, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pediatrics and Family Practice. My home practice is a continuation of my fathers which has existed for more than 55 yrs.

Organizations
AASP, ACA, ICS, AASP, AOPA, CPA, BBB, FCER, PADI

Education/Credentials
B.S./D.C. National College of Chiropractic 1991 Board Certified AMA impairment ratings. Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS. Phi Theta Kappa National honorary fraternity

Awards and Honors
Phi Theta Kappa/Who's Who in America Chiropractor of the year award 2001

Past/Present Clients
Many Chicago Bulls players

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