Follow-Ups to Answer from Expert Dr. Timothy K. Durnin

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Amanda wrote at 2008-09-17 04:01:28
I have the same problem as this patient, and I have for 2 years.  I had multiple tests with no results, until this past month I found a chiropractor that specializes in upper cervical spine treatment.  He did a very strange x-ray in which he found my atlas was subluxated (the very top bone of your spinal cord).  He said it put my whole upper back and shoulders out of balance.  I've been treated for about a month, but I've had the snapping and pain in the shoulders for so long that it will take a few months for it to go away.  At least I found an answer though; also, I was told tendon damage is hard to fix, so I might suggest to you something called prolotherapy; I haven't tried it yet, but it claims to fully restore tendons and ligaments that are damaged.  Best of luck to you and me both.

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juzbcaz@hotmail.com wrote at 2009-07-16 20:12:15
I have been experiencing electric type shock feelings in my neck every since an accident three years ago.  I am presentlyin physical therapy and i have been to my GP, two ortho. doctors and one neuro. doctor.  Neck and back scan showed nothing, scheduled for brain scan.  All labs are normal. I agree Lori, it is extremely frustrating.  Last friday while sitting at my desk at work, i had a severe electric shock feeling go through my arm, should, fingertips..i could not move my arm upward and it continues to be painful to reach for anything at all.  I'm am at wits end with this sensations and normal test results (which i prefer). I hope some day studies will be done for people who experience these types of incidences for if nothing else, peace of mind and relieve of pain without medication.

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Michele, Patient wrote at 2010-02-09 15:56:21
Sounds like you need imaging of your upper T-Spine to determine what is really going on.  I know your chiro wants that, so you need to be persistent in requesting it from your primary care docttor, stating that the chiro wants to get imaging.  Also, I wouldn't stop merely at an x-ray of this area since x-rays of the thorasic spine are often blurred and show only minimal views of your spine (since there's so much other stuff in that area like your bronchial tube.  A minor slipped disk or any sort of portrusion has the very real chance of not being seen by x-ray.  MRI would be the best tool, and I would be persistent about getting one, AFTER you get your x-rays taken and reveiwed.  Often times the technicians will say in thier remarks "MRI if further investigation warranted.  To me, that's enough to support your request since x-rays can be inconclusive.  Best Wishes -

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