Back and Neck Injury/fracture of facet joint of L4

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Expert: Dr. Peter Carr - 10/19/2009


Question
I am 40 years old and i had a fusion of my L4 and L5 after fracturing my facet joint 11 years ago and now i am starting to have a lot of pain in my back again and pain going down my legs. I'm on diclofenac, tramadol, gabapentin and paracetamol. Have you any idea why i am starting to have the pain again

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Paul;

We need more information.  Where is it specifically going down your legs?  Is it positional (Does it hurt with certain motions) With a fusion, there is a lot of stress placed on the segment above.  Please follow up with me.

Dr. Peter Carr
Seattle, WA

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Dr. Peter Carr

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I can answer spine related issues, as well as golf, running, and whiplash related issues. I run a very busy practice in Downtown Seattle, Dynamic Chiropractic Clinic, and sometimes do not get to answer questions every day, but when I do, I'll try my best to answer the question(s) you have.

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I have a doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic, and am a Certified Chiropractic Golf Practitioner. I am also a lecturer on whiplash injury, certified in the etiology and treatment of auto accident cases, and was a national-level mid distance runner.

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American Chiropractic Association, Washington State Chiropractic Association, Whiplash Seattle Member and founder

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Dynamic Chiropractic, The Beacon

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DC, BS

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