AboutDr. Peter Carr Expertise 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.
Experience 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.
Organizations American Chiropractic Association, Washington State Chiropractic Association, Whiplash Seattle Member and founder
Question I am 27 and have been having low back pain which slowly started as pain in and around the right knee almost 2 years ago. After a knee MRI and a lower back MRI recently I have been diagnosed with a transitional vertebra at L5 and also a bulging disc. I am going to a chiropractic doctor who has seen many similar cases and is positive about my pain relief in the next 2-3 months. I and my husband are planning to have kids sometime next year. My question to you is "Will the transitional L5 complicate my pregnancy or cause severe back pain?"
Answer CJ;
It's my opinion that being pregnant often HELPS disc injuries, since your big(ger)belly tends to draw your low back into an extension posture, where there is a forward facing banana curve in your back. You can read all about the lumbar disc on my website's <a href="http://www.dynamicclinic.com/lumbar_disc_seattle.php">Lumbar disc article.</a> (I tried to be slick and add a link, hope that it works.
Your doc should be following the rough guidelines set out in that article. Light force techniques typically don't work; don't be afraid of allowing them to put a bit of force into your spine.
