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| Subject | Date Asked |
| cervicalspine | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: had n xray of cervical spine here the results multiple views of the cervical spine are ... A: It means your normal curve of the spine looking at it from the side is straighter than normal which ... | |
| lower back issues | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I will try to make it short. In jan.2008 i injured my back at work,filled out report and all ... A: Get ready for a fourth opinion, spine surgery ends bad, period. Find a Chiro with a Flexion/ ... | |
| Cat Scan | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: At l3/4 level there is a minor broad based posterior bulge of the disc annulus. At L4/5 level a ... A: Sorry for being a bit late in answering your question. Flexion/Distraction is the Gold standard ... | |
| Lower back spasms | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been getting lower back spasms roughly once a year for the past thirty years. A full blown ... A: The best proven treatment for this is flexion/distraction. See if you can find a DC in your area. ... | |
| Diffuse Axonal Injury? | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 42 year old female who was in a MVA on 6/26. About 4 hours after accident, I had to go to ER ... A: One thing they missed is a kidney and adrenal cortex profile. This will definitely cause your ... | |
| Middle back pain | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My back issues started about 2 and a half weeks ago. I lift weights and exercise and on a day I was ... A: This is the most common thing we see in practice, what you have from what I gathered in your history ... | |
| need to know if you know | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been dealing with a weird pain in both of my arms when i lay down to sleep. Its a wierd pain ... A: More than likely Justin it is some type of nerve root compression coming from the neck. The nerves ... | |
| Cronic Headache | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have cronic headache in the back of the head and behind the left ear or right ear.[Note:I get only ... A: This is one of the easiest complaints to fix as long as it falls into the most common type of ... | |
| mri results | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: my mri results said at c5/c6 there is a disc osteophyte however this is not causing any neural ... A: Elli, By all means you do not need surgery, The symptoms are when you sleep because the spur is up ... | |
| mid back pain | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Dr Durnin I injured my back at the end of a hectic shift bending over to pick up an infant ... A: This is reprehensible! After this long of suffering, it should be clear that a herniated disc should ... | |
| Sudden Back Pain, Stiffness | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I was dancing around my apartment rather vigorously and suddenly my neck really started to hurt. I ... A: You probably pinched a nerve thrashing your neck around and need it adjusted. I recommend seeing a ... | |
| Back | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Timothy. I'm not sure exactly what just happend. I've been feeling good all day. I just recently ... A: Sorry I didn't get back to you immediately, I was overrun with work. Normally, sudden acute onset of ... | |
| disc prolapse | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: My mom, 61 years old, was complaining about lower back and leg pain. She went to the doctor, had a ... A: No she doesn't need surgery or will surgery help in the long run due to scar tissue proliferation. ... | |
| Neck pain and twitching | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Central Nervous System.I had a stop at a light in a little truck .Before I pulled away I got ... A: Unfortunately this wasn't treated early but it can still be helped tremendously. The herniated ... | |
| Fractured L5 | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: What treatment is best for easing the pain. Should I be having physio or just wear brace provided by ... A: LEAH, It is vital to know how old you are and/or if you had a complete hysterectomy to ascertain ... | |
| Back Problem | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I fell on some stairs a couple of years back and after a couple of chiropractor sessions I kind of ... A: If it's tender, hot, painful it is probably an infection and needs immediate treatment. If it is ... | |
| Back Injury | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: There is a left paracentral disc extrusion at L5-S1 with high T2 signal also appreciated, suggesting ... A: The herniation should be routine to resolve with a flexion/distraction table. (F/D) ... | |
| MRI . Lumbar Spine | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you please help me understand my MRI in terms that I can understand? It reads, Sagittal T1W and ... A: Your MRI is essentially normal aside from this statement. Schmorl's node at the superior L3 ... | |
| Hemangiomata | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been having a lot of "neurological" problems. Right side (rt arm and rt leg)weakness, ... A: Hemangiomas are tricky to remove since they are in the spinal canal, that's why you need a good ... | |
| groin pain | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Iam having alot of groin pain.i have sciatica but this is new painsince three weeks.It just grabs me ... A: I suspect you where a belt to tight or a work belt causing compression on the lateral femoral ... | |
| disk extrusion | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and I have had an MRI that shows on my L5 I have a disk extrusion. I was wondering ... A: There is a big difference between a disc extrusion and fragmentation, the later requires surgery. ... | |
| Facet tests | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am scheduled to have facet tests done tis Thurs. the Spine center in Hagerstown Md. This is the ... A: Faet testing is a procedure to stimulate different articulations to illicit pain to locate the ... | |
| Neck Popping | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: My wife woke up this morning and stretched. During the stretch, she felt and heard a "pop" on the ... A: A Chiropractor can handle this in short order, these are easily fixed with manipulation to reduce ... | |
| MRI scan report | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am 43 years old and had an accident on a fairground ride, after which i was sent for a MRI scan. ... A: A broad based disc protrusion is a disc that is pushed out of its normal place. These are easily ... | |
| Back Pain | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I had an accident at work. My back started hurting after pushing an air conditioner into place. I ... A: I strongly advise against, physical therapy and especially surgery due to their abysmal outcome. ... | |
| dislocated disk on neck | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: what's the complications on having a dislocated disk on my neck? is there any treatment to fix this ... A: The gold standard for cervical disc decompression is towel traction and flexion/distraction. It is ... | |
| Starting with Water Traction | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I was sent to a swimming pool by a therapist to walk in water for 15 minutes, neck high then go to ... A: A total vital work-up is in order to include BP, ankle arm index/ respiration/ HT/WT/age/ activity ... | |
| BULGING DISC IN MY SPINE | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: cortisone shots i feel like a chiropractor was the only relief i got And the pain isn't real bad but ... A: First you need to take glucosamine sulfate with MSM and get a DC that has a flexion/distraction ... | |
| post surgical rehabilitation | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Durnin, I have been suffering from episodes of low back pain caused by a bulging L5 disc for the ... A: As you are aware, spine surgery rarely has a positive oucome for the simple fact scar tissue ... | |
| neck surgery | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24yr old women who was in a car accident over a year ago due to a semi-truck. I had a MRI ... A: Kimberly, Don't walk but run from these quacks. The gold standard for uncomplicated cervical pain is ... | |
| Surgery | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I had a back fusion in 2001 L4,L5 and S1. Recent findings show that Mild effacement o vetral thecal ... A: Jennifer, Sadly to say you are on permanent disability, you will never be the same. Lumbar surgery ... | |
| Starting with Water Traction | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I was sent to a swimming pool by a therapist to walk in water for 15 minutes, neck high then go to ... A: Unless you are very active, muscles that haven't been used for awhile will atrophy. I would suggest ... | |
| Thoracic Back Pain | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Dr., I was in a car accident about 15 years ago. (head on collision) After the accident my upper ... A: When you sustained the trauma, ligaments were damaged creating instability. Manipulations only offer ... | |
| back | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: my question is on back pain. about 3 weeks ago my back started to ache when i was doing laundry. the ... A: It sounds like a mild herniated L5/S1 herniated disc easily fixed with flexion/distraction. Here is ... | |
| wedge fracture T9 or T6 | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I slipped and fell and sustained a wedge fracture in T9 or T6. That was almost 6 weeks ago. I ... A: Not likely since it has been 6 weeks, I would keep lifting to a minimum, 20lbs or less. Those ... | |
| wedge fracture T9 or T6 | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I slipped and fell and sustained a wedge fracture in T9 or T6. That was almost 6 weeks ago. I ... A: I don't know your age so it is impossible for me to accurately give you an estimate. An x-ray would ... | |
| Lower back/left hip pain | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: It all started rather subtly; I was staying in a hotel room over the long x-mas weekend visiting my ... A: I appreciate, "Long Narratives", the more information I am given, the more accurate I can help. I ... | |
| cervical and lumbar herniated discs | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I was injured around ten years ago, the situation was 5 herniated dics two cervical and 3 lumbar, ... A: If I had a nickle for every time a questioner or patient told me that after they asked their doctor ... | |
| sudden severe headaches | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I suddenly came down with a thunderclap of a headache, and I would swear I was dying. after an MRI, ... A: Yes it does Rira, Towel traction done by a DC will reduce the herniations without surgery and the ... | |
| Broken Clavicle | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: I broke my clavicle just a few days ago and was wondering what the best way to sleep was? I have ... A: A broken clavicle can be one of the most painful injuries to manage because most people sleep on ... | |
| Disc bulge | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I am a 22yr old who was diagnosed with a disc bulge sometime last year through an MRI scan.When my ... A: Instead of repeating this advice every day, I will paste what I told someone else exactly like you. ... | |
| neck lump | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I noticed a pea sized lump on the left side of my neck and in the past year it has grown to the size ... A: Tasha, I will not understate this enough, you need that looked at IMMEDIATELY! This quite possibly ... | |
| Neck/Shoulder/Back pain | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old male Graphic Designer, and spend most of my working days and, nights, at the ... A: Towel traction is a commonly taught diversified technique to decompress herniated discs in the ... | |
| Neck/Shoulder/Back pain | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I am a 56 year old male Graphic Designer, and spend most of my working days and, nights, at the ... A: More than likely the heat was a HUGE mistake causing the exacerbation after application. I realize ... | |
| neck and back pain from auto injury | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a 32 yr. old female and was rear-ended about 16 months ago (med. impact, car damage $3000). I ... A: I don't know where to start, the injections will not restore the normal cervical curvature, a ... | |
| accident | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I was in a accident a few months back. I have been told that I should have an mri. I went to my ... A: Get a PI lawyer first, he/she will send you to a doctor that deals in these matters. The MRI will be ... | |
| Rugby Injury | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I have been playing rugby now for 15 years. Approx. 3 weeks ago, about 24 hrs after my 7th match of ... A: This is one of the easiest injuries to repair, using towel traction, the disc is easily decompressed ... | |
| Neck and Lower Back Pain | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Dr. For about two weeks i had a dull lower back pain that i thought may have been kidney or liver ... A: Without a Cervical and Lumbar MRI, direct examination is needed to form a working diagnosis. A few ... | |
| Cervical Spine | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I just had a MRI of my upper spine and they want me to go for a cervical epidural injection. 1. Is ... A: An epidural will not fix anything and only further weaken disc connective tissue resulting in more ... | |
| Neck and back pain | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car accident a week ago, i am now suffering severe neck pain, i have been to the hospital ... A: Ice it down by wrapping a warm moist towel around an ice filled Ziploc 10 minutes every hour ... | |
| various back problems | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Currently experiencing numerous problems. First one is a long standing low back problem. No pain ... A: It is certainly a possibility if you carry a tool belt or are over weight, I don't suspect the later ... | |
| thoracic back injury/pain | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: Seven years ago I fell in the bath tub and hit the upper middle part of my back on the side of the ... A: You need a cervical (neck) MRI, I suspect a disc bulge or herniation there as well. Both disc ... | |
| various back problems | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Currently experiencing numerous problems. First one is a long standing low back problem. No pain ... A: You need to find a competent DC, you have a TFL syndrome for the first problem which you can Google ... | |
| upper neck pain | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: About three weeks or so ago I was doing some squats at the gym and squatted a bit to low and ended ... A: The blunt trauma received manifests 72 hours post injury at its worst. This means that it will hurt ... | |
| C1 fracture | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Long story short, I fractured my C1 vertebrae in a car accident back in July. I was in a Miami J ... A: Obviously I can't say one way or another without looking at the films. I would find another doctor ... | |
| possible disc problem after accident | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I were hit by a drunk driver in early July 2007. I was hospitalized with a ... A: Many things like facet damage causing a facet syndrome will not be evident on MRI, I would see a ... | |
| chronic neck and back pain | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old female 5 years ago I had what I thought was a minor car accident.I had some neck ... A: The obvious route to go is the highest trained in this field, a Chiropractor. He must be proficient ... | |
| syatica, relfex responce | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: when i think of it i must say i never did have much of a reponce to knee and ankle taps can someone ... A: Sorry Dom, unless you want to spend 13 years in college understanding the nervous system to the ... | |
| Neck Pain | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Hello i have a bruised on the back of my neck around my hair line I was diagnosed with a bulging ... A: Herniated disc in the neck are the easiest to repair because there is little tissue to work against. ... | |
| paracentral lumbar disk herniation | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have a fairly large paracentral lumbar disk herniation, right, at L-4 L-5 level. My symptoms (for ... A: I don't know what to say Mike, I'll let the evidence speak for itself, Google your procedure and ... | |
| back spasms | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Can you help me with back spasms? Here's my situation: about a month after my daughter was born I ... A: It sounds like it was brought on after the epidural which means it is possible arachnoiditis. This ... | |
| mri | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: What does it mean when a red area appears on a MRI of your back? A: Unless this was a Cardiac Segmentation from MRI-Tagged and CT Images study,it is artifactual in ... | |
| syatica, relfex responce | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: when i think of it i must say i never did have much of a reponce to knee and ankle taps can someone ... A: Having no reflex means nothing, having a big one on one side and none on the other means a pinched ... | |
| Long Term Affects of SCI Surgery | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I broke my neck in 1984. C6 was cracked, C7 was crushed and completely removed. I was 14 at the ... A: The surgery is always done from the front unless special circumstances necessitate a back side ... | |
| Long Term Affects of SCI Surgery | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I broke my neck in 1984. C6 was cracked, C7 was crushed and completely removed. I was 14 at the ... A: More than likely the cause is scar tissue proliferation from the surgery. You will be surprised at ... | |
| Constant Upper back/shoulder pain | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I am 23 yrs old about 3 yrs ago I worked on a fish processing boat in Alaska. I worked 16 hours a ... A: First thing I would do is get an MRI to rule out a cervical disc herniation and possibly but ... | |
| Lower back | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I will start off by saying I am a gymnast. I have been having a lot of problems with my lower back. ... A: The obvious answer would be going to a specialist in these issues. The most qualified, experienced ... | |
| Neck/Shoulder/Arm | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: in my early 20's after daughter born i started having feeling of white hot searing pain in shoulder ... A: Unfortunately most DC's miss the boat when it comes to disc decompression techniques. The symptoms ... | |
| floating disc fragment | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a disc. hern. at L5-S1. There is a "disc fragment that has migrated superiorly a small ... A: I appreciate, They should fax or mail you the report, it should say. No to physical therapy due to ... | |
| got my mri results | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: l3/4 l4/5 disc buldges that impinge on the thecal sac mininmal Degenerative disease and minimal ... A: Simple fix, it is called flexion/distraction and is proven FDA approved means of decompressing ... | |
| What are the chances.. | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Durin, I was wondering what you thought the chances would be that my lower back problems are ... A: After writing out a complete treatment program, advice and 2 pages of info, the site crashed and I ... | |
| floating disc fragment | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a disc. hern. at L5-S1. There is a "disc fragment that has migrated superiorly a small ... A: Yes it will and if you can tolerate it, do not have it cut out. This will cause inevitable scar ... | |
| Back/Nerve Problem? | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: Sunday morning when I got up I was feeling just fine. After sitting on the edge of the bed and ... A: I think they are being overly cautious with additional work-up. You simply cut off the blood supply ... | |
| hoe safe are cervical epidurals and can it help | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I have upper back/shoulder pain and arm pain at times to my elbow and my neck aches which started 2 ... A: Check past questions regarding cervical disc herniations, you can find several in spine surgery and ... | |
| MRI Lumbar Spine | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: Durnin: I am a 49 year old female w/lower back & also cervical pain. Recently, I had an MRI of ... A: There are a lot of things here that require direct communication to adequately convey the condition ... | |
| possible rib tendon pull | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I was in the ocean on Oct 9, 2007. When I jerked away when a crab bit my foot, I felt a twinge in ... A: Pulled, damaged, red, hot, swollen, irritated and inflamed areas of connective tissue do not respond ... | |
| Neck pain & strengthening neck post halo | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I just recently came out of a halo that I wore for 3 months. Pre-halo I wore a Philadelphia collar ... A: First and foremost you should be taking 3000mg/day of glucosamine sulfate with MSM in liquid form to ... | |
| MRI | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I made a MRI of the lumber spine, the report said: disc protrusion at L4-L5 Level with compression ... A: I recommend you look at my last reponses rom revios qustions, you will come to realize that there is ... | |
| Lumbo-Sacral Spine & Screening of Pelvis with both Hips | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Since last one month my Wife is sufferring from Back pain which runs on the left side leg from Hips ... A: Your wife should respond well to flexion/distraction therapy. It is not traction, it is proven ... | |
| pain-help me | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My lower back has been hurting for a couple weeks. Today, in addition, my ... A: ' I suggest you see a doctor, I can't do anything from here except advise people. I don't know your ... | |
| Neck rehab post halo wear | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I have just been in a halo for 3 and a half months, and am currently in a hard neck brace. What i ... A: If all you broke was the condoyle, then you have a stable fracture. The neck bones are not ... | |
| cervical ruptured disc | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: i have had a prior surgery on my neck 5 years ago.An anterior fusion from C3 to C5 was done.I have ... A: Tough call Sherri, You know surgery rarely helps anybody and once you have it you are along for the ... | |
| Lower back pain and sensory changes | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: 7 years ago i went for my first MRI as the Doctor susspected Ms, all tests came back negative. I had ... A: Make sure the "doctor" you are seeing is a neurologist and not a GP. EMG, blood tests and cervical ... | |
| neck and sometimes back pain | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I have been having these pain in my neck and lower back. I try to crack my neck or lower back ... A: The most common problem is an asymmetrical muscle condition causing instability. Getting a thorough ... | |
| Questions about thoracic MRI reports. | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: My Question is: MRI Reports: There is a disc protrusion/herniation at T5-T6. This is primarily a ... A: I am not quit sure what this means, "I do understand that you may not be able to answer my ... | |
| Lower back cracking | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I have had minor lower back pain for many years. I'm 20 years old right now and I want to make sure ... A: Unless the "cracking" is accompanied by pain there should be nothing to worry about. Healthy joints ... | |
| L2 Wedge fracture | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: i had a quad bike accident in Egypt in June 2006, intially the Egypt doctor advised me to wear a ... A: It depends on the fracture, many are unstable and require bracing, many don't. If it slipped, then ... | |
| Bulging discs at C4/C5 & C5/C6 | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: My mother is 56 years old and has been suffering from persistent neck pain for over a year. One ... A: You are absolutely correct, this is unlikely the source of your mothers pain. Surgery is the last ... | |
| Chronic Thoracic Pain | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car crash over a year ago. I was stopped, then rear-ended by a car that was doing around ... A: Yes it will Heather, specifically, flexion/distraction would be more applicable since spinal ... | |
| Chronic Thoracic Pain | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car crash over a year ago. I was stopped, then rear-ended by a car that was doing around ... A: Looks like you covered your bases. If you went to a DC that knew what he was doing, you wouldn't ... | |
| Neck Exercise | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I contacted you yesterday regarding neck pain and migraine. I want to know whether Migraine changes ... A: Usually migraines have nothing to do with the neck and don't change much in patterns. Ice the neck ... | |
| MRI results, is surgery needed? | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I am concerned with my doctor's quick recommendation of back surgery for the shooting pain from my ... A: Only 5% of disc herniations require surgery, afterward, no one is ever the same. For three decades, ... | |
| Neck Pain | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a patient of Migraine since childhood. Now I am 32. Since last year, I am suffering from severe ... A: India has many Chiropractors, check local listings and ask around to make sure you find a good one. ... | |
| Neck Pain | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: I am a patient of Migraine since childhood. Now I am 32. Since last year, I am suffering from severe ... A: The two most common causes of headaches are vascular and nonmechanical. You have addressed the ... | |
| Neck pain | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I'm in my mid 50s and my Doctor gave me an MRI which showed nothing. I have occasional neck pain ... A: The problem may be underlying arthritis, without direct examination on something like this, it is ... | |
| Middle back pain, stiff neck/shoulder w/ headache | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: To start, about 2-3 years ago i had a snowboarding injury where i fell and hurt my middle back to ... A: Cool Name! You are definitely on the right track, an MRI would definitely be advisable. A ... | |
| back pain | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a hernia disk, after 6 or 7 year. Now, around from one year I have in my right side a back ... A: Numbness in your fingers has nothing to do with a herniated disc in your low back. It will effect ... | |
| shoulder,neck pain with headaches | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I hurt my shoulder a few years ago by raising a garage door. I was diagnosed with shoulder strain. ... A: Actually, you probably only have two things wrong. A subluxated rib between the shoulder blades and ... | |
| neck injury, numbness in right leg and foot | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I had a horse riding accident about fifteen years ago, I now suffer a great deal of pain in my neck. ... A: You have 'foot drop' which is common in advanced cases of L5/S1 disc herniatations. At this point ... | |
| Chronic severe back pain with limp and no help from doctor | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My husband has been experiencing severe hip/back problems for over 8 months now, but had no ... A: I recommend he see a Chiropractor, especially since he can't take pain medication. This sound like a ... | |
| Daughter with back injury | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: The end of March 2007, my daughter fell on some wet marble tile. She landed on her right elbow and ... A: Your doctor is an idiot. She has a slipped disc, it won't 'just get better'. She needs ... | |
| shoulder and neck pain | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: Please help, I am a 22 year old, and a few months ago I was riding my bike to work. As I was going ... A: Sounds like a personal injury case to me, shouldn't cost you a dime. Get a lawyer, they work on ... | |
| Back injury | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I injured my back in 1986 in Germany when I was in the Army. I collect disability from it. ... A: Sorry I wasn't able to get back with you immediately but we have severe flooding here in the midwest ... | |
| X-Ray Results | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I previously had X-Rays of my cervical spine done and here are the results: There is a slight ... A: Gary, Sorry I wasn't able to get back with you immediately but we have severe flooding here in the ... | |
| neck/head pain after adjustment | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I would love to get in contact with Danielle and find out if she found a solution to her problem. ... A: Sorry I wasn't able to get back with you immediately but we have severe flooding here in the Midwest ... | |
| numbness still remains after discotomy | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I had non invasive surgery in Nov of this past year of a herinated disk on my left side.. I am still ... A: Sorry I wasn't able to get back with you immediately but we have severe flooding here in the Midwest ... | |
| neck pain head pains and dizziness | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I have had dizziness for a year and all tests show negative and I also went to an ent and was ... A: Yes it is if you had a brain MRI to rule out MS. If that is negative than the symptoms can easily be ... | |
| chronic neck cracking | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I am 37 years old, and I have a problem with chronic neck cracking. I believe it somehow originates ... A: I tend to agree with the other doctors, what you have is a vacuum release that builds up and pops ... | |
| Subluxated Rib | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: i emailed you before, i have an appointment by the end of this month, should i tell the doctor to ... A: He/she will put it in for you immediately and you'll feel the difference. Doing lateral lifting is ... | |
| Subluxated Rib | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: i emailed you before, i have an appointment by the end of this month, should i tell the doctor to ... A: I hope it's a DC you are seeing. No x-ray is needed since a slight malposition/fixation of the rib ... | |
| Fusion/Plate/Pain - neck/arm | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: My sister was in a car accident 3 years ago. A man pulled in front of her. Impact 1: she t-boned ... A: I see this all the time, surgery usually makes spine problems worse. If it where up to me they would ... | |
| Back pain | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a question for you, now I have been to a few doctors, I was diagnosed with "Sherumanns ... A: First and foremost get a new doctor. What he told you borders on negligence and in my view is ... | |
| Neck Lump | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I'd really appreciate it if you could tell me what this may be. I'm worried about it. It's my ... A: I understand your concern for your freind, but don't fret, it is swollen lymph nodes from the ... | |
| Care after recovery | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: My son had a spinal cord and #1 vertebrae injury from diving in a pool when he was 9 years old. He ... A: My fridge went out and I am in the process of juggling food in coolers. I need time to consider a ... | |
| Mid and Lower back pain | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: My age 36 years old. I had mid and lower back pain form last 4 months. I am hyper acidity patient ... A: I don't have a directory for India but there are many Chiropractors that should have this type of ... | |
| Mid and Lower back pain | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: My age 36 years old. I had mid and lower back pain form last 4 months. I am hyper acidity patient ... A: I believe India has it, but just in case, ice it down every chance you get and bending your knees to ... | |
| Back of throat | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Durin, I have been having ongoing strange symptoms in the back of my throat, basically in the ... A: The good news is it probably isn't malignant since it hurts on palpation, the bad news is it's not ... | |
| Neck and Imbalance | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 years background of muscle pain, weakness and spasm which has been diagnosed as vision. ... A: I think there is mechanical pressure on a nerve that needs decompression. I sincerely doubt a DO ... | |
| Neck and Imbalance | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 years background of muscle pain, weakness and spasm which has been diagnosed as vision. ... A: You couldn't be a better candidate for Chiropractic care than anyone else alive on the planet. You ... | |
| Mid and Lower back pain | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My age 36 years old. I had mid and lower back pain form last 4 months. I am hyper acidity patient ... A: I hope you live where they either have inversion tables or flexion/distraction tables. You have a ... | |
| neck pain | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I have never had an injury, at least not that I can pinpoint. Ever since high school I have ... A: When the ligaments that hold the 1st and 2nd cervical vertebra in place get stretched or are ... | |
| neck pain | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I have never had an injury, at least not that I can pinpoint. Ever since high school I have ... A: What you are describing sounds like pressure from instability on the brainstem by the atlas or 1st ... | |
| Lower back pain | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Durnin, I am a 33-year old female who was diagnosed with a compressed disc (L4/L5) approximately ... A: You, have without a shadow of a doubt, have a herniated L4/5 disc again. It is easy to decompress ... | |
| Chronic Low Back Pain | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I am a 42 year old white male. I have suffered from low back pain for 23 years, since i ... A: I'm here now. I have a lot to bounce off you before coming to a final solution to your problem, ... | |
| Synovial Cyst | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My husband was involved in an automobile accident in Oct. 2006, he suffered from severe neck, back ... A: Quite likely, proving it would be difficult since there is no research on synovial cyst formation ... | |
| Crackling in Neck | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been having these annoying (not painful) crackling/crunching/clicking noises at the top of my ... A: You need to change both medical and chiropractic doctors. If your doctor said' "it's just arthritis ... | |
| Neck Popping in C1 - C2 | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have degenerative arthritis and most recently experienced deep muscle left shoulder pain and ... A: Chances are the popping is crepitus. This is secondary to the osteoarthritis. OA is treated with ... | |
| C1 fracture and halo care | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: My son, 40 years old, just spent the last 10 days walking around with a C1 fracture, 4 Xrays, two ... A: I took my friend flying in my plane with his halo. Many C1 fractures are missed early, that's why ... | |
| Broken Neck | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I have been looking for information and statistics, but am having difficulties. I was hoping you ... A: The probability is pretty slim, your husband is charmed for sure. Surgery is only done when ... | |
| subluxated rib | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: so my sister took me to a doctor and he said a person my age (17) should not be going to a ... A: That could mean he is either a DC,MD or DO. I suspect a DO since he adjusted your back. If it still ... | |
| injury....? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: Yes...I have had some problems for almost a year now...one question I would like to pose is when ... A: Good ergonomics while lifting is always a good idea, turning the head while benching is unlikely to ... | |
| subluxated rib | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: so my sister took me to a doctor and he said a person my age (17) should not be going to a ... A: Well That explains it Sultan, School doctors are there because they can't get staff appointments at ... | |
| constant vertigo | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: In 2006 i suffered a spear tackle, a week later while running around the spinning sensation started, ... A: Your symptoms sound like BPPV. Obviously I can't examine you but from your history it may be this. ... | |
| Disc bulge | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I've been suffering from lower back pain for about 7-8 yrs now. I recently had an MRI done and ... A: Yes Sarka it certainly could have and no, it absolutely does not require surgery. Goggle ... | |
| multi-level disc degeneration | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: i have been in chronic pain for 6 1/2 years and been taking cortisone injections (usually 4 at the ... A: My battery in my Dell laptop blew up and started a fire, I am on a friends computer right now and am ... | |
| subluxated rib | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: so my sister took me to a doctor and he said a person my age (17) should not be going to a ... A: No Sultan it shouldn't, he only needs to press on the tender area that doesn't hurt at the time to ... | |
| Disc bulging | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: My son is in terrible pain. He didn't have an accident. He is 47 years old. He just got up two ... A: He Is not a DC so I can't tell you much. I do recommend Dr. Mark Thornton 953 N. ... | |
| multi-level disc degeneration | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: i have been in chronic pain for 6 1/2 years and been taking cortisone injections (usually 4 at the ... A: No Problem Eloise, It is late here and I must work clinic tomorrow so Thursday I will break it down ... | |
| Disc bulging | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: My son is in terrible pain. He didn't have an accident. He is 47 years old. He just got up two ... A: I certainly will, I will need to call each one and check them out individually, this of course takes ... | |
| subluxated rib | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: so my sister took me to a doctor and he said a person my age (17) should not be going to a ... A: What kind of doctor did you see. If you did lateral exersises then you just re-subluxated the rib. ... | |
| Disc bulging | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My son is in terrible pain. He didn't have an accident. He is 47 years old. He just got up two ... A: Surgery should be the very last option, not the first. Scar tissue sets up a year later and the ... | |
| Leg numbness | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: A few years ago I worked at Kmart and I hurt my back real bad. Ever since I have had problems ... A: It sounds like a classic case of a herniated disc. No big deal, surgery is rarely indicated, only 5% ... | |
| herniated disc | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: My husband has a herniated disc in his lower back. This happened about 2 weeks ago, he's improved ... A: I will be a tremendous help getting your husband back to normal in light speed! I teach this stuff ... | |
| L4-5 Disc Degeneration w/ protrusion | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I was in an auto accident 6/22/07. I have since been having hip pain that radiates down my leg. It ... A: It is common to have low back soft tissue injuries with car accidents. The LS Stn/SPN and disc ... | |
| neuropathy and disc problem | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I had a lumpectomy -right breast in February. At that time 3 lymph nodes were also removed. Prior ... A: Since many Chiropractors use different techniques, results can vary dramatically. Your MRI shows a ... | |
| multi-level disc degeneration | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: i have been in chronic pain for 6 1/2 years and been taking cortisone injections (usually 4 at the ... A: There is an incredible amount of explaining to do converting each finding, level and medical term ... | |
| disc diseace | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have always suffered from migraines but in March I was rear ended in a car accident and from then ... A: DDD is not the cause of your headaches, post traumatic Cervicogenic headache is the culprit. The ... | |
| Dizziness & neck pain | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I had an xray done of my neck and it says the following: There is Multilevel discogenic disease of ... A: Lets hope your neurologist is wrong, quite often they are. That diagnosis seems quite extreme, a ... | |
| neck pain/headaches cont'd | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, Thank you so, so much for writing me back. So you don't think I'll have this forever?! ... A: I don't think acupuncture will help, the collar will weaken your cervical muscles and epidurals are ... | |
| neck/head/back pain | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: Four months ago, I saw an osteopath b/c my lower back has hurt for 5 years. The MRI is negative -- ... A: First and foremost check to make sure you are not running a temperature. This will elevate with ... | |
| Numbness in toes, underside of arms and finger digets | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm a CNA and was injured lifting a patient. My employeer sent me to the ER (I work for a hospital) ... A: It always amazes me the doctors can't figure problems like this out. If the arm is numb with a ... | |
| Lower & Mid Back Pain | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have suffered for a long time with lower back pain radiatin down right leg w/ weakness and ... A: Absolutely your symptoms could arise from the spine and associated discs. These problems are readily ... | |
| lower back & right leg.. | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: about 2 months ago i was doing back handsprings in gymnastics (I've been going since November 2006) ... A: It sounds like you have done just about everything you can with the muscles. The one thing you ... | |
| compresseddisk L 3 4 5 | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: had mri came back L 3 4 5 were compressed,but not bulgeing.having numbness and dull pains in both ... A: Compressed discs can reduce the size of the IVF (intervertebral foramina) where the spinal nerve ... | |
| numbness in foot from herniated disk | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a herniated disk, L5/S1, and it is pressing on my Sciatic nerve causing pain and some ... A: Yes J, If the numbness is caused by a disc resulting in sciatica, research shows that irreversible ... | |
| Neck, Lumbar, Sciatica/buttocks/groin PAIN | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: ...I have been experiencing excruciating pain when I move my head in any direction, bend over ... A: I just got off the phone with Dr. David Boyree and discussed your case. He will definitely be able ... | |
| Neck & Shoulder Pain | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I am 29 yrs old & I have had seriuos neck & shoulder pain on the right side of my neck for over 6 ... A: Getting an MRI would be wise so the PT nows how to treat it. Herniated discs are not treated the ... | |
| back/leg pain | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: MRI revealed facet hypertrophy L/4&5, DDD L/2,3,4,5, disc touching, effacing and deforming thecal ... A: Yes Beverly, I do have some suggestions to not only end the pain but permanently fix the problem. ... | |
| spine problems | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been having problems wiht dizziness, right leg shaking, neck pain,swallowing problems. They ... A: The CT head was suggested to rule out concussion, that is not an issue now that I have a more ... | |
| spine problems | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been having problems wiht dizziness, right leg shaking, neck pain,swallowing problems. They ... A: Yes, it is strange. The disc isn't related to dizziness, leg shaking or swallowing problems, only ... | |
| Neck, Lumbar, Sciatica/buttocks/groin PAIN | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: ...I have been experiencing excruciating pain when I move my head in any direction, bend over ... A: Herniated discs and arthritis are commonly successfully treated with flexion/distraction and towel ... | |
| dislocated jaw-neck severe | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: Durin, i found you over at (ask the dc.)I'm cindy.(bad neck cindy) I will try to keep it short. A ... A: You have quite an interesting situation, a head scratcher for sure.:) Atlas instability will ... | |
| numbness in foot from herniated disk | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a herniated disk, L5/S1, and it is pressing on my Sciatic nerve causing pain and some ... A: Having surgery for a herniated disc is usually unnecessary, dangerous and expensive. For decades ... | |
| odd pain | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Alright I was hoping to get some advice on if I should see a doctor. The problem started yesterday ... A: I would make sure that high blood pressure isn't the cause, then orthostatic hypotension (head rush ... | |
| Pain after 2 back surgeries | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I am 28 years old and had a car accident several years ago which put me on a path to more pain than ... A: Pain is usually caused by inflammation or nerve compression, inflammation is aggravated by heat. ... | |
| THECAL SAC | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I RECENTLY HAD A MRI AND AFTER LOOKING IT OVER I SEEN WHERE MY DISC IN L5-S1 WAS SLIGHTLY DEFORMING ... A: The thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and circulates cerebral spinal fluid. ... | |
| Throbbing pain in upper neck | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I was working out 2 days ago when i seem to have injured myself. I was doing bench press with free ... A: You relay a good history but I need a few more things answered before making any recommendations. ... | |
| Neck pain | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: Monday at work (while not really doing anything but standing around) I got a pretty bad headache. ... A: These problems a quite commons and don't respond to medication. This is simply do to the cause being ... | |
| Upper Back/Shoulder/Neck Chronic SEVERE pain | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: i will try to make this as short as possible... to make a pretty long story short,,, i am 19 years ... A: Just because you can't visualize the anatomical aberration on advanced imaging studies, doesn't mean ... | |
| subluxated rib | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: so my sister took me to a doctor and he said a person my age (17) should not be going to a ... A: Ask your doctor to point out the research to support his argument, he won't find any. I can only say ... | |
| back mri results | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I would like to ask your opinion about MRI results for my son. He is 20 yrs old and is currently ... A: Your son is too young to have permanant disability associated with spinal surgery. Fortunately he ... | |
| another question i am wondering about | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: you had answered to my question on link ... A: The muscle spasm is a direct result of its nerve supply being compressed. The spasm happens as a ... | |
| spinal stenosis - Chronic severe pain | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: In 2001 I started seeing Doctors about my neck and left hip pain. After 4 long years of pain a ... A: Why this comes as a revelation of disappointment to your neurosurgeon is beyond me. In my entire ... | |
| another question i am wondering about | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: you had answered to my question on link ... A: I think your main question is if there is a possibility that you may develope nerve damage. As I ... | |
| back pain | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: i have been having back pain for about 3 months now. its between the shoulderblade and the spine or ... A: If it is a rib, then no, It won't be a clinical problem. If it is a mediastinal aggressive mass, ... | |
| Alternative Pain Relief? | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: My Husband broke his neck in a car accident in 1997. The neck was prolapsed c2-c3 and broken c3-c4, ... A: Sorry to hear about your husband>:( Unfortunately, these procedures rarely if ever turn out good. ... | |
| Pain at the base of the neck, near shoulders | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: Just recently, I've had a very strange pain on the back of my neck, at the base, near the shoulders ... A: I wouldn't be concerned, these things usually come and go. If it is painful, put ice on it for 15 ... | |
| lower back pain | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I picked up something too heavy Sat. and felt a pain in my lower back. It was not horrible. I had ... A: I would recommend seeing a doctor since coughing should have made your low back worse, not better. ... | |
| back pain | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: last two months ago i did wrong biceps exercise i have caused back pain which effect my right leg ... A: If you are able to access a Chiropractor, Osteopath or even some medical physicians, ... | |
| Understanding an MRI | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: for almost 5 years now I have been experiencing different types of symptoms including lower back ... A: Surgery is rarely indicated for small herniations like this. There is an effective and proven ... | |
| back pain | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: i have been having back pain for about 3 months now. its between the shoulderblade and the spine or ... A: You probably have the most common form problem people have when they come to a Chiropractor. You ... | |
| 2 yrs ago had paraspinal back spasm, now i have problems | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: i work at a cabinet shop building cabinets lifting, bending, twisting repetitively 9 hrs a day. I ... A: Benjamin, You are experiencing motor loss in the left leg probably due to a left sided disc ... | |
| back pain | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: can you please tell me what my MRI means when it says "Minimal retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 about 5%of ... A: The annular tear does compound the problem. The disc is made up of several million fibers that hold ... | |
| Neck pain | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I woke up with a stiff neck, later that same day I hiked up Mnt. St.Helena and by the evening had ... A: Sorry I didn't get back with you immediately but I have been at my office. I think it would be a ... | |
| back pain | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: can you please tell me what my MRI means when it says "Minimal retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 about 5%of ... A: Minimal retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 about 5%of the AP width of the vertebral body-L5 has slid back on ... | |
| Urinary frequency | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Here is my story: Back on November of '06, I was lifting a Christmas tree in my home and felt ... A: The best way to approach this is by elimination. Since most disc herniations don't require surgery ... | |
| Lower back pain. | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: Please help. I had back surgery 9 years ago. In January of this year i was hit by one semi in the ... A: There are three, I will have to call each one and make sure they measure up to standard F/D ... | |
| Lower back pain. | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: Please help. I had back surgery 9 years ago. In January of this year i was hit by one semi in the ... A: Yes it can, any Walgreens will have it. Ask the pharmacist and he will know immediately where it is. ... | |
| Lower Back Pain/Intercostal Pain | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am 33, 6' tall and 250 lbs. I have had pain in my lower back last lumbar ... A: The things I suggested are to rule out an inflammatory or autoimmune arthropathy. Being male, you ... | |
| MRI Cervical without Contrast | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: MRI results: At C4/C5 there is a central, left paracentral, and foraminal disc herniation of the ... A: I certainly will help you, first, check this link for anyone certified in your area. If you have no ... | |
| Lower Back Pain/Intercostal Pain | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am 33, 6' tall and 250 lbs. I have had pain in my lower back last lumbar ... A: Have your doctor run some blood work, this should include a CRP, ANA, CK, RA Factor, CBC and chem ... | |
| Lower back pain. | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: Please help. I had back surgery 9 years ago. In January of this year i was hit by one semi in the ... A: Sorry Matt, I thought I attached the link, Here it is............ ... | |
| Lower back pain. | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Please help. I had back surgery 9 years ago. In January of this year i was hit by one semi in the ... A: Lucky for you that they didn't do a Laminectomy, which is removal of the back half of your vertebra. ... | |
| cervical fusion | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: My husband had a cervical fusion done on his neck due to an assault on July 5, ever since this ... A: I hate to say it but it is not normal but typical. He is very lucky that there isn't more severe ... | |
| head/neck pain | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Ever since I had my last child in 2005 I have been experienceing pain in my neck, and the back of my ... A: Your doctor was right, your body is changing from the accident. He was wrong not to do anything ... | |
| lumbar spine problems | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: i lifted something too heavy almost 3 years ago. the first x-ray taken showed minimal ... A: Your spine is in bad shape, it needs some serious work. The Ortho will most likely recommend ... | |
| lower back pain | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: I have had lower back pain for 5 months now, my job is to drive a fork lift on a public yard the ... A: That's might be good news, if the pain in your legs is coming from your back, possibly the L4/L5/S1 ... | |
| spinal fusion | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: back to work. I work in the oil feid offshore alot or on shore with very demanding work. Should I ... A: No Theo, Your career is fine, the method by which you approach your low back treatment options is ... | |
| stenosis and bulging disc | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: I have sciatic pain shooting down the back of my left leg and into my foot and small toes for 2 ... A: I think the right Chiropractor can help you. Only 40% of lichened D.C.'s will be able to treat this ... | |
| stenosis and bulging disc | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have sciatic pain shooting down the back of my left leg and into my foot and small toes for 2 ... A: Probably only a handful of surgeons can competently do this invasively. Even at that, you will have ... | |
| shoulder blade pain and head pain | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been living with pain for 13 yrs, I assume because of scoliosis. But I have been suffering ... A: yes a D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic. lax ligaments do not cause cervical straightening, muscle ... | |
| shoulder blade pain and head pain | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been living with pain for 13 yrs, I assume because of scoliosis. But I have been suffering ... A: This is basic Chiropracic stuff, cervical curve restoration is a big part of what we do. Have you ... | |
| mri | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: can a mri see a herniated disc? ANSWER: Yes, it can see much more than that. Any soft tissue, ... A: Yes it is true, you "may" or "may not". To help ensure that you do, get a D.C. that performs ... | |
| mri | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: can a mri see a herniated disc? A: Yes, it can see much more than that. Any soft tissue, inflamatory processs or tear will show up ... | |
| neck pain | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: ) I am a 32 year old newbie yoga teacher with a very active yoga practice - accompanied naturally ... A: Sure, There are a couple things you can do to help it heal. If it is a disc, ice and towel traction ... | |
| Nerve damage | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to decide if it is time for surgery. I have a herniated disc in my neck. At first I had ... A: Surgery is the last option since you will be permanently impaired and likely no better a year after. ... | |
| left shoulder | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old female. Three years ago, I fractured my T12 vertabrae and I was in a brace for 3 ... A: It may be indirectly related but not directly related. T12 has nothing to do with your arm strength. ... | |
| bone broken between neck and back | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: My sister is 20 years old. while is in young age the pillow fell down on her neck between neck and ... A: I feel real bad about your sister, without knowing specifics, it is near impossible to advise you ... | |
| re your 6/28 answer re numbness on top of foot | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I experienced drop foot in early March apparently from walking in different (heavier) shoes. Have ... A: I don't suspect L5 as a source if the onset of foot drop correlates to the heavy shoes. Rather, I ... | |
| numbness on top of foot and shin | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I had a back injury from repetitive lifting and twisting at work back in early Feb. I had some back ... A: This shouldn't be frustrating at all, an MRI of your entire body won't show what you have. I ... | |
| neck | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I saw a chiropractor, he did two cervical manipulations with no movement. He used alot of force. I ... A: Let me know where you live and I will find you someone competent to treat you. Towel traction to the ... | |
| MRI Results | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: I just got my MRI results back today. I've been back and forth from the rhuematologist and ... A: Few people anymore get steroid shots for OA because the cure is worse than the disease. Actually, ... | |
| Back is cracking and slight discomfort | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for having this service, Doctor. Here is the situation. About a month and ... A: I just got off the phone with Dr. Jim Rasp, he is perfect for your condition. We spent a half hour ... | |
| Neck Pain / Headaches | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: I have been having problems with my neck for a year now, don't recall doing anything to cause the ... A: Occiput release is exactly the same thing you get with towel traction. A thin 4 foot fiber towel, ... | |
| Back is cracking and slight discomfort | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: First, thank you so much for having this service, Doctor. Here is the situation. About a month and ... A: Without knowing your age, which is a very big factor, all I can do is speculate. You are mostly ... | |
| lower back | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: i have been in constante disscommfort in my lower back for around 9 years and im now fed up and ... A: Sorry to hear you are, "fed up with professionals", for your chronic pain. Maybe you have just seen ... | |
| neck and upper back pain | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: In February I began seeing a Chiropractor for intense muscle pain in my upper back, neck and ... A: I think there is a definite connection. I firmly believe it is a subluxated rib articulation where ... | |
| neck popping | 6/22/2007 |
| Q: When I turn my head down and then to the left,my neck pops. It doesn't do that when I turn to the ... A: Make sure your treatment includes Flexion/Distraction, you'll know you're getting it because your ... | |
| neck and upper back pain | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: In February I began seeing a Chiropractor for intense muscle pain in my upper back, neck and ... A: Traction, stretches, exercise and manipulation should never hurt. If an exercise hurts, quit. Only ... | |
| What Was Going On? | 6/20/2007 |
| Q: Let me begin at the beginning. Yesterday, around 4pm I began having some mild muscle pain in the ... A: Amanda, Believe it or not, you experienced a "Classic" migraine, not the more Common type of ... | |
| Cyclist with chronic buttock pain | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old, avid male cyclist experiencing chronic buttock pain since 2 Feb 07. In the 12 ... A: Unless you're, "on your game", as a sports physician, you'll miss this. What you probably have is a ... | |
| Tightness and clicking | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have had a problem with my left lower back for about 6 months now. I get a discomfort, which I ... A: It sounds like you're a perfect candidate for Chiropractic care. I wouldn't hesitate to see one, ... | |
| Wierd Neck Grinding | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: Recently, whenever i turn my neck to the right it makes grinding or popping noise. This is really ... A: I can help; if it grinds, not only pops (which is a big difference) it probably is ... | |
| c1 fracture | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My brother was rushed to the hospital this evening.He is in ICU and the nurse has told me that he ... A: Sorry to hear about your brother.:( It can be very serious or very insignificant depending on what ... | |
| Cervical Question | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I am 28 years old. I sit at a computer for work, but I have since developed good posture ... A: To answer your questions in order, I'll do it numerically. 1) It is O.K. to continue with your ... | |
| Cervical Question | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I am 28 years old. I sit at a computer for work, but I have since developed good posture ... A: All your questions are good ones; you also are quite adept to the medical system. You should be able ... | |
| synovial cyst, L4-5, lumbar lamenectomey | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: Good morning Find myself at 60 w.a synovial cyst R lateral recess @ L5 compressing the rL5 ... A: Just follow the pre-op instructions, no food and little drink 12 hrs before surgery. Since this is ... | |
| synovial cyst, L4-5, lumbar lamenectomey | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Good morning Find myself at 60 w.a synovial cyst R lateral recess @ L5 compressing the rL5 ... A: Very smart of you to inquire about post-op care or lack of. Seems you have been down this road ... | |
| possible neck surgery | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a bulging disk between c-4 and c-5 it presses directly in towards the spinal cord. I have ... A: Any Dr. that would suggest surgery for a disc bulge should be in prison. This is not the cause of ... | |
| Cervical Question | 6/15/2007 |
| Q: Durnin, I am 28 years old. I sit at a computer for work, but I have since developed good posture ... A: Sorry, but I have to vehemently disagree with your neurologist. Maybe he should take more CME ... | |
| back pain | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: hey im cory, im 16 and I have random lower back pain. It also happens sometimes when I workout or ... A: Keep working out Cory, just ice it down when your done. You'll feel much less soreness when you get ... | |
| Pain when sitting or walking | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I had an MRI last week for pain in my lower back & in my bottom from sitting or walking, sitting is ... A: Yes Judy, it can cause this pain. It is doubtful the left leg pain with sciatic distribution is ... | |
| back pain | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: hey im cory, im 16 and I have random lower back pain. It also happens sometimes when I workout or ... A: I worked all night last night at the hospital, I just got home, sorry for the wait. Your symptoms ... | |
| MRI | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: DOCTOR HAS ASKED FOR ANOTHER MRI FOR IMPRESSION NUMBER ONE , WHY ? EXAM:MRI OF BRAIN AND BRAIN ... A: John, I am not licensed to practice in Florida. I am sure if you see an ortho or D.C., they can do ... | |
| hea and shoulder pain and leg pain | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I have had a back fusion for l4 disc about 3 years ago and dont know whether my problems now could ... A: I suspect your leg involvement is directly related to scar tissue proliferation secondary to the L4 ... | |
| severe degen disc dis and sciatica pain | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm going to start P.T. for my cervical problem, had x-rays and MRI of the lumber area which showed ... A: No, traction won't help but spinal decompression and Flexion/Distraction will. Your P.T. isn't ... | |
| MRI | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: DOCTOR HAS ASKED FOR ANOTHER MRI FOR IMPRESSION NUMBER ONE , WHY ? EXAM:MRI OF BRAIN AND BRAIN ... A: Work Comp and P.I. are my specialty, I need to know what state you're in first. To answer the ... | |
| MRI | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: DOCTOR HAS ASKED FOR ANOTHER MRI FOR IMPRESSION NUMBER ONE , WHY ? EXAM:MRI OF BRAIN AND BRAIN ... A: This is typical John, A normal cervical MRI only shows the C-spine with clarity. To see above that ... | |
| NECK INJURY | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I FELL AN HIT MY CHIN ON DESK, LIKE AN WHIPLASH MY HEAD WENT BACK . DOCTORS ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT ... A: I hope by doctors you don't mean M.D.'s. I have nothing against Medical Doctors but after ... | |
| NECK INJURY | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ? THERE IS MILD ENCROACHMENT ON THE NEUROFORAMINA AT C3-4, C4-5, AND C5-6 ON THE ... A: Is this you? If it is, I would get to a D.C. soon before it gets any worse. What's going on is, ... | |
| degenerative bulge | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I have experience chronic back pain for the last year and a half. I have done physical therapy, ... A: Yes there most certainly is. You might be seeing the wrong D.C., he may not be equipped to perform a ... | |
| Leg and Back Pain | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: In June 2006 I my left foot felt weak and numb and tingling. My arms even felt different but my ... A: "I had an MRI and the Doctor said it just showed a small protruding disc and nothing on that MRI ... | |
| Back pain | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I am quiet active,I do pilates and aerobics exercises. I have had a mid back pain for a while, ... A: Wow Adelha! I have seen several polyostotic arthropathies before and I haven't run across one that ... | |
| Chronic neck pain-injury | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: i had a car accicent in 2005 and after 3months the the finally got the problem for my neck pain and ... A: I would strongly recommend you see a different Chiropractor. I would have never let you get ... | |
| Low back pain with numbness/tingling in feet | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a history of back problems starting 4 years ago when i ruptured my L4-5 disc...then 2 years ... A: I believe the reason you are still having pain is that you have an annular tear. I don't think it is ... | |
| Multiple degenerative discs | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My 19 year old son has been having lower back pain. Xrays showed multiple degenerative discs. He ... A: The good news is that is is very common to have a condition known as congenital ... | |
| Thoracic spine injury | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car wreck on 4/6/07, we were T-boned by a car going a high rate of speed. I had an MRI ... A: Ellen, You should not be getting adjustments since you are traumatizing the tear in the annulus. ... | |
| Thoracic spine injury | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car wreck on 4/6/07, we were T-boned by a car going a high rate of speed. I had an MRI ... A: Critical Zone means that the nerves that exit that area are critical because they supply the heart ... | |
| constant neck popping | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: I went to England in March, and one morning I woke up and my neck was cracking/popping when I moved ... A: Your question depends entirely on one thing, when it "pops", does it do it again immediately ... | |
| elevator whiplash neck injury | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I hope you have some advice for me, as I am at my wits end! About 3 months ago, I was in an elevator ... A: You are far from being at the end of options. First and foremost, your "physio" will make your ... | |
| re; neck injury | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I had a rear end rta in december. I have been attending hospital since. I had a fractured collarbone ... A: Unfortunately, your case is typical. The medical system is not set up for these conditions. They ... | |
| Back Pain 6 months after the accident | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I was in a car accident in October 2006. I was rearended. I hadn't had any back problems until the ... A: You are a classic example of why people go to Chiropractors for these problems. Medical doctors are ... | |
| Neck affecting arms? | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: I have degenerating discs in my back. I also have several bulging discs both in my neck and lower ... A: Find a D.C. ASAP that does spinal decompression or preferably, flexion/distraction. You are a prime ... | |
| severe back, shoulder and neck pain | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: i injured my back at work and the pain is getting worse, so bad it is going through my shoulders, ... A: Your MRI is not fine, you have swelling under the cartilage of your SI joint, osteoarthritis in your ... | |
| lower back pain | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I have been suffering intermitently with lower back pain for a couple of years. I usually suffer ... A: This condition is typical and is easy to treat. What is happening is you are putting stress on ... | |
| leg and spine | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: 8 days ago, I decided I wanted to start running. I'm kind of a big girl (200 lbs/ 5'6"), and have ... A: Congratulations on trying to better your health, one thing you want to keep in mind is don't do too ... | |
| tension/pain in the lower part of the skull | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: I have had chronic neck pain that can develop into a headache for some months now. I assumed this ... A: I can only advise you to avoid postural positions that aggravate your neck. Only a Chiropractor can ... | |
| neck pain | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Durnin, After repetitive arm movements(work) in the garden, my sternomastoid muscle is swollen ... A: I would definitely see a chiropractor since the muscle spasm distorted the normal curvature of the ... | |
| Disc Bulge & Nerve Damage | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: I recently had an Electromyography which showed my right ankle having 1/2 of the strength it should ... A: You have foot drop secondary to the disc pressing against your spinal cord. For the last 20 years it ... | |
| Are you a doctor? Are you qualified to answer medical questions? | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: What training do you have that qualifies you to answer questions about discs, post surgical medical ... A: Go Ahaead and ask me that question directly, I will be more than happy to give you a complete ... | |
Back and Neck Injury
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Dr. Timothy K. Durnin
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Expertise
I can easily answer any questions dealing with head, neck and low back pain.
Experience
I have been in practice for over 18 years, employ several M.D.'s in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Accupuncture, MUA's as Co-admitter at Olympia Feilds Osteopathic Hospital (Level I) Trauma Center, Any and all neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Organizations
ACA,ICS,AASP,NUHS Presidenials Club,Who's Who in America,CPA,DACBR
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Doctor of Chiropractic National University of Health Sciences;BS in Human Biology NCC;BS Zoology Eastern Illinois University; Board Certified AMA impairment Ratings
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Alpha Theta Kappa/Who's Who/NUHS Presidential Club
Past/Present Clients
Many Chicago Bulls Professional Athletes
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