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| mri results | 10/13/2009 |
Q: FIRST OF ALL THANK YOU, I'VE HAD 2 BACK SURGIES ALREADY WITH L5-S1 FUSION. JUST HAD ANOTHER MRI AND ...
A: You've got a lot of degenerative changes in your back. Whether you need surgery or not depends on ...
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| C6/7 Trauma | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I am an ambulance worker, and was injured while moving a heavy patient with acute breathing ...
A: In simple terms, you have less space than normal in your neck for the nerve at the C6/7 level. The ...
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| broken neck | 10/11/2009 |
Q: My son-in-law, recently broke the c5 & 6 vetrebraes in his neck. He has been released from the ...
A: He needs to see a physical therapist. His rehab will depend on what kind of fracture he sustained, ...
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| neck back injury | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I was jumping off the diving board high dive at the public pool and on the fifth dive i came out of ...
A: Probably not, but I wouldn't let it go unaddressed if it does not resolve or improve over the next ...
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| Neck Injury | 4/22/2009 |
Q: .. About two months back I gave myself a pretty nasty neck injury. I was stretching and apparently ...
A: Sounds like you're in capable hands, and I would agree that it does seem to be a soft tissue ...
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| help! | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Park! I am a 39yr old healthy female. Over three years ago I was lifting and playing with my son ...
A: Sounds like you have more than just a recurring lumbar sprain. The symptoms you describe can be ...
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| clavicle protruding | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Park, I appreciate your contributions! My story...I broke the posterior tip off my t-1 in a ...
A: The "two bulbs" you are referring to are the sternoclavicular joints, and it is quite normal for ...
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| Post C5,6,7 ACDF done in 2002 | 12/13/2008 |
Q: 47 yr cauc female , don't drink, no past Hx, smoke, good health usually until--Car wreck Oct 2002 ...
A: The answer is "yes" to all of your questions. It is possible that any one of these conditions could ...
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| post sergical pain | 12/9/2008 |
Q: I had c4 c5 fused with hardware April 6,2007 I still have alot of pain and have minor nerve damage. ...
A: The injections usually only provide temporary relief, so it is not uncommon to have more than one ...
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| cervical curve | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I was going to NUCCA for about almost 3 months and found that after the adjustments I have extreme ...
A: You may never get the normal cervical curve in your neck restored, and that should not necessarily ...
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| low back | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 25. I was wondering if you could tell the best sleeping positions and just about anything ...
A: As far as sleeping postures is concerned, laying on your back with your knees supported or on your ...
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| Accident/possible neck injury | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I received a MRI result and it say that the C4-C5, C5-C6 and C6-C7 level has subtle broad osteophyte ...
A: It means you have some arthritis in your neck along with degenerative disc disease. In simple terms, ...
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| neck an back pain | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I HAVE STRAIGHTENING OF THE NORMAL CERVICAL LORDOSIS AND UNCOVERTEBRAL SPURRING AT LEVEL OF C5-6 ON ...
A: Yes, the condition you are describing can get worse. What you described are changes that are ...
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| Neck injury | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I'm 65 years old and in excellent health except for this problem. I have osteoporosis which has ...
A: Myrna, I suggest you make an appointment with a neurosurgeon to see if you are a suitable candidate ...
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| Left shoulder blade pain and upper back pain | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 yr old female w/ no prior health problems/no family hx of health problems. Back in 2005 I ...
A: I answered a similar question earlier, and my response was this: It sounds like you might have a ...
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| neck/shoulder/arm/hand and fingers | 7/19/2008 |
Q: 4 years ago I fell down 18 concrete stairs. Since then I have been having shoulder/arm/hand and ...
A: I am assuming you had an evaluation done by physician and some treatment after the accident ...
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| L5-L4 Bulging disc L5-S1 Annular tear | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I am 39 female 5'1" 125 pounds. 8 weeks ago I woke up and couldn't move without pain in my lower ...
A: An annular tear doesn't mean you can't stay active by any means. The discs act as shock absorbers in ...
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| severe back pain | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am suffering with severe back pain as a result of falling on the floor following a seizure(the ...
A: You need to see your physician immediately. This is not something you want to take lightly given ...
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| Spinal Issues/MRI Results | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Having L & C back pain, periph neurop left foot, also just diagnosed w/ slight foot drop. HX: 20 ...
A: To put it in very simple terms, your spine has undergone some physical changes that have caused ...
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| Neck pain and MRI results | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I recently had a neck MRI performed due to mild but persistent neck pain. If you could please help ...
A: The cervical vertebrae demonstrates hemangioma within the T2 vertebral body with increased T1 and T2 ...
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| C6C7 cervical hernation with severe arm pain | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I had a L5S1 disc replacement 3 years ago after being diagnosed with DDD. I have recently been told ...
A: Degenerative disc disease (in the neck or lower back) is the combined result of general wear and ...
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| compression fracture T5 & T7 | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with a compression fracture of T5 &T7. Bone density test show no ...
A: In normal otherwise healthy individuals, compression fractures of the vertebrae usually occur with ...
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| Cervical Rib | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Sir, I have been diagnosed cervical rib by a neurosurgeon and an orthopaedician. They gave some ...
A: You would probably benefit from doing some sort of physical therapy and manual therapy. Stretching ...
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| back pain | 4/4/2008 |
Q: MRI report-Minimal disc protrusion w/small underlying diffuse disco-osteophytic bulge, ...
A: In short, the disc is like a jelly doughnut. The disc can degenerate, bulge, or herniate. ...
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| three dislocated disc | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I have three dislocated disc pinching the c-6 and c-5 nerve on my neck that causes numbness on my ...
A: The neck brace may help a little but probably won't return the disc to its normal position. Try ...
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| sudden numbness in right hand | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Last night i had a sudden numbness in my right hand whilst i was asleep. Although the hand was in ...
A: I wouldn't jump to any conclusions just yet. There are a number of potential causes for the sudden ...
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| neck pain and dizziness | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I sleep on my neck wrong one night and woke with something like a stiff neck, but it was more like I ...
A: Yes, get it checked out. It could be a simple neck strain from postural stress or something more ...
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| help w/ mri reading | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Saturday while cleaning, I felt a pop in my back and it hurt, but not so bad, Sunday a little worse, ...
A: You definitely need to be doing some physical therapy and rehab. The meds you're taking will help ...
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| foot drop, | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I had my right foot drop about six months ago, I was also having alot of frequent pain in my back, ...
A: I would suggest you undergo a physical therapy program to strengthen the abdominal and lumbar ...
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| compression fracture | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Six weeks ago I suffered two compression fractures in my T-9 and T-11 vertebrae during rowing ...
A: Compression fractures usually heal nicely without any complications in 6-8 weeks so I wouldn't worry ...
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| neck ligament damage | 2/25/2008 |
Q: How do I know if I have ligament damage in my neck? And will it heal on its own. Thanks
A: Only way to be sure is to have an MRI or other advanced imaging done. X-rays won't show anything but ...
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| neck popped during squats(315) | 2/22/2008 |
Q: Well my neck popped while doing squats at the weight of 315 when I was working out for football.It ...
A: Sounds like it's getting better so I wouldn't be too concerned about the popping sound. As long as ...
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| Clicking in my neck | 1/31/2008 |
Q: During my last pregnancy I started to experience a clicking in my neck when I turn my head left and ...
A: The clicking sound you're referring to is called crepitus. It indicates some laxity in connective ...
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| knot under right shoulderblade | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have had extensive massage and been to the chiropractor the knot in the muscle hurts all the time, ...
A: You might have a pinched nerve in your neck (possibly from a disc bulge or herniation). "Knots" in ...
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| Herniated Disc | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with a small post lat disc herniation L at L5 S1 with a CAT scan4.5 years ago. Ever ...
A: Chiropractic care can help disc injuries in some people but it is certainly not a cure-all. You ...
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| compression wedge fracture | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am a rower and during practice I suffered an injury 2 weeks ago where I have a compression wedge ...
A: Absolutely not. Compression fractures of the vertebrae should heal without any complications in most ...
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| upper back injury | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I fell downstairs landing on my upper back have had xrays and they show no significant injury apart ...
A: You might have a disc injury in your spine causing the pain radiation into your chest. X-rays won't ...
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| neck injury | 1/11/2008 |
Q: Park, I was in a car accident in 2003 resulting in three herniated discs in my neck. I think they ...
A: I can totally relate to what you're saying. I'm 35 and I still train and compete in Brazilian Jiu ...
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| Pain in lower back | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male and i am experiencing pain in my lower back, on the right side. It's been ...
A: I am hesitant to suggest any potential causes for your pain based on limited information, but I ...
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| back pain | 1/9/2008 |
Q: My son was hit really hard in the lower right side of his back during football a year ago. At that ...
A: Was there any diagnosis made? Chronic back pain in adolescents is unusual. Sometimes pars fractures ...
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| just hurt my neck | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have just hurt my neck and im worried, I was sitting on an arm chair and my head feel forward.My ...
A: It's hard to say based on the information you provided. Did you fall asleep in that position? Do you ...
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| Sciatica | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Park, In June 2007, I had a massage where the Therapist hyper-extended my L4/5/S1 area in an ...
A: Sounds like you definitely have a lumbar disc problem (bulge or herniation). I would suggest you ...
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| Upper back pain and strange sensations in the right hand | 1/7/2008 |
Q: Park, I am a pianist, working as a accompanist at a music college. I don't know if you are ...
A: Any time you experience numbness, tingling or weakness in the upper extremity, you have to rule out ...
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| Static, passive, solo psoas stretch? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a big walking trigger point, and trying to stretch, release and strengthen my way back into ...
A: You're right it is difficult to stretch the hip flexors adequately on your own. I've found the best ...
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| upper right back pain | 12/20/2007 |
Q: about 6 weeks ago after doing some DIY at home i noticed a pain in the top right hand side of my ...
A: You might have two different conditions going on - one in your neck and another in your lower back, ...
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| Extreme curvature of the spine | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I'm 19 years old, i was born with a scoliosis, i had never been to a DR. for my problem and just ...
A: Not to down play what your chiropractor is doing, but I do think you may benefit from seeing another ...
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| Permanent Numbness in my back... | 12/19/2007 |
Q: and thank you for taking time in reading this. I love playing soccer. Earlier this year (around ...
A: If you are experiencing numbness, it means you have a problem with a nerve somewhere. You may have a ...
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| Back Ache | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I am 42 year old male and am suffering from back ache for last 4 years. Every year the pain erupts ...
A: This seems to be a common question for a lot of people with concerns regarding what to do besides ...
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| C-1 & C-2 fractures with odontoid crush | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I was involved in a quadding accident rollover May 21/07 that left me with a broken neck. After the ...
A: Yes, you are lucky to be alive, but you shouldn't have to live in pain for the rest of your life ...
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| Thoratic Back pain T5 | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I have back pain Thoratic T5 area that is a stabbing pain. It radiates to my right side. I've had ...
A: Possible cause for the thoracic and rib pain can be costochondritis. If conservative care (spinal ...
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| disc bulging | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have been suffering from Migraine Headaches for a few years, along with a ten year history of ...
A: The adjustments and traction probably did not cause or aggravate the bulging. How long have you had ...
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| Thoratic Back pain T5 | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have back pain Thoratic T5 area that is a stabbing pain. It radiates to my right side. I've had ...
A: Get some imaging done (x-rays or MRI) if you haven't already done so. This will help determine ...
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| back injury and MRI | 12/13/2007 |
Q: Would you please assist me with this? I hurt my back playing football in college and had surgery in ...
A: As a general rule, you want to exhaust all conservative treatments before you opt to go under the ...
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| back injury from roofing | 12/13/2007 |
Q: 7 months ago I injured my back helping roof a house. I think it was the roofing. A few days after ...
A: Absolutely. Sitting for long periods of time is probably the number one cause for chronic neck and ...
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| back injury from roofing | 12/13/2007 |
Q: 7 months ago I injured my back helping roof a house. I think it was the roofing. A few days after ...
A: I would recommend you get some imaging done - at least a set of cervical x-rays or more ...
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