AboutDr. Timothy K. Durnin Expertise All types of surgical procedures as they relate to diagnosis. Alternatives to surgery, post-operative care, prevention, step by step pre-operative guidelines to follow to prevent surgery, complications and how to treat them, quality referrals to surgeons when necessary. Education on how to avoid surgery.
Experience Work in Level 1 trauma center (Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital)
Practice spinal disorders for over 15 years.
Successfully treat spinal trauma non-invasive when possible
Organizations American Association of Spine Physicians
ICS/ACA/AOPA/Presidential Cabinet Member NUHS
Publications Several columns in newspapers and medical journals such as JMPT
Education/Credentials B.S./D.C. Board Certified AMA impairment ratings
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Awards and Honors Chiropractor of the year/who's who in America
Expert: Dr. Timothy K. Durnin Date: 8/14/2007 Subject: masive lumbar L4-5 Extruded disk herniation
Question I had surgery and its been almost five months and still having major pains in my lower back only on the right side and down into my leg( not sharp) just ache in my leg and foot. is it fiseble for me to go back to work full time as a flooring installer? ( I do carpet, vinyl, ceramic & hard woods. So Im always down on my knees bent over to work.
Answer I don't think so Shell, it won't take long until another one herniates or they recommend another surgery. The discs do this from progressive weakening and lacking good structure. If you tke glucosamine sulfate 3000mg/day with MSM you will prevent further disc issues. Google the research and you will see. I hope they only did parial discetomy?
I recommend you see a DC for flexion/distraction and ultrasound therapy to minimize inevitable scar tissue proliferation and further disc degredation.
Flexion-Distraction, (F/D) is a gentle, chiropractic treatment procedure utilized for back and neck pain. Flexion-Distraction is a safe alternative to back surgery for those 95% of patients whose conditions do not demand surgical intervention. The doctor is in control of the treatment movements at all times.
Flexion-Distraction is utilized for many conditions such as:
Failed Back surgical Syndromes
Disc Herniation/Ruptured Disc / Bulging Disc / Herniated Disc
Sciatica / Leg pain
"Whiplash" injuries
Stenosis
Arm Pain
Neck Pain
Failed course of Steroid Injections
Chemical Radiculitis
Spondylolisthesis
Headache
Transitional segment
Many more conditions….
How does Flexion-Distraction Work?
For Disc related conditions:
Increases the intervertebral disc height to remove annular tension on the annular fibers and nerve by making more room and improving circulation.
Allows the nucleus pulposus, the center of the disc, to assume its central position within the annular fibers and relieves irritation of the spinal nerve.
Restores vertebral joints to their physiological relationships of motion.
Improves posture and locomotion while relieving pain, improving body functions, and creating a state of well-being.
For Non-Disc related conditions:
Patients with other conditions causing back pain (facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain, scoliosis, transitional vertebra, sacroiliac restrictions and misalignment, certain types of spinal stenosis), Flexion/Distraction provides all of the above benefits plus the ability to place the spinal joints into normal, painless movements so as to restore spinal motion without pain:
The posterior disc space increases in height.
F/D decreases disc protrusion and reduces stenosis.
Flexion stretches the ligamentum flavum to reduce stenosis.
Flexion opens the vertebral canal by 2 mm (16%) or 3.5 to 6mm more than extension.
Flexion increases metabolite transport into the disc.
Flexion opens the apophyseal joints and reduces posterior disc stress
The nucleus pulposus does not move on flexion. Intradiscal pressure drops under distraction to below 100mm Hg. On extension the nucleus or annulus is seen to protrude posterior into the vertebral canal.
Intervertebral foraminal openings enlarge giving patency to the nerve.
You can call around the local area and ask if the DC has F/D tables. These are usually reduced in a few weeks. No way surgery is another option, besides, scar tissue grows rapidly after surgery necessitating more surgeries. They usually fail anyway, get the F/D! It is fantastic even after surgery.
Epigurals, PT and Massage won't solve the problem either.
