Question
Hi,
I don't have an injury "per say" however I do have bad back pain. I am 23 years old and at least two to three times a year, have these spurts of intense back pain - mostly in the mid and lower regions, but sometimes in between the shoulder blades as well. The back pain is so bad that it's uncomfortable to even lie down and I have a hard time sleeping. With it pain comes nausea, weakness and sometimes dizziness. I feel like I've got a really bad case of the flu - it lasts for about two days and then I usually feel fine again. I've seen several doctors about these spurts, but none have been able to diagnose me. They've looked into kidney, bladder infections, Irritable bowl syndrome and others but have turned up nothing. My mom has witnessed me having one of these spurts and thinks it highly abnormal that I get these at such a young age. She wants me to start writing a dairy of the episodes and then take them to a doctor. Also, I've noticed that in between these spurts (almost constantly) I have really tight ham-strings, butt and lower back. My husband has played soccer his whole life and says I have the symptoms of a pulled sciatic nerve. What do you think/recommend? I'm so frustrated with this! Any insight would be most appreciated. Thanks and have a great day!
- Natalie


Answer
Natalie:

Thanks for writing!

It sounds to me like the covering over your brain and spinal cord is tightened down a great deal. This is a defensive action of the body. This situation will give you the symptoms you mention.

The solution is to find a good chiropractor and get the spine and pelvis and head adjusted so that the covering over the brain and spinal cord relaxes. A chiropractor using the Activator Technic or Sacro Occipital Technic could help you. You can find one at www.activator.com or www.sorsi.com.

If you need any further information, write again. I will be happy to help you with finding a chiropractor near you, if needed.

Dr. Rozebooom

PS: If you go to a chiropractor who "cracks" all of your bones, you will likely feel much worse.