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I had a chair  collapse under me @ work. I tried to stand & reach 2 the right when I felt it going. From a bent @ the knee, almost standing bent position. I went down hard & landed on my back & L side. I was still in the chair, in a sitting position. since then it has felt like something has been out of place & in the wrong place in L low back/hip area. This seemed to affect my whole spine & caused pain with every move.I've suffered with pain throughout my spine neck to hips-tightness,burning,spasms,loss of about 40% of range of motion in all spinal planes, with tension headaches,and a limp on L side,with pains down into L leg etc..been going on since 2005.Tried numerous treatments & meds,Nothing has helped.I have been unable to work since. This past March, I finally got some RELIEF! Something snapped in L low back/hip area.LOUD enough to be heard from 12 FEET away!! I can move normally, Pains are gone!!I Can't believe how much better I feel!!Old MRI supposedly showed Arthritis in SI joint.Disk bulge @ L4-L5 L5-S1 protruding 20% into spinal canal, a pinched nerve @ L5-S1, & A cyst @ T11. In the New MRI showed NO problems With SI. Disk problem looked allot better, only about 4mm. Is there a condition that could look like Arthritis? Could an SI joint issue/dysfunction cause/explain any of the above?
Started PT @ the end of March-finally physically able to do. NEW issue caused when my therapist was putting resistance on my L hip.While I was on my left side knees up, held in place by PT'S knees, with him laying over my hips. He then reached back taking ahold of my left arm, which was under me & he pulled my arm, turning me so I was kinda twisted @ shoulders & side. Now I hurt with every move down my left side, deep breaths, stairs, getting in/out of car kills. Sharp stabbing pains all along left ribs front to back. My Doctor thinks that muscles & cartilage has been pulled, possibly torn all along under my left ribs, front to back. I didn't have a problem in this area B4.Could I maybe get details of symptoms, concerns & reasonable treatment options for this type of condition? Thank You for your time and consideration.

Answer
Hello Rebecca,

I am sorry to hear of your complaint/ pain/ condition.

Thank you for all of your information.

You have a spinal problem.  You have a musculo-skeletal problem.

My recommendation is simple:  See your local Doctor of Chiropractic. The Chiropractic Doctor is often called the 'spine specialist'.  The DC evaluates/ treats  the spine every day, all day.

Some information I utilize in handout form in my office may interest you:




PAIN  
  

Pain  is a  憆ed light on the dashboard?


Pain is your body telling you that something is wrong.

That RED LIGHT on the dashboard of your car-
-- do you ignore it until the car breaks down,
or do you get it checked and correct the problem?  

Pain,
pain in your body-
-- do you ignore it until your body breaks down,
or do you get it checked and correct the problem?   

Pain,  
do you cover up the pain by taking a painkiller?  

Take a painkiller,
mask the pain,
and allow a problem to progress in your body?




      NOTICE  ON  PAIN  RELIEVERS:

 
Label changes ORDERED by FDA;  the FDA announced proposed label changes for OTC over-the-counter pain relievers to include the potential for stomach bleeding and liver damage (FDA news  206- 207;  12-9-06) ;

The  American Heart Association issued a scientific statement recommending medical doctors change the way they prescribe OTC pain relievers from a first choice to an alternate of recommending non-pharmacologic treatment (AHA statement  2-26-07).

NSAID Acceleration of ARTHRITIS; an important side effect of Aspirin and other NSAIDS is that it will inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate cartilage  destruction ( Journal of Rheumatology, 1982; 9: 3- 5 ). Many times people take NSAIDS for the pain of Arthritis, not realizing these drugs may make the underlying condition worse.  These medications cover up the pain, and cause the problem to worsen.



Pain  can  often  be  the  result  of  the  Vertebral  Subluxation  Complex.


Vertebral  Subluxation           (  慥SC?,    憇ubluxation?  )
Vertebral Subluxation  is  actually  a  quite  common  condition.   Doctors of Chiropractic look for pathological conditions which may require referral to other specialties,   and also look for 慡ubluxation? Other disciplines look for pathology, but overlook the importance of alignment and movement in the spine which affects our nervous system  (the master control system- ALL health disciplines learn this).  VSC- 慡ubluxation??can be the cause of many symptoms and conditions.




Only  a  Doctor of Chiropractic  will  evaluate  and  treat  for  VSC,   as  well  as  other  pathology.



The course of VSC is highly variable.   Some patients with VSC literally cannot walk, yet other patients with similar test findings may be able to run marathons or lift heavy weights.    Some patients immediately develop symptoms related to the VSC,  some patients take years to develop symptoms.  Some people suffer for only a few days with pain and symptoms, some people suffer for months.  Some people recover in days, some take months or years, depending upon severity of the condition.

A subluxation interferes with the proper functioning of the nervous system (the master system which controls and coordinates all function within the body) and may cause various other conditions, symptoms and problems.


The Vertebral Subluxation Complex describes what happens when spinal bones lose their normal movement patterns and position.  When subluxated, joints are in a stressed, vulnerable, compromised condition.  Subluxation may cause Arthritis, Disk Herniation, or aggravate such conditions.

       Vertebral  Subluxation   cannot   be corrected through chemicals (medicine), stretching,  yoga,  vitamins  or  physical  therapy  alone.       Subluxation- a neuro/skeletal/muscular-    mechanical-    problem  requires  a    mechanical correction-  -  -    a manipulation,         best  performed  with  the  chiropractic  adjustment.


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Disk   Herniation  

Low  Back  Pain  can be caused by many different things.  

Big, BAD, catastrophic things like a tumor or a cancer can cause low back pain (only a proper exam by a licensed doctor, like your Doctor of Chiropractic, or your family Doctor of Medicine, can evaluate your signs and symptoms, and perhaps refer for testing).  

Big, bad things like a Herniated Disc, sciatica, possible fracture or dislocation can cause LBP (again, best evaluated by your DC or MD, and perhaps referral).  

Bad things, like  - Sprains, Strains, contusion, or Vertebral Subluxation Complex (all very efficiently diagnosed and treated by your Doctor Of Chiropractic.   

Sometimes LBP is caused by a Herniated disc: Herniated  disk  is  actually  a  quite  common  condition.   However,  the course of the condition is highly variable.   

Some patients with a herniated disk literally cannot walk, yet other patients with similar MRI findings may be able to run marathons or lift heavy weights.   

Some people suffer for only a few days with pain and symptoms, some people suffer for months.

Although the course is highly variable, there are certain steps that are always helpful to follow:  Ice the area when painful-  10/ 15minutes on, 30/ 45 minutes off;  avoid certain postures and movements;  bend the knees when coughing or sneezing;  bend the knees when lifting anything;  do not extend legs straight out when sitting, laying down, lifting, or driving.   Avoiding certain movements and postures will prevent aggravation of the condition.   Practicing good postures and movement patterns will help the condition heal and be less painful. Disk  Herniation  is often caused by, or often  concurrent with the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.



         Vertebral   Subluxation   Complex    (a.k.a.  憇ubluxation?
The vertebral subluxation complex is the underlying cause of many healthcare problems.


A subluxation interferes with the proper functioning of the nervous system (the master system which controls and coordinates all function within the body) and may cause various other conditions, symptoms and problems.



Subluxation  is  a  serious  condition  identified  by  its  five  parts:

    Spinal Kinesiopathology:
         This is fancy way of saying the bones of the spine have lost their normal motion and position. It restricts your ability to turn and bend. It sets in motion the other four components.

    Neuropathophysiology:
         Improper spinal function can choke, stretch, or irritate delicate nerve tissue. The resulting nerve system dysfunction can cause symptoms elsewhere in the body.

    Myopathology:
          Muscles supporting the spine can weaken, atrophy, or become tight and go into spasm. The resulting scar tissue changes muscle tone, requiring repeated spinal adjustments.

    Histopathology:
         A rise in temperature from an increase in blood and lymph supplies result in swelling and inflammation. Discs can bulge, herniate, tear, or degenerate. Other soft tissues may suffer permanent damage.

    Pathophysiology:
         The VSC contributes to OsteoArthritic degeneration.  Bone spurs and other abnormal bony growths attempt to fuse malfunctioning spinal joints. This spinal decay, scar tissue, and long-term nerve dysfunction can cause other systems of the body to malfunction.
The Vertebral Subluxation Complex describes what happens when spinal bones lose their normal movement patterns and position.  When subluxated, joints are in a stressed, vulnerable, compromised condition.  Subluxation may cause Arthritis, Disk Herniation, or aggravate such conditions.

 
          Vertebral  Subluxation  cannot be corrected through chemicals (medicine), stretching, yoga, vitamins or physical therapy alone.     Subluxation- a neuro/skeletal/muscular-   mechanical-   problem  requires  a   mechanical correction-  -  -    a manipulation,     best performed with the chiropractic adjustment.


Dr. Victor E. Dolan,   Doctor of Chiropractic;   Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians;  Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management; Certified Clinical Nutritionist (IAACN); FIRST  Chief of Chiropractic  in  a  Hospital  in  New York State (DHSI);  As  Seen  in  PREVENTION  Magazine


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Your test results, unless taken at the same facility, by the same technician, and read by the same radiologist - - - - unles the situation is identical, changes may be artifacts of interpretation.

Remember- three different doctors can look at the same result, and interpret it three different ways.


You ask, "....reasonable treatment options for this type of condition?..."- see your local Doctor of Chiropractic.

THANK YOU for the question! and if further information is needed,,,
please do not hesitate to REcontact me here at AllExperts.com : -
http://allexperts.com/ep/965-100794/Chiropractors/Victor-Dolan-DC-DACBSP.htm

I hope this helps.



Thanks,

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
http://drvictordolan.chiroweb.com (Email NewsLetter)