Question
I had a bulging disk which was causing pain down my right leg and foot. went to doctor had surgery in march helped with the leg pain but not the back pain. what could be causing this much pain? I sometimes cant get out of bed or walk because of the pain.

Answer
Hi Shelley,

Sorry to hear about your outcome, unfortunately these are the rule, not the exception. 95% of all low back surgery is unnecessary do to the advent of flexion/distraction and spinal decompression. If you have metal implants, medication is one of two alternatives. Cold Laser will help the pain. Post-op pain is usually due to scar tissue proliferation that grows and re-establishes the problem all over again, hence the need for repeated surgeries. These surgeries should be avoided at all costs and be criminalized knowing what we know now. It is a shame greedy doctors still do this mid evil procedures knowing full well they are unnecessary, expensive and dangerous.

If possible (no metal) get therapeutic ultrasound over the incision to break up the scar tissue and get it distracted while taking 3000mg/day of OTC glucosamine sulfate with MSM. This will strengthen the annular fibers that make up the structural integrity of the disc preventing further herniations. Find A Chiropractor that has F/D tables and ultrasound/cold laser to aid in your recovery.
Most surgeons cut and run leaving you a disabled mess.

This needs to be stopped!

Flexion-Distraction Therapy - What is it?


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.

Reference: Cox JM, Feller JA, Cox-Cid JA: Topics in clinical Chiropractic 1996; 3(3):45-59

Here is link that goes into greater detail with certified physician locations.


http://www.coxtechnic.com/homepage.asp

Good Luck with your recovery Shelly, spread the word, surgery is criminal when proven alternatives exist for 95% of patients. Either way we will find you relief.


Dr. Timothy Durnin
drs.chiroweb.com