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QUESTION: Can you recommend someone in the Phx, AZ area?  I have a bulging disk at c5-6 and according to the EMG, a blockage at c7-8 (which I'm thinking is the disk @ c6-7).  I have frequent hand numbness, thumb side, pinky side, sometimes just finger tips and on my left hand, the 2 middle fingers feel like someone is pounding on them with a hammer (all dependent on how I hold my head).  I'm debating getting the disk injected with cortisone (?), but am hesitant to do the epidural.  But, I'm also at a point where the left hand is getting very annoying (an painful).  My orthopedist recommended that if I go to a chiropractor, that I not let him adjust c5-6 at all.  What are your thoughts?

ANSWER: I agree with not adjusting at c5-6.  I will try to find you an upper cervical specific doctor in your area that is up to par.  This is the doctor that you need.  Give me a day or two and then write back so I can reply to that message with my recommendations.
We also have a two week intensive program at our clinic that helps people from other states come over and get well with a follow up 3 day intensive 3 months later.
I will look for a great doctor for you and reply to your message with the info.

Nothing is bigger than LIFE,
Dr Rob Arnone
St Louis, MO

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QUESTION: Hi, I was supposed to remind you that you were looking for a upper cervical specific doctor in Phx.  Thanks.

Answer
Lynn,
I could not find anyone right in Phoenix, but I did come across a girl who should be good.  Just so you know, you are going to her for Blair Upper Cervical Care, her information follows:

Jenny L. Dubisar, DC 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. #114 Phoenix, AZ
480-704-2787 [email protected]

I wish you nothing but the best, let me know if I can be of any further assistance to you.

Nothing is bigger than LIFE,
Dr Rob Arnone
St Louis, MO