FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
Spinal Disorders & Back Pain For discussion of all spinal cord injuries, spinal issues, back-related pain or problems. |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
06-07-2012, 04:06 AM | #11 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
|
Quote:
Actually, Dr. Barrett is retired, and while he runs Quackwatch (and 23 other watchdog sites), content is contributed and reviewed (when appropriate) by an international network of people from all kinds of backgrounds/professions, including a former chiropractor who contributed: I could have cited many many articles, but IMO, Dr. Barrett's was the most comprehensive, best written, and well-referenced I could find in short time. The article's sources are there at the bottom for anyone to follow-up. I'm sure we could argue this and cite contradicting sources til the cows come home. If people are interested/concerned, they can read all sides of the issues.... Google: chiropractic stroke Google: chiropractic quackery Google: debunking chiropractic (and related searches at the bottoms of these search pages) ...and decide for themselves. Doc
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. Last edited by Dr. Smith; 06-07-2012 at 12:24 PM. Reason: correction and addition in blue |
|||
Reply With Quote |
"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (06-07-2012) |
06-07-2012, 09:21 AM | #12 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Quote:
So...a Google search is authorative over peer-reviewed literature?? I am just wondering...what kind of Google results might you get if you instead (of yours) used search words like "chiropractic neck pain," "chiropractic low back pain" or "benefits of chiropractic?" But then again I don't think this thread was meant to definitively decide the efficacy of an entire profession. We'll leave that up to the insurance companies and poiliticians! Last edited by Dubious; 06-07-2012 at 10:27 AM. |
||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 10:03 AM | #13 | ||
|
|||
Elder
|
Hi, and I am sorry about the accident you had. I know you are scared. Anytime they want to do surgery on the back, it is that way.
My suggestion is NOT to do the chiropracter at all at this point. Pulling and pushing on a herniated back is not a good idea. From all I have learned on this site in the several years I have been here, points to NOT doing the chiropracter when surgery is being considered. I would not go in again if I were in your shoes, not until a neruo surgern agrees with this approach. Too many things are involved with your back. You need top notch professionals to help you. Also the fact your pain specialst said he could not do more for you. This is not correct. They can and often do more than what you are currently receiving. find a different pain specialist. I am facing surgery, neither the surgeon, nor my pain specialist wanted to cover post surgical pain. WHAT???? Yep. What is a pain patient suppose to do? I interviewed 4 different doctors is what I did. I actively looked for a new physician for a month before I found this new person. If one doc. doesn't work out, you have to seek another one. I hated to go out and do that too, but I need the help, so I will work for it. I turned down two of them too! You can say NO, you can decide for yourself, who is good for you. Pain doctors are afraid to prescribe all the time. You have to find one that has some compassion. My new doc. actually gave me more than what I need. She lets me decide how many per day, and I always pick BELOW what I am allowed. She allowed me some control in my own pain level. That kind of trust ususally takes some time to develope. In this case, this new doctor did trust me, as I brought in all records, charts, MRI, all of it. Hope you seek the help in all areas of this. Make sure you get a complete understanding of all surgical proceedures. My ankle specialist did not show me my MRI, even though I directly askedhim to do this twice. On the 15th I am going to another ankle specialist for another opinion, as I was NOT satisfied with what he told me. I don't understand, and until I do understand the proceedures needed, my answer will be NO to surgery. My PCP does NOT agree with the surgeon, another reason for another opinion. Yes I have trouble both in my akles and in my neck. I have degenerative joint disease of some kind. Thank you for telling me about your situation. You have your plate full, and none of it is great. I will look up some more things later. I have a realtor in the middle of my mess, to put my house up for sale...long story.....will be back in touch. ginnie |
||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 11:59 AM | #14 | |||
|
||||
Junior Member
|
Quote:
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 12:47 PM | #15 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
|
Quote:
The search criteria I suggested, when you include the related searches as I suggested, present both sides in their extremes, and some examinations of both sides. As with most things, there are always at least two sides to every issue (and often/usually more) and truth lies somewhere between. Misinformation and misconceptions about medications, supplements, advertising, and other questionable therapies and practices (and safety thereof) are often pointed out on this site, and people are always free to examine the information and/or ignore it as they choose. Doc
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. Last edited by Dr. Smith; 06-07-2012 at 01:04 PM. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 01:03 PM | #16 | |||
|
||||
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
|
Quote:
Doc
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
|||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 02:11 PM | #17 | |||
|
||||
Junior Member
|
Quote:
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
06-07-2012, 02:11 PM | #18 | ||
|
|||
Member
|
Quote:
Just mess'in with ya. I think they are all a bunch of unscientific cultist that grow hair on their palms, chase their pets around the house with electric cattle prods and should be taken out to the shed... |
||
Reply With Quote |
06-08-2012, 08:46 PM | #19 | |||
|
||||
Junior Member
|
Quote:
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
06-08-2012, 08:48 PM | #20 | |||
|
||||
Junior Member
|
Quote:
|
|||
Reply With Quote |
Reply |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
any interior designers in here? | The Stumble Inn | |||
Painters are done on the interior!! | The Stumble Inn |