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09-07-2012, 11:10 PM | #1 | ||
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Anything less than 8mm AP canal diameter is termed absolute stenosis and is definitely potentially surgical. You should be following up ASAP with a spine ortho or neurosurgeon (not necessarily because you need surgery; but you are in the ballpark)!
Oh, and you don't have to worry about a chiropractor munching you. Absolute stenosis is a contraindication to manipulation. Leesa....fractured sternum....really??? Never heard of such a thing from manipulation. Fractured rib here and there on rare occasion. Oh, FYI....Neurosurgeon and orthopedic surgeon referrals to me made up 50% of my practice so there is not resolute agreement with the ole goat you went to. And yes, we do have access to MRI....I ordered hundreds over 20+ years of practice. And one last thought...it wasn't a chiropractor that took me out of practice and disabled me; it was an orthopedic surgeon |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (09-08-2012) |
02-12-2013, 01:41 PM | #2 | ||
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Can you please offer a few examples of conservative methods? I appreciate it !
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02-12-2013, 03:28 PM | #3 | ||
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Hot or cold therapy – Heat pads to increase circulation or cold pads to reduce swelling Pain medicine – Over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, as well as prescription pain killers Anti-inflammatory injections – Cortisone or steroidal solutions to numb pain Behavior modification – Avoiding activity that might exacerbate neck herniated disc symptoms Chiropractic therapy – Including traction or non-surgical spinal decompression therapy Acupuncture, massage, cervical pillows cervical herniated disc pain deteriorates significantly after months of conservative treatment at that time you may want to consider surgery. |
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