I had been seeing a neuro-chiropractor is a hands-on massage type guy, not a big cracker. Very smart, he didn't think he had much to offer me, and thought I needed to get a full workup before we spent more time. I didn't find it very helpful, and I think he's very good.

I saw the surgeon, and he ordered a scoliosis series, EMG/NCS of my arm, and a myelogram, all being done tomorrow. He wouldn't hazard any opinion about whether I could make it without surgery or would need surgery; he simply said we don't have enough information to know what is causing the nerve problems, and we need to gather more information. After the tests, we can discuss what is needed or not needed. So maybe he will think Pt is okay, too. we shall see.

Oh God, don't EVER see a chiropractor unless you want to end up paralyzed. Even just ONE "crack" could put you in a wheelchair.

What you need is the kind of physical therapy that they have in regular therapy clinics. Can you get a referral to a therapist? Really & truly, therapy has helped worse problems than yours, and KEPT them going for a good long time. I'd give it a try -- it's a while lot better than surgery!!! Ask your doc about it. See if he can't get you into a therapist as soon as he can. You won't regret it. God bless. Hugs, Lee