Hi, I am researching treatments for spinal problems. Please post your imput here. Here are some things that I have found effective in treating my problems in order from most effective to least effective;

1)Acupuncture
-No negitive side effects only reliefe

2)Tui-na treatments
-Very efective at correcting problems simmilar to chiropractic care

3)Traction
-It helped me but I was using a table which hung me by my feet and caused a knee problem (If you get one get one that hangs you from your knees with gutial support or a body bridge like I reciently ordered).

4)Chiropractic adjustments
-Though effective at first it has actually made my condition worse but has merrit.

5)Massage
-This acually could go with tui-na but I feel they are too different to go together. I feel the most effective form is Thai massage, next comes deep tissue, then Shiatsu, while sweedish is ok for relaxation before a chiropractic adjustment.

6)Other little things that help me:
-Herbs(nerer used but researching), ligiments (Traumeel, also used in little white pills), ice, heat(especially icing then using heat), glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin, streching (consistently every single day), and being aware of me posture to include how I get out of bed and having things in my back pocket when I sit down.

Ok now lets help each other and post whatever helps you

,Mike