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Q: Slipped vertebre or pars break ?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 5th, 2009
I have been told that I have a slipped vertebre. I was also told that I have a pars break. I am going to a chiropractor but it isnt doing anything to help the pain. What should I do?


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Dr. Brett M. Carr , D.C.
replied on September 17th, 2009
Back Pain Answer A7280
Hi-
Although we don't usually call it a "slipped vertebra", if you do indeed have a fractured pars (a part of the vertebra which does in fact help it stay in place), then one vertebra can slip on the one below. This is called a spondylolisthesis- quite a mouthful! Although it is possible to treat this non-surgically, occasionally patients do need surgery for this condition. Chiropractic care is a good route of treatment, if it is helping. You should feel results by the end of 1-2 weeks of treatment. If not, then your chiropractor should be considering other treatment routes- either changing his approach, or referring to another practitioner.




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