scotti2000
New User
49 posts since May 1st, 2004
New User
49 posts since May 1st, 2004
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For anyone considering surgery please read the info and make an informed choice. Ask your surgeon about the below info.. Look it up on the internet as the article I posted is only 1 of thousands...
Failed back surgery syndrome
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recurrent herniated disc and sympt... more
Failed back surgery syndrome: what it is and how to avoid it
failed back surgery syndrome (also called fbss, or failed back syndrome) is a misnomer, as it is not actually a syndrome - it is a very generalized term that is often used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with spine surgery. There is no equivalen... more
Hi patty,
you are right. There are valid points, questions, and concerns on both sides. I think it would be helpful to point out the positive on both sides, as the fighting only goes to confuse people more. Chiropractic is a big part of my life and has been life changing for me. I do get very reactive when others come along and put it down... more
the post on the medical profession proves my point exactly. Chiropactors are respected for treating musculoskeletal disorders. It is when they start encouraging their pts to do dangerous things like go off their asthma meds that the medical communtiy has a problem!
ps I have never in any of my post told someone not to take their meds.. I h... more
Mpt, I agree with your post and agree that no one should listen to a chiropractor that suggests they come off of thier meds. It is not something we were taught to do, if a chiropractor is suggesting that, I would say challenge him. I do believe however in strengthing the bodies ability to deal with immune, respitory, or other weaknessess. I a... more
Mpt, you will find this very interesting... Notice the section where it talks about cortisone injections and states "it is not intended for repeated use, however, due to its ability to cause degeneration of tissue over time."
i would agree that it is effective in pain relief but has more serious side effects then spinal adjustments. Also notice... more
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