Um...I have a neck fracture....maybe....

[Wahine]

No worries! I do see a chiro regularly, she is also an awesome massage therapist. I'll let her know what's going on, we'll avoid any cervical manipulation. Probably will avoid any manipulation for now, just stick with massage. Although she does wonders for my wrists when they feel all jammed up.

Are there different types of chiropractors? Mine doesn't use one of those strange tables that move, she either uses a regular massage table, or a lower table that is long and flat. She's also not a "bone cracker", she's super gentle, I've never felt hurt after seeing her. (I saw a bone cracker once, never went back ) Besides....she's a fellow LemonDrop aficionado!

Well OK then. As long as there is no bone cracking going...... (wahine taps her foot like a overbearing mother). Just don't let me catch you doing any of that snap, crackle and pop stuff.

[HeatherErin]

They do the COOLEST 3-D imaging with the CT scan. At least they did with my elbow scan. Maybe you have that to look forward to?

My fingers are crossed that they figure out what's up.

[ClockworkOrange]

Hi ya Snap

I have not been on here a while, so when I read your recent thread I was really shocked and upset.

All the best with the scans etc that you will have to endure.

I guess you will have to just become a little bit more sedate for a while, just relaxing with a nice large glass of wine more often.

Take it easy.

Sally

[GLC1968]

Holy cow, snap!

I'm just now seeing this, but speedy healing vibes coming your way. I hope that whatever they find and fix also helps your arms/wrists!

[Wahine]

So I know you won't have any new info yet but keep us posted OK. Have fun at your CT scan this AM.

[maillotpois]

Yeah, have fun! It'll be great! They better be nice to you....

[mary9761]

I hope your CT scan went well today. After what I've been through with the lumbar this year, I wouldn't wish any spinal problems on even my worse enemy. (not that I would have before either but I think you understand) Good luck.

[snapdragen]

So I know you won't have any new info yet but keep us posted OK. Have fun at your CT scan this AM.

Wahine - I got my x-rays. I'll need to see if I can either take pictures of them, or get the scanned. Here's what the report says:

Findings: Alignment and curvature are within normal limits. Vertebral body heights are maintained without definite compression deformity. Nonvisualization of the lamina at C1 with a "floating spinous process". Disc space narrowing is present at C5-6 and C6-7 with associated anterior osteophytes. There is mild neural foramina encroachment at these levels on the left. Prevertebral soft tissues are unremarkable.

Impression:
1. Mild to moderate degenerative changes of the lower cervical spine.

2. Absence of the C1 lamina. If there has been no history of trauma, this most likely represents a normal congenital variant of the C1 vertebra. Please correlate clinically and consider CT for further evaluation.

[Wahine]

Findings: Alignment and curvature are within normal limits.

Good

Vertebral body heights are maintained without definite compression deformity.

Also good.

Nonvisualization of the lamina at C1 with a "floating spinous process".

Ah ha!! This is likely congenital and is not an unusual abnormality. This abnormality in and of itself is not a big deal. But there is a higher probability of other abnormalities of the spine or spinal cord when this is present. Very interesting.

Disc space narrowing is present at C5-6 and C6-7 with associated anterior osteophytes. There is mild neural foramina encroachment at these levels on the left.

This is actually the most likely cause of your arm pain. But they'll worry about that later after they have confirmed that your head is not going to fall off.