Multi-level disc injury - frustrated rant

[OakLeaf]

Thanks. Actually I've been seeing the chiropractor my PCP recommended. I was impressed with her initial exam but there have been a few things that have caused me to lose some confidence. My PT is setting me up with another PT in her practice who has a great deal of training and experience in manual therapy and we're going to go from there. Maybe with a new treatment focus, maybe with a referral to an ortho, we'll see after she sees me. My sister suggested I see a DO who's trained in Sutherland's technique - perhaps one of the doctors the new PT has in mind is one of those.

[Crankin]

I am sorry to hear this, Oak.

[Catrin]

Oak, so sorry to read this, hopefully the new doc can help you out. It is a pity that so many see surgery as the first option Have they tried injections/would you consider that? It did a world of good for me - it apparently brought the inflammation down enough that the more troublesome symptoms of nerve impingement (patterns of numbness from my jaw to my fingers) went away and haven't returned. My problem was pretty much limited to my cervical spine however, while it has multiple problems it certainly sounds less complex than your situation.

He was a "Physiatrist", if I recall properly. I know injections don't work in all situations/for all people but I did want to mention it.

[silversurfer]

OakLeaf, sorry to hear this. I don't understand the issue fully but I really hope that you find the right medical support and resolve this problem.