Quote Originally Posted by OakLeaf View Post
Aw, Dogmama, hope you feel better soon!

May I suggest an osteopath trained in Sutherland's techniques? http://cranialacademy.org/search.html?Submit=Accept They realign the skeletal structure using gentle technique that's nothing like chiropractic. Unlike an orthopedic surgeon (or neurosurgeon, whichever one commonly works on spines in your area), they don't see the knife as the first or even the second line of treatment, but unlike a chiropractor, they're familiar with surgery and won't be shy about a surgical referral if that's what you really need.

Finding a Board-certified neuromusculoskeletal practitioner was what put me on the road to recovering from my injuries, and it was totally worth the long drive to the nearest one. I hope there's someone nearer you than to me.
This is a great suggestion. I don't often think of Osteopaths because we don't have many of them in Canada where I was trained and started my career. PTs where I'm from use a lot of osteopathic methods and are very well trained in manual therapy. Not so much here in the US.