Cluster Headaches

[Dogmama]

I do believe in osteopathic manipulation and am totally for anything that doesn't involve medications. I'm seeing a neurologist for my headaches tomorrow so hopefully can get some answers there. I'm seeing my spine doc in two weeks for my lower back/hip issues. I'll mention manipulation to him. I'm a tad wary because before I had my cervical fusion I went to a chiropractor who made it MUCH worse. My spine doc says I have a lot of nerve involvement, bone spurs, etc., and if a manipulation results in aggravating a nerve, I'm in trouble.

All that said - it sounds like an osteopath who is highly trained would be a good investment. I used to have adjustments a lot as a kid (headaches) and they were wonderful.

On the up side - I've had 24 headache-free hours. WHOO HOOO!!! This is after my 15 marathon cluster headache sunday/monday.

[Wahine]

I'm seeing my spine doc in two weeks for my lower back/hip issues. I'll mention manipulation to him
On the up side - I've had 24 headache-free hours. WHOO HOOO!!! This is after my 15 marathon cluster headache sunday/monday.

Do discuss it with your doc, but don't call it manipulation. Some doctors will automatically interpret that phrase as a chiro style manipulation that involves more force and carries higher risk, including serious potential side effects in the neck. It can be a strong knee jerk reaction to the word manipulation and no matter what you say after that, you won't be able to have a meaningful conversation about it. Instead I would call it manual therapy with an Osteopath.