Hello Friends,
For many years I have had neck and lower back pain, which has gotten progressively worse over time. Each time I mention it to my family doctor or my rheumotologist, they just look at me. They ask no questions, perform no examination. Nothing. :(
So now I am desperate. I can't sleep, can't get around, and my quality of life is the pits, thanks to the pain and stiffness. I think maybe it's time for pain killers, which I am not comfortable with AT ALL.
Then a friend recommends I see a Chiropractor. What?? ME? I am very skeptical, but what have I got to lose? Keep in mind that I am a black and white kinda gal, and a scientist.
Fast forward to today... I have had three weeks of treatments and my pain level has gone from an 8 to a 4. I sleep soundly, right through the night. I can't explain it. I just feel so much better.
Prior to my treatments she ordered x-rays, determining that I have moderate osteoarthritis in my neck, lower back and sacroiliac. And I have rheumatoid arthritis in my neck as well, at C1. Something my so called rheumotologist never thought to do.
I just wanted to share MY positive experience (and vent a bit about my lack of treatment from the other guys, I suppose). I see an acupuncturist in the clinic later this week as well. For anyone who knows me, this is quite a big deal.
I have to tell you that I went to a chiropractor with great trepidation. I went through all my autoimmune diseases and told him that I didn't want him to crack my spine. He used stretching, heat, etc and it helped. I was amazed. He was very kind and understood where I was coming from. Irish