newlifemom Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 So last week I helped out with a presentation for my kid's co-op. I was the conductor. :tongue_smilie: Fast forward a week. From the middle of my neck on the left side, down my arm and down my back, again on the left side, I can hardly move. It hurts to just exist. I have no range of motion. Would you go to the doctor first or chiro, or both? I have ins coverage for both, although I only get 24 visits to the chiro/phy. therapy/OT per year. Nothing is touching the pain and I think lying down makes it worse. Any ideas? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I vote Chiropractor. A good one can really work miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momchiroto2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Do you have any other symptoms besides pain? Is there numbness, tingling, or dizziness? Any nausea or blurred vision? was this sudden or came on gradually over the week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Chiropractor. In my experience, a reg doc will put you on meds and fix the symptom but not the problem. A good chiropractor will do wonders but it may take a few visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Do you have any other symptoms besides pain? Is there numbness, tingling, or dizziness? Any nausea or blurred vision? was this sudden or came on gradually over the week? There is definitely numbness and tingling, but no dizziness, nausea or blurred vision. The initial soreness began the day after the presentation. It has gotten worse over the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 chiropractor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momchiroto2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 There is definitely numbness and tingling, but no dizziness, nausea or blurred vision. The initial soreness began the day after the presentation. It has gotten worse over the week. Ok, Chiropractor :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 When I first had back problems I went to the doctor. She gave me medicine and a recommendation to a chiro. There are so many Chiro around that it would have been difficult picking on if she hadn't recommended one. Also I would apply ice until you can get to one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 16, 2010 Author Share Posted December 16, 2010 Chiropractor. In my experience, a reg doc will put you on meds and fix the symptom but not the problem. A good chiropractor will do wonders but it may take a few visits. I wouldn't mind some meds but do realize that it will only deal with the symptom. I like the whole body approach. I need to function, hence the meds, but I want to resolve the underlying cause as well. [of course that would probably take diet, exercise and overall taking care of myself. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I vote Chiropractor. A good one can really work miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaMa2005 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Chiropractor! Good ones are miracle workers! But remember, sometimes the first couple of days after a major adjustment will intensify the pain and then, all is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Ice and a chiropractor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Chiropractor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Well I go to the chiro on Monday. In the meantime, the dr sent me home with mess for the pain. She too recommends chiro. Guess I am going to see if these things really did make housewives of the 1950's happy. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelko26 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm going to go out on my own here and vote for physical therapy. My husband has his doctoral in physical therapy and says many of his patients go through chiropractors before going to physical therapy because they only feel better for the short run - no long term relief. Generally, chiropractors treat symptoms while therapists treat the cause. Again, this is my husband's own personal experience - not trying to bash any chiropractors out there :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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