Miss Peregrine Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have already made an appt with an orthopedic surgeon. My shoulder has had a feeling like "electricity" off an on for a few years. It has never been anything major and gone away quickly. It came back a few weeks ago and has gotten progressively worse. I am now not able to use my arm. I think it is a pinched nerve. My DH thinks it is exactly what he had surgery for in January, a labral tear. My question is, would you try a chiropractor first? My appt with the ortho is Monday. I have never been to the chiro but I take my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I would absolutely try a chiropracter first. I get a pins/needles/numb sensation in my shoulder blade area and chiropractic fixes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd go to a neurologist, but the ortho is a fine place to start. I wouldn't mess with a chiropractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Just came in to tell you I hope ou get some good advice, and feel better. And to say I snickered at your title! (Get a tetanus shot while you're at it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I had that. For me, it was a pinched nerve from a herniated disc in my neck. It is important to have it evaluated by a doctor sooner rather than later because you can do permanent damage if your nerve is pinched for too long. Good luck at the ortho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Being an "and" gal, I'd say I'd go to the ortho, then after hearing a diagnosis, see if chiro can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'd go to a neurologist, but the ortho is a fine place to start. I wouldn't mess with a chiropractor. Me too. Try to find an ortho or neuro who specializes in neck/upper spine. The brain type of neuro or a knee expert ortho won't be as helpful. Hope you get it figured out quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 No. I would go to the appt with the doctor and have it assessed before trying a chiropractor. They are great for some things (I see one often) but there are issues that they can make worse. I would want to rule out the really serious stuff before I took a chance on causing permanent damage because I messed with a joint that was seriously injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Get a diagnosis before you consider going to the chiro for something like that. I went in for severe lower backpain. They didn't have anyway of knowing that the pain was actually a raging kidney infection. Thankfully I went to see my ARNP/midwife at the hospital a day or two later (I was pregnant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleinMN Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Ds finally had an MRI, and they finally found his posterior labral tear. I would go to the doctor first and rule out the big stuff, then do a chiropractor and pt if you don't need surgery. And would you or your dh be willing to describe the rehab for his shoulder? HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I would go to a good chiro first. here are some of our experiences. dd did something to her wrist at college. she was typing, and one day it "just went". she couldn't use her right hand for much of anything. she was put on anti-inflamitories, had PT, even went to a chiro who did NOT do "extremities", etc. she came home for spring break that year. I wanted to take her to my chiro - who DID do extremities. (I'd already talked to him, he was sure from the description exactly what bone she'd dislodged in her wrist) dh insisted I take her to an orthopod. so, that monday, I got her in with an orthopod - "oh, there's nothing I can do, just rest it and come back in four months if it doesn't get better." :toetap05: (I was irked at dh for demanding I take her to the ortho) tuesday morning, I get her into my chiro. he examined her, said an x-ray cannot give the angle needed to show the bone out of position that was pressing on a nerve, but adjusted her neck, shoulder, elbow and wrist. some improvement. go back everyday, and he did the same thing, each time with more improvement. she flew out late friday night, and probably had a 95% return of function. she could do such mundane things as - take notes in class. she had a few more adjustments when she was back for summer, but everything is fine and good. no surgery. 1ds' experience with a pinched nerve in his spine diagnosed/treated by this same chiro, after years of heavy duty drugs, ivs, ER trips, multiple allopaths unsuccessfully treating him with testing at our local children's hosptial, convinced dh to try a chiro when he ruptured a disk. the orthopod wanted to do surgery. chiro 2x per day for three days, then 1x per day, then every other day then every few days . . anyway, no surgery, much faster recovery (cheaper and easier too) and no more back trouble. anyway - I am very unhappy with him for buying a practice 45 minutes away, :sneaky2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 A good chiropractor will require a spinal x-ray before seeing you as a new patient. That protects you from being injured if something is actually wrong with the disks. But they won't be able to see if there is a muscle injury. I love my chiro but I'm on the fence on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Ds finally had an MRI, and they finally found his posterior labral tear. I would go to the doctor first and rule out the big stuff, then do a chiropractor and pt if you don't need surgery. And would you or your dh be willing to describe the rehab for his shoulder? HTH Sure. He wore a sling 24-7 for the first 2 ish weeks. He was sent home with an ice machine to ice every couple of hours. He had to sleep in a recliner for about a week. He started physical therapy after almost a month. He did that for about 2 months. I think he needed to go longer but the state was in control of this one( work injury) He went back to work after 4 months. HTH and feel free to ask if you have anymore questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Yes, I'd absolutely try a chiropractor first. I have the same nerve sensation in one leg when I start to get sciatica, then if it gets worse I get low back pain too. If the chiropractor helps, ask him/her to show you stretches you can do to prevent it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 My appt was for Monday. Dh called his surgeon's office and asked if there were any cancellations. I am now going tomorrow at 10:45. I had also made an appt for tomorrow at the chiro office. I am going to both appts. :) I am kind of glad it's sooner. I have a hugely high tolerance for pain and I have been gasping, it hurts so badly. And to top it all off, I cant do my hair. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 A chiropractor can take care of a pinched nerve, which I agree is what that sounds like. I would probably see them before an ortho or neuro Dr if it was something like that. I get pinched nerves though since my joints are hypermobile so that is what my mind goes to first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 My appt was for Monday. Dh called his surgeon's office and asked if there were any cancellations. I am now going tomorrow at 10:45. I had also made an appt for tomorrow at the chiro office. I am going to both appts. :) I am kind of glad it's sooner. I have a hugely high tolerance for pain and I have been gasping, it hurts so badly. And to top it all off, I cant do my hair. :lol: Wait. You can't do your hair??? That sounds like an emergency to me!!! 😜 I would be seriously stressed if I couldn't do my hair! I live in a very humid climate and my hair gets frizzy and it's not a cute look. Hope you feel better soon! Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Wait. You can't do your hair??? That sounds like an emergency to me!!! 😜 I would be seriously stressed if I couldn't do my hair! I live in a very humid climate and my hair gets frizzy and it's not a cute look. Hope you feel better soon! Elise in NC Tell me about it! I have half-wavy, half stick- straight hair that either needs to be blown dry or pinned up. I cannot lift my arm. Dh tried to pin it up in this messy french twist thing I do, but it fell out. I have to go to two doctors with mop hair. Waaah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Imaging, then consult with MD about appropriateness of PT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Go for an ortho who is a D.O. He will have had training in osteopathic manipulation, which may help. You can also try a massage therapist who is trained in Neuromuscular Therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have Frozen Shoulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Oh, I've had that, Miss P. I went to physical therapy for awhile and that took care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Oh, I've had that, Miss P. I went to physical therapy for awhile and that took care of it. Good to know. I will be starting PT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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