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jes81276
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Member since 3/06 4962 total posts
Name: Jaime
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who to see for a recurrent bad back
right now I cannot even functionI am in such bad pain....do I make an appointment to see my reg doc or a chiropractor? TIA
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Posted 8/13/09 10:41 AM |
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Angel321
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
i would see your regular doc first and see what route he'd like you to go with...
he could refer you to a physical therapist, a chiro, etc...
feel better!
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Posted 8/13/09 11:19 AM |
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LuckySV
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Member since 10/05 4675 total posts
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
I'd actually see a neurologist.
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Posted 8/13/09 11:27 AM |
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tran92
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/08 732 total posts
Name: Amy
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
i'd go to an orthopedist.
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Posted 8/13/09 2:45 PM |
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Kara
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Member since 3/07 13217 total posts
Name: They call me "Tater Salad"
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
Posted by tran92
i'd go to an orthopedist.
Agreed.
Go to an ortho first and then consider a chiro once you know what is causing the pain.
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Posted 8/13/09 4:51 PM |
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JenMarie
One day at a time
Member since 11/07 7397 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
Posted by Kara
Posted by tran92
i'd go to an orthopedist.
Agreed.
Go to an ortho first and then consider a chiro once you know what is causing the pain.
I agree as well.
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Posted 8/13/09 5:03 PM |
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mandasue
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/09 772 total posts
Name: Amanda
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
i would see a chiropractor first, start with the least invasive/conservative care....
good luck
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Posted 8/13/09 5:18 PM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
Member since 5/06 32461 total posts
Name: me
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
Orthopedist. You need xrays/mri to know what you are dealing with FIRST.
Then you can decide what to do.
But nobody should "touch" you unless they know what is going on. It could be a spine issue (herniated disc, bulging disc) or it could be just muscular.
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Posted 8/14/09 8:14 AM |
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mandasue
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/09 772 total posts
Name: Amanda
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Re: who to see for a recurrent bad back
Posted by smdl
Orthopedist. You need xrays/mri to know what you are dealing with FIRST.
Then you can decide what to do.
But nobody should "touch" you unless they know what is going on. It could be a spine issue (herniated disc, bulging disc) or it could be just muscular.
a chiropractor can take xrays and refer you for an mri if needed also.....
most orthopedists are orthopedic surgeons and are quick to give Rx pain meds and then say surgery is needed.....
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Posted 8/14/09 11:24 AM |
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