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Should I Continue Taking Chiropractic Treatment For Neck Pain?

I have experienced neck pain on the right side on and off for awhile now. I had a X-ray that showed just normal aging of neck- I am a healthy 67 yr old female-I have recently started seeing a chiropractic dr who took a an X-ray that showed that my disc or vertebrae r out of line so he is doing neck adjustments- it s been about 5 weeks and I still have pain on and off which he said is normal- should I continue treatments? My medical dr said she would send me for an mri and I thought I would try the chiropractic route first. What do u think?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Neck has delicate structure ,do not allow chiropractor worsen your symptoms.

I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Should I Continue Taking Chiropractic Treatment For Neck Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case. Neck has delicate structure ,do not allow chiropractor worsen your symptoms. I will advise you to do MRI cervical spine For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care