Question 1

is osteopathic manipulation of the spine, especially the upper cervical spine, safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as: The manipulations are done with your neck in neutral or flexed, but never extended. The only serious complications during manipulation (chiropractic or osteopathic) is when the "cracking" techniques are done with your neck in extension. Maneuvers. If you are understandably stressed, ask for more soft tissue, muscle energy and fascial, and less articulatory and they should understand and respect it.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: spine manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Moving the vertebrae: Spine manipulation is a technique to manually move the vertebrae of the spine. The goal is to relieve pressure on the nerves of the spine that are causing the pain. 

If you do not get relief from a chiropractor within 2-3 weeks, i recommend asking your doctor for a referral to a neurosurgeon or orthopedic spine surgeon. 

I do not recommend my patients have manipulations done on the neck.

Question 3

after neck adjustment at chiro, feel heavy sensation on top of head, jaw ache, a bit dizzy. how long will these effects of spine manipulation last?

Accepted Answer

I am VERY leery: of any kind of neck adjustment in a person such as yourself who has known neck arthritis, and is of an age where there may be vascular disease.  These issues can intersect especially in the neck, and if you are having any symptoms at all after neck manipulation I think you should be seen by a medical doctor.

Question 4

does spine manipulation actually work?

Accepted Answer

For lumbar pain: Lumbar spinal manipulation is probably  effective for patients with uncomplicated low back pain who cannot take or tolerate other pain relieving measures  and those who responded well to manipulation in the past, or patients whose symptoms have persisted at an unacceptable level for more than 10 days. There are limited data to support the use of manipulation of the cervical spine for neck pa.

Question 5

can you explain what exactly is done with spine manipulation?

Accepted Answer

Moving bones: Similar to popping your knuckles, spinal manipulation involves moving the bones to re-align them to a normal architecture.
It helps to relieve pressure on nerves, tension on muscles, and can help relieve pain.  Restoration of normal curvature and function is the goal.

Question 6

can chiropractic manipulation help relieve arthritis of the spine in a 58 yr old woman?

Accepted Answer

It won't change the: Degree of arthritis but it may give relief of symptoms related to the arthritis if that is the diagnosis.

Question 7

is cracking my spine bad?

Accepted Answer

No: But be careful not to do it in wrong way

Question 8

what is a deteriating spine?

Accepted Answer

Aging: Deterioration of the spine is usually demonstrated by a decrease in the disc height or spaces between the vertebra (bones). This can be accompanied by spurring of the bones and the joints in the back of the spine (facets). These changes can be accompanied by deformity such as scoliosis (curvature) or kyphosis (forward flexed posture) or spondylolisthesis (slipped bones).

Question 9

thign pain after spine fused?

Accepted Answer

Pelvis: After the spine is fused the lower spine loses springiness and this focuses increased mechanical forces on the sacroiliac joints (sij) of the pelvis, loosening one or both.  This can result in sciatica.  Radiation of pain to the groin or front of the thigh is characteristic for sij disorder, all as reported in the world medical literature.

Question 10

how u fix a misaligned spine?

Accepted Answer

Depends: the term your using is vague . Usually a chiropractor, osteopath or a physical therapist. NSAIDS,muscle relaxers ,injections,surgery,braces,etc . need more info .

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