San Francisco Chiropractor and Herniated Disc Doctor Comments:
I just read a post on the Spine-Health.com back pain blog, entitled:
How I Decided To Have Back Surgery
It is written by a back pain patient with a Grade II Spondylolisthesis, that decided to have back surgery after trying everything else. Her story does not name all the therapies she tried...hopefully chiropractic care was one of them, and not just medications. Anyway...she had a very successful outcome, and is now pain free.
It is my belief that surgery should only be considered as a last resort. I have had hundreds of patients over the years with a Grade II Spondy...and I would have to say...most respond favorably to chiropractic care.
There are techniques to actually reduce the slippage of the vertebrae. There are also very specific exercises and physical therapy methods for Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.
If there is a way to avoid the knife and any permanent fusions...by all means do it. But if conservative care does not work...surgery should at least be considered.
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for care at our San Francisco Chiropractic Center...simply call 415 392-2225 and ask for a complimentary consultation.
yes, i read this as well. i think the woman's name was dawn. it was really refreshing to have someone discuss the positive aspects of surgery. i did, however, leave a comment of a link to some nonsurgical options. this is the link: http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article3501.html
Posted by: spinaltap | December 28, 2007 at 11:06 AM
yes, i read this as well. i think the woman's name was dawn. it was really refreshing to have someone discuss the positive aspects of surgery. i did, however, leave a comment of a link to some nonsurgical options. this is the link: http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article3501.html
Posted by: spinaltap | December 28, 2007 at 11:07 AM
I found some interesting facts about Spondylolisthesis here: http://emedicine.com/RADIO/topic651.htm
Check it out!
Posted by: bill | April 01, 2008 at 01:40 PM
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Posted by: chiropractic conway | March 21, 2010 at 02:33 PM
Anybody know of a good chiropraticor in the Orange County area in California?
Posted by: Bret | January 02, 2013 at 02:49 PM
I recommend Dr. Nona Djavid in Newport Beach, CA. Tell her Dr. Davis sent you.
Posted by: Dr. Eben Davis | January 06, 2013 at 07:22 AM