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Title: Re: [RC]   Linda's Back Pain

But I am scared that the pain is coming back.

Linda


On 9/21/05 8:36 AM, "Bruce Weary DC" <bweary@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>   Linda--
> You should inform your rheumatologist about this flare up of pain that 
> seems to be coming from the SI joints, as they are commonly affected 
> with ankylosing spondylitits. Your case must be mild if you haven't 
>  lost much flexibility through the years. Touching your toes is not, in 
> my opinion, a sign that all is well with your back. It takes multiple 
> body parts functioning normally to do that safely. If, for example, your 
> hamstrings are short, you will have to strain your low back to complete 
> the rest of the movement to bend over and pick up a ten dollar bill off 
> the ground.
>   Ice and DMSO might help, but use dilute DMSO. It can burn your skin. 
> Does stretching by pulling your knees to your chest one at a time help 
> or hurt? Have you successfully had manipulation? Are you taking 
> glucosamine and/or chondroitin? Two-pointing may be more comfortable (or 
> less painful) than posting for now.   Bruce