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Re: [RC] [RC] and what about back surgery? - Soli SorokinMy significant other is dealing with this issue right now. His is putting pressure on the nerve and causing extreme pain - chiro an physical therapy does not help any more than a momentary pressure in the area or a change in position does - but he's tried both several times. He's been told that there is a newer surgery that effectively "cures" the problem, but that only a few doctors are experienced enough in it, and that it carries big risks if the doctor makes an error. He's not been willing to deal with it yet....but surgery appears to be the only realistic option (for him) as it's not going away and not resolving on its own. Although, average riding doesn't bother him any more than normal driving or sitting does. We have Tennessee Walkers ;) ~S On Dec 31, 2007 6:30 PM, sherman <sherman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: A riding partner has a bulging disc putting pressure on the nerve and causing a great deal of pain. Can chiropractic treatments help if the bulge is pushing on the nerve, or will my riding buddy need surgery? I know he's been to a chiropractor already, but maybe needs to try a different one. He was given a shot (MD) and told if that helps at least they'll know exactly where the pain is coming from and surgery can eliminate it. My husband has a bulging disc with little or no pain at this time, but sometimes has flare-ups that physical therapy and chiropractic seem to help. Is surgery sometimes unavoidable? Kathy =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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