Does acupuncher help a herneaited disk at all?
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Acupunture CAN help with pain management BUT it will not 'fix' your herniated disk. See a chiropractor and ask around to see if any medical physician or chiropractor in your area performs acupuncture - best to have a credentialed physician/chiro provider doing the acupuncture so you get the best of both worlds.
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Legal puposes LOL. I think Clone CD works, but am not sure 100%
102439
not that work. go to chiropator for adjustment in the thorasic spine to cure. do not have surgery it will only come back.
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The answer to your question really depends on the problem with your disc and the symptoms of this problem.  More information please.
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I work in a clinic that has a DRX9000.  I have also been treated using the DRX9000.  My take on the DRX9000 is that it is a very good tool to help treat disc injuries.  But, it is just a tool.  These machines are becoming quite popular, and rightfully so.  However, opening a clinic and buying the machine does not make you an expert at treating back pain.  If you are a twenty something in good physical shape with no previous episodes of back pain and have a single disc herniation, then the DRX9000 will probably work great as the only treatment necessary.  Unfortunately, this is rarely the case...at least in the patients I see.  Most patients have had bad pain for months or years.  These patients develop chronic muscle imbalances in the pelvis, sacro-illiac problems, and even secondary neck pain and stiffness.  Our clinic integrates MD's, PTs, and DCs to treat these conditions in addition to the DRX machine.  \n\nThe bottom line is that when used appropriately in combination with other appropriate treatments, the DRX9000 is very effective.  I was treated for a disc herniation at C5.  It has been two years since I was last treated and have had no return of symptoms.  \n\nThe peer reviewed research on the DRX9000 is very scarce.  I have no reason not to be honest with you, so I hope this helps.
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Here is a great site!\n\nhttp://www.soundtells.com/AcupressureOnline/
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There really is no literature that supports the theory that surgery for cervical disc herniation helps the nerve root heal quicker.\n\nSymptoms of a cervical herniated disc \nA cervical herniated disc will typically cause pain patterns and neurological deficits as follows:\n\nC4 - C5 (C5 nerve root) - Can cause weakness in the deltoid muscle in the upper arm. Does not usually cause numbness or tingling. Can cause shoulder pain.\n\nTreatments for a cervical herniated disc \nThe majority of the time, the arm pain from a cervical herniated disc can be controlled with medication, and conservative (non-surgical) treatments alone are enough to resolve the condition. \n\nOnce the arm pain does start to improve it is unlikely to return, although it may take longer for the weakness and numbness/tingling to improve. If the arm pain gets better it is acceptable to continue with conservative treatment, as there really is no literature that supports the theory that surgery for cervical disc herniation helps the nerve root heal faster. \n\nAll treatments for a cervical herniated disc are essentially designed to help resolve the arm pain, and usually the weakness and numbness/tingling will resolve with time.
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I tore my rotator cuff and tried every conventional therapy for it with dismal results. Out of near-desparation, I tried accupuncture. The old, wizened Chinese "doctor" treated me once a week for ten weeks. By the end of those ten weeks, my shoulder had recovered about 85% of its mobility, and I was completely pain-free! I don't know exactly how it works, but it sure worked for me and I recommend it.
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My mother and my friend both had this malady around the same time.  (An amazing coincidence.)  But Mum had acupuncture and then electrical stimulation of the facial muscles, while my friend just waited for it to pass. My mother's face was perfect in less than a year, but my friend still has a sagging lip and runny eye.  So I think treatment is a better way to go.  All the best.
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Try a chiropractor or acupuncturist.
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Much sympathy. I ruptured a disk doing Akido when I was 21. The doctors gave me exercises to do and told me to take ibuprofen. There's surgery that can "repair" the damage, so to speak, but at the loss of a certain amount of flexibility (they have to "fuse" the two vertabrae together), but they are somewhat reluctant to do it. Been putting up with the pain now for 29 years.\n\nOnly advice I can give is, if you really want to have the surgery raise bloody hell about it... switch doctors if the one you have won't do it. It's the only way to get results. Pain will be gone but you might not be able to touch your toes.
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Yes, accupuncture can do wonders. Just take the full course of treatment and don't stop too early, finish all the way!
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I am an expert on back problems.  Not because I am a nurse, but because I have the same problem.  Has he ever had an MRI?  He may have herniated discs by now.  If these are not checked out, they can lead to ruptured disc and that is very, very serious.  I had surgery eventually.  Meantime, use what I have been telling everyone.  Apply heat to the area for about 10-15 min a session, followed by ice for the same amount of time.  I really don't condone acupuncture especially if he has bad disc.  I believe it could make it worse, that's just my personal opinion.  Tell your dad I will be praying for him.  I hurt just thinking about him.  By the way, I still have 5 more herniated discs and It hurts.  God bless your dad, and you for your concern.  You must bve a wonderful son to your parents.
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nope. The hard disk drive stops running when it hibernates, so you cant download anything into it
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Hi  \n\nOne  lot of  software is called  Macrepertory  and Reference  works from  US. Where do you live?.  I  live in Australia and use a  version which is  very old  ( 1993) and only  runs on an LC3  Macintosh.  I  completed a Homoeopathic  Dip about that time , it is expensive., but works well. Nothing  beats  knowing  your  remedies.\nThere is another program called  Radar, it is another sotware program from the  UK.  I  have not used it, although I know people who do. \nI  like seaching for a specific  symptom in Reference works.\nIf  you want to Email -  I think  you are able . Best Wishes  \n\nJohn
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Don't fool yourself....you're talking about being pain free with herniated discs. No way is that a possibility.\nBack and/or neck surgery is a tricky option.  It could correct it for a while or it could make it worse.  You mentioned that you have a degenerative problem.  Well, there you go.  This is a widespread problem in your body.  One surgery is not going to cure or heal it.  It will most likely come back and as you age it will get worse.\nI know quite a few people that had the operation you are talking about and after a couple of years they were right back where they started.  If you can, hold off for as long as you can with the surgery.  Research other options and try other avenues of pain relief.