Dr. Dennis Spurgin, DC

I have treat many patients with herniated cervical discs. Orthopedic or Neurologic consultation is important. Care must be taken to insure no aggravation of the symptoms with both the examination and treatment. The Doctor of Chiropractic must carefully monitor the patients progress. The are red flags that if the appear indicate a potential surgical case. Many individuals have herniated Cervical Disc and have no symptoms.

The type of adjustment needed varies with the individuality of the patient and the Doctor. Chiropractic is an art and a science. No two Doctors of Chiropractic are the same and no two patients are the same. My father was a Chiropractor and so is my son, but we don't treat exactly the same and we know the most that you can about each other. Pick a Doctor of Chiropractic that you feel comfortable with and participate with that Doctor as a partner in your healthcare.

This depends on the condition of the patient. With filling out forms and or computer programs and then the examination and treatment the length of time varies considerable. Simple cases your first visit maybe about 30 minutes and follow up treatments 5 to 15 minutes. More complicated conditions maybe a hour or more for the first visit and 15 to 30 minutes for follow up visits. they simple verses complication of the condition is in the judgement of the Doctor not the patient.

This needs to be evaluated appropriately. Tingling can come from anywhere on the Brachial nerve track. The nerves of the arm exit the spine, mainly in the area from Cervical #5 to Thoracic #2 and run down the arm controlling all areas of the arm to the tips of the finger

Sciatica requires diagnostic evaluations to determine if conservative treatment is appropriate. When appropriate, symptoms of sciatica pain is treatable with a high rate of success by Chiropractic.

Your question and dilemma is very pertinent and any Chiropractor treating pregnant women must be very gentle.