Dr. Jeffery Patrick Jones, D.C,

See a doctor ASAP. It could be a circulatory problem. 

Of course. That is what chiropractors do. Jeffery P. Jones, D.C. Administrator Jones Chiropractic Clinic 121 Executive Dr. Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 601-856-8850 Fax: 601-856-8957   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, andany attachments, are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient andmay contain information that is confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/orlegally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution, or use of thisinformation is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, and havereceived this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replye-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments. Yourcompliance is appreciated.  

Yes, you can depending on the type especially if it is osteoarthritis.  Arthritis can be enhanced by an alteration in normal spinal and joint biomechanics. Find a chiropractor that offers Foot Levelers custom made orthotics. Go to their website footlevelers.com and search participating doctors in your area. FYI, if the arthritis was not confirmed by radiological examination, it may not be. I've known doctors in my 41 years of practice if they are not sure of what is going on they fall back on "oh, it just arthritis", and give you medication that doesn't work.

Chiropractic has an excellent record affectively treating patients with sports injuries. A lot depends on the severity of the injury i.e. fractures, torn muscles and ligaments. A chiropractic clinic that offers laser therapy would be an advantage. Jeffery P. Jones, D.C. Administrator Jones Chiropractic Clinic 121 Executive Dr. Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 601-856-8850 Fax: 601-856-8957   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, andany attachments, are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient andmay contain information that is confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/orlegally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution, or use of thisinformation is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, and havereceived this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replye-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments. Yourcompliance is appreciated.  

Yes, chiropractic can help. It's probably not the hip but actually, a sacroiliac fixation affecting the sciatic nerve.

With conservative chiropractic care, no. In 41 years of practice patients have only experience episodes of soreness as the spine changes. Jeffery P. Jones, D.C. Administrator Jones Chiropractic Clinic 121 Executive Dr. Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 601-856-8850 Fax: 601-856-8957   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, andany attachments, are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient andmay contain information that is confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/orlegally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution, or use of thisinformation is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, and havereceived this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replye-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments. Yourcompliance is appreciated.  

It depends on the area of the herniation and its severity. If you do, I would suggest no high-impact exercises or weight lifting as this would worsen it.

It depends on the severity of the herniation. Chiropractic offices that are proficient in spinal decompression can many times cause the nucleus of the disc to retract into the anulus which is the cartilage enclosure that contains the nucleus pulposus.  If this can be achieved, then over time with specific exercises in conjunction with good nutrition and supplementation which would include glucosamine chondroitin with MSM the annulus will scar over therefore containing the nucleus.   Jeffery P. Jones, D.C. Administrator Jones Chiropractic Clinic 121 Executive Dr. Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 601-856-8850 Fax: 601-856-8957   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, andany attachments, are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient andmay contain information that is confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/orlegally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution, or use of thisinformation is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, and havereceived this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replye-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments. Yourcompliance is appreciated.  

Once the chiropractor determines the type of adjustment needed it usually takes 1-2 minutes. Jeffery P. Jones, D.C. Administrator Jones Chiropractic Clinic 121 Executive Dr. Madison, MS 39110 Telephone: 601-856-8850 Fax: 601-856-8957   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail, andany attachments, are intended solely for the use of the intended recipient andmay contain information that is confidential, proprietary, copyrighted and/orlegally privileged. Any unauthorized disclosure, distribution, or use of thisinformation is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, and havereceived this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by replye-mail and destroy all copies of the original message and any attachments. Yourcompliance is appreciated.  

It will help but only for a short time. See a chiropractor.

It depends on the severity and type. Non-functional scoliosis is usually hereditary, has vertebral rotation to the concavity of the curve and does not disappear when bending over. When this type reaches a curve measurement of 27 degrees or greater then surgery is usually indicated to straighten the spine. The pain from this type and its advancement can sometimes be controlled, if it hasn't advanced too far, by the same treatment noted in the next paragraph.  The second type usually forms due to pelvic imbalance and asymmetrical muscle weakness which creates an acquired short leg on one side. The musculoskeletal response is to try and keep the body in the center of gravity so therefore you will lean to one side to maintain eyesight level with the horizon. That is when the curve forms. This is called functional scoliosis. It almost completely disappears when you bend over. It can be maintained from getting worse, reduced and possibly totally corrected with regular chiropractic treatment, custom orthotics and exercise.

With conservative treatment it depends on the severity of the herniation. Spinal decompression has been effective in most cases. If that does not work or the severity does not make you a good candidate for decomp, then surgery is the only option.

In the acute stage, 24-72 hours, apply cold packs wrapped in a towel for 15-20 minutes 3-4x per day. Hot shower or bath will also help but no heat pack during the acute stage. After that I have found that a contrast therapy of cold and heat packs work well. Cold 15 min. followed by moist heat 15 min then cold again 2-3x daily. Heat will cause the muscles to relax but can also create swelling. The cold pack reduces swelling.

Difficult to do. First try a knee brace with a hole for the knee cap and stays on each side for one week. If that doesn't work see a chiropractor.

Yes they definitely can. That is what we were trained to do. The only profession that can accomplish the task without drugs or surgery.

Chiropractic is and has been shown in scientific trials after trials to be more effective in the treatment of chronic lower back pain than any other profession. It has also proven to be the most cost-effective. To treat chronic pain you have to address the cause directly. Covering up the symptoms with medication is not correcting the cause and the situation will continue to worsen over time until the last resort of hope for relief is surgery.

In chiropractic we routinely find the cause of your condition to be thoracic anterior (forward) displaced vertebrae. There are many symptoms associated with this: chest pain, rib cage pain, sharp pain when cough or sneeze, difficulty taking a deep breath and some even develop chronic indigestion. In the thoracic spine the ribs have two articulations (attachments) to the vertebrae. One to the transverse process and one to the body of the vertebrae. When the vertebral body displaces forward these articulations become fixated and normal motion is limited resulting in muscle pain, tension and nerve irritation. If it goes untreated it can eventually radiate to the lower neck and back. Chiropractic is the only profession that recognizes and has an effective treatment for this situation. Also, if the doctor does not recommend x-rays to rule out any underlying pathologies insist on them or find another doctor. Ask friends if they see a chiropractor. That is usually the best referral source. Yours in health.

Yes. Chiropractors have had great success treating chronic neck pain because they look for the cause of the pain. Correct the cause relieve the pain. Most spinal conditions develop over a long period of time and can be linked to bad posture or a long forgotten injury. Remember, pain is the end result of a condition that has progressed and is the first to stop which does not mean the problem is corrected. We have all been condition for years that no pain no problem. WRONG! 

Yes it does. Loss of normal joint motion equates to increased muscle and ligament tension, decreased nerve impulse and blood flow. A spinal adjustment changes all of those parameters. Therefore, built up toxins, mainly lactic acid is released into the blood stream. Symptoms of this can be sore muscles, fatigue and flu like symptoms. Drink several glasses of water after your adjustments to help remove the toxins. 

Roll on your side with knees bent. Push up into a sitting position and when there support yourself with your arms until the spasms begin to subside. Use a cane or chair to support you while standing and slowly come to an upright position. FYI, if you were advised to use a heating pad it will have a negative affect. An inflamed disc is just that, hot and swollen. Ice packs covered with a towel and applied 15 minutes 3-4 times a day will be more helpful. You wouldn't put heat on a sprained ankle so why an injured back. Hot Epsom salt baths or hot shower will help relieve soreness and relax muscles because it is diffuse heat and not direct like a pad.