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DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR DISC DISEASE CaseFile
CHIROPRACTOR Hillcrest Gillitts Kloof
Ever been told that you have arthritis or degenerative joint disease and there's nothing to be done? Absolute tripe! These casefiles (not scientific evidence remember) will give some inkling of what Chiropratic can do for worn out joints. And don't forget the fish oil for the hyaline cartilage that lines your bones ...
DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR DISC DISEASE CaseFile ...
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There are two universities in South Africa where you can train as a Chiropractor. One in Durban (DUT), and the other in Johannesburg (JU). Both are six-year masters level degrees, ending in a research dissertation.
The course at DUT has recently been accredited by an international agency, meaning that the course is on a par with Chiropractic education the world over. A bit of a forked stick, as it means that DUT graduates can now find gainful employment the world over.
Young or old? A new graduate is completely abrest of new techniques, new thinking, the latest research, but is short on experience. An old dog like me? My education was thirty years ago, in the last millennium! but I have a lot of experience under the belt.
Best do your homework and shop around. Talk to friends and family, perhaps your doctor even, even phone the chiropractor and ask if s/he has experience with your particular problem.
In the Netherlands we promote a so-called Kennismakingsgesprek. It's a short consultation, very brief examination, meet the doctor, all for no charge. To help you, if you are in doubt. You can always ask! It's actually a win-win situation. I personally find that the vast majority of patients who come for this sort of consultation end up making an appointment as a new patient (and paying for it), and it helps me weed out cases where I know I can't help the patient.
Sixty percent of the average chiropractor's time is taken up with low back pain, and the multitudinous conditions of the pelvis. Subluxations of the ilium and sacrum, malformations of the lower spine and hip (like Femero Acetabular Impingement Syndrome), degenerative changes and injuries all contribute to a great deal of pain and discomfort in the pelvic area. The Sacroiliac joint syndrome is one that Chiropractic specialises in...
SACROILIAC JOINT TREATMENT ...
We all know that eating more fish is good for memory, reduces arthritis, heals hyaline cartilage, prevents heart attack ... but how much fish oil should you be taking?
HOW MUCH FISH OIL ...
"The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that originates from the spinal cord and controls muscle movements and sensation in the shoulder, arm and hand."
"My thumb, forefinger and middle finger went weak after cuff surgery."
"Hello,I take it you've been back to the surgeon.
It's probably temporary inflammation of the median nerve, but of course could be worse... I'm afraid I don't think chiropractic has anything to offer at this stage.
Once everything has healed up, if you don't get the strength back, or your fingers remain numb and tingly, then I'd consult a local chiro to see if there is also a problem in your neck or the first rib.