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And will NEVER go back again!!!

I've had chronic neck pain for about 2 years.....had an MRI and saw a neurologist about 18 months ago. In addition to the neck pain I was getting shooting pains down my arms that last for about 30-45 seconds. They don't happen often, but when they do, they are excruciating.

The MRI show damage between my C5/C6/C7 vertabrae with cord compression on the right side (causing pain on the left side), and herniation between the discs.

I never followed up with anyone after that visit, until this past September.....finally went to my Orthopedist and he suggested Physical Therapy. I have such a crazy schedule and kept putting it off, but the neck pain has become so bad that I finally went.

Today was my first P/T appointment and after being evaluated he felt I would be better off seeing the Chiropractor that he shares an office with. Both of them referred to something called Neck Subluxation and said that after a few adjustments I should feel great. The Chiro couldn't see me at that time, so I went back at 3pm

First he had me lie on my stomach and he did heat therapy on my neck (felt great) for about 10-15 mins. Then he had me turn over to my back and he did my adjustment. I swear, I had no idea how bad it would hurt!!! He cracked one side, then the other. It was horrible!!!! Then he did some Ultra-sound therapy on the left side of my spine (where I was having the pain).

Well....it felt a teeny bit better, but it still hurt and I ended up taking 4 Advil and now it feels pretty good.

That adjustment was really bad, and I don't know if I can go thru that again. I have another appointment next Friday and I think I'm going to cancel.

Has anyone here had similar pain and have you ever been to a Chiropractor? If not, how did you find relief.......or did you ever find relief? I'm afraid to go thru that again....I felt like my spinal cord was going to snap.

Sorry this is so long.