Re: Chiropractic Adjustments....With Osteopenia...... - Page 2

tsavorite · ‎03-09-2010

Hi everyone....OP here!

I have had a MRI on my neck also...several yrs back to be treated by a pain management doc...I have loss of lordiosis and osteo-arthritis in my neck. Saw a Ortho surgeon....he recommened different PM procedure then PM doc...epidural but PM doc did facet joint blocks bilateral 3 levels. Which made me hurt and stiffen up much worse. I saw no benefit from that procedure.

So I went back to chiropractic care (had done some in past) at the time I had MRI done NO osteopenia was found (2-3yrs ago) my internist (due to my chronic back pain ordered a full set of spinal x-rays a few weeks ago. That is when I got the copies of reports/x-rays...and osteopenia is now noted on cervical spine ""mild"". For some reason my internist said I don't need a bone scan. I just have it and to take calicum supplements. I have a previous thread on some of this.

My current chiro has been treating me for the past 6mo's....he has seen all x-rays/MRI's I have from previous chiro's and doctors. I bring it all in. Same with these recent ones....and as I said he said it was safe for me to cintinue. I have arthritis thur out my cervical spine and thoracic spine. I do have some loss of disc height noted in these films and so on. No hernation is noted.

To the poster who is thinking I was seeing a chiro to treat osteopenia I am confused why you would think that from my post but I want to clarify ""I was seeing him for pain....arthiritis thur out back"". I only found out as I said about the osteopenia a few weeks ago. I do not believe chiro adj's treat this at all and never stated such. My chiro doesn't claim that either.

My question/concern is about the safety of not so strong bones getting regular chiro adjustments as I don't want a fracture. My chiro has assured me it's fine but again I am still feeling concerned. Also I didn't ask for medical advice...I was hoping to talk to others with similair conditions and what their experiences might be. Or if there were actual medical studies I couldn't find by googling others could point me to so I can make a wise decision.

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

Now this is definitely a question that should be answered by your Medical Doctor. Though all here may be well intended, this is no different than what you found on Google. This is "individual specific" and in my opinion can only be answered by a Doctor that is a Specialist in this field, and also has seen and read all the medically specific information on a patient, before giving her/his Professional Opinion. While I have lots of personal experiences with Spinal issues and have been worked on by Chiropractors and Spinal Specialists, I will pass on this question: "IS IT SAFE"?

hckynut(john)

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

I have osteopenia and go to a chiro who specializes in kinesology. That is how the body moves. She happens to be in my town and I've been going to her for about 3 years now. She is very gentle and always, ALWAYS talks to me first before she gets to work. I lay on a table that has places on it that drop individually. Seems like each appt with her is a little different as my needs are a little different each time. She knows all my history and goes over it each time. I feel very confident with her.

chessylady · ‎05-01-2010

I have scoliosis and osteopenia. I have a good chiropractor that I have used for years. I believe the adjustments are safe but have not discussed it with my doctor.