I slowly developed an ache and pain in the back of my neck that caused me great pain when I laid down in bed but less when I was standing. I went to a chiropractor who took x-rays and examined me and told me that I had a subluxation of the vertebra in the cervical area. After almost two months of his therapy it did not improve and got worse. I even started to get a foot drop on my right side. The chiropractor did not see any significance to this new sign. I finally went to a neurologist and after having a MRI and some other radiological tests – it was discovered that I had a meningioma on my spinal cord. I underwent neck surgery and have been symptom free since that time. – over ten years ago.
As most chiropractors are not well trained and continue to support a concept of therapy that manual manipulation is the key to recovery, it is important to see a qualified practitioner who is not afraid of allopathic or osteopathic medicine contacts.
Thanks – I hope that this will help your listeners and readers in selection of a qualified practitioner.
Richard B.
