Letter to the Editor
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Published Thursday, September 25, 2008
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To the editor:
I first sought treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome from a medical doctor. Due to a serious heart condition, I was advised to have oral surgery, which was done. However, the excruciating pain continued.
Then one day, I received a letter from the wife of a missionary associate who had learned of my plight. Her encouraging words were, “I, too, had carpal tunnel — suffering much pain. I began seeing a chiropractor. His treatments wrought a complete cure. Jean, look for a chiropractor. They’re out there.”
All my life, I have been skeptical of chiropractors — considering them “quacks” (a pretender of medical skills), but not only was I pleasantly surprised, I was astounded. After several treatments by a highly skilled chiropractor, my pain level lowered considerably.
At that point, however, he referred me to his co-worker, a massage therapist, who possessed a keen perception of my condition. Her mental image directed her to each knotted muscle, which was pinching the nerve. Gently, she would place her finger on the trouble spot, lightly massaging it. Today, after eight treatments, I can testify to a perfect and complete cure. For the rest of my life, I will extol and recommend these two miracle workers.
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*raises eyebrow*
Did she have oral surgery for a wrist problem or a heart problem? Never mind, it doesn't matter because it doesn't make sense either way.
On top of that, true carpal tunnel isn't really caused by a muscle problem. The nerve that is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome is surrounded by bone on 3 sides, and a tendon on the 4th. Tendon swelling and an increase in the synovial fluid in the wrist are generally what causes it. Other fluid accumulating in the carpal spaces, like blood after trauma, can cause it too.
I thought the DNM was supposed to review these letters before publishing them?
furthermore if the problem origionated in the mind it can be solved by the mind so the logic is obvious cant you see it.
I am so glad you found a reasonable means to your end
Way to go on following that advice and receiving treatment that cured your carpal tunnel. I worked for a chiropractor here in town for 2 years and was amazed at all the things they were capable of helping. All the nerves connecting to your joints that can cause various problems is usually the last thing anyone thinks about when they are in pain. After suffering an awful vehicle accident in 2002, chiropractors have helped so much in living a pain-free life.
I hope your opinion on chiropractors has been changed Jean, there are some good ones out there.
I have seen chiropractor's help people in ways I never thought possible! As someone who has suffered lower back pain my whole life, my Dr's wanted to give drugs that make it so you can not function in life or they want to cut you open and risk quality of life. I have lived drug free and surgery free, due to the the work of a chiropractor and following up as suggested! all for 1/16 the price it would have cost me if I had folled my Dr's advice!
I've led a pretty rough and tumble life, and have always figured that my daily back and neck pain were just one off those things that I'd have to learn to live with.
Until I saw a Chiropractor. I would have never went, but my insurance provider covered it and my wife made the appointment.
I'll tell you what - the dude's a miracle worker.
Two visits and I'm nearly pain free. I can look over my shoulder, I can hop out of bed. It's amazing. He acknowledges that there's a couple of my conditions that will require surgery, but for everything else, those two visits were all it took.
Best 45 minutes I ever spent. I strongly advise anyone with muscular/skeletal pain to seek the advice of a Chiropractor before letting some Healthcare Giant take over your course of treatment.
Jean, I had both wrists operated on "double carpal tunnel release."
Before that I was referrd to a chiropractor.Spaul////anyway theman told me to come back twice a week. He ran me through all the "contraptions in his office. to no avail the chiropractor dose NOT "fix" carpal tunnel a good orthopedic surgeon does.When doctor brown was still practicing here he fixed me up. That was close to 20 years ago. I`m still doing just fine.And that is with still working hard.
The chiropractor was just having me pay for----I don`t know maybey a boat or house repairs,? He didn`t fix my carpal tunnel. I too think it must be in your head.
The writer doesn't clarify the point, but sometimes oral surgery is recommended because some conditions such as misalignment can affect other places in the body. Also, some physicians recommend removal of old fillings containing mercury, which can also cause a multitude of problems.
Carpal tunnel and tendonitis and RSI are terms that are often used interchangeably or misdiagnosed.
Personally, for years I woke every morning with a headache. Medical doctors recommended alternating Excedrin and Tylenol every two hours as necessary and offered no further suggestions or treatment options.
A friend encouraged me to see a chiropractor. He told me I had a problem with my 5th lumbar vertebrae. I had twice-monthly treatments for a few months, and my headaches ceased. That was 15 years ago, and they have never returned. The problem with the 5th lumbar vertebrae has since been independently confirmed, but the headaches are no longer a problem.
^^^^ That at least makes sense though. You have a back problem you see a doctor that is trained in back problems.
Short of some sort of a traveling infection, I can not think of a single thing normally referred to as a "heart condition" that would require oral surgery for any reason, let alone to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.
Possibly surgery for gum disease.
http://www.medic8.com/dental/heart-disea...
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/an-o...
I work on my feet all day, and I learned a long time ago that even the slightest discomfort in one part of the body, can effect another part....pretty much every body knows that, especially feet and back. So, I always wear good comfortable shoes when I work, otherwise I willpay for it later. I am glad the writer finally got some relief after so many years, I bet they feel like a brand new person.
I have a friend who had her Dr. tell her she needed surgery for her CTS; she had gone to my chiro earlier, and he offered to treat her wrist, and so far has had positive results. I am also glad for the author's wellness.
My roomie also took chiro appts after she was able to get back on her feet after suffering a broken ankle, to get her spine realigned after almost 2 months of being in a semi-reclined position before she could start putting weight on it. Between that and additional massage therapy to the wound site by the PT folks, we attribute that regimen for aiding in a speedier recovery; a big deal when you are older!!
I had suffered a 4mm S-I seperation a few years back; got up one morning and went straight to the floor. A chiro corrected that for me. I continue to visit, given some of my activities are rather rough on the ol' bod. Pilates also helps.
Another friend fell last winter while getting water from a community well. I went to my chiro and asked if I could bring her in; no Medicaid, and no insurance. He and I worked out the billing issue. Her xray showed her hips were uneven, her spine made a long "S". About a month later, she was no longer self-splinting her injury. If she had been able to afford a Dr. visit, that would've only resulted in pain meds and no alleviation of her condition.
Yes, there are good and bad chiros here, just like there are good and bad doctors and surgeons here. However, chiros and massage therapists are also complementary in overall care, at least in my home.
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