Does Persistent Neck Pain Require A Consultation With A Chiropractor?

Posted on Fri, 20 Apr 2018

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Question : I’ve had neck troubles with pain and limited ROM in the left side. Computerneck ive named it! The chiropractor said, after viewing the X-ray, that I had crumbled bones and spurs and a lot going on she said. Should I be seeing a chiropractor or an MD.my husband was a Dr. And he had little faith in chiropractors. What is your opinion? Who should I see? Is laser spine a prospect?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

I need to see a spine specialist first.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There are some conditions such tighten muscles in the neck for example that may benefit from chiropractic procedures, but stenosis, lysthesis, herniated disc disease, etc. should be evaluated by a Spine Specialist, Orthopedic surgeon or Neurosurgeon.

Laser surgery is not so effective as it is said, especially when it comes to bone spurs.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee