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Question: After 22 months from MVA being rear-end while stopped at traffic light, my neck rotation is limited to 53 & 51% rotation and neck and bilateral shoulder pain about 6/10 pain level. Recent ART and Graston Technique has been helpful. Appears muscle fiber and tendons need to be realigned and straightened to my understand of MD and DC. Advise other option after 43 chiro sessions and 20 + IDD neck decompression, physical therapy of 20 + visits, numerous Rx and supplements.
Brief Answer:
now you can take local injection shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
As you have taken many session of chiropractic and IDD I will advise you to go for local injection shot.
injection shot taken under image guidance will help you better.
I f no relief then you may need decompression surgery if you get fitness for operation.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
now you can take local injection shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
As you have taken many session of chiropractic and IDD I will advise you to go for local injection shot.
injection shot taken under image guidance will help you better.
I f no relief then you may need decompression surgery if you get fitness for operation.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
EPIDURAL INJECTION WAS NOT APPROVED BY AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY.
MAY HAVE TO CONDSIDER OTHER MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT I HAVE AFTER 9/2/2015.
I FEEL SERIOUS WEAKNESS IN MY ARMS FOR LIFTING. LIKE ONLY 10 TO 15 POUNDS WITH FEEL PAIN AT 15 POUNDS. PRIOR TO MVA 9/1/2013 I WAS LIFTING EASILY 25 TO 40 POUNDS. I KNOW I CAN NO LONGER LIFT PRIOR TO MVA A 5000 SHEET, CASE OF 9 X 11 COPY PAPER.
THANK YOU FOR THE INJECTION RECOMMENDATION.
I FOR GOT TO ADD BI-LATERAL SHOULDER PAIN WITH ALMOST ALL USE OF MY ARMS AND STILL HAVE LIMITED NECK ROTATION AND FEEL TIGHTNESS IN NECK AND PAIN WHEN TOUCH EAR TO SHOULDER AND NECK ROTATION.
MAY HAVE TO CONDSIDER OTHER MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE THAT I HAVE AFTER 9/2/2015.
I FEEL SERIOUS WEAKNESS IN MY ARMS FOR LIFTING. LIKE ONLY 10 TO 15 POUNDS WITH FEEL PAIN AT 15 POUNDS. PRIOR TO MVA 9/1/2013 I WAS LIFTING EASILY 25 TO 40 POUNDS. I KNOW I CAN NO LONGER LIFT PRIOR TO MVA A 5000 SHEET, CASE OF 9 X 11 COPY PAPER.
THANK YOU FOR THE INJECTION RECOMMENDATION.
I FOR GOT TO ADD BI-LATERAL SHOULDER PAIN WITH ALMOST ALL USE OF MY ARMS AND STILL HAVE LIMITED NECK ROTATION AND FEEL TIGHTNESS IN NECK AND PAIN WHEN TOUCH EAR TO SHOULDER AND NECK ROTATION.
Brief Answer:
MRI will help in diagnosis of nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
MRI will help in diagnosis of nerve compression.
Yes you need insurance which will cover all procedure.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
MRI will help in diagnosis of nerve compression.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
MRI will help in diagnosis of nerve compression.
Yes you need insurance which will cover all procedure.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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