Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Posted June 26, 2006 Hi Joe, If she has increased pain at this point, she will have a rough slide....the liquid minerals are the first thing I think about with her. At 1 -2 months, the fetus is pulling on her nutrients (ask about tooth, gum problems...that's usually the first place its deficiency is so evident) thereby weakening the cartiligenous structure, leading to further protrusion. Look for the torque of the pelvis (most likely it will be R PI and L AS) as that almost always torques/pulls the lower discs but you know that. Liquid minerals and powdered calcium will help this lady a lot. Sunny Sunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 2677 Willakenzie Road, 7C Eugene, Oregon, 97401 541- 344- 0509; Fx; 541- 344- 0955 From: "Dr. ph Medlin D.C." <deadmed@...>< >Subject: Pregnancy and SurgeryDate: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:03:26 -0700 Docs, Have a 30yo female 1-2 months pregnant with L4-5 and L5-S1 protrusions causing radicular symptoms. 10 yrs ago they performed a "disc shave" on those levels and now theres a protrusion at the same levels???? Anyway, she's in a great deal of pain (but has improved with treatment.) If conservative therapy doesn't work, whats the Medics take on surgical intervention with a pregnant woman?? When do they draw the line?? Pregnancy is going to be rough on her. I'm planning to be very aggressive with strengthening the core and extensor musculature in order to prepare the back for the strains of pregnancy. Any additional ideas fro preparing this poor women would be appreciated. Many thanks, Dr. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1627 NE Alberta St. #6Portland, OR 97211Ph: 503-788-6800c: 503-889-6204 See if you've won, play MSN Search and Win Quote
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2006 Report Posted June 26, 2006 Yo Joe, Forget surgery. It will be considered elective and too dangerous. Get her one of those pregnancy back braces. Try to get one organized with a “Warm N Form’ plate in it. Let me know if you haven’t come across one of these. Add lots of exercises (pelvic tilts cause reciprocal inhibition of the lumbar muscles) and breaks during the day. She will get through it. Adjust the SI joints regularly throughout the pregnancy to diminish stress on the lumbar spine. I offer women a flat fee for the pregnancy and they come in once per week and more if they get tweaked. (Of course I struggle with the ethics of adjusting someone with no ortho/neuro signs but I assuage my guilt with the knowledge that I am keeping them healthier.) Lots of supplements and fiber and water. Don’t let her aggravate it by getting constipated. ( E. Abrahamson, D.C.) Chiropractic physician Lake Oswego Chiropractic Clinic 315 Second Street Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503-635-6246 Website: http://www.lakeoswegochiro.com Our Mission: To help God's children enjoy life to the fullest, and become excellent stewards of their health. From: " Dr. ph Medlin D.C. " <deadmed@...> Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:03:26 -0700 < > Subject: Pregnancy and Surgery Docs, Have a 30yo female 1-2 months pregnant with L4-5 and L5-S1 protrusions causing radicular symptoms. 10 yrs ago they performed a " disc shave " on those levels and now theres a protrusion at the same levels???? Anyway, she's in a great deal of pain (but has improved with treatment.) If conservative therapy doesn't work, whats the Medics take on surgical intervention with a pregnant woman?? When do they draw the line?? Pregnancy is going to be rough on her. I'm planning to be very aggressive with strengthening the core and extensor musculature in order to prepare the back for the strains of pregnancy. Any additional ideas fro preparing this poor women would be appreciated. Many thanks, Dr. ph Medlin D.C. Spine Tree Chiropractic 1627 NE Alberta St. #6 Portland, OR 97211 Ph: 503-788-6800 c: 503-889-6204 Quote
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