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Discover The Natural Approach To Joint Pain

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I have hip joint pain. X-rays were negative for pathology. The doctor recommended a cortisone injection into the joint. Can alternative therapy help?

I really cringe when patients tell me that they had cortisone injections in the hip or any other joint. People don’t realize that they do have control over healing. It’s true that in most cases the injection will provide relief within 24 hours. However, what about the long term consequences?

Are you willing to pay the price later on just for getting instant relief?

In the Wall Street Journal on November 2, 2010, an article dealing with new medical findings stated that common hormones worsen pain in the long term. The prestigious medical journal The Lancet, reported that the administration of steroids produces short term benefits, just for a few weeks. The worst part, they indicated is that they lead to a greater pain years later, since they weaken tendons, ligaments, cartilage and other supporting structures.

There are several alternative therapies that are extremely beneficial in most cases of joint pain.  1) Nutrition – Increased alkalinity in the tissues is involved in bursitis among several other health issues. When the body fluids become alkaline, calcium precipitates out of solution and forms deposits in various places in the body. Specific supplementation can resolve this issue. Some patients report complete relief from symptoms within 24 hours after using specific supplements. For some, it may take a little longer. 2) Chiropractic – there are several unique techniques that are designed to restore optimal function to a joint function and reduce and eliminate joint pain in most cases. 3) Laser therapy and 4) Acupuncture.

How much pain you plan to endure the rest of your life is determined only by you.

Dr. Glassman is a Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACA) and a clinical nutritionist. He is certified in acupuncture, auriculotherapy and physiotherapy. He also offers Decompression therapy, Laser therapy, Nutrition Response Testing & therapy. He can be reached at 623-979-2263 or e-mail your questions to bakdr1@hotmail.com.

Chiropractic and the sacroiliac problem

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Q: Three months ago I developed back pain that radiated from the back of my hip into the back of my thigh and into the groin. I saw my doctor who prescribed different medications. In spite of all the medications, I was still having a lot of problems. I was referred for a MRI. The results were essentially negative. My doctor told me I had a bad strain and it would take longer to resolve.
Three months later I am still in pain. Can you tell me what I have and if chiropractic care might resolve the problem?

A: Without an examination it is difficult to exactly pin point your problem. However, it does sound like you have sacroiliac syndrome.

Q: What is sacroiliac syndrome?

A: It is a condition involving the sacroiliac joints. The typical symptoms are: back pain, buttocks, thigh, sciatic-like pain, difficulty sitting in one place and difficulty getting up from sitting position.

Q: What are the causes of sacroiliac syndrome?

A: Most common causes are an injury such as a direct fall on the buttocks, a motor vehicle accident and women are more at risk for developing sacroiliac joint problems later in life due to childbirth.

Q: Can chiropractic help with this condition?

A: Chiropractic has been very successful in treating this condition. Dr. Kirkaldy-Willis, an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, stated that “The sacroiliac syndrome usually responds well to manipulation.”

Q: I have a fear of the bone popping. Does chiropractic offer other methods?

A: There are multiple non-force techniques such as the Koren Specific Technique, Torque Release Technique, Network Technique, activator etc. There is no twisting or popping of bones with the above mentioned methods.

No Vehicle Damage-Does That Mean No Injury?

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I was involved in a minor vehicle accident with no damage to my car. Two weeks later, I went to see my MD who told me just to take Advil for my pain. The pain is now getting worse. The insurance company told me that since there was no damage, the pain I am now experiencing is just coincidental and is not accident related. Does that make sense? What should I do?

car accidentDr. Hirsh, a professor of Orthopedic Surgery stated that “The amount of damage to the automobile may bear little relationship to the injury sustained by the spine.” There are additional medical studies that support Dr. Hirsh’s statement.

It is unfortunate, but Insurance companies are notorious for intimidating people from making claims. Some attorneys will not even take a case where there was no damage to the vehicle as it is more difficult and very time consuming to settle such claims.

The first thing you need to do is to establish damage to your spine. Most MDs do not take the time to evaluate spinal conditions. They usually render the diagnosis of sprain/strain and are happy to write you a prescription and get you out of the door. Therefore, I highly recommend that you find a chiropractor who will examine you thoroughly and determine if you indeed suffered an injury in the accident. If so, it is essential that you start care immediately to resolve the damage. By the way, pain medication which may be a necessary evil at times only suppresses the symptoms. It does not correct any mechanical injuries to the spine. In addition, you may need an attorney to represent you if the insurance company refuses to settle with you.