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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 2:40 pm
Happymom, thks for your story, it makes me feel better. I am surprised a 'real' doc told her to go have a chiro put her back in. They usually poo poo Chiros Twinkie, it is just like when your hip goes out and they pop it back in. ((Mame)) I will get that xray. 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 2:44 pm
Twinkie, this kinda explains it http://www.cascadewellnessclinic.com/articles/2000art/art0006.shtml
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 4:01 pm
Yeah, I agree with "real" doc. I would never go to a chiropractor. Once you go, you have to go for life. And yep, I've heard of hip displacement because its a joint. Interesting article. Thanks, Pamy.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 5:12 pm
Think of it more like when your back goes out. Ribs are attached to your vertebrae along the spine, but it's not a bone-on-bone connection. The soft tissue and ligaments that hold the ribs to the vertebrae can move, just as the disks between the vertebrae move.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 5:59 pm
Sounds like something is definitely out of wack, even a torn muscle tissue, which can then swell and put pressure on the rib cage. I've had mystery back problems for years now, I just sort of live with it. Good luck, I hope it gets better!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 6:55 pm
I always have backaches, etc due to my fibromyalgia but this is different, its not so much a back ache that is bothering me its that its hard to breathe. Going to Chiro tomorrow and if not better to other doc. Twinkie, I have gone to chiro since I was 20 so yeah I am one of those that will go for life 
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 6:58 pm
My Dad did, too, Pamy. That's why I will never go to one.
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Merrysea
Moderator
08-13-2004
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 7:19 pm
I went to a chiropractor for a while, but I stopped going a couple years ago, and I've been fine. He helped with my problem, and my back's been great ever since.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 7:33 pm
Pamy, sometimes a horrid pain in the back that exacerbates with breathing can be pleursy. I know, I've been there and it ain't fun.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 10:02 pm
OG, I've been there with you more than once. It can be excruciating. So can costochondritis but I've only had that hurt in the front, not the back.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 10:12 pm
My first thought was either inflamed rib muscle/connective tissue or else pleurisy. Chiros can't treat that, though. Get yourself checked out, eh? http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-pleurisy-basics
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, November 10, 2008 - 4:01 pm
"I am surprised a 'real' doc told her to go have a chiro put her back in." Pamy (I really hope you're feeling better!)...I'm not sure a "real" doc did tell her to go to the chiro. I also don't know why she waited 3 days to go to the ER. I think she may have gone to the chiro on her own. Whatever people's opinions of chiropracters, they can help in situations such as moving things back into place and if it gives relief for pain, especially if the pain is due to dislocation, then it is a good thing. My husband went to a chiro a few times for back problems...much different than what you are having Pamy. Anyway, he felt great after, but his Dr. (not chiro) said it wouldn't cure him even though it felt better. His back eventually got better after a few mos. of an anti inflammatory drug.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, November 10, 2008 - 4:06 pm
One should always opt for Physical Therapy before Chiropractors, always.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, November 10, 2008 - 4:32 pm
I think chiropractors are as personal a decision as the briefs/boxers or granny/thong decision. I will never go to a chiropractor; I'll go to a doctor, physical therapy, or even acupuncture first. I worked for a very VERY short time in a chiropractor's office, and I agree with Happymom... the symptoms may be masked but the underlying cause likely will still exist.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, November 10, 2008 - 4:57 pm
I appreciate everyone's input. I went to Chiro and my rib was out. I am little sore but breathing better. I am scheduled for my reg doc in 3 wks but if it comes back I will go to him asap. I agree Chiros are a personal choice. I always feel better after a visit. I do not go as much as I did in past, I now prefer my massage guy, he does a lot of homeopedic stuff. I think I have gone 4 times to the chiro this year, I used to go weekly. I try and go to massage guy once a month.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 1:57 pm
Glad you are feeling better Pamy!
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Trini
Member
07-06-2004
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3:19 pm
I would like an answer; but don't know where to post it..it is abut a show though People!!! I have mentioned "Border" on CBC on Monday nights...well on last night's ep I am almost sure I saw (Sebastian of Can Idol VI), he was the Border Guard in the opening. I would think he had a major part because he was featured for the 1st 15mins. You may remember him this way (Sebastian & Oliver his brother they sang together.) If anyone else caught it please confirm.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3:28 pm
I don't watch Border or Canadian Idol, but found this, so at least two other people think you're right! http://www.sebastianpigott.net/sebastian-pigott-guest-stars-on-the-border.html
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3:31 pm
The difference between PT and Chiro: Chiro will make you feel better, but you will likely have to go again and again as the issue is not fixed, just masked for the time being. It doesn't fix WHY something happened, just fixed what happened. PT will take longer, but you will heal properly and less likely to have to return as a result of re-injury. I can't tell you HOW many times we fixed Chiro issues. Ever wonder why you keep having to go back to the chiro?
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 3:46 pm
As a PT, I have to jump in here in defense of Chiropractors! I go to a Chiroprator if I know it is misalignment of my vertebrae or something similar. Physical Therapists learn manual manipulation in school and oftentimes go for continuing education to learn it more thoroughly. Chiropractors spend their entire schooling learning manipulation techniques. If I'm in acute pain, I'm going to the expert in manipulation! As far as having to keep going back to a Chiropractor...you're not going to a very good one then. A good Chiropractor should be teaching you exercises to do at home, just as a PT would. If they're not, then ask them for some. The subject is much deeper than what can be touched upon here. There appears to be some sort of "turf war" in the field about who should treat what, and as a PT, Chiropractor was a dirty word. I make my own decisions, and I LOVE my Chiropractor! Go to who makes you feel better!
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Friday, November 14, 2008 - 4:00 pm
Can anyone recommend a good yoga dvd that I can do at home? Something about 30 mins long, not too difficult and more stretchy than strength. I've done a little yoga in the past, but not much. I don't seem to be as stretchy as I used to be so I think it would be good to do some yoga once a week.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, November 14, 2008 - 8:58 pm
I was hoping someone would answer you by now, I want to know also 
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 6:22 am
I bought my daughter the Yoga for Dummies DVD and she seemed to enjoy that for the few weeks she used it. I didn't do it personally so not sure if I should be recommending it. I use my Wii Fit for Yoga and I absolutely LOVE that, it's at your own pace and you can repeat the moves you like (the stretching) and leave the ones that require more strength/stamina. But there is a heck of a lot of difference btn recommending a $15 DVD and a $300 video game console. LOL
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 1:47 pm
I have used the Basic Yoga for Dummies dvd and liked it. I borrowed it from the library. It taught some basics (12 poses, I think) and was easy to follow. I don't think the instructor connected all the poses into a routine, though, like a class would teach you. Maybe routine isn't the right word but hopefully you know what I mean.
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Kitt
Member
09-06-2000
| Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 2:47 pm
I actually have the Wii Fit, but I don't like the yoga on it much. I feel too stressed because it seems more like a test, because you have to keep your centre of balance in that bubble thing. Maybe if I did it more often I would relax and it would be ok. Yes, I know what you mean by a routine, and that's what I'm after. I will see if our library has the yoga for dummies dvd, to get some ideas, thanks.
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