Sciatica
Winn Brannon
Hi, my name is Winn Brannon. I came to Dr. Salminen with lower
back pain and sciatic nerve inflammation. When I came in, I was
to the point of hardly being able to walk. I had been having these
problem for twenty years. I had been to a dozen different chiropractors
with no relief and to five medical doctors who told me the only
way to fix my problem was surgery. I spent $15,000-$20,000 trying
to relieve my pain. One year the pain got so bad, I was out of work
and not able to walk at all for two weeks!
Since coming to Alpha Spine Center I am much more flexible.
I can sleep better at night and I think better. I have almost NO
BACK PAIN!
Dr. Salminen’s integrity was evident from day one. The staff
is the best I have seen. I feel like everyone in the office truly
cares about my health.
I would highly recommend Dr. Salminen to anyone. He has already
helped my Dad who was almost as bad off as me. I am forever grateful
to Dr. Salminen for what he has done for me.
Joy Hill
I have suffered from neck, lower back and sciatic nerve pain for
almost 30 years. I had very little mobility, lots of fatigue and
I always felt very tight and wound up—like a spring that was
going to spring! The symptoms started after a serious auto accident
about 30 years ago, and I’ve been rear-ended twice since then.
I’ve been adjusted by other chiropractors but only felt good
for awhile. My family doctor prescribed Motrin to relieve the discomfort,
but with only one kidney that is not an option—besides it
only masks the pain, it doesn’t cure the problem. Between
my out of pocket and insurance over the years, I am sure I’ve
spent at least $20,000.
With the NUCCA procedure that Dr. Salminen does, I saw and felt
results right away. I have less discomfort and more mobility in
everything that I do. I don’t feel so tight and wound up—it’s
easier for me to deal with everyday occurrences since I don’t
feel on edge as much. Unexpectedly, I am sleeping better!
I really appreciate the time Dr. Salminen takes every step of the
way for explanations. I would recommend him to anyone who asked.
NUCCA has helped me and my husband a lot; we have experienced much
improvement! I’ve never felt like just a number at the Alpha Spine Center, but like a real person.
Research
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Follow-up: Study of 27
Patients Receiving Chiropractic Care for Cervical and Lumbar Disc
Herniations J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1996 (Nov); 19 (9): 597—606
Clinically, 80% of the patients studied had a good clinical outcome
with postcare visual analog scores under 2 and resolution of abnormal
clinical examination findings. Anatomically, after repeat MRI scans,
63% of the patients studied revealed a reduced size or completely
resorbed disc herniation. There was a statistically significant
association (p < .005) between the clinical and MRI follow-up
results. Seventy-eight percent of the patients were able to return
to work in their predisability occupations.
Improvement of Lower Extremity Electrodiagnostic Findings Following
a Trial of Spinal Manipulation and Motion-based Therapy?Chiropractic
& Osteopathy 2006 (Sep 12); 14: 20 ~ FULL TEXT An elderly male
patient presented to a private spine clinic with right-sided foot
drop. He had been prescribed an ankle-foot orthosis for this condition.
All sensory, motor, and reflex findings in the right leg and foot
were absent. This was validated on prior electromyography and nerve
conduction velocity testing, performed by a board certified neurologist.
Patient was treated using spinal manipulation twice-weekly and wobble
chair exercises three times daily for 90 days total. Following this
treatment, the patient was referred for follow-up electrodiagnostic
studies. Significant improvements were made in these studies as
well as self-rated daily function.
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