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From: Jim.Browning@f18.n382.z1.fidonet.org (Jim Browning)
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Subject: disk bulge/herniation.
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Date: 26 Oct 90 03:42:03 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Hello all. I would appreciate correspondance with anyone who has a disk 
bulge or herniation. A year ago I incurred a severe disk bulge between 
L5-S1 and a minimal one between L4-L5. Some say I chose wrong to be an 
LVN with this problem, but I know I can find a "niche" in the medical 
field where I wont have to lift regularly. Needless to say, I know proper 
lifting technique now! I chose Chiropractic care for this. A year later I 
still experience a little pain and grumbling and go and recieve a "cox" 
treatment. I have many unanswered questions, although I am now very 
learned in the spine. Such as:To what extent can a disk heal itself and 
how long(years?). If the nucleus propulsus was not broken, will it 
eventually return to it's nowmal shape, strength and elasticity releiving 
my sciatic nerve forever? I would appreciate hearing similar 
stories(hopefully encouraging ones!) and feedback. I also am interested 
in seeing more cooperative endeavors between the medical and chiropractic 
communities. I've seen a definate "rift" between the two societies.....
Any comments?        Jim
ps   I've been thinking......What if a surgeon were to "wrap" some form 
of binding material around a bulging disk to permanently hold in it's 
normal shape? An analogy would be when you put duct tape around a bulging 
radiator hose in your car.......Has this been thought of before? Or 
actually done? If it could be done it would relieve a lot of poeple.....

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