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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

Hi Ruthie. I appreciate your resonse. My chiro. did insist on a
CAT scan. He also took numerous x-rays. I've recently had a relapse of 
pain, first time in months. Probably due to muscle spasms. As I 
understand it, the spinal nerves can become confused and keep certain 
muscles contracted more than they should be, leading to pain. I guess 
this is why MD's prescribe Parafon Forte to relax the muscles. I got some 
ultrasound and muscle-stim treatment and am gradually feeling better.
     The keyword to remember about chiro.'s is "Cox". There are different 
schools for chiros, and apparently the "cox" guys really know their 
stuff. A lot of poeple don't know it but a chiro has to have a bachelor's 
degree,then 4 years of chiropractic school, so these guys do pack some 
educational wallop.......I've been trying to convince my anatomy teacher 
of this.
    I don't believe chiros are -always- the answer. A person with a 
spinal injury should check with his/her MD first, then see a chiro and 
decide on a course of action, but the SOONER THE BETTER. 
    I hope you get better soon Ruthie. I can sure feel what your going 
through. Good luck on the 5th!      Jim

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