Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Group, Has anyone gone through or is going through that part of pain management where you see a Physical therapist and have traction? This is the first thing that has been applied to me and traction seems to feel good but does it help in the long run? I am also doing chin tucks and head rolls. It is going on the third week now. My PT guy is very nice;he has been one for 20 years and he said after looking at the MRI report that I will probably have cervical fusion but not until they expire all alternatives. After reading some of your experiences with lumbar and cervical epidurals I decided against having one. I have talked with someone who went through " pain management " for almost 20 years before the Dr did fusion. Is the surgery that dangerous? Why the reluctance? With my rotator cuff they hardly hesitated and I have had both shoulders done. Have a blessed day. Annie A poet is, after all, to see --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Group, Has anyone gone through or is going through that part of pain management where you see a Physical therapist and have traction? This is the first thing that has been applied to me and traction seems to feel good but does it help in the long run? I am also doing chin tucks and head rolls. It is going on the third week now. My PT guy is very nice;he has been one for 20 years and he said after looking at the MRI report that I will probably have cervical fusion but not until they expire all alternatives. After reading some of your experiences with lumbar and cervical epidurals I decided against having one. I have talked with someone who went through " pain management " for almost 20 years before the Dr did fusion. Is the surgery that dangerous? Why the reluctance? With my rotator cuff they hardly hesitated and I have had both shoulders done. Have a blessed day. Annie A poet is, after all, to see --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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