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Anyone do chiropractic care after Laminectomy?

Posted by kathleenpk @kathleenpk, Feb 26 11:01am

I had lumbar Laminectomy 2 yrs ago. I have sever Peripheral Neuropathy, non diabetic. I’m having problems driving regarding numbness in my feet. I sometimes cannot feel the brake peddle so I’ve stopped driving. Cannot seem to find an answer if post Laminectomy chiropractic care would help. Always saw a chiropractor before my surgery, but am not sure if is recommended post surgery.

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kathleenpk | @kathleenpk | Feb 27 7:45pm
In reply to @willow5 "Have you considered asking your surgeon what he/she would think of chiropractic care? The neuropathy sounds..." + (show)
@willow5

Have you considered asking your surgeon what he/she would think of chiropractic care? The neuropathy sounds very difficult to deal with in the feet.
argie

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Asking the surgeon was my next step, but I am confident in the information I learned here. I am going with my first instinct and that was no chiropractor. I am going to try Myofascial Release. 🤞🏻🙏🏻

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willow5 | @willow5 | Feb 27 10:10pm

Best of luck! Let us know. My sister just had that surgery, and if she ends up with the neuropathy it will be nice to have something to offer her!

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susanjane77 | @susanjane77 | Feb 28 3:00pm

DO NOT See a CHIRO. The one I saw made my back pain worse.

I have acupuncture appointments 1-2 times a month and it helps so much.

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kathleenpk | @kathleenpk | Feb 28 5:12pm
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@susanjane77

DO NOT See a CHIRO. The one I saw made my back pain worse.

I have acupuncture appointments 1-2 times a month and it helps so much.

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I have always had chiropractor care which worked well for me. After the Laminectomy 2 yrs ago, I didn’t think it was a good idea to continue, but lately, I gave it a second thought because of the numbness in my feet and not being able to drive. Jennifer answered my question in detail and I am going to try Myofascial Release instead of the chiro. Thank you for responding to me.

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susanjane77 | @susanjane77 | Feb 28 5:30pm
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@kathleenpk

I have always had chiropractor care which worked well for me. After the Laminectomy 2 yrs ago, I didn’t think it was a good idea to continue, but lately, I gave it a second thought because of the numbness in my feet and not being able to drive. Jennifer answered my question in detail and I am going to try Myofascial Release instead of the chiro. Thank you for responding to me.

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Please keep me posted on the Myofascial Release. I would like to try it if you have good results. Wishing you the best!

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kathleenpk | @kathleenpk | Feb 28 5:41pm

Will do. I can deal with everything but the not driving.

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annchristiansen2623 | @annchristiansen2623 | Mar 3 3:12pm

My husband had laminectomy a several years ago. He is seeing an ART chiropractor (active release therapy) and it is helping him. Unfortunately, ours doesn't take medicare so we have to self pay. I have submitted bills to medicare but haven't heard from them yet.

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elizadolittle | @elizadolittle | Mar 4 10:32am
In reply to @annchristiansen2623 "My husband had laminectomy a several years ago. He is seeing an ART chiropractor (active release..." + (show)
@annchristiansen2623

My husband had laminectomy a several years ago. He is seeing an ART chiropractor (active release therapy) and it is helping him. Unfortunately, ours doesn't take medicare so we have to self pay. I have submitted bills to medicare but haven't heard from them yet.

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I'm in Canada so as long as the chiropractor is registered to accept payments, I only have to pay the difference. I claim that on my income tax return.

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kathleenpk | @kathleenpk | Mar 4 7:30pm
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@jenniferhunter

@kathleenpk Laminectomy carries a little bit of risk for destabilizing the spine because of bone having been removed during the procedure. A better suggestion would be to look to look at Myofascial Release for treating neuropathy.

Some patients benefit from this, and Mentor @johnbishop , John, often recommends this as something to try for neuropathy. It is a form of physical therapy, and one of the issues with surgery is that is creates scar tissue which can create a tightness in the body that may exacerbate neuropathy. This sometimes can compress nerves, etc.

One of our Mentors, @artscaping , Chris, has done myofascial release for her neuropathy and has been able to regain enough feeling to be able to drive. I'm sure she can tell you more than I can.

Here is our discussion about Myofacsial Release where you can learn more.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There is a provider search at http://mfrtherapists.com/

I have done a lot of MFR work myself and it has helped a lot. I was treating thoracic outlet syndrome as well as rehabbing from spine surgery.

Jennifer

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Jennifer, I have an appointment tomorrow, 03/05 for the recommended MFR therapy. I will keep you posted.

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elizadolittle | @elizadolittle | Mar 6 12:22pm
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@dte

I personally would not use chiro care post laminectomy. I would instead opt for ice/heat/massage therapies and use topicals of Arnica gel
with Frankinsense oil. It keeps nerve pain away.

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I use ice/heat and acupuncture. I haven't tried the others. If I remember, I will use a gel.
Today, I feel great! I shopped at Costco, took Miah for a walk and did some housework yesterday. I was just thinking I am "pain free." My only complaint right is I'm falling asleep in front of the computer!

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