i have been having a lot of pain below my right shoulder blade. I went to the Chiropractor today and he said no wonder i was in pain i have 2 rolled out of place i dont know if he meant vertabrate or discs or are they the same thing. Can any one help me out with that. And also im in alot of pain, Shouldnt he have given me something for pain or muscle relaxers im dying here.

Jennifer

Chiros can't write prescriptions for anything. IMO they are worthless and prolong most peoples pain. If i were you i'd see my GP and ask for something to help with pain until it either gets better or a more serious problem is identified. Most likley you strained yourself and some rest and stretching will heal you up in no time. If it is a more serious injury, the GP will refer you for tests and to see a back specialist. Until you can get in to see your GP, i'd take advil, it'd an anti-inflamitory and works pretty good on pain. Hang in there and Good luck. :) :)

P.S. Vertabrate and disks are the same thing but don't take a Chiros word that they have herniated. It takes an MRI to tell if disks are herniated.

I would have asked him what the heck he was talking about and then gone to see a DO or an MD.

<<<<Vertabrate and disks are the same thing???????? Since when? Discs are the soft, spongy thingies between the vertebre (sp?) You might want to do a search on this.>>>>>

My husband was told that he had one out of place and it turned out to be two herniated discs with a pinched nerve, heading towards permanant nerve damage, now fused, two level, rods, screws, cages, and bone paste.

Ask for an X-ray and never listen to a Chrio if you think that it is serious.

Try some Liquid Gel Advil, ice, gentle stretches and see if that helps.

take care,

Thank you all, i did ice it and take some advils. I have been laying down and the advils have made me feel much better thanks. I will be getting health coverage in 2 weeks then i will go see a Dr. Thanks again.