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Back and Neck Injury: pain on left hand side of neck, bicep exercises, nerve supply
bicep exercises, nerve supply, muscle nerve: Mark: Thanks for writing! Yes a chiropractor could help correct that. If it affects the biceps work, it sounds like it might be related to the nerve supply from the third Thoraic. That area would affect the muscles you are feeling. A good chiropractor...
Back and Neck Injury: pain-help me, disc herniation, durnin
disc herniation, durnin, dr timothy: Hi Nichole, I suggest you see a doctor, I can t do anything from here except advise people. I don t know your history, let alone other pertanant info. See a professional, at that point, I can be of more help. It sounds like multiple level disc herniation,...
Back and Neck Injury: pain down the leg, sciatica nerve, lower extremities
sciatica nerve, lower extremities, massage technique: Hello, JOHN OLIVER. My name is: TOM. I am very glad you wrote to me! I am also very excited for you both. I too, And my lovely wife are going to get the hopefully great news today!! We sure hope she is Pregnant:) NOW! Back to your Question. You are doing...
Back and Neck Injury: pain in lower of neck and shoulder, nerve root compression, arm numbness
nerve root compression, arm numbness, nerve irritation: Without a proper exam I am just speculating, but it sounds like you have some muscle issues causing some nerve irritation and the headaches. Never let anyone tell you that there is nothing that anybody can do, or that it is all in your head, if there is pain...
Back and Neck Injury: Back pain/Migraines, l5 s1, cranial sutures
l5 s1, cranial sutures, percocett: First, your xrays demonstrate normal aging in a very active individual that has had a very unstable spine, either from auto accident or other incidents involving the neck. As for the migraines, these could be cranial related. I am a chiropractor and have...
Back and Neck Injury: pain in middle toupper back between shoulder blades, muscular contractions, lawrence gold
muscular contractions, lawrence gold, movement education: Dear Tammy, Muscular contractions cause those sensations, as well as the cracking and stiffness of the neck. Such muscular contractions continue constantly until you gain control of the involved muscles -- a process accomplished by movement education....
Back and Neck Injury: pain in the neck, weight lifter, trapezius muscles
weight lifter, trapezius muscles, muscle components: I don t believe it is all muscle related. There are some muscle components, but the most likely reason for your neck hurting especially while bending is bony misalignment, or in my professional terms, a subluxation. I suggest seeing a chiropractor that offers...
Back and Neck Injury: back pain with pain in both legs, nerve pain, laminectomy
nerve pain, laminectomy, person to person: Like most things having to do with nerve pain, the results are different from person to person. An epidural is effective in significantly reducing pain for approximately 50% of patients. The effects of the injection tend to be temporary - providing relief...
Back and Neck Injury: back pain prevention, somatic exercises, lawrence gold
somatic exercises, lawrence gold, amateur boxer: Dear Floris, Here are answers, in order. 1) Embark on a program of conditioning that improves your ability to control (and to relax completely) your muscles. I do mean relax. The problem you are describing results from being musclebound. 2) Change...
Back and Neck Injury: back pain question, irritable bowl syndrome, case of the flu
irritable bowl syndrome, case of the flu, bladder infections: Natalie: Thanks for writing! It sounds to me like the covering over your brain and spinal cord is tightened down a great deal. This is a defensive action of the body. This situation will give you the symptoms you mention. The solution is to find a...
Back and Neck Injury: pain in r shoulder and in the middle of shoulder blades, lawrence gold, movement education
lawrence gold, movement education, shoulder blades: Edie Benoit, Sounds like you re musclebound and sore in the involved areas, as odd as these places may seem to be. Sounds like you need some training in control of the involved muscles so you can relax them and use them freely. See the article on...
Back and Neck Injury: Back pain after surgery, doing housework, slipping rib syndrome
doing housework, slipping rib syndrome, cartilage: Kristy: It seems to me that I have answered this question before. The short answer: quite focusing on fighting disease and start to focus on building your health. Nutrition, water intake, chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, massage, exercise are...
Back and Neck Injury: Back pain after surgery, doing housework, slipping rib syndrome
doing housework, slipping rib syndrome, cartilage: I guess the big answer is yes, it does take a while to heal any kind of abdominal or rib cage surgery. The muscles that are located between each rib are working all the time to help you breath, which means they don t get a chance to rest and heal like you...
Back and Neck Injury: pain in traps and in neck, weight lifter, trapezius muscles
weight lifter, trapezius muscles, neck massage: For the answers to your questions, please see the article On Weight Training at somatics.com/page4.htm. Nothing a doctor can do will help with too much muscle tone; massage may provide some temporary relief. Basically, you ve got to retrain your muscular...
Back and Neck Injury: back pain (UK), hotel beds, beer barrels
hotel beds, beer barrels, pain killers: Tony, Sounds like you are muscle-bound in your back. You need to reset the resting tonus of those muscles to within the normal range -- a prospect involving a specific kind of self-training. Please see the articles on back pain at somatics.com/page4.htm....
Back and Neck Injury: back pain x-ray, l5 s1, anterolisthesis
l5 s1, anterolisthesis, disc height: Diana: Yes, you would be an ideal candidate for the artifical disc surgery. But nothing is going to work right unless you get your water intake to an acceptable level, get nutritional support for you cartilage system and clean out your liver. Dr. Rozeboom....
Back and Neck Injury: back pain, l4 l5, legs and heels
l4 l5, legs and heels, scar tissue: Hello, CARLOS. My name is: TOM. I feel for you my Friend! I really do. I ve been there already. BUT!! I ve found out how to get rid of the pain, But not by taking my pain pill s. I got past the pain pill s. It wasn t easy thoe! All i know as for the M.R.I,...
Back and Neck Injury: pains, finding a lawyer, restless sleep
finding a lawyer, restless sleep, diet pills: Victoria, I have a client who took hydroxycut and was hospitalized for 4 days, violently ill;your doctor needs to opine that the diet pill caused your symptoms. I hope ypu don t end up hospitalized. These cases are expensive to bring! what state are you in?...
Back and Neck Injury: paracentral lumbar disk herniation, efficacy rate, vertibra
efficacy rate, vertibra, post pond: I don t know what to say Mike, I ll let the evidence speak for itself, Google your procedure and you ll find over 90% of them totally unnecessary. This is because for 30+ years flexion/distraction has decompressed herniated discs of all shapes and sizes...
Back and Neck Injury: I passed out this morn, transient ischemic attack, worst case scenario
transient ischemic attack, worst case scenario, facial numbness: Dear Gertie, Not to alarm you, but anytime that you have symptoms like blurred vision, dizziness, falling, etc... these are mimicking stroke symptoms and need to be evaluated immediately. There is a lesser experience called a TIA (transient ischemic attack)...
Back and Neck Injury: patient with herniated disc, disk breakdown, wright nd
disk breakdown, wright nd, bulging disks: Dear Dr. Wright, There are some conditions that respond to nutritional approaches that affect body chemistry and there are others that do not. Bulding disks are one of those that do not. The reason? The problem is not a chemical problem, but a neuromuscular...
Back and Neck Injury: pinched nerve, tight neck muscles, nerve test
tight neck muscles, nerve test, nerve pinch: What you have described sounds typical of a pinched nerve. Anti-inflammatory meds are not useful, as they do not relieve the nerve pinch, which is usually of muscular origin. I would check the mucles of his neck for heightened tension, as that is from...
Back and Neck Injury: pinched nerve in back, cox 2 inhibitor, lawrence gold
cox 2 inhibitor, lawrence gold, aspirin therapy: Since you re working on better posture and movement, I would recommend you obtain self-care instruction from somatics.com. NSAIDs mask the pain but do not stop the process that is causing it. If you want further recommendation, contact me at awareness@somatics.com....
Back and Neck Injury: pinched nerves in the neck, pinched nerves in the neck, nerves in the neck
pinched nerves in the neck, nerves in the neck, neck and shoulder pain: As for the chiropractic, not all chiropractic is the same. Some chiropractors do different techniques and get different results. The reason the shot helped is because there is significant inflammation to that area, what needs done to find the cause of the...
Back and Neck Injury: plain answer regarding my recent mylogram, lumbar spondylosis, disc bulge
lumbar spondylosis, disc bulge, nerve irritation: I would have to view the xrays myself, but by your explanation, I don t believe surgery is necessary, yet. I am a chiropractor and have treated or help treat many people with similar symptoms. I suggest talking with a chiropractor, going over your xrays...
Back and Neck Injury: please help, ear canals, bones of the skull
ear canals, bones of the skull, tight muscles: Helen: Thanks for writing! Indeed, this is an unfortunate set of symtoms! The ENT is right. It very likely has to do with your jaw. The jaw bone hooks directly into the ear bone and when the two are out of whack, symtoms such as you are having are...
Back and Neck Injury: please help, nerve plexus, lawrence gold
nerve plexus, lawrence gold, muscular contractions: Annette, Your follow-up question leads me to suspect that you have a nerve plexus in your neck trapped under tight muscles. The answer is to learn to relax those muscles. Usually, special training in muscular control is involved. May I suggest you...
Back and Neck Injury: please help me, spinal cord compression, rain hail
spinal cord compression, rain hail, true brain: Marj: Thanks for writing! This is indeed a terrible pain. It is caused by a tension in your dura mater, the covering over your brain and spinal cord. It is a nerve pain. This is very similiar to the type of pain that would be produced if one was being...
Back and Neck Injury: Can you please tell what causes this?, cyst on the liver, barium swallow
cyst on the liver, barium swallow, good starting point: Dear Helen, You ve given me a clue about your situation with your description of your breathing. I would say that a good starting point would be to normalize your breathing patterns. There may be several things going on, from abnormal breathing (chest...
Back and Neck Injury: My poor dad, petit mal epilepsy, petit mal seizures
petit mal epilepsy, petit mal seizures, head bones: Laura: You are welcome! In my comment you refer to, I am making the point that the human being is more than a body. They are a spirit, a soul, a thetan. Whateve name you want to call it. And that essence of them is eternal. This essence, the spirit itself,...
Back and Neck Injury: popping in neck after automobile accident, whiplash injuries, muscular contractions
whiplash injuries, muscular contractions, lawrence gold: It s possible, but the muscular contractions that form in the neck during such an incident are sufficient to account for his popping, without more of an injury being present. Please see my article on whiplash injuries at somatics.com/page4.htm. with...
Back and Neck Injury: popping in neck and numbness in toe, numbness in toe, proper manipulation
numbness in toe, proper manipulation, back of my neck: Michelle: Thanks for Writing! The popping in the back of your neck with up or down movement indicates a tension in the spinal cord as a whole. The tingly in your toes indicates that this tension has gone all the way down to your low back and is affecting...
Back and Neck Injury: popping in neck, tight neck muscles, displacment
tight neck muscles, displacment, dura mater: Bryan: Ok! Thanks for writing! I have been at a family reunion and have not been able to get to my email till now. To find a good chiropractor, go to these websites. www.sorsi.com, www.icak.com and www.soto-usa.com. The last one has some good chiropractors...
Back and Neck Injury: popping sounds in neck, nerve roots, bulging disk
nerve roots, bulging disk, balance problem: Dear Trevor, Yes, I do think you should find a different chiropractor. I can t believe that with your history of trauma and the dizziness, CT findings etc.. that the chiropractor is only trying to work on your low back. That isn t even your area of complaint....
Back and Neck Injury: posible confusion, disc herniation, nerve pinch
disc herniation, nerve pinch, lawrence gold: Tina, A damaged nerve can t be fixed , but nerves sometimes regenerate (heal) by themselves. It s important to distinguish between nerve damage and nerve pinch, which causes similar symptoms. More than that, I am not qualified to say. with regard,...
Back and Neck Injury: possible disc problem after accident, facet syndrome, fractured ribs
facet syndrome, fractured ribs, durnin: Hi Chesea, Many things like facet damage causing a facet syndrome will not be evident on MRI, I would see a Chiropractor for a thorough work-up to rule out other possible issue that don t show up on MRI. A headache is certainly real and won t show up on...
Back and Neck Injury: possible neck surgery, flexion distraction, internal medicine doctor
flexion distraction, internal medicine doctor, prilosec otc: Hi Steve, Any Dr. that would suggest surgery for a disc bulge should be in prison. This is not the cause of your chest pain, see an Internal Medicine doctor and get a Cardio-vascular, pulmonary work-up. Then find a D.C. in your area that does F/D,...
Back and Neck Injury: possible pinched nerve?, hairline fractures, lateral elbow
hairline fractures, lateral elbow, muscle spasm: There are many possibilities of what could be causing your discomfort, and without examining you myself, i am just speculating. All of the habits you mentioned, sleeping, stress, posture, could be causing the symptoms. There could be some bony misalignment...
Back and Neck Injury: possible rib tendon pull, poor blood supply, castor oil packs
poor blood supply, castor oil packs, rib cartilage: Hi Randy, Pulled, damaged, red, hot, swollen, irritated and inflamed areas of connective tissue do not respond well to heat. Your Camp doctor was grossly in error to suggest heat on an acute rib injury. Ice will minimize the above and add the benefits of...
Back and Neck Injury: Is this possible?, flank area, displaced rib
flank area, displaced rib, ilio psoas: Kimberly: Thanks for writing! Yes, this is possible. It occurs most often when a body is doing things like motorcycle jumps or riding a boat on a real choppy sea. But there are vestiges of it in just about anybody. It usually occurs most markedly...
Back and Neck Injury: pressure in head, deep tissue massage, neurological signals
deep tissue massage, neurological signals, muscle spasm: Dear Maria, If the adjustments seem to make the pressure worse, and the acupuncture is helping, then you likley have a muscle component to the problem that needs to be addressed. If there are muscle imbalances or tight fibers on one side of the neck,...
Back and Neck Injury: Back problem, thecal sac, facet joint hypertrophy
thecal sac, facet joint hypertrophy, muscular stress: Hi, Maria, The problem with sitting at a computer all day at a high level of attention and with little movement is that it s the formula for setting up muscular stress patterns. This condition is known, in other parlance, as nervous tension. Muscular...
Back and Neck Injury: my problem, left arm pain, altaf hussain
left arm pain, altaf hussain, spasam: Zafar: Ok, I put out a request for a doctor in Pakistan but so far have not received any replies. I do not recomend surgery, at this time. What you need is a doctor or bonesetter who will use their hands to mechanically arrange the bones in you back...
Back and Neck Injury: back problems, lawrence gold, muscular tension
lawrence gold, muscular tension, muscle fatigue: Hi, N. Most of the symptoms you describe may originate from muscular tension and muscle fatigue -- including the headaches (but not the fevers or weight loss). (Please see the article at somatics.com/headaches.htm.) Typical efforts at managing muscular...
Back and Neck Injury: Back problems, lawrence gold, tight muscles
lawrence gold, tight muscles, movement education: Andreas, The sensations you describe usual come from tight muscles, incapable of relaxing due to conditioning. They re tight on autopilot. You need to take control of those muscles through movements that directly involve them in both tighening and...
Back and Neck Injury: back problems, back spasm, back muscles
back spasm, back muscles, postural changes: Dear Lisa, Your condition is a typical pattern of back spasm. Your back muscles are musclebound and the only way out is to reclaim your control of those muscles. You have to relearn to relax them. Your postural changes are the result because bones...
Back and Neck Injury: Back problems, facet arthritis, epidural fibrosis
facet arthritis, epidural fibrosis, impingment: Sorry, but I can not give you a prognosis without a proper exam and treatment regimen. As for options, I would seek chiropractic care. Yes I am biased, but I also know what works. The problems you have explained here affect more than just bone and nerves,...
Back and Neck Injury: Back problems, central canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis
central canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, stretching exercises: Central canal stenosis means that the open area in the center of the vertebra is getting more narrow. This is where your spinal cord runs through the vertebra. Severe narrowing of the lateral recess and bilateral moderate foraminal stenosis means that...
Back and Neck Injury: Back problems causing dumbness, lawrence gold, internal organs
lawrence gold, internal organs, somatic education: Barb, Sounds like nerve impingements. Surprised that MRT and CT didn t show that. Perhaps the doctors were all looking for something affecting your internal organs. The severe pain was probably muscular, compressing your spine. If that s what it...
Back and Neck Injury: back problems, gentle exercise, water tap
gentle exercise, water tap, chiropractic adjustments: Christy: Thanks for writing! Deteriorating disc are always a problem, but they come on so slowly that many times they are not noticed until they are real bad. What kind of doctor told you that the disc were degenerating? If it is not a chiropractor,...
Back and Neck Injury: Back probs, lawrence gold, tight muscles
lawrence gold, tight muscles, chiropractic adjustments: Nicola, Muscles can get conditioned to stay too tight and that can cause pain and joint locking. Exercise can make tight muscles tighter, and sometimes chiropractic adjustments cause muscles to tighten reflexively. There is a way to bring muscles...
Back and Neck Injury: prolapsed disc, co codomol, cocyx
co codomol, cocyx, college lecturer: Without a proper exam I am just speculating, but it sounds like the bulge in the disc is causing a lot of your problems. If a surgeon told you he won t operate, it must not be that bad of a disc. I would have to see the MRI to make a more accurate diagnosis....
Back and Neck Injury: pulled muscle in back, vertebral misalignment, exact diagnosis
vertebral misalignment, exact diagnosis, nerve irritation: I can not give you an exact diagnosis without proper tests, but it sounds like you pulled a muscle, which in turn could have caused some misalignment in you vertebrae causing some nerve irritation causing the symptoms you are experiencing. My suggestions...
Back and Neck Injury: punched in the head, broken ear, ear drum
broken ear, ear drum, worker comp: Brenda: Thanks for writing! Very likely your neck was injured. The head weighs about 8 to 10 pounds but when a big guy hits it with his fist, it will move. And the neck has to stop that movement before he head comes off! Stopping 8 to 10 pounds when...
Back and Neck Injury: Quad with extreme arm pain, spinal cord injuries, c4 c5
spinal cord injuries, c4 c5, nerve pain: First, I would suggest that the physicians do a scan of his neck to rule out any secondary problems such as a syrinx that can cause the pain. I say this because the pain is a new change in his condition. One of the most difficult things about spinal cord...
Back and Neck Injury: Question about MRI, clinical correlation, tornwaldt cyst
clinical correlation, tornwaldt cyst, degenerative changes: It is easier to explain in person, and the doctor that ordered the MRI or the Radiologist that did it should have explained this to you. C5-6 area findings mean that there is probably a bony growth on the disc that is causing the spinal cord to be narrowed....
Back and Neck Injury: Question about pinched nerve?? Well possile pinched nerve??!?!, neck muscle tension, pinched nerve symptoms
neck muscle tension, pinched nerve symptoms, pinched nerve in the neck: Tammy, It does sound just like a pinched nerve in your neck, and it won t cripple you, but you would do well to deal with it soon. It s not a surgical situation; the most common cause of pinched nerves is overtight muscles. You have to retrain yourself...
Back and Neck Injury: Questions Regarding MRI Reports..., paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing
paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing, spinal fusion surgery: Dear Dena, Interpreting MRI reports is not my specialty; however, tingling and numbness generally indicate pressure on the nerve tracts that go to the areas of tingling and numbness. Disc problems are commonly the result of excessive muscular tension...
Back and Neck Injury: Questions regarding symptoms and MRI Reports, paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing
paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing, spinal fusion surgery: Although I am not a physician, I can tell you that the good news here is that your neural foramina and canal dimensions are normal. The disc protrusion deforming the ventral cord is more than likely the issue. The ventral cord is the ridge of gray matter...
Back and Neck Injury: Questions about thoracic MRI reports., paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing
paracentral disc protrusion, neuroforaminal narrowing, spinal fusion surgery: Hi Dena, I am not quit sure what this means, I do understand that you may not be able to answer my questions since they are regarding the thoracic spine Why wouldn t any expert on spine not be able to answer this? You are correct, the disc is...
Back and Neck Injury: question about c2 of the spine, c2 fracture, spinal cord injury
c2 fracture, spinal cord injury, high blood pressure: These are not tests but I can tell you what each word means. Arterial means having to do with the arteries which are the blood vessels that carry the blood away from the heart. Peripheral means something that is on the outer edge, not in the central...
Back and Neck Injury: another question i am wondering about, perfect posture, lift weights
perfect posture, lift weights, lower back pain: Hi Ben, The muscle spasm is a direct result of its nerve supply being compressed. The spasm happens as a result of another underlying issue. This is probably a herniated disc in the lower lumbar region. Many people can have nerve root compression and not...
Back and Neck Injury: R-side neck/shoulder/arm/hand burning pain, grand mal seizure, duragesic pain patch
grand mal seizure, duragesic pain patch, palm beach gardens: I am hoping that SWFL means Southwest Florida. I am a member of a special group of chiropractors that specialize in craniopathy, we deal with skull related problems such as yours. And it sounds like you are sick of medicine doing nothing. Go to www.sorsi.com...
Back and Neck Injury: Re: Chronic Pain SCIATICA, Please help!!, answer area, wasim
answer area, wasim, sciatica: I can do a healing for you with my angels through internet chat or phone. I have clients world wide from spain to singapore to UK to Brazil and Canada. You can find me at www.kasamba.com- my name there is EyeWatcher. Love and Light and Hope To See You...
Back and Neck Injury: Really not sure if I need to see a Dr., black bruise, ligament tears
black bruise, ligament tears, chiropractic physician: Dear Kari, You definitely need to have this checked out. It is very possible that you could have fractured part of your vertebra from the fall, torn ligaments in the spine, or even herniated a disk. (all of your body weight falling on a hard pointed surface...
Back and Neck Injury: Recent MRI Findings, thecal sac, transitional vertebrae
thecal sac, transitional vertebrae, extra vertebrae: You are not supposed to understand what a doctor writes, they should be explaining your results to you. I question why your doctor has not explained it, and if they have, why they didn t explain it more clearly. A transitional vertebrae means there is...
Back and Neck Injury: Recovery from Fractured Neck, j shawn, contact sports
j shawn, contact sports, vertebrae: Dear Ben, This is a very easy question to answer, although it might not be what you were expecting: If he has been medically cleared from his treating physician, then he is fine to work! Bottom line...if the fracture is healed and there is no residual...
Back and Neck Injury: Recuring Pain from cracked ribs...years ago, cracked ribs, definite answers
cracked ribs, definite answers, hairline: I can not give you an exact answer because there isn t one. Every body heals at different rates and in different patterns. Your body could have healed very different from normal and that is the popping you are hearing. There could be some malpositioning...
Back and Neck Injury: Recuring Pain from cracked ribs...years ago, scar tissue formation, hairline fracture
scar tissue formation, hairline fracture, cracked ribs: Dear Johnny, The hairline fracture that you speak of healed a long time ago, but the popping that you continue to experience is actually in the cartilage and ligament structures that help to hold the connection of the ribs to the vertebra and sternum, as...
Back and Neck Injury: Recuring Pain from cracked ribs...years ago, cracked ribs, bone tissue
cracked ribs, bone tissue, hairline: Old injuries can act up as we age. Most fractures never recover to their full pre-injury level of function. The replacement bone tissue is about 80-85% as strong as the original. I ve had broken ribs in the past (over 12 years ago) and I can assure...
Back and Neck Injury: Reinjured An Injury?, vertebral misalignment, muscle strain
vertebral misalignment, muscle strain, heating pad: If you didn t know, I am a Chiropractor. I suggest strongly see a chiropractor, I am biased, but with my education, I believe it is your best option. You very likely have some vertebral misalignment which in turn causes muscle strain and cramping. Medicines...
Back and Neck Injury: Back Relief, monroe community college, muscle tension
monroe community college, muscle tension, chiropractic treatments: There are many types of massage; deep tissue, myofacial, rolfing, reiki, relaxing; and all have a specific techniques to follow, but the similarity between them all is that they are primarily used to remove connective tissue adhesions. I have not witnessed...
Back and Neck Injury: Reptured Disk, clinical somatic education, lawrence gold
clinical somatic education, lawrence gold, methylpred: Dear Pearlie, Please see the articles on back pain at somatics.com/page4.htm for detailed answers to your questions. In brief, it is my experience that ruptured (not herniated) discs are a surgical situation that can be helped post-surgically by somatic...
Back and Neck Injury: Request your opinion on an injury, hand to hand combat, initial trauma
hand to hand combat, initial trauma, lower back pain: Dear Chris, Obviously the neck injury was a direct result form the fall while at the demonstration, but the low back is hard to link. The initial trauma to the neck could have masked injury to the low back, but this is not usually the case, as you are...
Back and Neck Injury: Reverse Lordosis of the Cervical Spine, high school football, cervical spine
high school football, cervical spine, convex side: Although I m not a physician, I can tell you that lordosis is a medical term used to describe an inward curvature of a portion of the vertebral column. Two segments of the vertebral column, namely cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back), are normally lordotic....
Back and Neck Injury: Rib pain, bad posture, muscle strains
bad posture, muscle strains, rib pain: I don t believe it is due to slouching, but without a complete exam it s hard to give you an accurate answer. It sounds to me like muscle strains, or even rib subluxations which means the rib isn t moving like it is supposed to, and it is causing and irritation...
Back and Neck Injury: Rib resection, rib resection, conservative care
rib resection, conservative care, risky surgery: Kristy: Thanks for writing! Any surgery is risky. Anytime one cuts thru the main defense of the body--the skin--one has invaded the body. You do not go into why you must have your 10th rib completely removed. Many times, a surgeon will remove a rib...
Back and Neck Injury: Right shoulder tightness and excessive neck cracking, tight muscles, lawrence gold
tight muscles, lawrence gold, poor posture: Hello, Rachel, Tight muscles account for your problems. You re musclebound there and the muscles are tired. Poor posture also comes from tight muscles (bones go where muscles pull them). You can t successfully stretch out a muscle or adjust vertebrae...
Back and Neck Injury: Rugby Injury, lumbar hnp, vital organs
lumbar hnp, vital organs, desk job: Hi Chris, This is one of the easiest injuries to repair, using towel traction, the disc is easily decompressed forming a vacuum drawing the material back in place in a matter of a few weeks at 3X/week. Expect complete repair in 6 weeks. Find a competent...
Back and Neck Injury: Ruptured Disk, bending exercises, lawrence gold
bending exercises, lawrence gold, degenerative spinal disease: Dr. Basmajian s exercises are harmless and can help with lower back pain. You should not refrain from bending, but do movements slowly and with attention to the sensations. If your pain increases, stop. However, I think you need a bit more sophisticated...
Back and Neck Injury: Ruptured disc, spine surgery, cervical spine
spine surgery, cervical spine, stretching exercises: Although I am not a physician or neurosurgeon, I can tell you that PT and slow stretching exercises are very beneficial. These exercises keep the muscles relaxed in the affected area and thereby relieve additional pain caused by the muscles contracting to...
Back and Neck Injury: re your 6/28 answer re numbness on top of foot, proximal fibula, motor nerves
proximal fibula, motor nerves, skin sensation: Hi Jean, I don t suspect L5 as a source if the onset of foot drop correlates to the heavy shoes. Rather, I suspect the entrapment in the ankle, not the proximal fibula or low back. This is difficult to pin down without direct physical examination. I am...
Back and Neck Injury: re; neck injury, pins and needles, nerve root impingement
pins and needles, nerve root impingement, fractured collarbone: Hi Deborah, Unfortunately, your case is typical. The medical system is not set up for these conditions. They will end up creating another drug dependent individual with fixing anything. The fact that you don t have insurance can work in your advantage....
Back and Neck Injury: re: neck problem, cervical curve, bulging disks
cervical curve, bulging disks, hi art: Hi Art, You should of had a MRI sooner then you soon to prevent that straightening form happening with extensive psychical therapy. I can do a healign for you on the bulging disks- inflamed tissue. I can sincerely halp you. I have clients worl wide...
Back and Neck Injury: can you read my MRI, gentle technique, st paul minnesota
gentle technique, st paul minnesota, disc bulges: Chiropractic helps with relieving the symptoms of disc bulges. My office treats many cases similar to yours. The disc may not be the problem, with the bulging of the disc comes misalignment of the vertebrae which in turn can cause muscle spasms which can...
Back and Neck Injury: can you read my MRI?, nerve roots, whiplash injuries
nerve roots, whiplash injuries, lawrence gold: John, It s pretty straight-forward. Your fall sent your neck and back muscles into spasm (fixated contraction) and that pulls the vertebrae together, squeezing the discs, which bulge. If your feet get numb, nerve roots are being squeezed. You need...
Back and Neck Injury: was reading other post and found something interesting, spine research, ringing in my ears
spine research, ringing in my ears, ringing in the ears: Dear Tonya, Yes the symptoms you have described can be from the crash. The loss of balance, ringing in the ears, tingling into the arms, etc... these are all findings that have been associated with rear impact vectored collisions. Please check the spine...
Back and Neck Injury: ready for work again?, lower back pain, disc problems
lower back pain, disc problems, physiotherapist: Actually, standing is better for you than sitting when it comes to disc problems. The most pressure placed on the discs is in a seated position. I would say it was OK to return to work, you just have to be cautious about bending over to observe your pupils....
Back and Neck Injury: The real story about my T12/L1 injury, muscular contractions, hitting a baseball
muscular contractions, hitting a baseball, pool therapy: Hi, Milton. What s wrong is that you have chronic Trauma Reflex activity -- muscular contractions set into action by the pain and shock of your injuries. Please read my article, Completing Your Recovery from an Injury at somatics.com/page4b.htm -- or...
Back and Neck Injury: recovery from C1 fracture, range of motion exercises, rehab program
range of motion exercises, rehab program, c1 fracture: Dear Patricia, The first thing you want to do is get out of that soft collar as soon as possible and begin rehab for increased mobility in the neck, muscular strength, and functional capacity. Concerning a time frame for getting out of the collar, you...
Back and Neck Injury: no relief after 5 months, types of muscles, ultrasound therapy
types of muscles, ultrasound therapy, pain meds: Dear Amy, Well, this is normal..unfortunately...the medical professionals you have been treated by have completely missed the boat on this, and you should have been going to a chiropractic physician for the entire time...not a physical therapist, and drugs/TENS...
Back and Neck Injury: remove hardware?, spinal fixation system, pedicle screws
spinal fixation system, pedicle screws, milogram: Bobbi: Regretably, I am a doctor of physical therapy and I really have no expertise in the area of surgeries. I do know that once your physical makeup of the spine has been altered, you should best heed the advice of the people who altered it, since they...
Back and Neck Injury: reply and request, michael freeman, j shawn
michael freeman, j shawn, e mail: Dear Pamela, I will get that article forwarded to your e-mail immediately. Hope everything works out well for you. If you need any other follow-up information, please feel free to write back. Respectfully, Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman www.suncoasthealthcare.ne...
Back and Neck Injury: results of minor accident, lower back muscles, disk protrusion
lower back muscles, disk protrusion, auto body shop: Dear Pamela, YES, YES, YES, you are absolutely correct that a small damage impact can produce very serious injuries in the occupant of the car that has been hit. The at fault party s insurance company is completely wrong and they know it...the research...
Back and Neck Injury: results recent MRI on lumbar spinal chord area, facet joint pain, ligamentum flavum
facet joint pain, ligamentum flavum, lawrence gold: From your description, I don t know that inflammation of the spinal cord is a factor in the situation. Bulging discs usually indicate excessive tension in the muscles that span the vertebrae, pulling them closer together and compressing the discs, hence...
Back and Neck Injury: back/rib injury, musculoskeletal injury, chiropractic physician
musculoskeletal injury, chiropractic physician, waist line: Dear Jerry, When you have an impact and there is not only pain but also noise from the tissue that can be reproduced with motion a few immediate causes come to mind...full thickness muscle or tendon tear, which is rare in the lower back; a fracture of the...
Back and Neck Injury: After rib surgery..., slipping rib syndrome, cold temperatures
slipping rib syndrome, cold temperatures, ribcage: Kristy: Here is my answer from one month ago. Dr. Rozeboom Kristy: Is is bad that you have had to go through this! 1)I do not know the healing time. But, I do know it will be much shorter if your general health and nutrition is good. 2)Muscles...
Back and Neck Injury: back and right arm strain?, muscle relaxor, mckenzie institute
muscle relaxor, mckenzie institute, proper posture: Dear Ron, thank you for your question. I agree that you are in a tough position. Dealing with patients means that proper posture and body mechanics often go out the window. It sounds like you pinched a nerve in your neck area, which causes the pain and numbness....
Back and Neck Injury: right shoulder blade right side facial pain, flare ups, pinkie finger
flare ups, pinkie finger, nerve roots: Dear Pam, First of all this is probably not fibromyalgia...it does not fit the diagnostic criteria set froth by the American College of Rheumatology. For this diagnosis you should have pain at multiple specific points over the body to include the neck...
Back and Neck Injury: Sacroiliac Joint, st paul minnesota, starbuck
st paul minnesota, starbuck, different reasons: There could be many issues related to the sacroiliac (SI) joint, including muscle and ligaments. I treat SI joint issues daily and yes it can be treated. Chiropractic is my best answer. I am a member of a group of chiropractors located all over the US that...
Back and Neck Injury: Sacroiliitis, volleyball season, school volleyball
volleyball season, school volleyball, irish dancer: Dear Megan, The first question I have for you is do you have any diagnosis other than sacroilitis? The reason I ask is because this is not really a diagnosis, it only means inflammation of the sacroiliac joint (SI)...nothing more. Moreover, why do you...
Back and Neck Injury: Saddle area numbness, cortisone injection, tingling in foot
cortisone injection, tingling in foot, burning sensation: You are smart to be leery of steroid treatment, it is good for short-term, but can wreak havoc to the body with long-term use. Some of the problems could be in your head , but it could also be in your brain, hopefully the scans will show more. What I am...
Back and Neck Injury: Safety of Wrestlers Bridge.., core exercises, essential fatty acids
core exercises, essential fatty acids, good fats: Dan: Thanks for writing! Exercises to strengthen the spine are generally referred to as Core exercises. There are several versions out there. Look around and see what is good for you. One major factor in the strength of the spine is the person s...
Back and Neck Injury: Sciatic nerve injury, physical theropy, compression fractures
physical theropy, compression fractures, nerve injury: Phillip: Thanks for writing! Yes, there is hope. Even with injuries this extensive and chronic and severe, the body can still function. The first thing to do is to make sure you are drinking enough water. Filtered or spring water, not tap water. For...
Back and Neck Injury: Sciatica, sciatica symptoms, contracted muscles
sciatica symptoms, contracted muscles, lawrence gold: Hi, Leena, The first thing is, I would advise against surgery, as it doesn t address the problem effectively and creates problems of its own -- and it s irreversible. Neither, in my opinion, does chiropractic handle the problem in a definitive way. ...
Back and Neck Injury: Sciatica Pain, vertebral misalignment, sciatica pain
vertebral misalignment, sciatica pain, muscle relaxers: It won t get better unless you seek treatment to fix the problem. Without a proper exam I am just speculating, but it could be one of three things: 1) Sciatic pain due to a vertebral misalignment, 2)sciatic pain due to a muscle strain due to a vertebral misalignment,...
Back and Neck Injury: Sciatica type pain, wheat germ oil, sciatica pain
wheat germ oil, sciatica pain, age sport: Martin: Thanks for writing. This could very easily be piriformis syndrome. It is very difficult to diagnose a sciatica (pain down the back of the leg) as coming from a disc, a misplacement of the bones in the back or a piriformis muscle. The only way...
Back and Neck Injury: Sciatica, excersise plan, unbelievable pain
excersise plan, unbelievable pain, doctor didn: Hello, RICHARD. My name is: TOM. This Is all too Common a Practice! The Doctor Prscribes PLENTY Of Medication, The Patient , Who is in Unbelievable Pain, Doesn t Remember to ask the good Doctor Hey! What Can I do to Prevent this from Happening...
Back and Neck Injury: Scoliosis, harrington rod, lower back surgery
harrington rod, lower back surgery, sixteen months: Dear, Mrs Lee Kirby. My name is: TOM. I would like to start off by Saying, You are not alone . I also know the feeling with having to live with Pain And Discomfort, Everyday! It can be a very Emotional, If not down right Depressing way to have to live...
Back and Neck Injury: Severe Muscle Strain?, pinched nerve, pain meds
pinched nerve, pain meds, muscle strain: Dear Angie, By now, you know how effective adjustments, massaging and stretching are for the muscle spasms in your neck. The tingling is likely from those muscles squeezing on the nerve that goes down your arm. The pain between your shoulders is that...
Back and Neck Injury: Severe Pain to Bach, muscle relaxers, x rays
muscle relaxers, x rays, pain meds: It is difficult to give you a detailed answer without seeing your husband myself and performing my own tests, but with the information you have given me, it does partially sound like a muscle issue. I say partially because muscle don t always strain on...
Back and Neck Injury: Severe spinal stenosis, central canal stenosis, degenerative facet disease
central canal stenosis, degenerative facet disease, s1 nerve root: With the symptoms you are describing; unable to bear weight without severe pain, plus I am sure you have numbness and/or tingling in that leg also; it is time to do something. There is already a small degree of permanent damage, you need to act soon before...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder, neck, arm, clavicle pain, muscle relaxors, shoulder pain
muscle relaxors, shoulder pain, chiropractor: Yes you should see a doctor, preferably a chiropractor. Without a proper exam I am just guessing, but it sounds like you strained a muscle in your neck while sleeping and that is causing the shoulder pain and if you had your arm bent, that would be the answer...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder and neck pains, soft tissue injuries, whiplash injuries
soft tissue injuries, whiplash injuries, resistive exercises: Dear Ellen, Whiplash injuries often compromise the structure of the spine in the neck due to the transfer of energy. The fact that you were half in the car at the time of impact compounds the issue because the kinematics are changed from a purely liner...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder Pain, dull pain, google
dull pain, google, shoulder pain: Gregg: Thanks for writing. Yes, the arms can go to sleep because the neck is out of shape. The best thing to do to fix it is to get the neck back in shape. Go to www. sorsi.com, www.icak.com and www.soto-usa.com and look for a good chiropractor...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder/Back pain that won't go away, deep tissue massage, mobilization techniques
deep tissue massage, mobilization techniques, mid back pain: Dear Dacia, It sounds like you have a myofascial problem as well as the rib problem, and you need to have the muscle system and fascial system addressed separately. I would recommend that you get some deep tissue massage/myofascial release work done...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder/side pain/MRI, left shoulder pain, disc protrusion
left shoulder pain, disc protrusion, pain management doctor: Dear M, The condition at L5-S1 would have nothing to do with shoulder and rib pain. Muscular contractions in the shoulder region and between the ribs -- something few doctors look for -- would account for the pain. If here were my client, I would be...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder/side pain/MRI, left shoulder pain, disc protrusion
left shoulder pain, disc protrusion, pain management doctor: Here s the contribution of another Somatic Education provider: Mala J. Aeto: Lawrence, if the guy is a heavy equipment operator, most likely he s leaning to the right but constantly holding his left side for balance. This holding on the left side can...
Back and Neck Injury: Shoulder & side rib/abs with chronic pain, internal muscles, lawrence gold
internal muscles, lawrence gold, active release therapy: Hi, Robert, You re describing what sounds like tight intercostal (between the ribs) muscles. Have you had a blow to the right side? Such tension can displace ribs and cause the rotatores (muscles that attach ribs to vertebrae) to be activated in a postural...
Back and Neck Injury: Shrinking, juice drinks, slouch
juice drinks, slouch, morning and evening: Marcus: Thanks for Writing! This is NOT normal at your age. The first thing to look at is DEHYDRATION. How much water do you drink? Cola and coffee and juice drinks will only dehyrate you further. One must drink filtered water, not tap water....
Back and Neck Injury: SI JOINT / piriformis stretch, gluteus medius, stuart mcgill
gluteus medius, stuart mcgill, piriformis stretch: Dear Jii, Let s cut to the core of the issue: stretching. Stretching, despite the overwhelming popular and medical opinion on the matter, doesn t work. The reason, with a moment s consideration, is obvious: Muscles contract (shorten) as a result...
Back and Neck Injury: SI JOINT / piriformis stretch, gluteus medius, stuart mcgill
gluteus medius, stuart mcgill, piriformis stretch: Jii: Thanks for writing! I congratulate you on your study and practice to help yourself. It certainly sounds like a sacro iliac and piriformis problem to me. If stretching the piriformis makes the pain worse, you very likely also have a disc injury...
Back and Neck Injury: Slip and Fall, base of my skull, muscle relaxers
base of my skull, muscle relaxers, pain pills: Michele: Thanks for writing! Very likely, when your head and neck hit the ground, the bones in your head and neck were moved out of place. They are now getting in the way of the nerves--brain and spinal cord and nerves coming off of them--as the nerves...
Back and Neck Injury: Slipped disc at c5-c6, c6-c7, pins and needles, neurosurgen
pins and needles, neurosurgen, yoga training: Because I am not a physician or neurosurgeon, I can t say with certainty that you ll never require surgery. Your doctors have the best opinions because they have full access to your x-rays, MRIs, and medical history. Having said that, I advise people to...
Back and Neck Injury: Slipping Rib Syndrome?, aerobics class, slipping rib syndrome
aerobics class, slipping rib syndrome, mini trampoline: Kristy: Thanks for writing! It is unfortunate that you have gone thru these months of pain, when the answer is so simple and safe. Yes, there could be a slipping rib syndrome involved. But, more than that, it is very likely that you have slipped...
Back and Neck Injury: Somatics book vs Free Yourself from Back Pain, information availible, somatic exercises
information availible, somatic exercises, thomas hanna: In a word, yes. But keep on with and complete Thomas Hanna s somatic exercises. If you want, you may purchase those exercise instructions on audio CD. It s called, Outgrowing the Myth of Aging ; the advanced version is Beyond Outgrowing the Myth of...
Back and Neck Injury: Somatics for a chronically locked triceps?, upper arm bone, nerve entrapment
upper arm bone, nerve entrapment, lawrence gold: Hello, Thomas, Contracted muscles in the neck cause both disc problems and can cause nerve entrapment, which would account for numbness. The locked triceps sounds related to something else, but could conceivably be related to a change of position of the...
Back and Neck Injury: Spiking pain in upper neck, lower back of head, physical exertion, physical checkup
physical exertion, physical checkup, rapid motion: Dear John, At first I thought this was a vascular headache, but it doesn t follow the vascular related symptoms, and the more I read your descriptions, it seems musculoskeletal in nature. Anytime exertion brings on a headache, there are actually a few...
Back and Neck Injury: Spinal fusion, repetitive injuries, spinal fusion
repetitive injuries, spinal fusion, financialy: Hello, JOE. My name is: TOM. I wish I could make this an easy thing for you my friend ! But that would be like Making love with your clothes on ! Let me tell you a little bit about me for a second, I am a 36 year old guy, I am a church going person, Myself,...
Back and Neck Injury: Stiff neck, anti inflamatory drugs, neck muscles
anti inflamatory drugs, neck muscles, pain killers: Dear Joyce, Inflammation is probably not the issue. Sounds like your husband has some very contracted neck muscles. That s what often causes stiffness. You can tell by having him lie down and feeling the neck muscles. They should be soft and relaxed....
Back and Neck Injury: Strange symptoms after neck injury, nervous system dysfunction, spinal stenosis
nervous system dysfunction, spinal stenosis, strange sensations: Dear Chris, The complaints you have all indicate nervous system dysfunction, and actually do make some sense. The fact that you have spinal stenosis can account for many of these symptoms due to the fact that stenosis implies that there is increased pressure...
Back and Neck Injury: Subluxated Rib, thoracic vertebrae, bench work
thoracic vertebrae, bench work, incline bench: He/she will put it in for you immediately and you ll feel the difference. Doing lateral lifting is what causes it to happen. There are other exercises you can do that won t bother the ribs much, like pull downs and incline bench work. Face it, if you try laterals...
Back and Neck Injury: Sudden Neck Pain, base of my skull, whiplash injuries
base of my skull, whiplash injuries, muscle spasm: Dear Lila, Your description sounds like a muscle spasm, which would also change the alignment of vertebrae and interfere with movement. Muscle spasms happen when a sudden injury pulls on an area of the body and the body reflexively protects the area by...
Back and Neck Injury: Sudden back pain, health food store, magnesium citrate
health food store, magnesium citrate, aqua fina: Helaine: Yes, Magnesium citrate will increase bowel movements, if one takes too much of it. There are two kinds of the magnesium citrate, one is used in the hospitals for a strong laxative before surgery. That is not the one you want. The other is sold...
Back and Neck Injury: Sudden Shoulder Pain.., j shawn, shoulder problem
j shawn, shoulder problem, chiropractic physician: Dear Diego, There is no way for me to know what the shoulder pain has stemmed from without a functional examination and possible imaging studies. You really need to have it checked out locally by an orthopedic physician or a chiropractic physician. There...
Back and Neck Injury: Suddenly Stopping Exercise, tight hamstrings, vigorous workout
tight hamstrings, vigorous workout, muscular relaxation: Hello, Stephen, It s rather the reverse of what you think. It s not stopping that caused the problem, but rather the way you trained. You conditioned yourself into a state of being musclebound, probably by ignoring the pain of muscle fatigue and exercising...
Back and Neck Injury: Surgical possibility?, pain between the shoulder blades, heat massage
pain between the shoulder blades, heat massage, tight muscles: Dear Jamie, Surgery is a crude option. Understand that discs don t just sort of ... bulge ... They get compressed between vertebrae, and then bulge. The compression is almost always caused by tight muscles, something that can t be surgically corrected...
Back and Neck Injury: Swelling and shooting pain in arm., yahoo instant message, unexplainable pain
yahoo instant message, unexplainable pain, pinched nerve: Hello kevin, The only other thing that it could be is a pinched nerve. It does not surprise me that the doctor(or any other doctor that you take her to) will not be able to explain what is wrong with her. It is simply unexplainable pain. Belive me...
Back and Neck Injury: Swimming?, rain storms, mylogram
rain storms, mylogram, physical theraphy: Hello, DEE. This is TOM Here! I really do wish thing s would go better for you! I can understand what it is like to be used as a Pin Cushion. I also realize how frustrating it can be having to undergo all those test s, And Treatments. But! We both know...
Back and Neck Injury: Swollen head/face, cat scan, special group
cat scan, special group, starbuck: Ice is always good. Sorry to be short, but there isn t much else to say. If you have other difficulties from this such as difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering, and so forth, you need first an MRI/CAT scan, and secondly a chiropractor that specializes...
Back and Neck Injury: Symptoms related to back injuries, lawrence gold, tail bone
lawrence gold, tail bone, back injuries: Well, a fall shocks a person. There s a reaction in the nervous system. If it doesn t clear up by itself in a day or two, or if he has lasting tailbone pain, he should see a practitioner. The muscles closest to the spine are those that contract in tailbone...
Back and Neck Injury: Synovial Cyst, numbness in legs, repetitive trauma
numbness in legs, repetitive trauma, chest trauma: Hi Louise, Quite likely, proving it would be difficult since there is no research on synovial cyst formation following an accident. Chronic repetitive trauma is a known cause, the two may be tied in if you get the right doc to testify. I would ask your...
Back and Neck Injury: sacroiliitis, mild fever, sacroiliitis
mild fever, sacroiliitis, two rocks: Julie, Your symptoms are very common in my office, I treat these conditions daily. Your doctor telling you have sacroiliitis is their way of saying there is nothing else they can do except give you medicine and tell you to see the physical therapist. My...
Back and Neck Injury: sciatic nerve pain, facet hypertrophy, facet joint
facet hypertrophy, facet joint, nerve pain: Beth: Thanks for Writing! This sounds like a surgical case. The extruded disc verbiage means that a small piece of the disc has broken loose. And the mass -effect on the traversing L5 nerve means it is touching the sciatic nerve which would give...
Back and Neck Injury: sciatica, browser address window, l5 s1
browser address window, l5 s1, tension zone: Dear Steve, Herniated discs are a symptom, usually, of highly contracted low back muscles. You need a conditioning program to LOWER that tension level, so the vertebrae can separate and take the pinch off the sciatic nerve. Unless you have a ruptured...
Back and Neck Injury: sciatica pain, sciatica pain, local doctors
sciatica pain, local doctors, invasive therapies: Since the technology is so new, I have not heard of DRX machines adding to or relieving such a problem. However, I would be concerned about spinal cord fluid leaking. Surgery may be the best option but I always recommend trying less invasive therapies...
Back and Neck Injury: sciatica, spinal muscles, muscles of the back
spinal muscles, muscles of the back, lawrence gold: Dear Steve, You have just described sciatica -- a condition of nerve impingement/entrapment caused by tight muscles of the back and possibly buttock. These muscles are kept tight by brain conditioning. Medications mask the problem by (at best) alleviating...
Back and Neck Injury: scoliosis, s curve, muscle work
s curve, muscle work, steel rods: Lauren: Thanks for writing! As you may or may not have noticed, I am a chiropractor. But, I am not answering his from a position of prejudice but from a position of my clinical experience and understanding of spinal mechanics. I have seen a scoliosis...
Back and Neck Injury: scoliosis, s curve, x rays
s curve, x rays, scoliosis: I have seen it also, but I don t expect it on every patient. I tell my patients that my main goal in treating scoliosis is to minimize the discomfort/muscle spasms and maintain a normal activity level. It s an added plus if we see some straitening of the...
Back and Neck Injury: second accident, pain management center, l4 l5
pain management center, l4 l5, broken ribs: It sounds like you are experiencing a condition known as Complex Regional Pain Disorder or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. These terms are somewhat synonymous and are used to describe a pain condition that has no apparent structural cause. This condition is...
Back and Neck Injury: How serious is my results?, thecal sac, disk protrusion
thecal sac, disk protrusion, l4 l5: Sean: Ok! The exact type of surgery for you would have to be determined by a surgeon. The prognosis or recovery time varies widely, depending on you age and general health and the skill of the surgeon. I think you talked to the wrong chiropractors....
Back and Neck Injury: several different neck and back issues, disc protrusion, cervical curve
disc protrusion, cervical curve, gentle technique: Chiropractic. I treat people with similar issues, even my wife went through some of the same when she was pregnant. I am a member of a group of chiropractors that use a gentle technique to treat many different problems. Go to www.sorsi.com to locate a doctor...
Back and Neck Injury: severe degen disc dis and sciatica pain, spinal decompression, sciatica pain
spinal decompression, sciatica pain, gentle chiropractic: Hi Margie, No, traction won t help but spinal decompression and Flexion/Distraction will. Your P.T. isn t qualified to perform these procedures, find a D.C. that does these and you wont look back. I can help you find one if necessary. Flexion-Distraction...
Back and Neck Injury: severe degen disk dis cervicle/sciatica pain, degenerative disc disease, physioball exercises
degenerative disc disease, physioball exercises, sciatica pain: Dear Margie, Yes I do think that the intermittent traction in the low back could help with your sciatica problems...the theory and application is by tractioning the vertebra in an axial manner which is in direct opposition to the gravitational stress, this...
Back and Neck Injury: severe lower pulsating back pain, barry goldberg, st paul minnesota
barry goldberg, st paul minnesota, matthew robbins: If the pain is that severe, I suggest the emergency room. As for the other suggestions, I would ask your current chiropractor about cranio-sacral therapy or SOT. I don t know what kind of technique your chiropractor uses, but it will take more than just...
Back and Neck Injury: severe neck and shoulder pain, neck and shoulder pain, st paul minnesota
neck and shoulder pain, st paul minnesota, definite answer: I can t give you a definite answer without a proper exam, but there are many things that could be causing the problem, from the actual shoulder joint to your hip to an organ such as your gallbladder flaring up. My strongest suggestion is to get a chiropractic...
Back and Neck Injury: severe back pain, analgesic ladder, ms contin
analgesic ladder, ms contin, morphine sulfate: Not knowing the level of your son s surgery or any of the background makes it difficult to respond with a great deal of specificity but I ll give you some general information. Typically, chronic pain associated with back or neck injuries is known as neuropathy...
Back and Neck Injury: severe back pain, several thousand dollars, eminates
several thousand dollars, eminates, rock island illinois: Dear Kevin, Your problem isn t a chiropractic one, nor one that can be fixed permanently by an adjustment; it s a neuromuscular problem: your muscles in being caused to contract by a postural reflex controlled by your brain. The way out is to recapture...
Back and Neck Injury: severe back pain, belly laugh, yrs male
belly laugh, yrs male, excrutiating pain: Hello, HELEN. My name is: TOM. Yes! I Have Been there, But it sounds to me our friend here is in much more need of a good Blessing!. It would help me a bit better to know why he had the surgery/ Fusion, In 2000. And also the fusion in 2001.Did he have...
Back and Neck Injury: severe back, shoulder and neck pain, disk desiccation, shoulder and neck pain
disk desiccation, shoulder and neck pain, bladder habits: Jamie, With the symptoms you have given me, I strongly suggest getting a chiropractic evaluation. I treat many different people with these exact symptoms, and do so without surgery or harmful drugs that can cause addiction or organ damage. I am a member...
Back and Neck Injury: severe back, shoulder and neck pain, facet arthrosis, disk desiccation
facet arthrosis, disk desiccation, e stim: Hi Jamie, Your MRI is not fine, you have swelling under the cartilage of your SI joint, osteoarthritis in your lower facet joints and a buldging disc. Collectively this is going to hurt. I suggest you ice it down 15 minutes every hour, take 500 mg of...
Back and Neck Injury: severe shoulder pain, left shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears
left shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears, gall bladder: Jennifer: Thanks for Writing! The short answer is no . Rotator cuff tears do not normally show up on x-rays, since x-rays are used to show bone condition and the rotator cuff is a cartilage. MRI is for showing soft tissue condition but it will sometimes...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder blade, serratus muscles, long thoracic nerve
serratus muscles, long thoracic nerve, serratus muscle: Dear Vicki, What you have described is a condition called scapular winging and it is caused by damage to the Long Thoracic nerve. The nerve supplies information to the serratus muscles which help to secure the shoulder blade to the chest wall. There...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder blade pain and head pain, shoulder blade pain, left shoulder blade pain
shoulder blade pain, left shoulder blade pain, c spine: HI Yvonne, yes a D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic. lax ligaments do not cause cervical straightening, muscle spasm secondary to nerve compression, post traumatic neck injury and poor sleeping habits do. This problem is readily treated by home cervical restoration...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder blade pain/injury, clinical somatic education, shoulder blade pain
clinical somatic education, shoulder blade pain, lawrence gold: Hi, Kenneth. Doesn t sound like a shoulder blade injury; sounds like pinched nerve in your neck -- if the arm was completely limp. Also, possibly cut-off circulation during sleep. Has this occurred more than once? Not difficult to resolve by means...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder cracking, cartilage surfaces, cartilage breakdown
cartilage surfaces, cartilage breakdown, muscle tendon: Dear Angelina, Yes this can easily be an injury that has progressed from overuse while you were playing softball. Often we see athletes who have had sore joints, minor irritations, etc... who eventually wind up with significant degeneration or instability...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder and hip pain, crackling sound, cartilage degeneration
crackling sound, cartilage degeneration, chiropractic physician: Dear Kays, You have basically hit the experts when it comes to hip and shoulder problems. The chiropractic physician is the premier musculoskeletal joint specialist. The orthopedist is the premier joint and bone specialist when the problem is beyond...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder & neck pain, tight neck muscles, lawrence gold
tight neck muscles, lawrence gold, shoulder blade: Jodi, The sudden movement of the accident triggered muscle spasms. That s the pain. TIght neck muscles sometimes pinch nerves. That s almost certainly the cause of the loss of function of your arm. You need to undergo training to learn to control...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder and neck pain, personal injury case, shoulder and neck pain
personal injury case, shoulder and neck pain, torn ligaments: Hi Melissa, Sounds like a personal injury case to me, shouldn t cost you a dime. Get a lawyer, they work on contingency on PI, and sue the driver. The only way to get this fixed correctly or any help at all is to see a doctor. Ice down everything that hurts,...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder,neck pain with headaches, siatic nerve pain, gentle chiropractic
siatic nerve pain, gentle chiropractic, whiplash injuries: Hi Tracy, Actually, you probably only have two things wrong. A subluxated rib between the shoulder blades and a slipped L5/S1 disc. Finding a DC that has flexion/distraction tables is key. Icing it down will get the inflammation out, don t use heat! ...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder and neck pain, shoulder and neck pain, nerve irritation
shoulder and neck pain, nerve irritation, muscle spasm: It s difficult to give a precise answer without any kind of exam, and even thou you gave me all of his symptoms, it s still a little vague without a proper exam in person. It does sound like he has some type of nerve irritation in his neck causing the arm...
Back and Neck Injury: back/shoulder pain, fatal car accident, strength tylenol
fatal car accident, strength tylenol, lower back pain: Without a proper exam I can t give you an exact answer, but you could have subluxed a rib, put it out of place . I would seek a chiropractic evaluation and treatment. We are able to treat such symptoms you are describing without drugs or surgery. They...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder pain and hip pain, crackling sound, orthopedic doctor
crackling sound, orthopedic doctor, body manipulation: An orthopedic doctor is the correct term for a specialist of the shoulder, hip, or any other kind of bone. It sounds like you ve seen one already. At this point, I might consider seeing an osteopath, a doctor that has general practice training but specializes...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder pain, chiropractor doctors, right shoulder pain
chiropractor doctors, right shoulder pain, mid forties: Maybe you didn t visit the right chiropractor. Doctors are like mechanics, you have to see how they work to know if you are going to like them, and if you don t like them, you have to look for another that will do what you ask them to do. Not all chiropractors...
Back and Neck Injury: shoulder problem, practice sports, shoulder problem
practice sports, shoulder problem, left shoulder: The reason I suggest chiropractic so much is because it is effective treatment for most every problem, and without surgery or harmful drug treatment long-term. Without a proper exam I can not tell you exactly what is wrong with your shoulder, but it does...
Back and Neck Injury: left shoulder tendon injury, sudden stress, tendon injury
sudden stress, tendon injury, cortozone: Mark: Thanks for writing! I went to your website, very nice! My son in building a Nova. The solution to your problem does not reguire drugs or surgery. It is a mechanical thing, like a bent frame on a car. When you caught the weight with your left...
Back and Neck Injury: left shoulder, soft tissue structures, nerve conduction
soft tissue structures, nerve conduction, neck and shoulder pain: Hi Shannon, It may be indirectly related but not directly related. T12 has nothing to do with your arm strength. The trauma you received fracturing T12 certainly could effect surrounding soft tissue structures and subtly effected bone alignment. You...
Back and Neck Injury: side neck/throat pain, nicole cunningham, strange pain
nicole cunningham, strange pain, throat area: Nicole: Thanks for writing! This is strange. The only thing I can think of is that a bone in your neck is positioned so that the nerves cannot do what they are trying to do and so it builds up a nerve energy there at the blockage. The laying down position...
Back and Neck Injury: small annular tears and injections, gentle technique, st paul minnesota
gentle technique, st paul minnesota, steroid injections: It is difficult to give you a solid answer without seeing you myself, but injection are ok if they are working, it will take down the inflammation, but don t over use them, it could cause further damage. I am biased, but I also know what works, and chiropractic...
Back and Neck Injury: somatics, somatic exercises, spinal muscles
somatic exercises, spinal muscles, muscle contractions: Dear Russ, Bones go where muscles pull them. Stretching and chiropractic can trigger rebound spasms and interfere with the self-teaching benefits somatic exercises; massage therapy can provide partial and temporary relief, with very slow improvement...
Back and Neck Injury: son has neck pain, muscle spasm, lawrence gold
muscle spasm, lawrence gold, college gym: Hi, Mia. I think your son provoked a muscle spasm from improper workout technique. Three weeks with his current approach to weight training won t help; I believe he ll have the same problem, again. I d have him read the articles on weight training and...
Back and Neck Injury: soon-to-be massage therapist doing internship needs help to work on regular client with neck injury, upper traps, bulging disks
upper traps, bulging disks, active release technique: Shandi: Thanks for writing! The bulging disc in his neck indicater his entire spinal cord is under a lot of compression. Both ends of the spinal cord are moving toward the middle. When the pain goes into the shoulders, it is generally a tough situation....
Back and Neck Injury: soremess in upper arm, upper arm muscles, anti inflammatory drugs
upper arm muscles, anti inflammatory drugs, muscle strains: Dear Karen, This sounds like your ordinary run of the mill overuse injury. You have created a significant increase of workload on the arms with the repetitive motion of using the snippers. These types of injuries are usually just muscle strains with a...
Back and Neck Injury: back spasms, flexion distraction, morbidity rates
flexion distraction, morbidity rates, back spasms: Hi Brienne, It sounds like it was brought on after the epidural which means it is possible arachnoiditis. This is why you NEVER get an epidural. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/arachnoiditis/arachnoiditis.htm After they are soon criminalized,...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal compression, orthopaedic surgeon, nerve root
orthopaedic surgeon, nerve root, rehabilatation: Hello, ALAN. My name is: TOM. An INJURY To the Spinal cord is always serious! BUT! With the right Orthopaedic Surgeon, And The right Pain Managemaent Doctors, You will have the right combination of good health, And good Rehabilatation! It is always a...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal cord injury, lawrence gold, lightning bolt
lawrence gold, lightning bolt, spinal cord injury: Dear Michael, If your paralysis went away, then you didn t injure your spinal cord. You probably had a pinched nerve, commonly due to the same cause as bulging (swelled) discs -- muscular tension in the muscles of your back. Please see articles at somatics.com/page4.htm...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal cord injury, lightning bolt, spinal cord injury
lightning bolt, spinal cord injury, spinal cord: Michael: Thanks for writing! You do not say how old your body is or what you have done during the three years since the injury. The disc you injured is very likely at L5- S1, that is the lowest disc in the spine. What have you heard about chiropractic?...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal cord, curvature of the spine, long periods of time
curvature of the spine, long periods of time, bad posture: Dear Kristy, It s not the curvature the causes the pain, but the muscular actions that cause the curvature. Muscles, themselves, get sore and sometimes trap nerves. The answer is to improve your control of those muscles to the point of being able to...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal decompression, spinal decompression, spinal stenosis
spinal decompression, spinal stenosis, drx9000: I have heard of the DRX machine but I have not experienced it in action, nor have I talk to any patients that have used it. It all depends on the severity of your condition on whether it will work or not, 4 ruptured discs and spinal stenosis can have varying...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal fusion, low back pain, spinal fusion
low back pain, spinal fusion, mechanical causes: No Theo, Your career is fine, the method by which you approach your low back treatment options is not. Surgery is only indicated in a small percentage of low back problems. Do you have MRI results? There is a solid cure for 95% of low back pain caused...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal fusion, work capability, spinal cord injury
work capability, spinal cord injury, spinal fusion: Every spinal cord injury is different and it s really impossible for anyone to give you a reliable answer through the internet since there is no way to see X-ray films, MRI results, or your medical record. Having said that, I recommend asking your physician...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal injury causing migraines, wellbutrin xl, constant headaches
wellbutrin xl, constant headaches, headache clinic: The is a specific type of chiropractic that will help. I am a member of a group of chiropractors that specialize in cranial work, getting the cranial bone to move and help transport the cerebral spinal fluid throughout the spine. It is difficult to describe...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal mri;s, mri table, spinal mri
mri table, spinal mri, brain stem: Definitely ask your neurologist, that is what they are supposed to do, explain things that are unclear to us. I am not exactly sure what it was, but my GUESS is that, 1)it was a shield to protect against radiation, just like a normal xray, and/or 2)it was...
Back and Neck Injury: spinal stenosis - Chronic severe pain, base of my skull, metal implants
base of my skull, metal implants, tension headaches: Hi Laura, Why this comes as a revelation of disappointment to your neurosurgeon is beyond me. In my entire career I would be lucky to count on one hand favorable clinical outcomes from neck or low back surgery. These procedures routinely create more problems...
Back and Neck Injury: spine problems, upper extremity pain, barium swallow
upper extremity pain, barium swallow, sternomastoid muscle: HI Peggy, The CT head was suggested to rule out concussion, that is not an issue now that I have a more complete history. It is clear the Atlas needs to be looked at, this is the top bone (vertebrae) in the neck. Any instability here will cause all your...
Back and Neck Injury: spondylolisthesis, central disc protrusion, spinal fusion surgery
central disc protrusion, spinal fusion surgery, muscular contractions: Hello, Nicole, Displacement of vertebral alignment, as in spondylolisthesis, commonly results from mechanical (muscular) stresses on the spinal column, as do disc protrusion and degeneration. A more conservative and highly reliable approach than irreversible...
Back and Neck Injury: sports injury, chronic back pain, l5 s1
chronic back pain, l5 s1, chiropractic training: Dear Heather, At 26 you are way too young to be having these chronic issues, but you seem to have tried everything out there short of prolotherpy and surgery. Although you have obviously tried multiple approaches without longstanding results, your initial...
Back and Neck Injury: squeeking or creaking in head., st paul minnesota, head massage
st paul minnesota, head massage, accurate explanation: Sorry, but without a proper exam I can not give you an accurate explanation. There are a couple of things it could be. I don t know what Dr. you went to, but I am guessing it wasn t a chiropractor. A joint could be rubbing together, whether it is your...
Back and Neck Injury: stable c1 fracture, c1 fracture, yoga classes
c1 fracture, yoga classes, neck brace: I can t give you an exact answer on when the pain will alleviate. Everyone heals differently. Anti-inflammatories will be your friend for a while. Calcium by itself is no good, but mixed with magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and other minerals it can help keep...
Back and Neck Injury: stenosis and bulging disc, neuroforaminal stenosis, normal cervical lordosis
neuroforaminal stenosis, normal cervical lordosis, posterior longitudinal ligament: Hi Shelia, I think the right Chiropractor can help you. Only 40% of lichened D.C. s will be able to treat this since it requires specialized equipment. I suggest finding a certified one from the list in the link I provided you. This technique works extremely...
Back and Neck Injury: still having neck pain, muscular contraction, nerve impingement
muscular contraction, nerve impingement, lawrence gold: Hi, James. Surgeries typically provoke a reflexive muscular reaction to the pain of the surgical wound (called Trauma Reflex); muscles get tight and generate pain. In addition, the condition that required the surgery to begin with may be just that same...
Back and Neck Injury: back strain, those bones, st paul minnesota
those bones, st paul minnesota, stomach area: It might be more than just muscles that are injured. The muscles attach to bones, and if those bones are misaligned the muscles will spasm, such as what you have going on. Without a proper exam I m only guessing to what your specific problem is, but I treat...
Back and Neck Injury: strained muscle, left breast, strained muscle
left breast, strained muscle, ergonomic solutions: Hi, Tanya, You ve just described how tension patterns form: repetitive use in poor position. We become how we live. The ribs go back-to-front. Tension in the back is communicated to the front to hold the rib in place (prevent rotation). There s...
Back and Neck Injury: strained muscle inside ribcage (back), clinical somatic education, muscular contractions
clinical somatic education, muscular contractions, displaced rib: Deborah, Could be (and sounds like) a displaced rib head, probably pulled out of position by muscular contractions characteristic of your work or way of working. Chiropractic can produce temporary relief. Clinical somatic education would probably be...
Back and Neck Injury: back stuff, dejarnette, strain injuries
dejarnette, strain injuries, technic: Al: Thanks for writing! This technic is Sacro Occipital Technic, developed over a lifetime by Dr. Major Bertrand DeJarnette, D.C., D.O. I have used it for 30 years and it is very effective. To use it yourself, please send me your location and I will...
Back and Neck Injury: no subject, neural foramen, muscular contractions
neural foramen, muscular contractions, disc bulge: Dear Mylo, The disc bulge is only one aspect of the problem and not the cause, to begin with. Being crooked is a sign that you have muscular contractions that affect your posture as a whole and that cause overcompression of the disc in question by pulling...
Back and Neck Injury: subluxated rib, further confusion, durnin
further confusion, durnin, medical profession: Hi Sultan, That could mean he is either a DC,MD or DO. I suspect a DO since he adjusted your back. If it still bothers you after exercise, get another opinion. It might have been something transient and self limiting like a muscle spasm. These are usually...
Back and Neck Injury: sudden neck and shoulder pain, upper cervical spine, neck and shoulder pain
upper cervical spine, neck and shoulder pain, muscular contractions: Dear Carrie, Your complaint is a frequent one showing up in chiropractic offices, and is sometimes called torticolis or wryneck. Most of the time this is really nothing more than muscular contractions in response to prolonged abnormal sleeping positions...
Back and Neck Injury: sudden numbness in arm and hand, numbness in arm, pins and needles
numbness in arm, pins and needles, numbness in arm and hand: Catherine, there could be many reasons for these symptoms, even the smallest of incidents, such as slipping and catching yourself before you fall, or the main cause that I see that most people don t realize is called repetitive trauma, over use of the affect...
Back and Neck Injury: sudden severe headaches, severe headaches, cervical spine
severe headaches, cervical spine, biomechanical problems: Yes it does Rira, Towel traction done by a DC will reduce the herniations without surgery and the headaches should be gone in a couple weeks or less, Check around to local Chiropractor s until you find one that utilizes TT and you should have this decompressed...
Back and Neck Injury: sudden shoulder cramp, best guess, left hand side
best guess, left hand side, foot path: My best guess agrees with yours. It seems that you have jarred something as a result of your drop. If the pain continues, I recommend that you see your physician to make certain that there is no major damage. Thank you for your question, Mark. I hope...
Back and Neck Injury: sudden shoulder cramp, forward head posture, nerve irritation
forward head posture, nerve irritation, muscular tightness: Dear Mark, This doesn t sound like much to me...are you having any significant pain with the cramping? If this problem has just come on suddenly and you have no idea of how or why to explain it other than a jolt from stepping of a trial/footpath, then...
Back and Neck Injury: syatica, relfex responce, pinched nerve, etiological agents
pinched nerve, etiological agents, google: Sorry Dom, unless you want to spend 13 years in college understanding the nervous system to the point where your a neurologist, I can only tell you how to Google such a thing since there are an infinite amount of potential causes of no reflexes (areflexia)....
Back and Neck Injury: synovial cyst, L4-5, lumbar lamenectomey, therapeutic ultrasound, r lateral
therapeutic ultrasound, r lateral, synovial cyst: Thanks Dave for your kind words! Just follow the pre-op instructions, no food and little drink 12 hrs before surgery. Since this is just a small incision with no vital tissue removal, returning to normal activities of daily living should be enough. ...
Back and Neck Injury: T11-T12 injury, disc herniation, pins and needles
disc herniation, pins and needles, stretch reflex: Hi, Jackie, Therapists have a tendency to think in terms of categories of diagnosis that align with the trends of medical diagnosis. Something as simple as a reflexive contraction of muscles typically gets overlooked -- but it is the most common reaction...
Back and Neck Injury: T12/L1 fracture, groin pain, lawrence gold
groin pain, lawrence gold, tight muscles: Hi, Milton, There is a universal response to injury: we tighten up in muscles related to the injured area. In this case, your back and buttock muscles appear to have gone into spasm (creating the burning sensation and loss of mobility). I d suggest...
Back and Neck Injury: Tenderness to touch of neck., swollen lymph gland, food intake
swollen lymph gland, food intake, larynx: Rebekah: Thanks for writing! This could be a swollen lymph gland or a thryoid situation. Are you getting enough iodine and water in your food intake? These would be the first things to check. If you go to the medical doctor for an exam. they will...
Back and Neck Injury: Tests negative????, whiplash injuries, lawrence gold
whiplash injuries, lawrence gold, neck muscles: Dear Charlene, It s common for muscles to go into contraction from a blow. You hit your head and your neck muscles are in contraction, from the sound of your symptoms. The neck muscles don t end in the neck, but go down the back. Please see the article...
Back and Neck Injury: THECAL SAC, thecal sac, spinal cord compression
thecal sac, spinal cord compression, gentle chiropractic: Hi Malanie, The thecal sac is a membrane that surrounds the spinal cord and circulates cerebral spinal fluid. Compression results in pain since this structure is highly innervated with pain receptors. Further compression results in direct spinal cord compression...
Back and Neck Injury: Thoracic back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, hand cutters, stiff neck and shoulders
hand cutters, stiff neck and shoulders, nerve injuries: Without a proper exam I can t give you an exact answer, but what you are explaining to me is totally treatable. First, stop the hot baths. Some of your problem is inflammation, and heat brings more inflammation. You need to ice the areas that are sore and...
Back and Neck Injury: Thoracic Spine Fracture, fractured vertebrae, invasive surgical procedures
fractured vertebrae, invasive surgical procedures, compression fracture: Dear Hanna, Vertebroplasty is a common procedure used to correct for compression fracture of the vertebra. The procedure involves placing a small needle into the crushed bone, and cement is injected into the bone to secure it. Several crushed bones can...
Back and Neck Injury: Thoracic spine injury, right arm pain, disk herniation
right arm pain, disk herniation, brachial plexus injury: Dear Ellen, First of all, I hope you have an attorney involved with this case to protect you and your husbands interests concerning ongoing care and any future pain/problems. you also need to make sure that everything that happens with medical and chiropractic...
Back and Neck Injury: Thoracic spine injury, poor blood supply, disk herniation
poor blood supply, disk herniation, therapeutic ultrasound: Ellen, You should not be getting adjustments since you are traumatizing the tear in the annulus. You want to minimize activity but keep moving. Just do things that don t hurt. The most important and only things you should be doing is the supplement therapy,...
Back and Neck Injury: Thorasic pain, frequent urination, waist area
frequent urination, waist area, arthiritis: Maria: Thanks for writing! I regret that you are having this pain. This pain is being caused by a twisting of your entire body, starting at the feet and going all the way up to your ears! The whole thing has to be straightened out. Only a good...
Back and Neck Injury: Thorasic Spine, butt cheecks, opposing muscle groups
butt cheecks, opposing muscle groups, spinal curvature: Hi, Louie, I m sorry to hear of your suffering. The key to understanding your condition has to do with what causes disc bulges: tight spine muscles. They pull the vertebra together. They also affect spinal curvature, so that opposing muscle groups...
Back and Neck Injury: Thoratic Back pain T5, extremity symptoms, numbness in the arms
extremity symptoms, numbness in the arms, thoracic region: Possible cause for the thoracic and rib pain can be costochondritis. If conservative care (spinal manipulation and joint mobilization) does not provide long term relief, you may want to consider getting a cortisone injection if it is indeed costochondritis....
Back and Neck Injury: Throat tension, throat muscles, adams apple
throat muscles, adams apple, charlie horse: Kevin: Thanks for writing! This description bring up more questions than it does answers. What doctors have you seen for this? Any sign of a tumour? How is your water intake daily? Do you smoke or use other drugs? How is your energy? ...
Back and Neck Injury: Throbbing Neck Pain, tension headaches, throbbing neck pain
tension headaches, throbbing neck pain, finding a doctor: Without a proper exam I m only speculating, but I don t believe it is anything life threatening. What it sounds like to me is a strained, inflamed muscle. Why it is there requires further examination, but it could be due to the way you sleep (pillow), the...
Back and Neck Injury: Throbbing pain in upper neck, resting pulse rate, cervical curve
resting pulse rate, cervical curve, cervical vertebrae: Hi Darren, You relay a good history but I need a few more things answered before making any recommendations. 1) Do you have any nausea, blurred vision, headaches, loss of coordination? 2) Age/weight 3) Blood pressure/resting pulse rate if available,...
Back and Neck Injury: Tightness and clicking, pinched nerve, muscle imbalance
pinched nerve, muscle imbalance, hi mike: Hi Mike, It sounds like you re a perfect candidate for Chiropractic care. I wouldn t hesitate to see one, your, tightness , may be caused from muscle imbalance, subluxation or a pinched nerve, all of which can be easily corrected in a few visits by a D.C....
Back and Neck Injury: Tingling Face, nerve conduction test, clinical somatic education
nerve conduction test, clinical somatic education, muscular contractions: Dear Tera, The symptoms you describe are typical of contracted neck muscles. What s frightening to people is that they don t know how to correct the problem; however, it is easily correctable by the methods of clinical somatic education (not chiropractic,...
Back and Neck Injury: Tingling in lower back, butt cheeks, tingling sensation
butt cheeks, tingling sensation, pound computer: Although I am not a physician, the symptoms that you describe could be sciatica. It sounds like you have strained some muscles during the lifting and they are tightening in response. This can cause the vertebra of the back to be pulled a nerves to be pinched...
Back and Neck Injury: Tingling sensation in middle back, muscle cramp, tingling sensation
muscle cramp, tingling sensation, magnesium sulfate: Tom: Thanks for writing! A tingling sensation indicates a nerve. Did you get hit there or twist in such a way as to dislocate a rib? This can stretch a nerve and make it tingle. Or the tingling could be caused by your back bone being displaced in such...
Back and Neck Injury: TMJ problems and MRI scan, torn ligament, absolute god
torn ligament, absolute god, tmj problems: Jeff: I hope this answer is not too late, I have been at a seminar on this subject for the last 4 days. I doubt if the dentist or medical doctor is looking for how the jawbone fits to the earbone, they are not ususally aware of the need for a proper...
Back and Neck Injury: Trachea popping in neck, lawrence gold, neck muscles
lawrence gold, neck muscles, xrays: Yes, sounds like your daughter has some overtight neck muscles, the discomfort of which is prompting her to pop her neck. Chiropractic cannot help, as the problem is muscular. I offer a couple of options: Take her to a somatics practitioner, who can...
Back and Neck Injury: Trampoline Injury, whiplash injuries, lawrence gold
whiplash injuries, lawrence gold, neck muscles: Will, They re right about one thing: it involves your musculature. But I think they re wrong about another: that there s damage. I think your neck muscles are in spasm, that s all. Read the article on whiplash injuries, which is relevant, at...
Back and Neck Injury: Trampoline use and prior neck injury, vertebral levels, disk material
vertebral levels, disk material, compressive loading: Dear Carla, This is a sensitive issue...the actual mechanism of compression is not good for either you or your husband. The ACDF while securing the vertebral levels and the disk is still subject to compressive loading, which will be increased with jumping....
Back and Neck Injury: Trapped nerve?, pins and needles, nerve damage
pins and needles, nerve damage, left shoulder: Without a proper exam, I am just speculating. First, were they xrays or MRI taken to determine nerve damage or involvement? I say that because of the loss of use in certain areas of the arm, that makes me think nerve damage. Also I would suggest a chiropractor,...
Back and Neck Injury: Treatment for L4-5 and L5-S1, facet arthrosis, bilateral foraminal narrowing
facet arthrosis, bilateral foraminal narrowing, l5 s1: Carolyn: What treatment you will need: That depends on what you choose to do. If you choose to work on the root causes of this problem, get good chiropractic adjustments and do some exercises, that should be all of the treatment needed How long will...
Back and Neck Injury: Can't get a proper diagnosis, facet joints, refined carbs
facet joints, refined carbs, pins and needles: Dear Ross, Well a few things to consider. You have got to have some inflammation in the tissue even if it does not show up on the blood tests, and it may just be generated by your dietary intake alone. Heat makes it worse, carbohydrates make it worse,...
Back and Neck Injury: tension/pain in the lower part of the skull, chronic neck pain, urgent medical attention
chronic neck pain, urgent medical attention, durnin: Hi Eliza, I can only advise you to avoid postural positions that aggravate your neck. Only a Chiropractor can properly treat these problems, seeing one shouldn t take more than a few hours. Normally you can get same day appointments and get it corrected...
Back and Neck Injury: terrible sciatic pain, lifting weights, tennis match
lifting weights, tennis match, competitive tennis: I can not give you a precise answer without performing my own exam, and it is also difficult without the MRI/CT results, but yes chiropractic can help. It sounds to me you have one of 2 things, 1)a disc bulge causing nerve irritation, or 2)muscle spasms causing...
Back and Neck Injury: I think I hurt my back, please help, degenerative disks, machine motion
degenerative disks, machine motion, chiropractic examination: Sharon: Thanks for writing! It is almost impossible to injure yourself doing the maneuver you describe but it sound like you were able to do the impossible. I suspect your ligaments are also getting weak. Is your estrogen high? This would weaken ligaments...
Back and Neck Injury: i think ive done serious dammage to my back, spine care, direstion
spine care, direstion, kness: Dear Mark, thank you for the question. It sounds like you pinched a nerve in your neck. When a lot of pressure is applied to the spine the discs bulge out to the opposite direstion and can get stuck . When the disc hits a nerve, it will cause pain to run...
Back and Neck Injury: thoracic back injury/pain, left arm pain, lumbar vertebra
left arm pain, lumbar vertebra, disc bulge: Hi Tia, You need a cervical (neck) MRI, I suspect a disc bulge or herniation there as well. Both disc problems are easily rectified with flexion/distraction tables and towel traction. If you Google flexion/distraction, it will explain the procedure and...
Back and Neck Injury: thoracic pain, gall bladder, thoracic area
gall bladder, thoracic area, sternum: Spencer: Thanks for writing! Yes, this can be a terrible pain, as you have discovered. And Tylenol and Advil do nothing but make it worse in the long run. That is true since T4 and T5 are associated with the stomach and gall bladder and those drugs make...
Back and Neck Injury: thoracic back and rib injury, deep tissue massage, intercostal muscles
deep tissue massage, intercostal muscles, slipping rib syndrome: Dear Jack, If the doctor and the physiotherapist both agree that the ribs are stable/secure, I doubt that you have slipping rib syndrome. However, Slipping Rib Syndrome may be caused by hypermobility of the anterior end of the costal cartilage, located...
Back and Neck Injury: thoracic spine fracture, flare ups, unstable fractures
flare ups, unstable fractures, intercostal muscles: Mainly, those nerves just run along the ribs and control those intercostal muscles. Some of those nerve do have some organ control, T6 going to the pancreas, T7 to the spleen, and T8 to the liver. Does this mean those organs will quit working? NO. But it...
Back and Neck Injury: thorasic & lumbar MRI results, bilateral facet arthropathy, diffuse disc bulge
bilateral facet arthropathy, diffuse disc bulge, st paul minnesota: I can not give you specific answers, there is some possibility that the pain is coming from these MRI findings. There are a lot of nerves that could have been irritated. There could be some other underlying issues though. I am a member of a group of chiropractors...
Back and Neck Injury: thorasic/neck/shoulder pain, brachial plexus injury, numb pinky finger
brachial plexus injury, numb pinky finger, nerve test: Dear Jason, Your therapists have, in my view, identified the situation: ... shifted vertabrae due to muscles acting like a fusion to stop the bones from moving. Contracted muscles produce the whole range of effects, except for the CSF leak, which results...
Back and Neck Injury: thorasic pain, grand mal seizure, brain juice
grand mal seizure, brain juice, x rays: Cassie: Thanks for writing! This is indeed a serious condition. Since you are having Grand Mal (Big and Bad) seizures, there is a problem with the drainage from the brain. The brain juice and blood is backing up in your skull. The MRI will show things...
Back and Neck Injury: Back of throat, bony protrusion, tonsil area
bony protrusion, tonsil area, chiroweb: Hi Kevin, The good news is it probably isn t malignant since it hurts on palpation, the bad news is it s not normal. A Z-pack should knock it out in a few days. It sounds like oral pharyngitis. Looking at the tonsils, are there white spotss on them? If...
Back and Neck Injury: Back tinggling sensations, tingling sensation, good sleep
tingling sensation, good sleep, low iron: Gurvinder: Ok! I understand. This sounds like the pregnancy and delivery stressed and weakened the ligaments which hold your back bone to your hip bone. When this occurs, the foundation for the spine sits crooked and a lot of things, indeed everything,...
Back and Neck Injury: tingling fingers, nerve impingement, somatic educator
nerve impingement, somatic educator, tingling fingers: Mo, Sound like a typical nerve impingement in your neck. If so, tight muscles are involved. You have to train yourself to relax them. While it s impossible to say with absolute certainty, I doubt the problem will go away without deliberate steps on...
Back and Neck Injury: trampoline injury, functional rehab, orthopedic evaluation
functional rehab, orthopedic evaluation, stretching exercises: Dear Paul, Unfortunately I cannot tell you exactly what the problem is without a functional and orthopedic examination of the area of complaint. This is most likely a strain/sprain type of injury, but it should be followed up on. I can tell you this:...
Back and Neck Injury: trapezius/neck pain, neck exercise, neck motion
neck exercise, neck motion, pinched nerve: Trudy: Thanks for writing! I would suggest a neck exercise which goes like this. Seated or standing, hold your face straight up and down, do not tilt the chin down or up. While maintaining this vertical face position, push you face-head straight forward,...
Back and Neck Injury: trapped nerve, kells ireland, tendons ligaments
kells ireland, tendons ligaments, trapped nerve: I don t know of any discs in your shoulder. There are bursa, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that could be inflamed. The reason the pain keep coming back is because you are not fixing the problem. Medicine is usually intended to ease the pain so you don...
Back and Neck Injury: trapped nerves - neck and shoulder, tight neck muscles, trapped nerves
tight neck muscles, trapped nerves, somatic educator: Dear Kathryn, The limitation of chiropractic is that it doesn t restore your ability to relax those tight neck muscles. Manipulation can t do that, only learning can. In other words, you need to improve your control of those muscles to learning/relearning...
Back and Neck Injury: twitching of the kneck, middle ear infections, nerve roots
middle ear infections, nerve roots, nose specialist: Dear Rev, Well all of the medical experts have examined you, run diagnostic tests, and come up with nothing to explain your symptoms, right? Okay, time to try a chiropractic physician. These types of unexplained symptoms can come from altered spinal...
Back and Neck Injury: Understanding an MRI, nerve conduction studies, disc protrusion
nerve conduction studies, disc protrusion, mechanical low back pain: Hi Michael, Surgery is rarely indicated for small herniations like this. There is an effective and proven conservative treatment for most mechanical low back pain causes. There is no doubt that the lower extremity symptoms you have are directly related....
Back and Neck Injury: Undiagnosed problem, rib cage pain, flank pain
rib cage pain, flank pain, right rib cage pain: Kristy, Odd that all your doctors missed the obvious: muscle spasm. It fits your descriptions. A lot attaches there or nearby: abdominal obliques, quadratus lumborum, diaphragm, psoas. A stitch like you describe happens in muscles that are already...
Back and Neck Injury: Undiagnosed problem, rib cage pain, flank pain
rib cage pain, flank pain, right rib cage pain: Kristy: Thanks for writing! It sounds to me like the jumping on the trampoline caused one of the disc --cushions between the bones in your back--to collapse slightly and land on a nerve. This would cause the symtoms you are experiencing. Any good...
Back and Neck Injury: Unxplainable mid-back pain, mid back pain, sciatica pain
mid back pain, sciatica pain, yoga stretch: Dear Carrie, If you see a Hanna somatic educator, a breathing session (which involves free rib movement) would probably be called for before a Trauma Reflex lesson. These terms will make sense to the practitioner. For a list of practitioners, see somatics.com...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper/ Middle back pain., gravitational stress, poor posture
gravitational stress, poor posture, upper torso: Dear Rachel, This does not sound like a disk problem per se, with pain going down the center of the back, it is more likely to be a pulled muscle either in the fibers of the trapezius, the rhomboids, or the erector musculature. However, you could have easily...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper back and neck pain, repetitive motion injury, upper back and neck pain
repetitive motion injury, upper back and neck pain, cat stretches: Andrew: Thanks for writing! I like the fact that you are taking the initiative in creating health in your body and that you are trying to avoid the destructive, short term solutions such as Naprosyn. Pain such as this can be a real drag on life,it...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper back pain after a fall, plain xray, upper back pain
plain xray, upper back pain, st paul minnesota: Without a proper exam, I am just guessing, but there could be some misalignment that will not show up on plain xray, especially in the ribs. There also sounds like there is a lot of muscle injury, kind of like whiplash. PT may help with the muscle issues,...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper back pain, acute liver failure, spine pain
acute liver failure, spine pain, upper spine: Anonymous: Thanks for Writing! Does your name begin with an L? As to the upper spine pain. This could be a lot of things. The most common is an organ malfunction causing the bones and nerves and muscles to get out of balance. Since your Knees are...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper right back pain- diagnosed Myofascial pain, depression meds, ultrasound treatment
depression meds, ultrasound treatment, push ups: Hi, Erik. Here s the bottom line: muscular spasms that produce the type of symptoms you re describing are controlled from the brain level, the brain being the master-control center for the muscular system. Spasms come either from overconditioning or injury,...
Back and Neck Injury: Upper Back/Shoulder/Neck Chronic SEVERE pain, lehigh valley hospital, muscle spasm
lehigh valley hospital, muscle spasm, pharmacy student: Hi AJ, Just because you can t visualize the anatomical aberration on advanced imaging studies, doesn t mean it isn t there. Just like you can t see a headache on any scan, you won t see subtle biomechanical distortions either. We see and treat thousands...
Back and Neck Injury: Urinary Frequency due to back injury?, empty bladder, detrol la
empty bladder, detrol la, l4 l5: Dear Mark, In my opinion, the bladder urgency is most likely related to the previous disk injury. Even though the extruded portion of the disk has been removed, a focal injury to the nerve supply that innervates the smooth muscle of the bladder wall can...
Back and Neck Injury: Urinary frequency, empty bladder, detrol la
empty bladder, detrol la, l4 l5: Hi Mark, The best way to approach this is by elimination. Since most disc herniations don t require surgery or physical therapy, I would start with flexion/distraction. In short order this will either confirm or eliminate the pinched nerve theory. There...
Back and Neck Injury: undiagnosed back injurie, lawrence gold, spasm
lawrence gold, spasm, x ray: Dear Owen, Your doctor has missed the obvious: you have back muscles in spasm, provoked by the sudden movement. You were almost certainly quite tight before that moment, and the incident took you past the point of spasm. The way to end a spasm is to...
Back and Neck Injury: unknown cause of back pain, spine surgeon, chronic back pain
spine surgeon, chronic back pain, reguards: Hello, CINDY. My name is: TOM. I Send your Hubby my deepest reguards. I do know what It is like. For I do have to feel this same way Everyday too! Fortunatly, I get to have mine fused On the 17th, Of july. As for your Hubby! Can you ask him If he remember...
Back and Neck Injury: upper neck pain, spinous process, upper spine
spinous process, upper spine, blunt trauma: Hi Brendon, The blunt trauma received manifests 72 hours post injury at its worst. This means that it will hurt the most 3 days after injury when the natural opiates released by the brain wear off. Negating further discomfort will neccessitate icing the...
Back and Neck Injury: upper back pain after a fall, dislocated rib, upper back pain
dislocated rib, upper back pain, shoulder blade: Kevin: Thanks for writing! This sounds like a rib to me. It is either broken or displaced. If it is broken, it will hurt when you take a deep breath. If it is displaced it will have to be reset. A good chiropracor can reset it for you. Go to www.sorsi.com,...
Back and Neck Injury: upper back pain, involuntary reflex, muscular contractions
involuntary reflex, muscular contractions, lawrence gold: Lou, You might have to wait a long time for it to heal itself. That said, healing is probably not the issue; it sounds like your fall and the pain of that fall caused muscles to go into contraction, as an involuntary reflex. The contraction, alone,...
Back and Neck Injury: upper right back pain, household tasks, shoulder blade
household tasks, shoulder blade, massage therapy: You might have two different conditions going on - one in your neck and another in your lower back, and they may not be related. The symptoms in your right arm may be resulting from a compressed nerve in your neck or upper back (possibly a bulging or herniated...
Back and Neck Injury: upper back right pain, cramped muscles, lawrence gold
cramped muscles, lawrence gold, weight training: Paul, Sounds like you have cramped muscles. The fatigue accounts for the weakeness. You can t stretch out cramped muscles and have them stay free; your conditioning causes them to contract, again. You need to relearn your control of those muscles...
Back and Neck Injury: Vertigo/Cervical disk bulge/Neck pain, neural foramina, cervical spondylosis
neural foramina, cervical spondylosis, chronic dizziness: Dear Shanda, The functional rehab of the neck can be successfully performed by a good physical therapist under the direction of a competent diagnosis, but the structural rehab I had mentioned regarding the cervical curve should only be facilitated under...
Back and Neck Injury: Vertigo & Migraines, maxillary sinus, skull bones
maxillary sinus, skull bones, chiropractic specialist: I am not 100% sure of what the septum pellucidum is, but I looked it up and it sounds like it is a normal variant, meaning not everyone has it, but the ones that do don t have to worry about it. But if it still concerns you, please talk to your neurologist....
Back and Neck Injury: Vertigo, benign positional vertigo, upper cervical spine
benign positional vertigo, upper cervical spine, vertigo dizziness: Dear M.P., Vertigo/dizziness is a complaint that has been documented as a finding after car crashes in the scientific literature. One source stated that 15% of car crash victims will experience vertiginous symptoms and 4% will have associated tinnitis...
Back and Neck Injury: value of injuries, contusion, neurologist
contusion, neurologist, head injury: Terri, You can t. With so new an injury, no knowledge of what state you are in, too little information about your diagnoses, too soon to learn the nature, extent, and duration of your injuries, the nature , extent , duration, and cost of your treatment, and...
Back and Neck Injury: various back problems, thigh numbness, ulnar neuropathy
thigh numbness, ulnar neuropathy, outer thighs: It is certainly a possibility if you carry a tool belt or are over weight, I don t suspect the later given your history. Only a hands on evaluation will tell. As stated earlier, there are a myriad of possibilities at this point and the best equipped to differentially...
Back and Neck Injury: vertebral fractures, vertebral fractures, disc height
vertebral fractures, disc height, pain meds: I m kind of at a loss for words. I would suggest getting a second opinion, go to a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon and see what they say. If they say nothing, you can try a gentle chiropractic technique like SOT. I practice SOT in my office and have...
Back and Neck Injury: Wake Boarding Back Injury, muscular strain, j shawn
muscular strain, j shawn, chiropractic physician: Dear Grant, This doesn t sound like anything more than a moderate muscular strain...the fact that your pain is getting better already is a good sign. For the next few days you need to make sure you do some mild stretching in the morning, mid-day and...
Back and Neck Injury: Wedge compression fracture T5, worse case scenario, compression fracture
worse case scenario, compression fracture, fracture lines: I can t give you a time frame of healing, everyone heals at a different pace, worse case scenario you could have this lingering pain the rest of your life. Pain can come from many different areas. It could be coming from the muscles that have spasmed since...
Back and Neck Injury: "Whiplash"????, trigger point injections, muscular contractions
trigger point injections, muscular contractions, whiplash injuries: Hi, Nikki, Muscle spasms, headaches, and alignment deviations point to one thing they have in common: muscular contractions. Whiplash injuries commonly trigger them as part of a protective reflex. What s going on in your thighs is probably from the...
Back and Neck Injury: Wierd Neck Grinding, history of trauma, weather changes
history of trauma, weather changes, durnin: Hi Matt, I can help; if it grinds, not only pops (which is a big difference) it probably is osteoarthritis(OA). OA is treatable with over the counter supplements. They are usually sold together, glucosamine sulfate and MSM. If you have OA at such...
Back and Neck Injury: waist pain, good body mechanics, waist pain
good body mechanics, waist pain, vacuum cleaner: Good body mechanics uses principles like keeping the weight close to your body as opposed to carrying or lifting something with your body bent or stretched. For things like vacuuming, it s important to step forward as you push because that keeps your back...
Back and Neck Injury: wedge compression l1, compression fracture, st paul minnesota
compression fracture, st paul minnesota, chiropractic treatment: It will improve with time, depending on what is causing the pain, and time could mean 2 months or 20 years. With what you are describing, I believe you have some muscle related problems along with the fracture. I suggest seeking some gentle chiropractic...
Back and Neck Injury: wedge fracture T9 or T6, thoracic vertebrae, boniva
thoracic vertebrae, boniva, hydroxyapatite: Not likely since it has been 6 weeks, I would keep lifting to a minimum, 20lbs or less. Those restrictions are unrealistic for the age of the Fx. At this point, normal activities of normal living need to be re-introduced or atrophy and further bone loss will...
Back and Neck Injury: whiplash, mechanical trauma, nerve system
mechanical trauma, nerve system, standard protocol: Casey: Thanks for writing! The standard protocol for treatment of whiplash is the same as the standard protocol for any body ailment. Find out what is wrong with the patient and fix it. You do not mention your age or physical condition or previous...
Back and Neck Injury: whiplash, e stim, knee jerk reaction
e stim, knee jerk reaction, muscles of the neck: Hi, Casey, I am not an advocate of traction or especially of massage therapy, as neither improves control over ones own muscular tensions. Traction and other stretching can make things worse by triggering the stretch-reflex (seen in the knee-jerk reaction,...
Back and Neck Injury: whiplash, whiplash injury, tingling in hand
whiplash injury, tingling in hand, tense shoulder: Dear Darlene, Sorry to hear your situation. If you were my client, I would be checking your neck for muscular contractions. Your description indicates that I would find them where you re feeling them. There are nerves that exit the neck and go to...
Back and Neck Injury: whiplash, lawrence gold, standard protocol
lawrence gold, standard protocol, muscular control: Hi, Casey, The point is not whether one receives PT, but whether one restores normal muscular control of the muscles in the neck. The shock of an accident provokes a guarding reaction that involves muscles tightening up. No manipulation method can undo...
Back and Neck Injury: I was wondering if throwing..., muscle spasm, lawrence gold
muscle spasm, lawrence gold, pinched nerve: Jeff, You can t throw out a disc; discs are attached to (actually part of and continuous with) neighboring vertebrae. (They re not like poker chips.) Tenseness does cause vertebrae to be pulled too closely together, compressing discs and leading to...
Back and Neck Injury: What's wrong with me?, aerobics class, shoulder blade
aerobics class, shoulder blade, hip bone: Kristy: Thanks for Writing! It is unfortunate that you are caught in this situation, but that is modern day medicine. The proglem with medical tests today is that they look only for pathology or an advanced disease in the body, they do not look at...
Back and Neck Injury: What's wrong with me?, aerobics class, shoulder blade
aerobics class, shoulder blade, hip bone: Kristy, Sounds like you are feeling a very contracted psoas muscle -- contracted and sore. Your iliacus muscle and diaphragm may also be involved. Is your breathing affected? This is the type of thing that goes unrecognized by radiologists and doctors,...
Back and Neck Injury: X-Ray Results, pinched nerve in the neck, cervical curvature
pinched nerve in the neck, cervical curvature, cervical curve: Hi Mr. Gary, Sorry I wasn t able to get back with you immediately but we have severe flooding here in the midwest and in our house. The foraminal encroachment is narrowing of the hole that forms between two neck bones for the nerve to exit the spine....
Back and Neck Injury: how?, muscles and bones, lawrence gold
muscles and bones, lawrence gold, aching legs: Dear Helen, A good massage therapist could check for the tension of your neck muscles -- although massage is not the best approach for getting lasting relief from the tension. Your drawn, aching legs sound like the same kind of problem. I would recommend...
Back and Neck Injury: back, disk herniation, lumbar vertebra
disk herniation, lumbar vertebra, invasive therapies: Although I m not a physician or surgeon, I can tell you that there is a hernia of the disk at the space between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebra. The hernia is located on the to the rear and along the right side of the spinal column. There is also a narrowing...
Back and Neck Injury: What Was Going On?, circles of light, axert
circles of light, axert, back of my neck: I can not give you an exact diagnosis without a proper exam, but it does sound like the muscles were involved. But there could also be some other underlying cause, such as bony misalignment, what we chiropractors call a subluxation. All that is is a inappropriate...
Back and Neck Injury: What Was Going On?, circles of light, axert
circles of light, axert, back of my neck: Amanda, Believe it or not, you experienced a Classic migraine, not the more Common type of migraine. Classic migraines are relatively rare compared to Common Migraines. It sounds like it was brought on by muscle spasm from the base of your neck...
Back and Neck Injury: What Was Going On?, circles of light, axert
circles of light, axert, back of my neck: Dear Amanda, This can easily be explained away as severe muscle tension and anxiety, or it could be much more severe, such as multiple sclerosis symptomatology which is more common in women and can involve transiet pain and eye/vision disturbances. The...
Back and Neck Injury: back, physical examination, pelvis
physical examination, pelvis, swimmer: Although I m not a physician, it sounds as if it is a pulled muscle from your brief description of the symptoms. If the pain persists, I recommend visiting your doctor to find out exactly what is causing the problem. It s truly impossible to tell over...
Back and Neck Injury: back, doing laundry, durnin
doing laundry, durnin, herniated disc: Hi Tiffany, It sounds like a mild herniated L5/S1 herniated disc easily fixed with flexion/distraction. Here is a link.. http://www.coxtechnic.com/ Call around and find a Chiropractor that has F/D tables and expect complete relief in 2 weeks or...
Back and Neck Injury: -------------------------..., intermittent headaches, groin area
intermittent headaches, groin area, blackeyed pea: Hello: Ok! This is a situation which must be investigated. I cannot tell from the way you are feeling what is going on with you. I would suggest you go to www.sorsi.com and www.icak-usa and see if you can find a good chiropractor near you. They could...
Back and Neck Injury: what could this be?, health food store, cartilage damage
health food store, cartilage damage, muscle spasm: Helen: Ok! Glad to be of help. The osteoporosis question is a big one. The Great American Diet is actually too high in Calcium, not to low, as you hear on TV. The excess calcium (milk products)cannot be used by the body because there is not enough...
Back and Neck Injury: what could this be?, somatic educator, lawrence gold
somatic educator, lawrence gold, chest muscles: Dear Helen, The pain is likely muscular tensions between the involved ribs, which go around to the back. Tight muscles get sore and intense soreness is experienced as pain. Deep heat is unlikely to help much, as it is unlikely to bring about the needed...
Back and Neck Injury: back, lawrence gold, muscular control
lawrence gold, muscular control, carers: Dear Vicky, You have contracted back muscles in a state of fixation. Please see the articles on back pain at somatics.com/page4.htm for an understanding and a solution (improve your muscular control to the degree of being able to relax). with regard,...
Back and Neck Injury: back, traditional chiropractic, wasting my time
traditional chiropractic, wasting my time, amazing things: Everybody and every body is different on how they respond to different treatments. I ve heard both good stories and stories that it didn t help at all. I believe you should try it and see how it works for you. To my understanding, it is very expensive compared...
Back and Neck Injury: What to do?, professional computer programmer, fellow volunteer
professional computer programmer, fellow volunteer, vicatin: Michael: Thanks for writing! Yes, I commend you for true grit! You make John Wayne look like a woos. Unfortunaetly, not all chiropractors are equally trained. First of all, how much water do you drink? The disc have a very poor blood supply and...
Back and Neck Injury: back, psoas muscles, lawrence gold
psoas muscles, lawrence gold, stomach area: Dear Tiffany, Sounds like your psoas muscles are in spasm. This is not an injury, but a conditioning problem. As such, healing is not the issue, but rather, gaining enough improved control of those movements and muscles to relax them is the issue. ...
Back and Neck Injury: x-ray results that I dont understand how to read, fracture dislocation, cervical lordosis
fracture dislocation, cervical lordosis, cervical vertebrae: The x-rays simply state there is nothing wrong except that your neck is straight instead of curved. There are some exercises that you can do specifically for this, but it is difficult to explain in words, it is easier to show. My suggestion is to go to a...
Back and Neck Injury: Back, lawrence gold, sore legs
lawrence gold, sore legs, best bet: Hi, Hugh, The thing to check is whether the muscles of your back are very tight and sore. You check this lying down on your belly by reaching back with your hand to feel. If so, there are some things you can do. First, see the articles on back pain...
Needlepoint: 1963 Vogarts Rooster/Hen Stamped/Printed Dresser Scarf cross-stitch, home ec class, filling cabinet
home ec class, filling cabinet, heart break: Hello- I found this one link that seemed to have an active message board with lots of people trading old patterns: http://teresagen.www6.50megs.com/pattern.htm Other than that, take some time to learn more about the internet, try looking on eBay,...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, insect screen, foot piece
insect screen, foot piece, adequate air: Stefanie, To clean the pieces, you will need to remove them from the frame. As for the best method for cleaning, there are several factors to consider in order to decide on which method to use. The first step could be vacuuming the needlepoint. ...
Needlepoint: erblocking a needlepoint rug, needlepoint shop, allexperts
needlepoint shop, allexperts, rug cleaning: Gwen, Cleaning and reblocking a needlepoint of that size is a huge undertaking. I highly recommend professionals do the work. Do an online search for needlepoint rug cleaning . You will find several services that can provide you with quality results...
Needlepoint: repurposing needlework seat covers, american needlepoint guild, q17
american needlepoint guild, q17, sentimental value: Sarah, What a nice find! There shouldn t be a problem with recycling the seat covers. I was going to suggest you start with cleaning and re-blocking. If you want instructions on cleaning them yourself, I have been referring people to the American...
Needlepoint: staples torn canvas, museum quality piece, torn canvas
museum quality piece, torn canvas, kay davis: Paula, How awful! If this was a museum quality piece, perhaps there is legal recourse you can take to cover the cost of the repairs. Barring that, you can undertake the repairs yourself, but it goes beyond the scope of this forum to provide detailed...
Needlepoint: storing needle point, moth crystals, tube store
moth crystals, tube store, air circulation: Caroline, I would first recommend the rug be cleaned, re-blocked, and dried properly. If you search online for needlepoint rug cleaning you can find several services that will do a good job. Once that is done, or if it is absolutely unnecessary, here...
Needlepoint: 7 point canvas, monks cloth, needlepoint pillow
monks cloth, needlepoint pillow, pillow pattern: Hi Gayle, The main difference between monks cloth and canvas is the stiffness. Canvas is a very stiff, firm type of fabric, where the monks cloth is a softer fabric. If you are going to use it for a chair cover, you would need to use the canvas as it...
Needlepoint: cleaning a needlepoint doorstop, american needlepoint guild, finished canvas
american needlepoint guild, finished canvas, wool yarns: Denise, While the most thorough cleaning would be achieved by removing the needlepoint, there are still a few things to try. I recommend that you check out some cleaning tips available on the American Needlepoint Guild s website: http://needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php#Q17...
Needlepoint: What kind of design is this?, petit point, floral designs
petit point, floral designs, search mode: HI Magda, Petit point is method of stitching, a small stitch. I found this site with floral designs, http://www.bfdesigns.on.ca/FLORALSANDFRUIT.htm http://www.needleartmania.com/?search[terms]=floral&search[mode]=any&x=40&y=6 I did a search...
Needlepoint: petit point, count canvas, thread tension
count canvas, thread tension, blank canvas: Patsy, I m assuming you are using a penelope, or double, canvas. If so, that is the nature of that type of canvas. The 10 count stitches are just going to be larger than the 20 count stitches. It will sort of look like the background is framing the design...
Needlepoint: how many strands of yarn, strands of yarn, count canvas
strands of yarn, count canvas, embroidery thread: Lily, I ll try to answer everything the best I can. If you are using 14 count canvas, two strands of Paternayan would be the right number. Using one strand will probably result in the canvas peeking through. If two strands looks too thick, you might...
Needlepoint: 1786 sampler by Cynthia burr, art class, bartleby
art class, bartleby, c5: HI Teri, I found this picture of the sampler http://www.wsu.edu/~fa308310/fa308/c5.jpg It was found on this site http://www.wsu.edu/~fa308310/fa308/colonial.html Here are sites discussing the word http://www.answers.com/topic/iconography ...
Needlepoint: antq needlpnt WAS chair, now needs repair, kay davis, mary kay
kay davis, mary kay, chair arm: Robin, I was not able to find the auction. I understand what you want to do though. It is possible to weave a new piece of canvas into the area where the canvas was cut away for the arm of the chair. The instructions for doing this are too involved for...
Needlepoint: needlepoint cleaning, american needlepoint guild, textile restoration
american needlepoint guild, textile restoration, restoration expert: Vanessa, The Needlework Doctor is not going to really help in your situation. However, it may not be hopeless; a needlepoint piece of that age is going to need professional help. I recommend you contact the American Needlepoint Guild for assistance...
Needlepoint: needlepoint door stop assembly, whip stitch, blank canvas
whip stitch, blank canvas, thick piece: Amy, I apologize for the delay in responding. I ve been looking for some specific instructions on finishing a brick door stop that I photocopied out of a library book. We recently moved and they are still in a box somewhere. Basically, you want to...
Needlepoint: needlepoint sizing yellow stain, rayon threads, christmas stocking
rayon threads, christmas stocking, pale cream: Elaine, The yellowed sizing should clean out fine without affecting the white threads. Since you are using rayon threads, you will need to have the piece dry cleaned. Try to find a reliable dry cleaner where the cleaning is done on the premises, and ask...
Needlepoint: Christmas needlepoint alphabets, charted christmas alphabets
charted christmas alphabets: HI Kay, I found some christmas alphabets that you should be able to copy to graph paper and make your own chart http://snogirl.snoville.com/Alphabets/CmasAlphaIndex.html http://www.vsccs.com/Printed%20Charts/FS-2008/258-FS.jpg http://www.cyberstitchers.com/PatternLibrary/index.asp?view=ByCategory&_category=Alphabet&_filterField=Category&_perPg=10&_cols=1&navPage=1...
Needlepoint: cleaning framed needlepoint, american needlepoint guild, needlepoints
american needlepoint guild, needlepoints, water spots: Fran, Yes, for the stains you describe, you will need to remove the needlepoint pieces from the frames. There are some great cleaning instructions found at the American Needlepoint Guild s website: http://needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php#Q17 Hope...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint Pillow needs a new 'back', needlepoint, finishing
needlepoint, finishing: Anne, If the pillow just needs the back replaced, most upholsterers should be able to handle that job. If you can t find one locally, you can search online for needlepoint finishing or needlepoint finishing services . Check out the samples of their...
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug finishing, waffle, weave
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug finishing, waffle, weave
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug finishing, american needlepoint guild, kay davis
american needlepoint guild, kay davis, needlepoints: Yvonne, Finishing a needlepoint of that size can be a daunting task. Usually a piece of that size will need to be blocked and resized before finishing. This is beyond the scope of most amateur stitchers. I would highly recommend having a professional...
Needlepoint: Old Needle Points, american needlepoint guild, long beach california
american needlepoint guild, long beach california, needle points: Rich, For appraisals and information on antique needlepoints, I always recommend contacting The American Needlepoint Guild (www.needlepoint.org). They should be able to steer you in the right direction. Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts...
Needlepoint: petipoint, canvas mesh, petit point
canvas mesh, petit point, gross point: Joy, The term petit point really refers to the size of the canvas mesh. Usually petit point refers to canvas that has a gauge of 18 holes per inch or higher. Larger gauges (16 holes per inch or less) are sometimes referred to as gross point or just...
Needlepoint: Antique Needlepoint Piece, brown areas, springfield massachusetts
brown areas, springfield massachusetts, allexperts: Beverly, I m not clear on whether this is a piece of needlepoint or a piece of cross stitch. I can t make a recommendation on how to proceed until I know which type of needlework you have. Please write back and let me know, and I will be happy to guide...
Needlepoint: appraisal, american needlepoint guild, registered mail
american needlepoint guild, registered mail, safe deposit box: Robin, Here s some info I have seen about appraisals: Some insurance companies consider needlework as art. Others require you to cover it under a rider. Whether you need to consider it as art or you need a separate rider, here s a quick way to calculate...
Needlepoint: Cleaning framed needlepoint, american needlepoint guild, information ranges
american needlepoint guild, information ranges, dust removal: Jayne, For a situation such as yours, there are some great instructions at the American Needlepoint Guild s website: http://needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php#Q17 The information ranges from simple dust removal, all the way up to washing and reblocking...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoin area rug, club soda, rug cleaning
club soda, rug cleaning, allexperts: Howard, For a piece that size, I can only recommend that a professional service perform the work. When you wash a needlepoint piece, of any size, it needs to be reblocked, and reblocking something that size is outside the abilities of the average do-it-yourselfer....
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, american needlepoint guild, wall clock
american needlepoint guild, wall clock, q17: Anna, How it gets cleaned really depends on how the needlepoint is mounted on/in the clock. If the needlepoint can be removed from any backing that it s attached to, there shouldn t be much of a problem getting it cleaned. If that is the case, The American...
Needlepoint: Mold on my canvas!, bleach solution, white cloth
bleach solution, white cloth, allexperts: Susan, Oh no! Nasty mold! OK You re not too bad off. Your thinking is pretty good; try dabbing at it with a dilute detergent (something mild). Try not to get the canvas too wet; you don t want to wash out too much of the sizing (the stuff that makes...
Needlepoint: joining needlepoint canvases, needlepoint canvases, cross stitches
needlepoint canvases, cross stitches, textured stitch: Karen, There are two ways you can go about joining the canvases together. 1. Over lay raw edges by placing one piece upon another, matching 5-8 threads. Baste together with large Cross Stitches of sewing thread. Stitch the needlepoint threads through...
Needlepoint: Appropriate Stitch for Background, continental stitch, stitch library
continental stitch, stitch library, thanks in advance: Hi Bobbie, You would need to use a stitch that does not distort the canvas. Some stitches cause the canvas to become out of shape, because they slant. Since you enjoy the basketweave stitch,I would continue to use it. To my knowledge, there is no right...
Needlepoint: Appropriate Stitch for Background, mesh canvas, tent stitch
Needlepoint: Appropriate Stitch for Background, mesh canvas, tent stitch, basketweave
Needlepoint: Joining needlepoint squares into a rug, needlepoint rugs, kay davis
needlepoint rugs, kay davis, finished block: Cathy, If the individual pieces are already completed, they should be blocked before joining. For very detailed instructions on creating needlepoint rugs, I recommend The Needlework Doctor by Mary Kay Davis. There s a section in chapter 15 on joining...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint alphabet letters, needlepoint, alphabet
needlepoint, alphabet, lettering: Bobbie, If you do a online search for needlepoint alphabet patterns you will find a few books that cover the topic, as well as a few sites that have patterns and/or pattern generators. However, most of these are limited in number of fonts available....
Needlepoint: Needlepoint picture, needlepoint, appraisal
needlepoint, appraisal: Genevieve, You will need to contact an antique appraiser with knowledge of needlepoints. I recommend that you contact the American Needlepoint Guild (www.needlepoint.org) for a referral to someone in your area that could do the appraisal for you. Hope...
Needlepoint: how do you remove smoke smell, cigarette, odor
cigarette, odor, smell: Barbara, Cigarette odors are pernicious! The first thing you could try is putting the entire bell pull into a plastic garbage bag with baking soda. Close the bag and shake up the pull with the baking soda (like Shake-and-Bake). Let that sit over night....
Needlepoint: running colors on needle point after cleaning, color, dye
color, dye, bleed: Cindy, I m sorry to hear about your needlepoint. Unfortunately, if the piece is dried you probably will not be able to get the color out. You might try asking a very reputable dry cleaner if they can get the red dye out of the white threads, but I...
Needlepoint: bleached spot on needlework, needlepoint, stain
needlepoint, stain, bleach: Kevin, If it was bleached out, the color is gone. If you try to dye the area, you will almost certainly not be able to match the color. Your best bet is to remove the stitching in the bleached out area, and restitch with the closest matching color...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint canvas, needlepoint, NYC
needlepoint, NYC, Erica Wilson: Shanna, I moved from NYC 20 years ago, and never had much contact with any needlepoint people while I lived there. If any, it was mostly to buy threads and blank canvas. Well, good luck with your project. Henry Babcock AllExperts Needlepoint Exper...
Needlepoint: needlepoint belt finishing stitch, finishing, stitch
finishing, stitch, whip: Deborah, I understand what they are talking about, but I will try to elaborate a bit. After you have finished stitching the canvas for the belt, and blocked it if needed, you should trim the canvas down to a half inch all around the stitched area. For...
Needlepoint: needlepoint yardage, needlepoint, calculate
needlepoint, calculate, yardage: Gloria, There are several factors to take into account to precisely calculate how much thread you will need for a given project. The most basic rule of thumb is one yard for every square inch of the project. For more precision, start with a 18 inch...
Needlepoint: plastic canvas, mary maxim, plastic canvas
mary maxim, plastic canvas, canvas size: HI Carol, I did a quick search for artist size plastic canvas , and found that Annie s Attic and Mary Maxim both carry it. IF you multiply the holes per inch times the number of inches listed for the canvas size, you will see that there are more than...
Needlepoint: stained/yellowed needlepoint canvas, cleaning, washing
cleaning, washing, sizing: Sarah, When needlepoint canvas is made, they finish it with a substance like starch to make it kind of stiff; this is called sizing. What has most likely happened is the sizing has aged and turned yellow. You could try washing the canvases lightly with...
Needlepoint: tapestry, needlepoint, value
needlepoint, value, appraisal: Kirstine, You will need to find an appraiser that is familiar with needlepoint. I suggest you contact the American Needlepoint Guild (www.needlepoint.org) for a referral in your area. Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts Needlepoint Exper...
Needlepoint: cleaning a newly finished needlepoint, cleaning, washing
cleaning, washing, sizing: Maria, I am not familiar with the Tide stain stick, but I would caution against using something that may have strong chemicals or cleaning agents on needlepoint. Ivory soap (powdered) is often recommended for the gentile cleaning needlepoint requires....
Needlepoint: enlarging pattern, lampshade, allexperts
lampshade, allexperts, babcock: Beverly, You might have some luck with taking the book to a copy shop and copying the pattern while enlarging it. You might have to enlarge separate parts of the pattern and then reassemble the parts into the larger pattern. Hope this helps, Henry...
Needlepoint: framing/preservation of antique needlepoint, grand scheme of things, dustcover
Needlepoint: framing/preservation of antique needlepoint, grand scheme of things, dustcover, cotton thread
Needlepoint: framing/preservation of antique needlepoint, needlepoint, framing
needlepoint, framing: Karyl, Hey, that s the first time I ve seen someone send a pic of the piece they are referring to! Great idea! From what I can see in the pic, I have to recommend that the piece be cleaned and reblocked before any framing. If you are the do-it-yourself...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint stitches, needlepoint stitches, continental stitch
needlepoint stitches, continental stitch, needlepoint kit: HI Linda A lot depends on the maker of the kit. Some I have used have more than enough yarn for the design stitch called for and others are short on yarn. I know this is not much help. Here is a site that may be of help. http://spinayarn.com/needlepoint%20tips.htm...
Needlepoint: Crewel vs Tapestry Yarn, needlepoint, crewel
needlepoint, crewel, persian: Sue, You will find wool needlepoint thread comes in 3 types: Crewel, Persian, and Tapestry. Crewel wool is a single strand that is used on smaller gauge canvas. Crewel can be doubled or tripled for use on larger gauge canvas. Persian wool is three...
Needlepoint: needlepoint repair, needlepoint, canvas
needlepoint, canvas, repair: Marcia, Sounds like you have a big project ahead of you. The instructions for repairing the canvas would be too much to answer in this format. I recommend you get a copy of The Needlework Doctor by Mary Kay Davis. She includes detailed instructions...
Needlepoint: How to Make a Rectangle Needlepoint Into a Pillow?, pillow forms, pillow inserts
pillow forms, pillow inserts: Sue Ann, I don t like to buy new filling for pillows. I tend to recycle the fill from old fiber-fill pillows or cushions. I try to find them at thrift stores or garage sales. You can sew the cover for the inner form out of the inner fabric from the pillow...
Needlepoint: 1885 Needlepoint, american needlepoint guild, textile restoration
american needlepoint guild, textile restoration, restoration expert: Peter, For something of that age, I can only recommend that you consult with a textile restoration expert. Try contacting The American Needlepoint Guild to see if they can put you in touch with someone near you: www.needlepoint.org Hope this helps,...
Needlepoint: Musty smell and mildew, handpainted needlepoint canvases, mildew spots
handpainted needlepoint canvases, mildew spots, allexperts: Millie, I apologize for the delay. If the canvases are painted with colorfast paints, dry cleaning them should take care of the problem. If the canvases are not colorfast, You could try setting them out in the sun for a few days (take them in at night),...
Needlepoint: how many strands to use?, count canvas, tent stitch
count canvas, tent stitch, tapestry wool: Morel, Hmm, I have never done a conversion from wool thread to DMC floss before, but I can advise. For a large gauge canvas, like 12 or 10, people usually use a thicker tapestry wool or several strands of persian wool. You ll need to experiment a bit...
Needlepoint: torn canvas, basting stitches, torn canvas
basting stitches, torn canvas, canvas color: Alison, You can carefully unstitch the threads about an inch back all around the damaged area. Then tuck the loose thread under some of the finished work. Get some canvas of the same gauge, and baste a patch of it on the backside behind the damaged...
Needlepoint: Christmas Stocking Discolored, christmas stocking, christmas decorations
christmas stocking, christmas decorations, best bet: Rachel, I m sorry to hear about your stocking. Since the piece has already been finished, I don t think you will be able to correct the problem. After such a long time in storage, the dye that has discolored the white may be set. If this had happened...
Needlepoint: CNYTHIA BURR SAMPLER 1786, american needlepoint guild, antique fabrics
american needlepoint guild, antique fabrics, allexperts: Kathy, You would have to consult with an expert in antique fabrics and textiles to verify the authenticity of the sampler you have. I recommend you contact The American Needlepoint Guild: http://www.needlepoint.org They may be able to put you in...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint finishing, matching pairs, bucilla
matching pairs, bucilla, dining chairs: Sarah, There are a few companies that offer a stitching service. Try searching online for needlepoint stitching service ; you should find several places to compare. As for finding two more pre-worked canvases, try searching online for pre-worked (or,...
Needlepoint: Purchase, dining room chairs, allexperts
dining room chairs, allexperts, babcock: Janie, You are likely only going to find used fully completed needlepoint pieces. If you want all matching pieces for a set of chairs, you will most likely have to get pieces that have the design pre-worked, but the background will need to be completed...
Needlepoint: canvas gauge, blank needlepoint canvas, allexperts
blank needlepoint canvas, allexperts, babcock: Hi Alecia, I believe you are describing penelope canvas. It s the same as regular canvas, but enables stitching in two different gauges on the same canvas. Here are a couple of sites that will explain what it is and how to stitch on it: http://www.stitching.com/npg/penelope.htm...
Needlepoint: Who can finish my counting cross stitch?, needlepoint christmas stockings, needlepoint stocking
needlepoint christmas stockings, needlepoint stocking, counting cross: Katie, Yes, there are companies that offer stitching services. Try searching on the web for needlepoint stitching or needlepoint stitching service . You will find some places that can finish your piece. Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts...
Needlepoint: Needlepooint brick Cover, cover dimensions, allexperts
cover dimensions, allexperts, babcock: Ann, The standard construction brick is about 8 x 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 . It s best if you find the brick(s) you are going to work with first, then you can adjust the dimensions. I attached a sketch with dimensions for what the stitched area should be. ...
Needlepoint: Can you wash a needlepoint Xmas stocking, french knots, christmas stocking
french knots, christmas stocking, christmas eve: Leilani, Without knowing the materials of the stocking, it s not possible to tell you which cleaning method to use. I recommend you take the stocking to a professional cleaner for advice. You might have to resort to dry cleaning due to mixed materials....
Needlepoint: Auto needlepoint seat cushions, upholstery cleaning service, carpet upholstery
upholstery cleaning service, carpet upholstery, seat cushions: Jude, I am figuring these cushions are upholstered to the seats and cannot be removed for cleaning. If this is the case, it will be difficult to clean yourself. If the materials used are not antique, there should be no problem of the dyes bleeding, and...
Needlepoint: colonial sampler, american needlepoint guild, arcelia
american needlepoint guild, arcelia, allexperts: Arcelia, For something like that, I recommend that you contact The American Needlepoint Guild: www.needlepoint.org They should be able to put you in touch with someone in your area for an appraisal. Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts...
Needlepoint: Persian Wool, bucilla kit, colored threads
bucilla kit, colored threads, persian wool: Hi Vicki, If it s a Bucilla kit, you should contact them for replacement of mis-colored threads. Bucilla is now owned by Plaid; their website has contact info at the very bottom of the front page: http://www.plaidonline.com/home.asp They should be...
Needlepoint: Portrait of a Fox Hunt, american needlepoint guild, fox hunt
american needlepoint guild, fox hunt, time megan: Megan, There is not enough detail in the photo to tell if it is needlepoint. I would have to see a close-up, or macro, photo in order to give you a definite answer. Almost any decent antique dealer, or experienced stitcher, would be able to confirm upon...
Needlepoint: canvas type, three pillows, needlepoint canvas
three pillows, needlepoint canvas, type question: Judy, If you don t need the varying sizes that penelope allows, just stick with mono. Interlock is more stable that mono, but is more expensive, not as strong, and can wear the wool faster during, and after, stitching. Hope this helps, Henry Babcock...
Needlepoint: Cleaning of Petit Point framed art, cigarette smoke, discolouration
cigarette smoke, discolouration, petit point: Wanda, Good instructions for cleaning the pieces yourself can be found: http://tinyurl.com/cr8rs4 If you prefer to have them professionally cleaned, try searching online for needlepoint cleaning or needlepoint rug cleaning . You can find several...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint purse, american needlepoint guild, search phrases
american needlepoint guild, search phrases, centerville ohio: Annie, While I can t name any specific places, I would recommend you try some online searches for needlepoint finishing , needlepoint cleaning , needlepoint restoration , or other search phrases along those lines. You could also try contacting The...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint restoration, pointed scissors, hideous color
pointed scissors, hideous color, background thread: Sara, You can remove the background stitching yourself. It s not hard, just time consuming. You just need to have some small, pointed scissors. Slip a needlepoint needle beneath stitches on the front and lift them away from the canvas. Cut the threads...
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug, raw canvas, kay davis
raw canvas, kay davis, mary kay: Judy, I apologize for my delay in responding. If the piece is still square you won t need to block it. You could iron it on a low setting to take out any wrinkles. There are a few different ways to finish the back of a rug. You could just miter...
Needlepoint: cross stitch pattern, cross stitch pattern, stitches
cross stitch pattern, stitches: HI Tracey. YOu can use a smaller count cloth to make the pattern larger. you can double the size by doubling the stitches: for every stitch, make one extra across and down, actually you will be making 4 stitches instead of one. that way you will be making...
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug assembly, elizabeth bradley, rugs
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug assembly, elizabeth bradley, rugs
Needlepoint: Insert needlepoint into front of pillow, fabric place, inch border
fabric place, inch border, inch strips: HI Chris This is fairly easy. 1. measure the needlepoint. 2. find the fabric you like for the border. 3. since you want a 4 inch border, cut the fabric into 5 inch strips. 4. sew strips to 2 opposite sides, then the other remaining sides. ...
Needlepoint: needlepoint ornament finishing, christmas tree ornament, kay davis
christmas tree ornament, kay davis, oval shape: Donna, One of the best books detailing every aspect of needlepoint, including finishing projects is The Needlework Doctor by Mary Kay Davis. You could request it from the library, or you can most likely find a copy on eBay or Half.com. For something...
Needlepoint: needlepoint rug assembly, elizabeth bradley, allexperts
elizabeth bradley, allexperts, babcock: Barbara, I m sorry to hear that you are having difficulty finding someone to finish your rug for you. Try searching on the web for needlepoint finishing services , needlepoint rug finishing , or ecclesiastical needlepoint . You should be able to...
Needlepoint: 1899 needlepoint sampler restoration, south salem ny, american needlepoint guild
south salem ny, american needlepoint guild, pennington nj: Gretchen, Professional restoration will be the way to proceed. Even then, I m not sure what they can really do for your situation. Unfortunately, gluing needlework to a permanent backing was the way it was done back in those days. Suggestions for...
Needlepoint: petit point, petit point
petit point: Sue, Petit point, and gross point, refer to the canvas count. Both will fall under the subject of needlepoint. Generally, petit point refers to canvas that has 18 stitches per inch or greater, and gross point has 16 stitches per inch or less. The techniques...
Needlepoint: CLEANING and RESTORATION, american needlepoint guild, northern wyoming
american needlepoint guild, northern wyoming, petit point: Emma, Here s a link to some very good cleaning directions from The American Needlepoint Guild: http://needlepoint.org/FAQ/stitching.php#Q17 Read through both methods of cleaning to decide if this is a project you wish to do yourself. If you prefer...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint Pillow, finished stitches, yarn ends
finished stitches, yarn ends, vertical threads: Dawn, I sincerely apologize for the delay. I too have had the puppy problem with a needlepoint pillow. They re so cute when they are young... ;-) The best approach is going to be removing the fabric back and stuffing of the pillow, or at least...
Needlepoint: needlepoint finishing, needlepoint canvases, kay davis
needlepoint canvases, kay davis, mary kay: Anne, I often refer people to The Needlework Doctor by Mary Kay Davis. It is very detailed, and has pretty good illustrations. I just took a look at Half.com, and they have several copies available in the $2-$5 range. You could also request it from...
Needlepoint: Inexpensive Needlepointing, kay davis, ink pens
kay davis, ink pens, needlepoint patterns: Ellie, To avoid the cost of having your pieces professionally finished, you ll have to do the work yourself. There are lots of great books out there about needlepoint and finishing techniques. Check out your library and local book stores. My most recommended...
Needlepoint: Making a needlepoint rug, canvas suppliers, needlepoint rugs
canvas suppliers, needlepoint rugs, size needles: Helen, Canvas type and gauge are a matter of preference, but I often see people using 10-gauge canvas for large projects like rugs or wall hangings. Needle size will depend on what gauge canvas you choose. I m not a big fan of frames, but I don t really...
Needlepoint: milward needle, sewing box, darning needle
sewing box, darning needle, friends mother: Pauline, I would have to see a picture to be sure, but it sounds like a netting needle. Here are some pictures of netting needles: http://www.mielkesfarm.com/netting.htm If that s not it, please reply with a picture, and I will try to find out what...
Needlepoint: needlepoint belt cleaning, antique rug dealers, oriental rugs
antique rug dealers, oriental rugs, allexperts: Kim, I apologize for the delay. Cleaning a needlepoint that includes leather in it s finishing really limits your choice to getting the belt dry cleaned. Some tips on locating a good dry cleaner for your needlepoint: Find a plant where cleaning...
Needlepoint: re-sizing canvas, spray starch, allexperts
spray starch, allexperts, needlepoint: A, They make special sizing for fabrics, but they are pretty much glorified spray starch. Needlepoint has to be blocked to put the canvas back into shape before it can be sized. Many other fabrics can be sized by simply ironing the sizing into the fabric....
Needlepoint: needlepoint repair, repair, restoration
repair, restoration, restore: Theresa, Not knowing where you are located, I recommend that you try searching online for needlepoint repairs or needlepoint restoration . You could also try contacting the American Needlepoint Guild for a referral to some one near you: http://needlepoint.org...
Needlepoint: framing damaged needlepoint canvas, kachina doll, sewing thread
kachina doll, sewing thread, quality mat: Darlene, Sorry for the delay; I had to go out of town for a family emergency. You have the right idea. I would try to go with a medium weight muslin, but it depends on how much of the border is weakened; if it s just in a few places, a lighter weight...
Needlepoint: needle point project question, american needlepoint guild, world war 1
american needlepoint guild, world war 1, project question: Hi Casey, As for the information, you should check with The American Needlepoint Guild: http://www.needlepoint.org As for patterns, The ANG might be able to help as well; I did a search on about.neelepoint.com for needlepoint history and it seems...
Needlepoint: needlepoint belt...cotton or wool best?, cotton floss, shading effects
cotton floss, shading effects, wool threads: Kristie, I apologize for the delay; I had to travel out of town for a family emergency. I m not a big fan of cotton thread for needlepoint; I ve used it, and it does have some good qualities, but durability is low on the list. For an item that will...
Needlepoint: repairing needlepoint canvas, needlepoint stitches, canvas color
needlepoint stitches, canvas color, sewing thread: Hi Nancy, Sorry for the delay; I had to go out of town for a family emergency. First, check to make sure it s not canvas rot . You can pull on one of the edges of the canvas a bit to see if the canvas is still strong. If the canvas threads break easily,...
Needlepoint: Doing basket weave stitches on an involved design, tent stitches, basket weave
tent stitches, basket weave, allexperts: Dee, While basket weave is very good for covering large areas, with minimal canvas distortion, it does not lend itself very well to stitching small areas. I would recommend using one of the other tent stitches to cover those areas. Here s a site with...
Needlepoint: finishing the back of a needlepoint wall hanging, kay davis, needlepoint supplies
kay davis, needlepoint supplies, mary kay: Hi Bobbie, There are a few different ways to back up a needlepoint wall hanging. The instructions would be too lengthy to recount in this forum. However, you can get excellent descriptions of several methods from the book The Needlework Doctor by Mary...
Needlepoint: Stitching a long bell pull, stretcher bars, decorative stitches
stretcher bars, decorative stitches, needle pointers: Hi Marlene, My personal preference is stitching without a frame of any kind. I wash (or at least dampen) and block any piece when I m done stitching, so I just work larger pieces with the ends rolled up. You ve pointed out the drawbacks of bars and scrolls;...
Needlepoint: What stitch, finished canvas, tent stitch
finished canvas, tent stitch, needlepoint canvas: Hi Tina, The stitch you are referring to is called Tent Stitch . It s the most common stitch for needlepointing. There are three variations; they all look the same on the front of the canvas, but leave a different appearance on the rear of the canvas....
Needlepoint: Needle Care, stainless steel needles, tapestry needles
stainless steel needles, tapestry needles, sewing needles: Hi Marlene, Most common needlepoint needles (aka tapestry needles) are made from nickel plated steel. While your needles may have looked fine, there could have been very small areas (maybe not visible to the naked eye) where the plating had worn off, thus...
Needlepoint: Sizing old needlepoint, stretcher frame, mono canvas
stretcher frame, mono canvas, spray starch: Susan, I apologize for the long delay. Unless the canvas is really unworkable, you could just keep stitching on it. You will be washing and blocking the canvas when you have finished stitching, so the floppiness should be remedied at that time. If...
Needlepoint: DMC Floss for Needlepoint, blank needlepoint canvas, dmc floss
blank needlepoint canvas, dmc floss, mesh canvas: Mickey, With a 12 gauge canvas you should use a #20 needle. I think you ll find a single strand (6-ply) of cotton floss will be a bit too thin for 12 gauge canvas. Try stitching a small sample (1/2 square) on the edge, and see if the canvas peeks through...
Needlepoint: needlepoint canvass sizing stain, mild laundry soap, brown stains
mild laundry soap, brown stains, tape residue: Audrey, Yes, the staining might be from the masking tape residue. While the sizing can discolor with age (usually a light yellowing), if the staining is not consistent throughout the canvas, I doubt it is the sizing. It could be the sizing interacting...
Needlepoint: needlepoint extension, kay davis, piano bench
kay davis, piano bench, mary kay: Jane, The short answer is yes, you can add canvas to the edges to extend the piece. The hardest part will be color matching the new threads with the old. You might consider stitching a patterned border that compliments the existing background color or...
Needlepoint: Appraisal of a needlework sampler, antique value, crosstitch
antique value, crosstitch, appraisal value: Wendy, It is hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like the piece is cross-stitch as opposed to needlepoint. However, the valuations would be similar. Being from 1979, the piece really has no antique value. So, here s a quick way to calculate the...
Needlepoint: Appraisal of a needlework sampler, valuation certificate, insurance purposes
Needlepoint: Appraisal of a needlework sampler, valuation certificate, insurance purposes, insurance
Needlepoint: Persian wool, persian wool, allexperts
persian wool, allexperts, needlepoint: Carolyn, I recommend you contact Dimensions; they have a contact form that facilitates requests of replacement threads for their kits: http://needlecrafts.eksuccessbrands.com/contactform.aspx Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts Needlepoint...
Needlepoint: Bargello Pillows, mono canvas, stitch size
mono canvas, stitch size, size needle: Rebecca, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding. While any canvas gauge will suffice, much of the bargello I ve seen is done on 12, 13, or 14 count mono canvas. The size of the stitches is easy to see and covers more of the canvas per stitch....
Needlepoint: finishing a needlepoint for a brick (doorstop), piece of leather, doorstop
piece of leather, doorstop, needlepoint: Susan, You will need to fold up the canvas into the shape of your brick, then stitch up the corners with matching threads. After that, you can trim down the extra canvas not too close to the needlepoint, place the brick inside, then fold and glue the extra...
Needlepoint: Premium mounting of a needlepoint belt, erica
Needlepoint: Premium mounting of a needlepoint belt, erica
Needlepoint: Needlepoint belt: number of wool strands, crewel, allexperts
crewel, allexperts, strands: Hi Linda, As you ve noticed, 16 gauge canvas is at that cusp where one strand may not be enough, but two strands may be a bit too much. Have you considered using crewel thread instead of persian, i.e. Paternayan, wool? Crewel is a little finer than a single...
Needlepoint: needlepoint appraisal -1769, appraisal, appraised
appraisal, appraised, appraising: Hi Julie, Appraisals are really outside my field of expertise. I can only suggest you contact the American Needlepoint Guild for a referral to someone in your area who can carry out a proper appraisal: http://www.needlepoint.org Hope this helps,...
Needlepoint: Premium mounting of a needlepoint belt, custom belt buckles, leather belts
custom belt buckles, leather belts, leathersmith: Jon, I contacted the owner of Erica Wilson Needle Works (they closed their NYC shop a few years ago, but still operate out of Nantucket), who checked with their belt manufacturer. She says they can do the work with your buckle set, and they are very good...
Needlepoint: assembling a Bucilla Christmas stocking`, christmas stocking, bucilla christmas
christmas stocking, bucilla christmas, allexperts: Mary, If you are looking for someone to do the stitching for you, try searching online for needlepoint stitching service ; there are several services that will provide the stitching work, as well as finish the stocking for you. If you have already done...
Needlepoint: distortion returns after blocking, kaffe fassett, martha martha
kaffe fassett, martha martha, spray starch: Martha, Occasionally, a finished piece will need to be blocked a few times for it to be brought into square. It can depend on the stitch tension and/or the type of stitches used. Even after several blockings, the piece can still creep over time. Usually,...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint, kay davis, needlepoint fabric
kay davis, needlepoint fabric, needlepoints: Penny, If the canvas is damaged, the stitching will have to be removed so the canvas can be repaired, and then restitched. If it was just a small hole, I could advise on making repair. Since you state it s a diagonal tear, that is a procedure that goes...
Needlepoint: needlepoint canvas, embroidery thread, cotton threads
embroidery thread, cotton threads, pearl cotton: Diane, The count, or gauge, is how many holes per inch of canvas. The higher the number, the smaller the holes will be, and subsequently will determine what type of threads are used. Pearl Cotton threads come in a few sizes; size 3 pearl cotton will...
Needlepoint: Using pearl cotton on needlepoint, crewel wool, needlepoint store
crewel wool, needlepoint store, wool thread: Marlene, I agree with you. If it were an item that would not receive much handling, pearl cotton would do the job. Wool thread is more durable than the cotton; after cleaning, the wool will retain much of it s original look and feel, but the cotton, just...
Needlepoint: Cleaning needlepoint belt, custom leather, allexperts
custom leather, allexperts, babcock: Hi Jon, The combination of leather and needlepoint obviously doesn t lend itself well to cleaning. I would suggest you inquire with the person who would be doing the work through Erica Wilson s shop. I think they would have more experience and knowledge...
Needlepoint: Silk Gauze Needlepoint, silk gauze, artistic inclination
silk gauze, artistic inclination, color variation: Marlene, Colors and shading are not really my forté; I just do not have the artistic inclination needed to answer your question. I m pretty much a Plain Jane stitcher. However, I posed your question on another forum in which I participate, and received...
Needlepoint: bought my wife a present, american needlepoint guild, allexperts
american needlepoint guild, allexperts, piano lessons: Hi Joe, Needlepoint tends to be like most pieces of art: Unless it was designed or stitched by someone well known, it s really only going to be worth the cost of materials and maybe the time put into producing the piece. The only way to know if it was...
Needlepoint: neddlepoint stocking, needlepoint store, jane jane
needlepoint store, jane jane, allexperts: Jane, Yes, there are several places online that offer finishing services. Try searching online for needlepoint finishing or needlepoint stocking finishing ; you will find many places to choose from. Get quotes from several of them and go from there....
Needlepoint: Getting a needlepoint pillow made, needlepoint canvas, needlepoint shops
needlepoint canvas, needlepoint shops, upper west side: Elaine, I moved to California from NYC in 1988, so I m out of touch with the current scene in the city these days. :-) I did a search online for new york needlepoint finishing and found several listings for needlepoint shops in Manhattan and the surrounding...
Needlepoint: mildew on needlepoint, mildew stains, american needlepoint guild
mildew stains, american needlepoint guild, mold mildew: Janice, Mold/Mildew stains can be difficult to remove. It will definitely need to be washed, and that may not remove the stain completely, but it will remove any more mold and dirt you cannot see that could be damaging the piece further. If you wish...
Needlepoint: perle cotton, perle cotton, skeins
perle cotton, skeins, allexperts: Jo Ann, There s no hard and fast formula to calculate coverage with various types of threads. There are just too many variables involved. The best thing to do is measure out some 18 pieces of the thread you are using, and see how many it takes to cover...
Needlepoint: different types of canvas, blank needlepoint canvas, count canvas
blank needlepoint canvas, count canvas, allexperts: Hi Sharon, Canvas can be made from various materials, but most commonly it is made from cotton. A 12 count canvas will have 12 holes per inch. Penelope is the same as regular canvas, but enables stitching in two different gauges on the same canvas....
Needlepoint: needlepoint, tent stitches, vertical stitches
tent stitches, vertical stitches, half cross stitch: Hi Vega, There are three variants of the tent stitch: The half cross stitch is worked horizontally or vertically across the canvas. On the back of the work, the stitch appears vertical or horizontal, not diagonal, and crosses only one thread. This method...
Needlepoint: needlepoint brick, mono canvas, sayman
mono canvas, sayman, triangular piece: Hi Wynn, I ve answered several questions about needlepoint bricks; they seem to be popular! Here are the links to my previous answers: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Needlepoint-3144/2008/11/needlepoint-door-stop-assembly.htm http://en.allexperts.com/q/Needlepoint-3144/2009/12/Needlepooint-brick-Cover.htm...
Needlepoint: yarns, threads and canvas, oh my!, mesh canvas, silk blends
mesh canvas, silk blends, tapestry wool: Hi Michele, There aren t any hard and fast rules about how many thread plies are used on particular canvases. The proper term for the 10/20 canvas you have is penelope but it does go by a few different names. Your last idea about trying out different...
Needlepoint: plastic canvas adhesive, glue gun, plastic canvas
glue gun, plastic canvas, gun work: Hi Chris, This is a bit out of my area of expertise, but I recently had the same kind of question about what type of adhesive to use for a certain project, and I discovered this site: http://www.thistothat.com/ Hope this helps, Henry Babcock AllExperts...
Needlepoint: Restoring/Framing Old Wool Needlepoint, open squares, finished piece
open squares, finished piece, allexperts: Hi Keiren, Yes, you should certainly get it cleaned, blocked and framed; depending on the size, you could also consider having it finished as a pillow. Just depends on what you would like to do with the finished piece. For a sentimental keepsake, I...
Needlepoint: Faded sampler, professional textile, allexperts
professional textile, allexperts, restorer: Hi Marge, Sometimes dirt and soil will cause the colors to look dull or faded, and a proper cleaning will bring some of the color back. However, with something of that age, I have to recommend that you seek out a professional textile restorer to ask for...
Needlepoint: amount per stitch on 18 pt. needlept canvas, dmc floss, thread tension
dmc floss, thread tension, allexperts: Hi Leanore, DMC floss on an 18-point canvas is right in that in-between spot. While I have not done a piece with 18-count/DMC floss combo, I ve used floss on 14-count, and the coverage was decent, might have been better on 16-count. On an 18-count, floss...
Needlepoint: Floss coverage fro 18 gauge canvas, precise measurement, square inches
precise measurement, square inches, intricacy: Hi Susan, Yes, calculating coverage of various threads on different canvas counts can be difficult. Here s what I do: I take an 18 length of the thread that I want to use, and I stitch a half square inch (in your case, 9 holes by 9 holes) over in the...
Needlepoint: Valuation 1908, south australia inc, sewing guild
south australia inc, sewing guild, great grandmother: Hi Marcia, I really don t know much about cross stitch, but I did a bit of looking around and came up with some organizations in Australia you could try contacting: Australian Sewing Guild http://www.aussew.org.au/ Australian Craft Network http://www.auscraftnet.com.au/...
Needlepoint: Brick Cover, needlepoint, brick
needlepoint, brick, cover: Hi Judy, I ve answered several questions about needlepoint bricks; they seem to be popular! Here are the links to my previous answers: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Needlepoint-3144/2008/11/needlepoint-door-stop-assemb... http://en.allexperts.com/q/Needlepoint-3144/2009/12/Needlepooint-brick-Cover.htm...
Needlepoint: What can I use for 10 counts cotton canvas?, dmc floss, count canvas
dmc floss, count canvas, cotton floss: Hi Irena, With a 10 count canvas, you need thick threads to get good coverage. Wool is great to work with, and will provide you with the thickness you will need. The tent stitch is just the half of a cross stitch that goes from bottom-left to upper-right,...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint chairs, needlepoint cushions, six chairs
needlepoint cushions, six chairs, smaller pieces: Hi Laura, I apologize for the delay; I went out of town and forgot to set my vacation setting. Quite a project there. :-) First, I ll ask if there is any damage to the pieces. When used as seat covers, needlepoint can get stressed in certain areas,...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint painted canvas rug, size canvas, tent stitch
size canvas, tent stitch, stitch size: Hi Debbie, I ll start with the easy one. Wool is what I would recommend; it s very resilient, and stronger than cotton, so it will stand up very well to the wear a rug will receive. Of course, I wouldn t walk on the rug with golf shoes. heh Now, as...
Needlepoint: Type of floss and number of point of canvas, dmc coats, embroidery floss
dmc coats, embroidery floss, needlepoint kits: Hi Erica, Good to hear that you are getting into needlepoint! There are so many variables to consider when trying to determine what canvas gauge is best for which threads, etc. Since you are a novice, I m going to break out from my usual protocol...
Needlepoint: repair, repair question, single thread
repair question, single thread, backside: Hi Dorothy, Sorry for the delay. If it s just a single thread, here s what you do: Pull a single strand from the edge of the canvas that runs parallel to the cut thread. Thread it onto your needle. Starting at the cut, follow that thread back about...
Needlepoint: Needlepoint or cross stitch, tent stitches, american needlepoint guild
tent stitches, american needlepoint guild, cross stitch: Hi Joseph, I can t tell from the image if that is a needlepoint, it s just not enough detail. Samplers often come in cross stitch as well, but the difference is obvious. Needlepoint is made in diagonal stitches that completely cover the canvas; cross stitch...
Needlepoint: Airedale Needlepoint Pattern, needlepoint design, needlepoint patterns
needlepoint design, needlepoint patterns, airedale terrier: michael, you could contact pegasus to see if they have the design in needlepoint, also one can use cross stitch to make a needlepoint design. vi hi here are a few sites i found for you. vi http://pegasusor.com/results.cfm?SubCategory=Dog_Chart_Packs...
Needlepoint: Appraisal of needlework, american needlepoint guild, catherine of aragon
american needlepoint guild, catherine of aragon, professional appraiser: Virginia, For an appraisal on a piece of needlepoint such as yours, I recommend that you contact The American Needlepoint Guild: http://www.needlepoint.org/ They offer a Certified Professional Appraiser training program, so they should be able to...
Needlepoint: antique sampler, art history department, textile preservation
art history department, textile preservation, antique sampler: Judy, I apologize for the delay. A sampler of that age is going to be very difficult to clean. I certainly would not recommend cleaning it yourself. There are many factors which affect the ability to successfully clean needlepoint, e.g. materials...
Needlepoint: artist size 7 count plastic canvas, count plastic canvas, count canvas
count plastic canvas, count canvas, highest quality materials: Hi Cindy, When I looked at Annie s attic, I thought they had a couple of different weights of plastic canvas. I personally have only encountered one weight and it had been the stiff one, not the flexible type. I did some more searching and found the...
Needlepoint: how to block a completed canvas, american needlepoint guild, inch plywood
american needlepoint guild, inch plywood, wet canvas: Susi, T-pins and an ironing board will not be strong enough to hold a needlepoint under the tension required for adequate blocking. However, you don t necessarily have to purchase a specialized blocking board. A nice, flat piece of 5/8 or 3/4 inch plywood...
Needlepoint: broken plastic canvas, hot glue gun, plastic canvas
hot glue gun, plastic canvas, broken pieces: HI Did some searching and found these hints on repairing. Helpful hint 20 form - LINDA If you make a mistake in cutting your canvas like cutting a hole you didnt mean to. You can use a hot glue gun to repair it. Just put a little glue on the mistake...
Needlepoint: Candle Wax on Needlepoint, wool fibers, futher questions
wool fibers, futher questions, kneelers: Ray, Getting wax out of the needlepoint might well be impossible. You could check with a very reputable dry cleaner, but I would think that the wax in the wool fibers might never be completely removed. You did not specify how large the affected area...
Needlepoint: Canvas repair--another pet chewing inquiry, canvas repair, allexperts
canvas repair, allexperts, needlepoint: Jackie, Yes, I do repair unworked canvas. If you can send a pic of the damaged canvas to sbdivemaster1-at-yahoo.com, I can quote you a price, or possibly make recommendations on repairing the piece yourself. Thanks, Henry Babcock AllExperts Needlepoint...
Needlepoint: Cats, american needlepoint guild, persian yarn
american needlepoint guild, persian yarn, yarn needle: Jude, I sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. I really can t be sure how to clean a stain of that nature. You might check with the American Needlepoint Guild (www.needlepoint.org); I know they have some instructions on cleaning...
Needlepoint: Cleaning Antique Needlepoint, regina regina, kay davis
regina regina, kay davis, mary kay: Regina-- Cleaning needlepoint can be a complex endeavor. More than likely you will want to remove the needlepoint from the chairs. For this, a qualified upholsterer should be consulted. After cleaning, the needlepoint may need to be re-blocked; again...
Needlepoint: Cleaning Needlepoint Kneelers, insect screen, kneelers
insect screen, kneelers, foot piece: Stella, The first step could be vacuuming the needlepoint kneelers. You will need to get a square foot piece of nylon insect screen from a hardware store (a square of muslin fabric will also work). Cover the edges of the screen with some masking tape to...
Needlepoint: Cleaning Needlepoint, color fastness, best bet
color fastness, best bet, pat pat: Pat-- A reputable dry cleaner is probably your best bet for getting the needlepoint cleaned. You can hand wash it, but it s very important to test the yarns for color fastness, and then it must be blocked to dry. The most common way to keep the needlepoint...
Needlepoint: Cleaning needlepoint chair seats, vintage fabrics, upholstery shop
vintage fabrics, upholstery shop, textile collection: Carrie, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. If the needlepoint is just dusty, you could try vacuuming the needlepoint seat covers. Obtain one square foot of fiberglass or nylon window screening from a hardware store and cover...
Needlepoint: Cleaning needlepoint cushions, needlepoint cushions, dining room table
needlepoint cushions, dining room table, allexperts: Hello, Just trying to clarify: The cushions are actually the seats of the chairs? Are the needlepoints stapled or nailed to the bottom of the cushion? If so, the needlepoints can be removed by an upholsterer, cleaned, then put back on the seat bottoms....
Needlepoint: Cleaning of the needlepoint, insect screen, vintage fabrics
insect screen, vintage fabrics, textile collection: Zorica, To clean the piece, you will need to remove it from the frame. As for the best method for cleaning, there are several factors to consider in order to decide on which method to use. The first step could be vacuuming the needlepoint. You will...
Needlepoint: Cleaning an old needle point, kay davis, cigarette smoke
kay davis, cigarette smoke, mary kay: Mike, I apologize for the delay. A medical emergency kept me from putting my AllExperts account on vacation. Anyway, cigarette smoke is a nasty one for getting out of needlepoint. I am going to recommend that you get a book called The Needlework...
Needlepoint: Cleaning, kay davis, canvas size
kay davis, canvas size, many different ways: Sonia, You did not indicate the size of the canvas, but if it is substantial, I would recommend dry cleaning. If you really want to do it yourself, I highly recommend a book called The Needlework Doctor by Mary Kay Davis. She outlines step by step instructions...
Needlepoint: chair cover installation, room chair, upholsterer
room chair, upholsterer, allexperts: Peggy, I apologize for the delay in my response. Upholstering a chair is really beyond my range of expertise. I would highly advise the services of a professional upholsterer. Some upholterers will prefer to block (this is the process of wetting the...
Needlepoint: how to clean antique chair cushion, antique piece, antique chair
antique piece, antique chair, proper direction: Stacey, I ve been trying to do some research on what make-up is made of. I haven t come across anything definitive. To advise you on the proper direction to take, I d have to know the nature of the soil as well as the materials used in the piece of needlework....
Needlepoint: How do you clean needlepoint..., kay davis, mary kay
kay davis, mary kay, allexperts: Elsa-- Sorry for the delay in responding. Had some computer problems, but it s better now. You have not given me very much information about about the needlepoint (materials, age, etc), but I will save us some time. I am going to recommend the book,...
Needlepoint: How to clean older needlepoint seat covers, upholstery shop, window screening
upholstery shop, window screening, sceen: Debbie, If it s just dust, you could try vacuuming the needlepoint seat covers. Obtain one square foot of fiberglass or nylon window screening from a hardware store and cover all the edges with tape. Place the sceen firmly over the needlepoint; hold...
Needlepoint: cleaning 8X 10 needlepoint rug, hoover floor mate, home thanks
hoover floor mate, home thanks, rug cleaning: Margaret, Ouch! Sounds like a real disaster. A piece as large as yours needs professional servicing. I recommend you do a search online for needlepoint rug cleaning . You will find several services that can provide you with quality results at a fair...
Needlepoint: cleaning antique needlepoint chair, kay davis, mary kay
kay davis, mary kay, material types: Jill, I apologize for the long delay in responding. Cleaning a needlepoint that is upholstered to a chair is a daunting task. How to approach the job is really determined by the value (both monetary and sentimental) of the piece. There are so many...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, throw pillows, colorfastness
throw pillows, colorfastness, ebay: Hello-- Cleaning needlepoint has many factors to consider. Without information about age, materials, type of dirt, etc., it is difficult to give you one answer for cleaning the panels you mention. I highly recommend the book, The Needlework Doctor...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, kay davis, childrens names
kay davis, childrens names, mary kay: Kathy-- It s good that you are going to have the backing removed and turn that canvas into a framed piece. It will be much easier to clean. Your best bet is to have it cleaned by a qualified dry cleaner. I am going to recommend that you get a book...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, american needlepoint guild, textile restoration
american needlepoint guild, textile restoration, restoration expert: dEE, If you have taken the piece to several cleaners and they won t do the job, I really can t recommend anything without seeing the piece first-hand. You may need to consult with a textile restoration expert. I recommend you contact The American Needlepoint...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint chair covers, dining room chairs, kay davis
dining room chairs, kay davis, soap residue: Michele-- Sorry for the delay. Cleaning needlepoint has many varibles. You do not mention the age or type of threads used on the needlepoint seat covers. Both hand washing and dry cleaning have pros and cons. For a project such as this I am going...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint in a frame, insect screen, vintage fabrics
insect screen, vintage fabrics, textile collection: Linda, I apologize for the delay in responding. You will have to remove the pieces from their frames to clean them. The first step could be vacuuming the needlepoints. You will need to get a square foot piece of nylon insect screen from a hardware...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint piece, smoke stains, needle work
smoke stains, needle work, irish blessing: Margie, Sorry to hear about the smoke stains on your needlepoint. Tobacco smoke is very pernicious. Recently, I found a great source for instructions on cleaning and re-blocking needlepoint. I ve been referring people to the instructions, as they are...
Needlepoint: cleaning needlepoint, needlepoint canvas, dining room set
needlepoint canvas, dining room set, fabric stores: Harriet-- Cleaning needlepoint has many factors to consider. Without information about age, materials, type of dirt, etc., it is difficult to give you one answer for cleaning the seat covers you mention. I can give you some advice to get you started...
Needlepoint: cleaning old needlepoint pillows, needlepoint pillows, insect screen
needlepoint pillows, insect screen, vintage fabrics: Jennifer, As for the best method for cleaning, there are several factors to consider in order to decide on which method to use. The first step could be vacuuming the needlepoint. You will need to get a square foot piece of nylon insect screen from...
Needlepoint: cleaning, vintage fabrics, textile collection
vintage fabrics, textile collection, needlepoints: Hello, I am not aware of any kind of cleansing powders that would be good for cleaning needlepoint. I highly recommend locating a high quality dry cleaner that can do the work for you. Some tips for finding a good dry cleaner: Find a plant where...
Needlepoint: What company made this pattern?, needlepoint canvases, american needlepoint guild
needlepoint canvases, american needlepoint guild, allexperts: Arlene, I would be inclined to say that the copyright pertains to the creator of the image, but that may be the manufacturer as well. As for the name, I do not know what it could be. I am really not that familiar with the myriad manufacturers of needlepoint...
Needlepoint: converting long stitch kit to continental stitch, continental stitch, long stitch
continental stitch, long stitch, needlepoint kit: hi Joann, the continental stitch is a closer type of stitch. the possibility exists that you will have to purchase more yarn. my experience with kits is that there is usually yarn left over, so maybe there will be enough. usually the maker of the kit...
Needlepoint: crewel needlepoint, tutorial websites, vinette
tutorial websites, vinette, crewel: HI Roberta, In my search I found only one site with limited information. http://www.classicstitches.com/know_how/know_how.cfm?how_to_id=238&how_to_cat=Techniques My suggestion is to go to your local library and look for books by Erica Wilson. vinett...
Needlepoint: cross stitch and tapestry or crewel, wool yarn, pictorial design
wool yarn, pictorial design, diffence: HI cross stitching designs are made by using X type stitches to do the design. usually with thread Crewel is using different stitches to fill in designs creating pictures. usually with yarns tapestry is usually a pictorial design done with different...
Needlepoint: cross stitch, nasty stains, spray starch
nasty stains, spray starch, baby soap: Mary-Anne, My expertise really lies in needlepoint, and cross stitch uses a different type of canvas from needlepoint; so, it is difficult for me to give you some good advice. It sounds like the yellowing might be from old spray starch, since this piece...
Needlepoint: Dining Room Chair Seats, dining room chairs, cross stitch charts
dining room chairs, cross stitch charts, needlepoint supplies: HI Frances, I did a quick google for needlepoint supplies and got a lot of hits back of where one can purchase materials. here is the link to that search http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIH_enUS217US217&q=needlepoint+supplies...
Needlepoint: diet coke on canvas!!!, wool threads, diet coke
wool threads, diet coke, woolite: JoBeth, Thanks for your inquiry. You did not indicate how big the stain is. Depending on the extent of the stain, I would recommend different treatments. If it is small (smaller than a 25-cent piece), I might even remove the threads and re-stitch...
Needlepoint: drycleaning needlepoint, kay davis, mary kay
kay davis, mary kay, lamp oil: Becky-- I m sorry to hear about the mishap with your needlepoint. Most likely, a needlepoint from the 50 s will be made with color fast yarns, but I m not sure how the lamp oil will affect that. This is a tricky situation with many variables. Instead...
Needlepoint: Easter placemats, placemats measure, plastic canvas
placemats measure, plastic canvas, darice: Hi Cindy That size might work, I would recommend cutting a piece of paper that size and see how the size works on your table. You may want ot call Darice and see if they have it in rolls that you can cut the size you need from. Most of my placemats...
Needlepoint: Faded Needlepoint Design, permanent marker, graph paper
permanent marker, graph paper, blead: HI Deborah The only thing I can think of is to make a color print of the original picture once you have the print, enlarge it now you can either place graph paper, the kind you can see thru and trace the picture. Or you can use a permanent marker...
Needlepoint: Fire/Smoke damage, smoke damage, fire and smoke
smoke damage, fire and smoke, allexperts: Rosina, I m sorry to hear about the fire and the damage to a family keepsake. Unfortunately, some things like fire and smoke damage are way beyond my expertise. The only recommendation I can make is to find a reputable dry cleaner, but I fear the results...
Needlepoint: broken plastic canvas, plastic canvas, puzzle pieces
Needlepoint: broken plastic canvas, plastic canvas, puzzle pieces, glue
Needlepoint: What company made this pattern?, middleboro massachusetts, needlepoint canvas
Needlepoint: What company made this pattern?, middleboro massachusetts, needlepoint canvas, john stanley