Signs and Symptoms That May be Helped
__Arthritis in any joint in the body
__Any popping, grinding, clicking or snapping in ajoint (all of these signs of joint
loosening and instability)
__Any joint which is only partially helped by osteopathic or chiropractic
adjustments/manipulations (or when adjustments or manipulations help but
don't hold)
__Manipulation frequently makes big improvements quickly. If prolonged
Manipulation is necessary this is an indicationof joint instability and injection
Reconstructive therapy may be helpful.
__Any musculoskeletal problem which has failed with surgery and other methods.
__Any condition which is helped by a brace, splint, crutch, walker, lift or wheelchair.
People that need these aids frequently have weakened or lax joints.
__Deep aching which is alleviated some by constantly changing positions
__Symptoms of decreased strength and endurance Increased pain with increased
activity (swimming, biking and walking may be exceptions)
__Various conditions such as osteoporosis with compression fractures, muscular
dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and spinal defects such as scoliosis and
spondylolisthesis (slipped spine).
__Any joint which swells chronically may be acandidate for resolution with this
therapy. Swelling may be an indication ofchronic friction from instability.
__Any joint, tendon, ligament, cartilage, for which cortisone, Indocin, Naflon, Clinoril,
Feldene, Motrin or other anti-inflammatory drugshas been used may respond to
reconstructive joint injection therapy.
__ Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears and temporal mandibular
joint dysfunction may also respond to joint reconstruction injection therapy
because joint, ligament, tendon, disc and cartilage weakening are involved.