What Patient Sign and Symptoms Mat be Helped?

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.


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