If you think seeing a chiropractor can fix scoliosis, you're missing the point—we’re talking about a three-dimensional deformation of the spine here.
Don't get me wrong, hitting the gym isn't going to magically straighten out the curve, but it definitely helps keep your muscles strong and your overall health in check. Generally, if the curvature is under 30 degrees, doctors usually suggest a "wait and see" approach—basically physical therapy, staying active through recreational sports, and regular checkups just to make sure the angle isn't getting any worse. Swimming is usually the gold standard, though pretty much any sport works as long as it isn't overly asymmetrical, like tennis. Beyond swimming, I'd say yoga and Pilates are fantastic options too.
Osteopathy is also a really interesting route to consider; I've heard it can yield some great results.
For me, it was actually pretty easy to just cut dairy out of my diet entirely—except for when I have it in my coffee. Honestly, I’ve never been a fan; I think I’ve actually found it kind of gross for as long as I can remember.
I'm pretty sure they sell lactose-free milk now, though I’m not entirely sure if it's widely available at places like Walmart here. I don't suppose I was much help...
Oh, come on, it’s probably not as bad as you think. That scan result doesn't mean much at all—honestly, tons of people have those kinds of degenerative changes in their spine once they hit their thirties.
Try to stay positive! Getting into some swimming (backstroke is great) and dropping a few pounds if you're carrying a little extra around the middle will definitely help. As for surgery? Honestly, that usually isn't the answer...
He just needs to stay consistent with his workouts. It’s totally normal for him to be feeling the pain after being on crutches for so many months; his muscles have probably atrophied quite a bit, and his walking pattern is likely all out of whack now. He really needs to focus on rebuilding that muscle strength and relearning how to walk properly. If he can just grit his teeth and push through, the exercise and time will eventually pay off...
Yikes, that doesn't sound great at all. It sounds like you’re going to need more than just some solid physical therapy; you really ought to see a top-tier orthopedic surgeon too. Since you're down South, I'm not exactly sure who to point you toward locally... honestly, your best bet might be heading up to Washington, D.C.
Scott Allen10 said:Quality nursing care—things like massages, repositioning patients, preventing pressure sores, keeping hygiene up... all that stuff—really makes a huge difference in how well someone recovers.
I mean, what kind of massages are we even talking about here? What is there to massage? Honestly, you’re lucky if they just remember to turn a patient so they don't end up with nasty bedsores. Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some nurses out there who go above and beyond, but those few who really let you down? You never forget them...
hiddencrane18 said:My grandmother suffered a brain hemorrhage a few days ago. She was rushed to the hospital and she's currently in the neurology ICU. At first, her right side was paralyzed and she couldn't speak. Now, she's slowly starting to move her right side again, though her speech hasn't come back yet. The doctor says it's too early to make any real predictions, but I'm wondering what the long-term effects look like for a 73-year-old woman and how the recovery process usually goes.
Based on everything you’ve shared, there’s actually a really good chance for recovery. Since she’s already starting to regain some function, I think if she gets intense rehabilitation, the odds are looking veeeery good. Of course, the most important thing is having great support—basically, finding a high-quality physical therapist who truly knows their stuff and is dedicated to the work. You can help out a lot too; just talk to her constantly and encourage her to speak, even if it's hard to understand her right now. I could actually recommend the specialists over at Cleveland, they have some incredibly talented people working there...
Generally speaking, with hemorrhagic strokes, patients shouldn't be getting out of bed during those first two weeks, but all the other physical therapy should start immediately. The more intensive, the better (though you have to balance it with medical vitals so you don't push too hard regarding blood pressure). Right now, the biggest priority is making sure she doesn't pick up a hospital-acquired infection or pneumonia from being bedridden (make sure she coughs as much as she can so fluid doesn't build up in her lungs). Given how some of our neurology wards operate—good luck! Honestly, my own family went through something very similar recently, though it was an ischemic stroke. Forgive me, but some of the staff at that clinic in rural Ohio really deserved to experience exactly what happened to my grandfather because of how they handled "patient care"... Since physical therapy is my profession, it was even harder to watch because I know so much about the subject, but since I work in Washington, D.C., there wasn't much I could do to change things, and arguing wouldn't have helped anything anyway...
The paralysis on the right side and the speech issues suggest the middle cerebral artery was likely involved, but honestly, that's not what matters most for you right now. What matters is finding a solid physical therapist who can help get your grandma back to her old self. And keeping that blood pressure under control.
The thing is, a chiropractor isn't going to provide a permanent fix here; the issue is just going to keep coming back.
You mentioned yourself that the weight is a major factor, and I'd bet your muscle tone isn't where it needs to be either. A chiropractor might help with a "pinched nerve," but they aren't really the go-to for chronic issues. Personally, I’m much more of a fan of a gentler approach—things like osteopathy, massage, or physical therapy...
There's a chiropractor over in Silver Spring named Santek. He actually did his training in the US, though I haven't been there myself and don't know anyone who has, so I can't vouch for his specific style. His practice is called Keyence, so you might want to look him up online.
I honestly think it’s worth getting a closer look at the spine just to be safe. You want to make sure there isn't anything going on there, especially since that shadow near the lungs might actually have nothing to do with the vertebrae...
shadowsailor68 said:I’ve got this sports injury—a pulled muscle—and I picked up some Deep Heat. Now, I know there's also Deep Heat available, but I'm not sure which one works better for my situation or what the actual difference is. Any advice?
Honestly, forget the Deep Heat for now; you're much better off using ice if the injury just happened. Or at least grab one of those instant cold packs from the drugstore.
Just a heads up, you definitely shouldn't use Deep Heat right after an acute injury occurs. You really need something that cools things down (ideally just plain ice)
You really need to get to a doctor as soon as possible! It might even be worth scheduling an appointment with a rheumatologist too. We can't just sit here and guess what's going on through a screen...
It’s absolutely not the girl's fault that the doctors messed up.
She shouldn't be blamed for choosing an elective cosmetic procedure she didn't strictly need for medical reasons, nor for not knowing about the potential risks or the fact that the facility lacked the essential equipment required for such surgeries.
Frustrated? Honestly, I don't have a single reason in my life to feel frustrated. I love my career, my personal life is great, and everything is just where it should be.
Discriminating against someone based on their education level is actually unconstitutional. If I’m being honest, looking at your posts, it feels like you’d definitely give preferential treatment to people with advanced degrees just because that's your norm.
I treat everyone exactly the same, whether they're working a blue-collar job or they're a professor at MIT. And I haven't disparaged doctors in a single one of my posts. I work alongside doctors every day, and frankly, most of them are huge personalities who are way more down-to-earth than you are...
silverhawk8 said:I'm not sure if this is helping my health, but hopefully it is. Anyway, I've been working out at home and everything is going great, except I'm totally stuck on how to train legs. I tried doing squats, but my knee started acting up on me a few times, so I just gave up on them. Anyone got any suggestions?
Just make sure you never go lower than a ninety-degree angle between your shin and your thigh during squats. If you drop too deep, you're just putting unnecessary stress on your knees. Also, a killer exercise for your quads is a wall sit—just lean your back against the wall with your thighs and shins at that right angle and try to hold it as long as you can. It’s basically a static squat... it's tough, but super effective.
There are tons of exercises online, so maybe do a quick Google search? Honestly, any descriptions we give you here won't mean much without seeing a visual...
I’m not really going to dive too deep into this argument because, honestly, it feels like a dead end. I’m pretty convinced nobody is walking away from this conversation feeling any wiser or more mature than when we started.
As for my education... look, I don't really feel like getting into the weeds here. I've been through the grind—I graduated, and now I'm actually juggling three different degrees at once. So, I think I can make some fair comparisons. And trust me, there are programs out there just as tough, if not way tougher, to get into than medical school. Finishing college—any degree, really—is something almost anyone can do if they just have enough grit. But if you're looking for special treatment at a big bank like JPMorgan Chase by playing the victim... well, there are definitely easier ways to go about that than spending years in med school.
Ethan Taylor12 said:And don't even get me started on the healthcare system... you can end up waiting years just for an appointment. Mostly because the doctor is busy sipping coffee until 9 AM while people have been sitting in the waiting room since 7... and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
It isn't just the doctors, either—the rest of the medical staff can be just as bad. They act like they're doing everyone a massive favor just by showing up. Honestly, that's just how it goes at government-run facilities. I know firsthand because I actually work in a hospital... absolutely nothing gets done unless it's absolutely critical. There are exceptions, sure, but they are rare...
Lawrence Robinson11 said:We'll see if you're still acting this way when you need a checkup or if you'll just bring me a coffee instead!🙄
And honestly, I don't see what's so arrogant about pointing out that a six-year program is tougher than doing four and a half years at MIT.
Yeah, sometimes the truth can sound a little cocky...
Come on, let's get real here. Don't turn into one of those doctors...
From what I can tell, they have a pretty sweet setup in society—great salaries, endless trips and conferences paid for by big pharma, better treatment at the banks, and all that. In our culture, "Doctor" is such a heavy title that nobody really wants to cross them.
BTW, in my opinion, Mechanical Engineering is just as brutal as Med School. But honestly, arguing over which major is harder feels kind of pointless...