shikatoi
09-28-2005, 10:40 AM
I have a serious neck problem, limited range of motion about 15% rotation and 0% extension. 11 years ago I was in an accident, driving off a 40ft ravine. 3 years ago rear ended by a guy going 60 while I was stopped in traffic, and again last year my brother flipped his jeep in the desert. But for the past few years, the tightness has worsened. I have tried a number of chiropractors, I got a little movement one I had gone 3x/week for 3 months, but there's no way I could afford to continue, and insurance does not cover physical therapy. I've also tried acupuncture, same problem. I recently got an MRI that showed no significant damage, and a cervical surgeon who said I"m too young to worry, and he wouldn't recommend surgery for 10 years down the line.
Thing is, I'm 26, and already had this problem for too long. It was depressing and frustrating after reearching that surgeon, to be told I'm basically screwed. I do have psoriatic arthritis evident in xrays, and also throughout my body. In the winter, my hips and ankles and hands are also stiff.
But the issue with my neck is that I am seriously guarding. Chiros can not even try to manipulate me anymore, one had suggested MUA - manipulation under anesthesia.. scary.. I get massages often, but still can not relax and let it go. One time I fell asleep on an airplane and woke up with my head on my shoulder, so I know it can move that far when I'm not conscious. Therefore I believe that hypnosis can possibly be of some help.
has anyone here experienced anything similar, or heard stories, anything that may help me? I'm becoming more and more desperate with each passing day. I'd love to look up at the stars again, or to my blindspots.
much obliged
stiff in socal
Thing is, I'm 26, and already had this problem for too long. It was depressing and frustrating after reearching that surgeon, to be told I'm basically screwed. I do have psoriatic arthritis evident in xrays, and also throughout my body. In the winter, my hips and ankles and hands are also stiff.
But the issue with my neck is that I am seriously guarding. Chiros can not even try to manipulate me anymore, one had suggested MUA - manipulation under anesthesia.. scary.. I get massages often, but still can not relax and let it go. One time I fell asleep on an airplane and woke up with my head on my shoulder, so I know it can move that far when I'm not conscious. Therefore I believe that hypnosis can possibly be of some help.
has anyone here experienced anything similar, or heard stories, anything that may help me? I'm becoming more and more desperate with each passing day. I'd love to look up at the stars again, or to my blindspots.
much obliged
stiff in socal