What type of Dr. or Professional do I need to see to help balance Muscles/Align Hips?
Well, your question is somewhat tricky to answer because you’re limiting treatment options. Firstly, let me say that if you choose chiropractic, it is not scientifically proven or studied. The claims they make are not based on scientific study. It is similar to acupuncture in this regard… all they have is subjective data on outcomes at best. That being said, some people swear by it, so if you’ve given up on allopathic (western) medicine, then you can try those out. A lot of things can influence the appearance of an x-ray, so your own observations may not reflect what is actually present. One hip may appear higher simply based on your posture during your x-ray. If you were splinting because of back pain, that can cause one hip to appear higher. However, femur length can vary, espeicially in people who have had childhood injuries to the femur. An orthopedic surgeon could figure this out for you. However, if you have herniated disks, the only things proven to help them are things you ha
Dave, I know that you have tried what is considered conventional physical therapy and it has not been of great value to you. I would like you to try these maneuvers and I am sure that they will help you. They may seem not related to the injury and of little value but try them with an open mind. Sit in a straight chair and turn your neck to the left as far as you can and then to the right. One of those movements is going to move further. Start with the side that turn the most. Do the following: turn as far and hard as you can to that side for 15 seconds and then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat that cycle twice more always turning as far and hard as you can for the 15 seconds. After the last rest period turn and do the same to the opposite side. Once this side has completed the cycle of 3 repetitions get up and move around. The back should feel looser and be in less pain. Now return to the chair and raise your left arm up as high as you can and then do the right arm. Start with the arm that
