Medical Advice Thread! Hey Y'all, I've got a friend with some bad back and neck pain. Visits to a local Chiropractor don't seem to help. Anyone have leads on...
Yoshie P. replied:
I just so happen to be a certified massage therapist with 12 years of experience and specialize in chronic pain. If your friend is interested please have him/her call me at 434-466-7678. My website is meadowbrookmt.com. Happy to help! Massage is truly amazing and the majority of my clients come from chiros needing more help.
Rachael R. replied:
Amazing physical therapy recommended to me from a nurse at MJH, I saw them myself and they were great, even borrowed me their equipment to speed along recovery. I was pregnant with some terrible back pain. Their number is 977-6700. Can't recall the name but the 2 guys tere are miracle workers and they aren't about you coming every day and spending everything in your bank account. They teach you exercises to do at home and stuff.
Karma J. replied:
my back was pretty busted up a couple winters ago from improper contortion training~ so bad I couldn't breathe! no chiropractors/acupuncture/massage would help it at all. You know what finally did? REIKI. My back popped within the hour and i have never felt the pain again. Dami Muse.
Jenni T. replied:
I have dealt with back pain a lot. If its muscular, like mine, than physical therapy has always been the answer because its about STRENGTHENING your body in order to heal it. sometimes certain muscles are compensating for other muscles that are weak. And we need someone to show us how to train these weaker parts. Nina at Pantops Physical therapy is good. Ive also heard that Dr. Peter Bowers, an Osteopath can diagnose, is SUPER good. GOod luck!
Jonathan B. replied:
Peter Bower MD (Osteopath) . Stay the Hell away from Chiropractors . accupuncture is awesome.
Robin H. replied:
Sonia Carroll best there is!!!!
Cheryl M. replied:
Ivy Commons Chiro is good for massage and chiropractic. Touch Stone Massage is good for hot stone and massage.
Kristi A. replied:
Dr. David brents-Medicine wheel is our fav here. We call him "The Wizard"
Sky B. replied:
Ditto on Dr. Brents, he's awesome
Loup V. replied:
James Foulkes, heads up brother.
Daisy R. replied:
China Med Dr. Chang is my favorite for acupuncture relief. It will take about 3 visits but it feels better immediately. For me it works better than massage
Virginia N. replied:
acupuncture helped me also a PT at Martha Jefferson by the name of Matt...he did traction on me
James F. replied:
Happy to help. www.jamesfoulkes.com Message me off list if you have questions.
Drop R. replied:
Dr. Chang is the way.
Sarah H. replied:
I've also heard wonderful things about Dr. Brents. Personally, I have no good recommendations. Acupuncture never worked for me.
Paul Z. replied:
Star Matthews gives excellent massages.
Alijah F. replied:
Larry Amos in Cville- miracle worker, shaman, body workin master son of a gun, I swear it
Kizmet O. replied:
Tim Griffin
Orianah B. replied:
I have had some great experiences with David Brents at The Medicine Wheel
Alex B. replied:
Dr. Peter Bower
Beth G. replied:
Balance Chiropractic got me walking upright again, ACAC PT and Lovingston PT were great for the long-term stuff re: core and posture issues. and i agree with Karine that those electrodes can feel dern good! bottom line is to figure out what's causing it. i wanna try Acu, totally stealing these suggestions.
Meredith O. replied:
Dianna Sicilia for acupuncture and massage therapy
Stephanie H. replied:
Bert Jacobs - text me I'll give ya his #
Rachael R. replied:
I also love love love my chiropractor. And let me tell you I saw 3 and it's important to get a good one. A very wonderful good honest man with mad skills is Steve Vegodsky. And people who know him will all tell you how awesome he is. He does payment plans too.
Natasha S. replied:
Honestly. Try the book "Healing Back Pain" by Dr. John Sarno. It is all about the mind-body connection. I was three weeks away from back surgery for a huge herniated disc in my lower back when I read it and it totally changed my outcome 100%. I thought it was bologna when a friend recommended it, but I was desperate. Read the Amazon reviews. http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Back-Pain-Mind-Body-Connection/dp/0446557684/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1389293439&sr=1-1&keywords=healing+back+pain+by+dr+sarno
Nuit M. replied:
Dianna Sicilia does acupuncture and is connected to the local healing community there....
Virginia P. replied:
Has the cause been found? Be careful with your back, folks. http://neurologycenter.com/back_neck_pain.php
Skyler B. replied:
I have a friend with chronic back pain who got amazing relief from fire therapy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98 loytNhJlk
Jenée L. replied:
Anne Smucker for acupuncture and JeAnne Frey for massage therapy. Both are outstanding!
Hi, anyone have names of chiropractors in Cville that you recommend? Thanks!
Johanna E. replied:
Michelle Heppner@Heppner Family Chiropractic! I've used her for YEARS, she's been on Cville's "best" list at the top for awhile. She's wonderful!
Jenny R. replied:
I will second the Steve Vegodsky recommendation. Also, Prax Chiropractic.
Stephanie S. replied:
Not a chiropractor, but I see an osteopath named David MacDonald at Plexus Clinic next door to Dr. Ogan's office near AHS. He's quite good at "putting me back together" when everything is out of whack.
Kerry M. replied:
Dr. Degennaro. Love him. I've been going to him for 6 years and he's wonderful.
Gina K. replied:
Dr DeGennaro is wonderful and so are Drs Bower and Keenan (osteopaths). I recently met Cortland Neuhoff, a nonforce chiropractor, and he is amazing!!!
Rachel S. replied:
Dr Dolly Garnecki - berkmar Dr - helped tremendously during my second pregnancy and after a foot injury. She also did a home visit to adjust me and the baby which was great. She has two little ones herself and a great kid area!
Rachel T. replied:
Tate Huffam at Core Chiropractic. 963-2673.
Anna E. replied:
Sam Spillman at Balance Chiropractic - http://www.balancechiropracticva.com/index.php?p=269271
Amy S. replied:
I really, really love Wayne Fusco at the Cox Clinic. He's incredibly good at what he does, and I've been seeing him for more than ten years. 434-293-6165
Sara D. replied:
I like Megan at Freebridge Chiropractic. 977-0777
Rachael R. replied:
Steve Vegodsky is the man. He's honest, a genuinely good person. I saw 2 others in Cville. They were all expensive and took forever before I saw results. Finally was referred to Steve and he was the opposite of all that. I love this man and would be lost without him.
Kerry M. replied:
Oh, and I believe Dr Degennaro is about $45/visit, if you don't have insurance. Not sure if that's his rate now, but it was a few years ago when our carrier didn't cover chiropractic.
Maddie K. replied:
Dr. Angela Ferrence Healing Hands Chiropratic.
Robin F. replied:
I use Dr. Heppner too at Heppner Family Chiropractic. Great service and she helped me during and after my pregnancy and my husband goes there for his sports related aches and pains and he always walks away feeling soooo much better! And like Johanna mentioned, she's been rated the best in our area by multiple publications for many years and I totally see why
Adrienne S. replied:
I love Dr. Angela Ferrence of Healing Hands! I've been seeing her since I was 13 wks pregnant, and I literally count down the days until I see her again! I had my appointment yesterday, and oh my goodness...That woman's got the touch! It was just what I needed. She's helped me with pre-existing issues, as well as keeping me in check as my body is changing. I highly recommend her!
Hi, can anyone recommend an experienced equine chiropractor, who also does acupuncture.
Thanks!
Holly E. replied:
Isabelle - I don't have her scheduled for me but you could maybe check with Lisa DeHart Austin . She had also used Dr. Carlson and I think Woody needed more follow up than my beast.
Isabelle G. replied:
Thank, Holly! Can't seem to get a hold of that girl. I know she has used Dr. Carlson in the past.
Lisa A. replied:
Sorry Guys! If I had any executive functioning at all I'd be able to handle work and, well, anything else.:p Sorry! I have used Dr. Carlson and like her VERY much! If you have her out later in the month I might be interested in splitting a farm call:)
Erika J. replied:
Dr. Jim Yanchunis does both. He's great. www.eqvet.com
Carol S. replied:
Jim Yanchunis is excellent. He was just at Southwind today working on several horses.
Holly E. replied:
I use Dr. Melissa Carlson and have been very pleased. She does both chiro and acupuncture. (443)375-8472
Isabelle G. replied:
Pamela Heemskerk-Hefley, yes, let's coordinate!
Carol S. replied:
Isabelle Geiger - his email is drjim@eqvet.com and his phone is 434-466-7890. I don't think he has a regular schedule at Southwind. You need to call or email. He is great!
Looking for an exceptional chiropractor/massage therapist for equines. I am located 45 minutes southeast of Richmond, but travel to the Charlottesville area with my...
Kim M. replied:
Not sure what thier schedule is but I HIGHELY recommend Kit Heidt from Animal Krackers-he has worked on my horse and my friend Caroline's horses( She is a 4**** Level event rider) here is the link! http://animalkrackersequine.com/
Recommendations for a chiropractor Hi all,
I want to try a chiropractor in the area. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
ooh_karl replied:
Dr. Fusco at Cox Chiropractic. Funnily enough posting this from his waiting room right now. He is very good and genuinely cares for his patients.
Sigiliness replied:
I heartily recommend Dr. James Tickel. A second generation Chiropractor, well-qualified, highly skilled, personable and informatively communicative. He guided my wife brilliantly through a seriously crippling crisis, with a slipped-disk, to full recovery. Moreover, he is very inspiring in regard to a general perspective on health & wellness. And the sense of life-giving vitality he brings to each appointment is as infectious as the pun on his name indicates!
introver59 replied:
I have a friend who really likes Scott Wagner with Whoo’s Got Your Back- they said the prices are reasonable and he’s really skilled. Just a general heads up if you’re new to chiropractors: they can do awesome work but they also sometimes feel like pushy salesman when they recommend a ton of visits. Sure most people can benefit from getting adjusted once or twice a week for 3 months but that gets expensive.
Dr Hawk, Atlas Chiropractic. Heard nothing but amazing things about him.
Terri T. replied:
Dr Ed Lauterbach....down at Lake Monticello. Love him!
Jennifer F. replied:
Gotta go with Michelle Heppner as well. I haven't been to see her in quite awhile, but when I did I felt great. It also helps that she's one of the sweetest people on the planet!
ok so i finally went to the doc for the pain in my back i have been having since delivering Emma. She put me on a muscle relaxer and anti inflammatory and told me to...