'patient's spinal stenosis symptoms relieved following chiropractic adjustment at the T8/T9 junction to relieve pathologic extension at this joint. Previous workup had noted that this is the area where he had a bridging osteophyte resulting in mild compression of the anterior cord (as seen on MRI) with physical exam signs consistent with spinal cord irritation including hyper-reflexia, hypertonicity, and spasticity (as noted by several neurologists, physiatrists and PTs, which resulted in significant discomfort most notably while lying down relieved with movement. Further functional examination by physiatrist revealed that this segment was hypermobile likely due to severe radiculopathy and resultant muscle weakness at this level. As a result of facet arthrosis, physiatrist noted that the vertebrae easily became 'locked' in this position, exacerbating symptoms of stenosis'
True story. Until my rehabilitation work improved the spinal instability at that level, I relied on my chiro to get rid of what for all intense and purposes felt like RLS.
