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Forum: iSpine 03-20-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,063
Posted By John Galt
M.E.L.T. Method

Hi everyone! I came upon something called the M.E.L.T. Method
The NEW Art of Self-Care | MELT Method (http://www.meltmethod.com/)
It's a do it yourself myofascial release program and I just...
Forum: iSpine 07-11-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,527
Posted By John Galt
Joe, sometimes "quick searches" are not the way...

Joe, sometimes "quick searches" are not the way to go . Dr Shallenberger has responded to accusations,
Frank Shallenberger disciplinary actions (http://www.truthaboutshallenberger.com/)

Years...
Forum: iSpine 06-07-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,359
Posted By John Galt
I noticed an improvement after my first session....

I noticed an improvement after my first session. The rule is that if the patient does not notice an improvement after the first three sessions then the patient must be reevaluated.
In my case, my...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,359
Posted By John Galt
This is a good idea. However I suspect that the...

This is a good idea. However I suspect that the results will be skewed to the negative, same as if you had taken a poll on surgical outcomes. People who have had success with either would not be...
Forum: iSpine 06-06-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,527
Posted By John Galt
Spine Advocate was certainly obnoxious! ...

Spine Advocate was certainly obnoxious!

Ozone is indeed being done by MD's in the US. The main proponent is Dr Frank Shallenberger. He developed a technique he calls Prolozone. Dr Shallenberger...
Forum: iSpine 06-04-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,527
Posted By John Galt
Ozone Therapy Doctors World Wide...

Ozone Therapy Doctors World Wide (http://www.oxygenhealingtherapies.com/my_ozone_doctor.com.html)

Directory of doctors and clinics that use bio-oxidative therapies including ozone therapy and...
Forum: iSpine 06-02-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,672
Posted By John Galt
An additional caution or two. A good surgeon...

An additional caution or two. A good surgeon will not operate based only on an MRI, they will do a physical exam also. I would run from a surgeon who does not use both. Many people have herniated...
Forum: iSpine 06-01-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,672
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I don't understand all of the details of the...

Hi, I don't understand all of the details of the MRI findings but I can say that you should get more than one opinion before having surgery. Also, check with Doctors who treat backpain using...
Forum: iSpine 05-30-2012, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,712
Posted By John Galt
Have you tried Physical Therapy?

Have you tried Physical Therapy?
Forum: iSpine 05-29-2012, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,540
Posted By John Galt
UPS, unless I missed it somewhere in your...

UPS, unless I missed it somewhere in your writing, I'm surprised no one sent you to Physical Therapy.

Also, if you can find a good Sports Med doctor they may help or try a
Physiatrist

What...
Forum: iSpine 05-26-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,510
Posted By John Galt
In addition to what Mmgobal said you may want to...

In addition to what Mmgobal said you may want to try Physical Therapy.
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,152
Posted By John Galt
Sorry, I may have confused you because the Prolo...

Sorry, I may have confused you because the Prolo and the Ozone were administered at different times not together.

For Prolotherapy, my Doctor used Dextrose and Lidacain (sp?) and it's was injected...
Forum: iSpine 05-19-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,830
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I recommend Dr Bowen at NJ Sports Medicine if...

Hi, I recommend Dr Bowen at NJ Sports Medicine if you are open to non-surgical treatments. Dr Bowen also uses non-traditional treatments like Prolotherapy and Ozone to name a few.

Currently they...
Forum: Abstracts and Articles 05-12-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,045
Posted By John Galt
Minimally Invasive Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Lumbar Disk Herniation

Minimally Invasive Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Lumbar Disk Herniation (http://www.ajnr.org/content/24/5/996.full)


Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Oxygen-ozone therapy is a minimally invasive...
Forum: iSpine 05-10-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,880
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I will go out on a limb and guess that the...

Hi, I will go out on a limb and guess that the injections inflammed the area and brought down your pain level. This also happens for a short while in people who have had Prolotherapy injections. In ...
Forum: iSpine 05-09-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,624
Posted By John Galt
I have a similar situation and I'm doing...

I have a similar situation and I'm doing everything I can to avoid surgery.
My advise to you is to do the same. Try Physical Therapy, Prolotherapy or Ozone, to name a few. The pain may go away after...
Forum: iSpine 05-08-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,152
Posted By John Galt
My Experience With Ozone and Prolotherapy

Mmglobal asked me to start a thread to share my experience with Ozone.
I've only been treated twice with Ozone for back pain so I can only say so much.
To start with, I have a herniated disk, L4-L5...
Forum: iSpine 05-06-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,527
Posted By John Galt
Hi, I have to disagree with the OP because Ozone...

Hi, I have to disagree with the OP because Ozone treatments are available in the US. I am in the US and have had ozone injections for a herniated disk.
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