Chiropractor Save Me

Ever since I had Adam, I've had back problems.  It really affects my hands, giving me something akin to carpal tunnel.  I actually had a neurologist tell me I had carpal tunnel right after I had Adam, but it didn't sit right with me that I would suddenly develop it in both hands equally all of the sudden.  Todd convinced me to try a chiropractor.  I went to Dr. Falanga's partner once and with my second appointment, I was sent to Dr. Falanga himself.  And I really liked him.

He's well into his 70's and has two themed rooms...this one is above is the Miss Piggy room, chock full of trinkets from my young childhood.  Since I've had Ellie, it's been the worst it's ever been, where sometimes I even wake up in pain because they are so numb.  I've gone 4-5 times this summer and the last time I had to bring Miss Ellie.  She took it pretty well.  Brought me back to when I used to bring Adam...  I went a lot after I had Adam.  It wasn't so bad after Abbey.  Even typing right now, my fingers are tingling.  It sucks.  Below are two photos of a document he has framed on the wall of his Outhouse themed room.   It's the signed 1956 contract for his first table.  Which he still uses.  It's a hand crank table.  I am usually in that room.  I like that he's been doing this for so long and he doesn't use any of the new equipment.  He is half instinct and a wealth of knowledge.  Todd sees the partner sometimes and she works for him.  She uses what he calls a belt sander to try and get him to crack.  Dr. Falanga's goal isn't really about "cracking" my back.  He does weird things to push things back into place.

Going has helped in the past.  After Adam, when it was the worst before this, it did take some time.  Basically my neck vertebrae are crooked and puts pressure on my circulation.  I hope it kicks in soon.  It can make mornings hard when it's the worst...sometimes I can't even open the milk.