How to Read Your Neck X-rays / Know What Doctors Are Not Telling You - Dr. Alan Mandell, D.C.

"The biggest problem that patients face today worldwide is lack of education from their doctors. When people are suffering and having serious pain and dysfunction, I believe patients should understand everything that's happening within their bodies." Dr. Mandell
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[@marilynthrift8981]

Dear Doc , thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've spent over 4 years now in horrendous pain from a bad fall . The local charity hospital LSU, would not even help me to get in the ER with a wheel chair or stretcher , when someone gave me a wheelchair to get in the ER they then told me they would decide what I would be treated for and today they would look at my heart. No matter what I stressed to them and the apparently intense pain I was in. I had to go to many urgent cares and regular ER's only to be denied any acknowledgement of my injury. I would Never wish this pain on anyone. I've never known pain this bad. Well now I'm twisted over and bent down and unable to stand or walk , I've lost all movement in left foot and leg up to my knees. My right foot has more movement. They are completely numb all the way up the back of my legs to my butt just below my waist. It is mean to be treated so inhumanly with an injury that I believed was fixable in the beginning . One hospital ER caused me injury I feel was deliberately done. I've been in such bad pain for so long that the only way I slept was at moments I collapsed. When my son saw this he rushed me to a ER , they took me back for MRI on my brain. My son and I explained because how twisted and fixed I am , I can't lay flat and it will start muscle spasm . They said they will get me flat and I knew they can't. Well , the pain was so intense with spasm also that it through me into seizures and they then put me in the hospital by this time unconscious for a day and a half. I'm now on seizure medicine for ever I guess. I still have no memory after getting into the ER, after that I lost all that time almost 2 days. They said when the seizures started while on the table of the MRI I emptied my bodily functions everywhere. I don't have any memory. The first year after the fall , one urgent care facility doctor kindly gave me a attorneys name to go see because I had been injured where I rent plus hospitals denying treatment. Well I did that and had my consultation only to get a phone call that night and a violent visit the next day from the landlord. My son and I was trying to leave to go back to er because of the pain and extremely high blood pressure 210/114 I may be off a number , it's a matter of record , it was horrible. I haven't attempted anymore attorneys due to such threats . I don't have no money to move and can not work . My son is trying everything he can to help. I finally got a doctor to do a MRI and found 2 fractured vertebrae at the L5 and L3 and in different directions. It is complete compromised the spinal cord from at least the L1---S1 with S curve of my spine. They are going to do decompression of the whole lumber section and maybe rods and screws, he won't really know until he gets in the spine. I'm pretty afraid of this surgery and if I have the strength to recover . My doctor now wants a MRI of my thoracic spine before surgery . A reply or suggestion would be appreciated .

[@chrisshore9000]

My daughter just turned 5yrs old and tends to easily agrivate her left side of her neck. She is very active with sports for her age. (Lavator scap, scm, splenius capitus, scalenes, traps.) It all started last year when she fell on her head trying to do a cartwheel after she was told not to. We had X-rays done at P-1st and they found no fractures. Of course they dont look at the curve. Its never been as bad as the 1st time, but today in swim team practice as all the kids are in her group are, a much older girl elbowed my daughter in the nose while practicing her stroke, out of the pool. It knocked her head back and she was holding her nose and neck at the same time. I iced it and when we got home I used CBD oil with massage and a lil Graston. Her pain went down but her range of motion is only at 15deg to the left and full range to the right. I found the X-ray CD to look at it. C1 and C2 are in Kyphosis. C7 is at the same angel as C2 like the curve is starting over. I'll have her see a local Chiro since none of my soft tissue work is compleatly working, but can she use the traction techniques with a tight towel around the back of her neck?

[@giabower1212]

Thank you doctor. I’m so confused about what’s happening. My Neaurosurgeon installed a titanium plate from C3-C7. In 2015. My neck hurts worse now than ever. It was installed at a sever angle which I don’t think helped anything. I’m in constant pain and have been since the day of the surgery. I think I have a better understanding of my cervical spine now since watching this video. I appreciate the time you took to educate me. Very respectfully, Gia Bower

[@redbutterfly3029]

Thank you! After a few years of migraines and neck pain I finally sought help which started with a cervical X-ray. Yikes! My frontal bones aren’t squared but look like lobster claws, a couple are broken off at the tips. I had 5 images taken and can’t understand anything. This video really helped me. I have neurological testing being done this Tuesday. Fingers crossed I’ll get better real soon. 😊

[@alexlee8639]

Better?

[@sebasreartes]

How are you?

[@michaelh102]

Thanks Dr Mandell. This is really helpful to me. My interest to be able to read my own x-rays is sadly not matched by my chiropractors interest in me. I particularly like your use of the mouse to help explain in detail. Great presentation!

[@thoreau22]

Dr Mandell !!! Fantastic factual video of the information you gain from a neck X ray. I have been in the medical field for 40 years and this information is critical to patients to help them understand what the doctor is telling them. An educated patient is the best patient ! Please expand your video to the impact the compression is having on the nerves and what symtoms are caused from each. example C3--C4 etc Please go into more depth about each. Patients come to their doctor for SPECIFIC symtom areas and they more in depth they understand this the better informed and more likely they are to take action to help themselves.

[@martyking6942]

Excellent video. Great learning experience. The 17 minutes and 26 seconds flew by. I'm going to review this video several more times. You answered a lot of questions

[@carolynstewart4919]

Thank you Dr. Alan, you are top of my gratitude journal every day. ❤ from 🇦🇺

[@aliciad.6088]

Good Day to you as well... thanks for HONESTY~

[@motivationaldoc]

Hi Alicia...Have a restful night

[@808Blessed1]

Hi Dr. Mandell!!! You should do a video on the Foods you eat and your workouts. Everytime I see your videos you look the same you haven't age a bit. You look Great.

[@motivationaldoc]

That's nice to hear...Blessings. Will keep that in mind.

[@ReneShepard]

How do you know when doctors are lying? Just like lawyers, their mouths are moving.

[@sallielim5377]

Thks Dr Mandell for the detailed explanation. Always looking forward to your new videos. God will bless u for your generosity n kindness.

[@gaylensutherin3866]

Quantum leap in understanding better what I am looking at, thank you!!

[@susanmundy8037]

Just about to have my neck x-rayed; thank you - Sue in the UK ❤🇬🇧

[@seeamerica1]

This explains exactly what I needed to know since I just got back from the chiropractor who said I had a reversed curvature. Thank you Doc!

[@alexlee8639]

Have you treated it in anyway? Denneroll? Cervigard?

[@007vento]

Found this very informative and necessary that s degree of knowing is very important. in the middle years and latter.

[@user-hy5ld8kx9t]

Love this video, thank you for explaining this. I have a straight neck which is causing a slight scoliosis curve in my back (because of the forward neck issue (caused by looking my cell phone or computer all day with bad posture) at which is causing the pain in my lower lumbar spine which has a disc bulge / annular tear at L5-S1. I am planning to work with him to correct the straight neck to correct the curve and also, this will help with the balance in my hips once we get through the corrective stages ( i carry two different weights in my legs when i step on 2 different scales, it's not equal) . I pray this will help me in the future.

[@moneytalks435]

Thanks thanks and more thanks for this information.

[@beautifulworld7940]

Excellent video! Thank you so much! Could you do one about understanding MRIs?

[@dr.suhailaghani]

Excellent presentation

[@enripapa9020]

One other great info shearing! Thanks a lot Dr Mandell

[@MyersFamily]

Thank you Doc!God bless you more

[@pawenowakowski1059]

Hi, Doc, can you do video about instability of neck please. 🙏😉

[@carolwilliams7680]

Dr. Mandell, would be nice if you used a larger curse mark or dot. And explain which side of the neck were looking at, that is, the front , back, L or R side. I couldn't tell if the curve was curving to the front or the back of the neck. Pics didn't show which is the face or back of the head. Enjoy your site.

[@Leefryyinc]

Carol Williams you being serious? How can u not see the back of the scull.

[@bobmag5058]

Blessings to you!

[@abitigrowingup2133]

Thank you for all videos very helpful I'm glad to find your channel is watched pretty much all of your postings thank you again Recently Dr. told me I have several cyst in my left breast and said I shouldn't worry about them and also read from the result info that the cyst from calcium build up would you please make a video on that I would appreciate it thank you again

[@sweetcanary3006]

Greetings I love your work and advice. About the aspirin for the blood won't Gingko biloba be enough ? also please do something about prostate health and avoiding prostate incision. thanks a million!

[@ManojKumar-tv8rd]

Quite informative video. Thank you doctor 🙏

[@jamaal7899]

I have pain in my upper shoulder n back of neck all most daily what should I do suggest me some exercise please

[@pawenowakowski1059]

In Poland is 7 am, I drink coffee

[@versatec1]

God bless Doc😊👍❤️🙏

[@Meligrub]

Thanks for all you do Doc!!

[@jordostuffaround2369]

Thanks Doc!! can someone please confirm this is really good to do daily: 1. proper posture 2. Chin tucks ( appears to be good for everyone?) 3. Hanging on bar, active or passive hanging? Cheers

[@alexlee8639]

This was one of my favorite videos. If you can go more in detail next time lots of people will appreciate it? Thanks!

[@jeremybriggs6951]

how's it going dr. listen if you're reading this please respond back my lower back pain is temporarily gone but for right now it moves up to my upper right back, what does that mean please

[@gauravkrishna5522]

Nice stuff sir thanks its increasing my clinicals

[@angelajanelomax5540]

I don't think seeing your xrays in the UK is something you can do. I have MS and now Sclerosis. Had xrays now MRI as yet. maybe never. Good information Doc Thx

[@anygame5583]

Hello im 28 yrs old suffering from forward neck my doctor diagnose me with ankylosing spondylitis. Is there a way i can move my neck freely? My spine s not yet fuse but i have hard time moving i cant even turn my neck left andright hope you read this and help me thanks.

[@tonyvictorsrigiri3801]

Sir can u explain about AP VIEW of cervical spine...for those who are suffering from Disc prolapse,cervical rib syndrome,cervical spondylosis.....it will be more useful for them...and for me too

[@chriswilkins7244]

Hey Dr Mandell! Love your videos! Question on the bone spurs on front of vertebrae that you point out around the 4:30 mark. You make a comment that the spurs in the front are “good”, but it’s when you start getting these spurs on the backside is where it becomes more of a problem. My chiro told me the spurs in front were bad, if I recall correctly. Was wondering what makes it good to have these spurs in front side of neck...? Thanks!

[@karenbruinsma3346]

Thank you so much for this video...I am so frustrated with my gp, who vaguely told me I had a straight neck after 2 months of feeling like my arm was broken. I finally understand what it is and how it's connected, now I just need to know how to ease the pain as all my go gave me was medication.. thanks again

[@yaniraperaza3581]

Had cirgury in my low back a month ago... looks like will need another one for my neck.!! This video explain a lot to me. Thanks

[@alexlee8639]

How are you doing now?

[@mimmocapozzo6657]

thanks a lot!!

[@iamthat7351]

Just wondering what your thoughts on of X-ray exposure to the thyroid are if any?

[@farzleenfadzilkhan481]

Very helpful doc...will be on the look out for whats being spotted on the xrays youve shown here for when i catch up with my neuro for a possible xray of the neck and spine soon

[@hamala7437]

Technical one Doc. So what the doctors don't tell was what sir!!!

[@motivationaldoc]

Hi Ham, pointing out specifics what doctors rarely ever show their patients X-Rays taken pertaining to DJD, osteopenia, or other anatomical landmarks that are important pertaining to their patients diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment protocol. People pay lots of their hard working dollars to see doctors and many are getting short-changed.

[@hamala7437]

+motivationaldoc So, referring to that, imagine doctors start telling all of those important infowhatsoever, general public understanding has to adapt to that and if a doctor could do that without spreading fear to his patient, what do you suggest they start saying to their patients. i am going to give a dialogue between you and I. you are the doctor me the patient. I start. please doctor can you tell me why i have pain in the neck with cervical vertigo as symptoms? Waiting your response doc!

[@EmpressLilith222]

Ham AlA you’re obviously a troll...this concept of not telling patients things to avoid spreading fear is complete bullshit...the medical community believes they will be the only ones who understand the body and that the rest of us cannot...false...

[@hamala7437]

+ღ ღ Thanks. I am a human who seeks to be faithful

[@samuelikonallaholokpo9063]

Hello Doctor Mandell. I live in Nigeria. I had an accident in 2009 that may have affected my C4 and C 5, according to your description. Due to long periods use of smart phones now and maybe bad sleep posture the pains are back. And yes, I get hot sensations right on my scapular bone or on my back. Can you please advise? Thank you for this excellent video.🙏🏾🇳🇬

[@spiralflash6169]

Thank you so much, Doc!

[@hanatyler2994]

This was Great! Please do another on the lower back, thx

[@motivationaldoc]

Will consider...Blessings

[@robbierockin939]

this is amazing .. thankyou genius

[@uprite88]

Thumbs up!!

[@mq8543]

can you do a video for sphenoid sinus please doc

[@competitiveminds1264]

Sir I'm feeling like at my c2 vertebrae place it's inflamed circular shape....and i can't rotate my head freely and from few days I'm having headache Seldom.... What could be the posssbile reason

[@ghafoormasih7966]

Dr can you read my x-ray 😢 please i have pain in the whole left side of my body since one year and the pain starts from neck

[@neoxphoenix85]

Thank you a lot for your explanations, it helped me!

[@amiraferej4773]

Thanks doc my doctor told me that i have spinous process fracture in the tip of C7 can you please help me how can i treat this defect Thanks a lot

[@JoseCama51]

I was wondering if a military neck (which I have) will affect the chest? I have daily chest pain which is not reflux, lung or cardio related and I also have up to moderate back conditions. No extreme pain, but is daily and is aggravated with exercise or working and it also affects my breathing. I saw a cardio which target the nerve vagus but pain got worse with time. It has been going on for 2+ years. God bless you motivationaldoc. -)

[@motivationaldoc]

Hi Jose, yes it can. Different people with exhibit different symptoms. More concerned with forward head posture.

[@JoseCama51]

Thank you Motivationaldoc, God bless! I have a posture pump that I purchased from my Chiro which suppose to be good for this- Time to do it right! ;-)

[@Leefryyinc]

I'm 29 and got borderline phase 2 neck degeneration :( could this create anxiety and spasms in my arms? And upper back??

[@motivationaldoc]

That is a possibility Bris

[@Leefryyinc]

motivationaldoc just another quick question. My atlas is at a tilt and is really tight also. How many chiropractic sessions would it take to fix ect.

[@hayakhan2703]

Hey Is this thread still active?

[@dafe3795]

Dr Mandell, could a straight cervical spine be reversed to a curved spine?

[@shahzaibfahad732]

Please Start Wearing Cervial Collar Before it Goes Forward and Cause more Troubles like Osteophytes that Pinch Nerves. You can also Do some Neck Excersices for Posture Correction in case you Dont Have Degeneration Started Like Osteophytes & Nerves Problem. It Happened to me and Now it has Become Foraminal Stenosis. I am Now Wearing Cervical Collar Day & Night Since Last 1 Month Still Not Feeling Much Better. May ALLAH BLESS US with Good Health. Ameen

[@shahzaibfahad732]

You Must Also Take Turmeric & Ginger to Reduce Inflamation and Control Free Radicals in the Blood.

[@alexlee8639]

Shahzaib Fahad which cervical collar? Cervigard?

[@alexlee8639]

I read Denneroll orthotic and pillow, and Cervigard collar. Good luck

[@apacur]

Could any of this cause face or scalp numbness ?

[@isrealmarquez1087]

Where can I come see you

[@jedilegoarts9882]

I first had agonising pain in my knock in my twenties. Eventually had an X Ray at 31 showing cervical spondylosis. I'm now 45 and have just started to get radiculopathy in my left arm. My gran had thus and lead to myelopathy. Am concerned. Doctor told me myelopathy not connected to spondylosis. Is it normal to have spondylosis in your twenties?

[@edwardsfinancial]

Do you offer consult? Would you read my X-rays etc?

[@stephaneadai6989]

scoliosis

[@lindabrincken1677]

No one Dr will wasting their time to talk and explain to us. Idk what they doing and their job should help patients but in fact NOT. im one of the patients with complexs pain but noone if them can help me. Last time i saw One of SPINE & ORTHOPEDICS SPECIALISTS in orhopedics hospital in FOUNDRAIN Houston,TX and asking help from him but he cant help me and told me to go PT. My MRI is negative but im in pain 10/10 for 8months now.

[@janinerichards9991]

Not long see another specialist she did not give a dam about my situation problems I bet she can go home and cook tea using tongs I'm 42 and unable to now I'm sick of life specialist I just a joke.. when someone's had enough I've had enough I certainly have now I'd rather be Six Feet Under than living like this

[@janinerichards9991]

Lois Conlon Wow that is so great they helped you especially those migraines. thanks very much for the information. I been to many.. had car accident in 90s crushed my head migraines bad, the chiropractor noticed 2 extra cervical ribs left one now hitting tip of nerve root, slowly losing function in hand, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel not so great when your left handed. tried to get a scaling block done for a bit of relief but a NO!! Same as getting rib cut.. My doctor Once Again Not Happy he's doing the best he can to find someone that will help..

[@katierichley4130]

Would it be way out of line to ask you to look at my X-rays? 🫣 it’s ok if so. I just need an understanding from someone more competent than the small village doctors all around me. 😭

[@versatec1]

God bless Doc😊👍❤️🙏