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  • #164848
    marciar
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    Does anyone know a really good chiropractor in the San Jose area or east of there who speaks English? There seems to be no website and no real way of finding one.

    #164849
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Dr. Sashe Ellison and his wife, Dra. Alejandra Rodriguez, both chiropractors and both of whom speak perfect English, have offices just half a block to the north off Sabana Park in San Jose. The office is on the same street as a large (and very pricey) barbecue restaurant on the corner.

    The Sabana Park office phone number is: [b]2231-6719[/b].

    The Atenas office number is: [b]2446-3457[/b].

    #164850
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Had you used the Search facility on the site, you would have found American chiropractor Dr. Jim McLellan

    A 1982 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, Dr. Jim is licensed to practice in New York, North Carolina and Costa Rica.

    Keep reading at

    [ https://www.welovecostarica.com/public/1133.cfm ]

    #164851
    sueandchris
    Member

    [quote=”DavidCMurray”]Dr. Sashe Ellison and his wife, Dra. Alejandra Rodriguez, both chiropractors and both of whom speak perfect English, have offices just half a block to the north off Sabana Park in San Jose. The office is on the same street as a large (and very pricey) barbecue restaurant on the corner.

    The Sabana Park office phone number is: [b]2231-6719[/b].

    The Atenas office number is: [b]2446-3457[/b].
    [/quote]

    Just wanted to heartily second this recommendation of Dr.s Ellison and Rodriguez. Have been working with them for some time AND they have a spinal decompression machine in their San Jose office……..thank goodness!!! Just terrific professionals.

    #164852
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Can you tell me more about the ‘ spinal decompression machine’ Sue?

    Scott

    #164853
    sueandchris
    Member

    [quote=”Scott”]Can you tell me more about the ‘ spinal decompression machine’ Sue?

    Scott

    [/quote]

    Scott:

    People with back and neck issues are sometimes suffering with collapsed disks. The spinal decompression machines are sort of like a very high-tech “rack”. Your neck or back are VERY slowly stretched with a time and weight amount decided by the doctor. This allows the “soft” material/nerves that is being compressed to slip back into place. This effect can last for some weeks or some months.

    I have a permanent neck injury and this is the first thing outside the unpleasant option of prescription narcotics that has provided serious pain relief for me. This was recommended by my pain management doc as additional treatment.

    To my knowledge, this is the only machine available here in Costa Rica.

    #164854
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Thanks Sue

    I am actually sitting here with a neck traction device on …

    So this ‘spinal decompression’ is traction for the whole spine.

    The last six weeks have been ‘interesting.’

    Scott

    #164855
    ampinmt
    Member

    [quote=”Scott”]Thanks Sue

    I am actually sitting here with a neck traction device on …

    So this ‘spinal decompression’ is traction for the whole spine.

    The last six weeks have been ‘interesting.’

    Scott
    [/quote]have you ever heard of a piece of equipment called a “back revolution?” I have used one for years and swear by it. Try stretching.com out of palmer lake, CO, with bob and jean anderson. tell them I referred you. you will love them! michael pilato

    #164856
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Great feedback – thank you all….

    I actually visited Dr. Sashe yesterday and tried out his spinal decompression device which he says is perfect for what ails me…

    Apart from the horrendously twisted neck which we can’t seem to adjust, I also had a laminectomy done at L4/L5 in the Royal Marine Commandos 30 years ago…

    Pura vida!

    Will go and check out that “back revolution” thing now …

    Muchisimas gracias y Feliz Dia de San Valentin…

    Scott

    #164857
    smekuly
    Member

    Scott

    it kills me to see you writing about your pain. :?:?

    my suggestions

    http://www.amazon.com/Precor-240i-Commercial-Series-StretchTrainer/dp/B0029KL3S2

    inversion table http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQLD4-hG5IE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c2f5NaEuZM&feature=related

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYX8RUxIirg&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL8E63F54571B6AA3E

    these 3 items will assist greatly

    [quote=”Scott”]Great feedback – thank you all….

    I actually visited Dr. Sashe yesterday and tried out his spinal decompression device which he says is perfect for what ails me…

    Apart from the horrendously twisted neck which we can’t seem to adjust, I also had a laminectomy done at L4/L5 in the Royal Marine Commandos 30 years ago…

    Pura vida!

    Will go and check out that “back revolution” thing now …

    Muchisimas gracias y Feliz Dia de San Valentin…

    Scott

    [/quote]

    #164858
    seashell
    Member

    Thank you so much, David, Scott and all of you.

    I don’t quite know how to use his site yet and I don’t know what BBML is nor other odd words, but I’ve copied the info about the chiropractor and am very grateful.

    It’s a long haul from La Fortuna, San Carlos, and was hoping someone in Ciudad Quesada or somewhere else was a little closer.

    Nor do I see a send button.

    Thanks again,
    Judy 🙂

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