[sailchef]

Aurel

I have been using a chiropractor off and on since 1986. Back then I had a lot of sharp pain in my legs and couldn't sit still for more than a few seconds. The first chiro I went to was a doctor in Hawaii that I felt was one of the best, he educated his patients and made you sit thru a class before he would work on you. The Chiro made it easier to deal with the pain. That and a lot of stretching, and working out to strengthen my stomach muscles. there was a 10 year period when I was addicted to Chiropractors, I feel that now they don't provide the same results as when I was younger.

I've been drinking Aloe Vera juice for several years now. It helps most of my other joints but does nothing for my back.

I really don't want the surgery but will do it if there are no alternatives. I will ask about the chondroitin.