Thanks to those who responded. I don't want to be treated by a chiropractor though because I've seen where they press on the area hard to open or close. Mine is quite tender already if there is any pressure on that area. It sill actually groan or growl if touched. But the treatment really is for normal valves that supposedly get stuck open or closed. I don't think its for acquired incompetent valve. I know there used to be a Dr Phillips at the Mayo Clinic that did some research on the IC valve but he's no longer there. What sites does everyone use to come up with their specialty research