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chiros - do they work
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Citruscide
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Depends on what kind of problems you have... I have 2-3 (I'll find out how many when I get an MRI -- afford one) compressed disks... chiro didn't do piss for me... I think it made it worse...
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PolishHammer1977
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R,
I don't remember where I originally posted it but I had a tremendous experience with a Chiropractor in college. Without him, I would never had been able to compete at the level I was competing at, let alone sign a professional contract afterwords.
It's not just adjustments (cracking your back), these people know and study Human Anatomy. We did a ton of strecthing, hydrotherapy, physical therapy, flexion extraction (my favorite lower back stretch), and many others.
Make sure you have X-rays and a physical before beginning any kind of treatment with a Chiropractor. Keep this in mind as well. They are not doctors. They are one in there own reich. They should be treated as such.
I don't remember where I originally posted it but I had a tremendous experience with a Chiropractor in college. Without him, I would never had been able to compete at the level I was competing at, let alone sign a professional contract afterwords.
It's not just adjustments (cracking your back), these people know and study Human Anatomy. We did a ton of strecthing, hydrotherapy, physical therapy, flexion extraction (my favorite lower back stretch), and many others.
Make sure you have X-rays and a physical before beginning any kind of treatment with a Chiropractor. Keep this in mind as well. They are not doctors. They are one in there own reich. They should be treated as such.
I'm biased, so my answer doesn't really count. 
I have a few questions for you if you have the time:
1) When did you notice the symptoms getting worse?
2) If so what were the symptoms like?
3) What did the chiropractor do to treat you?
4) how many times did you see this chiropractor?
5) what did the chiro tell you to do or expect?
I'm interested in your case and would like to hear more from a professional interest standpoint.
Citruscide said:
I have a few questions for you if you have the time:
1) When did you notice the symptoms getting worse?
2) If so what were the symptoms like?
3) What did the chiropractor do to treat you?
4) how many times did you see this chiropractor?
5) what did the chiro tell you to do or expect?
I'm interested in your case and would like to hear more from a professional interest standpoint.
PolishHammer1977
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PolishHammer1977 said:
The chiropractor should make the determination as to whether x-rays are needed. Plus a good chiropractor will perform a detailed physical examination. It is always nice when I get a patient from an MD, but not required in my opinion if you go to a good chiropractor.
I understand what you mean about being in our own reich. But the fact is that we are doctors. We are just not medical doctors. Depending on the state you are in chiropractors have varying degrees of prescription rights, casting broken bones, applying sutures/stitches, etc. This would not be done or allowed by the medical associations if we were not considered as colleagues on some level. Not all medical doctors like us. From my experience, only about 20% of them badmouth us. Another 30% don't really have an opinion nor do they know any chiropractors personally. The other 50% would be okay making a recommedation to a patient to see a chiropractor.
Things have changed in the last 15 years (both in my profession and in medicine) so tremendously that it sometimes blows me away. 15 years ago, getting a call at the office from a medical doctor meant he was mad about something. Nowadays, I have a medical doctor calling my office every week wanting my opinion about a case. The way it used to be years ago, MD's who wanted chiropractic care were known to sneak in the back door so people wouldn't see them going to a chiropractor. Nowadays, they sit in the waiting room just like everyone else. Some of them from my experience even boast to their own patients about seeing a chiropractor. Maybe it's just a way to reach out to patients better. Maybe it's just a trend of wanting to be included in the alternative medicine craze. Regardless, this is a massive change from how it used to be. It also reflects a change in the current thought that chiropractors and medical doctors can and should work together for the benefit of patients.
For those of you who have had bad experiences with a chiropractor, perhaps you should see a chiropractor that is recommended by your medical doctor. These chiropractors are generally going to be held to a higher standard than some others. Not always, but it helps when there is an MD who has personally seen the benefits.
Baby Gorilla
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My experience....
I saw one when I popped something out while sleeping (tossed over, arm hit the wall, kept going half-asleep and just did something unnatural to my back). A year later, was in a car accident. That was more involved. He only did so much. Scar tissue kept giving me pain. I went on mineral therapy, and my back finished healing.
My T6 area is weak (a permanent result of injury). I was doing PT for it, but now my bodybuilding goes beyond anything the PT was doing for me. I go for a "tweaking" every month or so. I think it's worth it. Once you get used to the spine being properly aligned, you more readily notice when something's wrong.
It is key to have a good Chiropractor. Just because they have a license doesn't mean they're good doctors. Check out their reputation.
I saw one when I popped something out while sleeping (tossed over, arm hit the wall, kept going half-asleep and just did something unnatural to my back). A year later, was in a car accident. That was more involved. He only did so much. Scar tissue kept giving me pain. I went on mineral therapy, and my back finished healing.
My T6 area is weak (a permanent result of injury). I was doing PT for it, but now my bodybuilding goes beyond anything the PT was doing for me. I go for a "tweaking" every month or so. I think it's worth it. Once you get used to the spine being properly aligned, you more readily notice when something's wrong.
It is key to have a good Chiropractor. Just because they have a license doesn't mean they're good doctors. Check out their reputation.
PolishHammer1977
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Backdoc,
Thank you for your thorough explination. I remember Rob telling me that he was not classified as an MD. Hence, not a doctor. I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and it actually was a running joke between us. I appreciate the profession your in and respect it as well. Best of luck backdoc.
Thank you for your thorough explination. I remember Rob telling me that he was not classified as an MD. Hence, not a doctor. I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers and it actually was a running joke between us. I appreciate the profession your in and respect it as well. Best of luck backdoc.
