Chiropractors

[furie]

has anyone ever gone to a chiropractor?
i just came from my first visit to one.
I've been having some shoulder pain lately and i wanted it looked at, that and being tall i tend to get some lower back pain
it was a positive experience i think.
But I just wanted to see what everyone's experience was over time.

[~Katja~]

I went for a few sessions after some severe lower back pain, in combination with PT.

Loved it.
Had another session when I was prego, just as great an experience.

I heard that there are some practices and studies that can actually relief allergies and ear infections...
Definitely worth a visit!

[jauble]

Use to go a lot when I was playing sports. I fucked up my back growing up (although I'm no Snoogans) and it helped, but it is always temporary.

[Gvac]

While correct skeletal alignment is important, a vast majority of back aches are stress related and psychological in nature.

Some doctors say over 60% of back surgeries are unnecessary. All of your nerves are in your spinal column, and doing something to relieve anger, frustration, anxiety, and stress will go a long way in easing back pain.

[drjoek]

I attended medical school and have always been very skeptical of chiropractic. I have seen nothing in my 25 years since to change my opinion

[weekapaugjz]

While correct skeletal alignment is important, a vast majority of back aches are stress related and psychological in nature.

Some doctors say over 60% of back surgeries are unnecessary. All of your nerves are in your spinal column, and doing something to relieve anger, frustration, anxiety, and stress will go a long way in easing back pain.

Massage therapy is where its at.

[EliSnow]

Use to go a lot when I was playing sports. I fucked up my back growing up (although I'm no Snoogans) and it helped, but it is always temporary.

I attended medical school and have always been very skeptical of chiropractic. I have seen nothing in my 25 years since to change my opinion

The above is essentially my beliefs. I've had a bad back since I was a junior in college. It kept me from playing football my senior year.

I went to a chiropractor and while it helped, it was clear that in order to stay healthy, would have to go back regularly.

I stopped, and when I later threw it out, I went to a physical therapist, who not only helped me but also taught me stretches and excercises so I wouldn't have to come back PT was over.

Now I stretch almost every day, and have no back issues in the last two years, and haven't seen a medical professional about my back in over four years.

BTW, yoga works great.

[boosterp]

While correct skeletal alignment is important, a vast majority of back aches are stress related and psychological in nature.

Some doctors say over 60% of back surgeries are unnecessary. All of your nerves are in your spinal column, and doing something to relieve anger, frustration, anxiety, and stress will go a long way in easing back pain.

Sorry budday, I understand some Eastern medicine but educated on Western medicine. The majority of back problems are mechanical in nature. Today we see the most issues with pain in those who are overweight and those who are unconditioned. While there are exercise/sports relaterd injuries those make up a smaller percentage of the overall picture. Our bodies are not made to carry a large amount of weight unconditioned. One of the best things you can do for your back besides loose weight is have strong abdominal muscles because they are 50% of your upper torso balance.

As for chiropractors I have seen mixed results and have never been myself.

And Eli is correct with the stretching and yoga.

[Farmer Dave]

I've had some relief from various aches and pains from adjustments.

I went just today, but I'm afraid my current pain is going to require more thorough diagnosis and treatment.

I see no harm in giving it a try, its probably less expensive then a doctor visit. I also wouldn't really on it for a more serious problem.

[boosterp]

Oh, and psychological pain is called psychosomatic pain. It is where your mind believes you are in pain but you are not. It is difficult to diagnose and not always easy to treat.

[Gvac]

Oh, and psychological pain is called psychosomatic pain. It is where your mind believes you are in pain but you are not. It is difficult to diagnose and not always easy to treat.

That's not really what I meant. When you are stressed your nerve endings flare up. They're all tied to the spine. The pain is real, but a slipped disc or misalignment often isn't the cause of the pain.

One of the reasons Yoga is so helpful is because it not only strengthens the body but also relaxes the mind.

[boosterp]

That's not really what I meant. When you are stressed your nerve endings flare up. They're all tied to the spine. The pain is real, but a slipped disc or misalignment often isn't the cause of the pain.

One of the reasons Yoga is so helpful is because it not only strengthens the body but also relaxes the mind.

Eh, that is still psychosomatic pain which is caused by your brain. Look, you can have a rough day, come home and have a rough evening just to wake up the next morning in pain. Is this a mechanical or a mental thing? Many times it would be mechanical but could be both. When you are stressed, worn out, depressed, etc. our perception of pain increases. This was my area of research for just over 4 years and I treated a lot of pain in the Army. Our mental state can very well increase or magnify any physical pain that we may have. Our mental state can even make up pain. Pain is subjective (coming from the patient) and very difficult to actually measure because we can not see pain or can always find the problem causing the pain. This is where good doctors, and maybe a psychiatrist or psychologist comes in. If the pain is persistent and debilitating one can see a pain specialist who is usually a anesthesiologist who has additional training to treat pain.

Physical therapy, strengthening, and stretching work quite well but one has to continue to practice these exercises.

[lleeder]

I knew these brothers that each had their own tube of pringles growing up. I would go over their house and beg for pringles during episodes of ducktales.

[sailor]

how come everyone on this board has a bad back?

[jauble]

how come everyone on this board has a bad back?

From carrying your unfunny ass around.

[SinA]

how come everyone on this board has a bad back?

From carrying your unfunny ass around.

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[underdog]

Three of my fingers were numb, so I started seeing a chiropractor and he made it go away. I'm a believer. Plus, the massage chair was badass.

[TooLowBrow]

Infants Need Chiropractic Care! (http://www.chirotips.com/infants_need_chiropractic_care.htm)

[Aggie]

I've been going once a month for regular maintenance for over 10 years and I love it. I used to get REALLY bad headaches in high school and the beginning of college. One I got adjusted regularly I never have them. Headaches are not normal. When your back is out of alignment nerves get pinched and it cause various problems; headaches being one of the most common. Asprin and Ibuprofen just make it go away temporarily and does not cure anything.

I understand why people are skeptical. Like any lawyer, doctor or any profession there are shady "quacks". You have to find a good one and you have to be committed to going. If you have never been they will want to see you a lot at first to get your spine in alignment before you can cut back to once a month. And if it's a more serious injury you'll probably be there several times a week and get other therapy besides just an adjustment. I've gotten whiplash several times and pulled out my shoulder. He made it go away fairly quickly and without popping pain meds that would be all I got from my general practicioner.

When babies or kids (or you) are constipated, a simple adjustment can make that go away quick. I've seen it first hand with many of my little cousins. There is also a big movement among chiropractic care for animals, horses being the most common because of the stress on thier backs. In Houston people would bring their dogs in occasionally if they were having issues.

Also, I haven't had a cold or flu in YEARS. Just my experience but I also do not do streching or yoga which also seems like a great way to improve your health.

[JerseyRich]

Also, I haven't had a cold or flu in YEARS. Just my experience but I also do not do streching or yoga which also seems like a great way to improve your health.

Stop lying...

You know you own a Neti Pot.

[topless_mike]

When babies or kids (or you) are constipated, a simple adjustment can make that go away quick.

well, not so much an adjustment, but stretches. bring his legs up to his face usually starts the baby farts, which calms him down right away by eliminating the gas pressure.

[topless_mike]

has anyone ever gone to a chiropractor?
i just came from my first visit to one.
I've been having some shoulder pain lately and i wanted it looked at, that and being tall i tend to get some lower back pain
it was a positive experience i think.
But I just wanted to see what everyone's experience was over time.

not to be a creep, but i can go to a chiro because cracking bones is a major turn on for me.
i've always wanted to go, but cant because i know i'll get addicted.

[Aggie]

Stop lying...

You know you own a Neti Pot.

Don't tell my chiropractor. He'd be crushed.

[Jujubees2]

When I was in grad school in Houston, I would proctor the national chiropractic exam at the chiropractic college in Pasadena. After what I saw there, I never wanted to go to a chiropractor.

I taught freshman bio labs as a grad student and saw a couple of my former students at the exam. When I asked them why they were at a chiropractic college they said because it was the easiest way to become a doctor and you could make lots of money.

One time during a test this guy had to take a piss. But we were instructed that no one could leave the room during the test for any reason. This guy asks once, then twice. The third time he gets up and announces that he’s going to “whip it out and piss on everyone here” if he can’t go to the bathroom. I ended up having to escort him to the bathroom.

[Aggie]

When I was in grad school in Houston, I would proctor the national chiropractic exam at the chiropractic college in Pasadena. After what I saw there, I never wanted to go to a chiropractor.

I taught freshman bio labs as a grad student and saw a couple of my former students at the exam. When I asked them why they were at a chiropractic college they said because it was the easiest way to become a doctor and you could make lots of money.

One time during a test this guy had to take a piss. But we were instructed that no one could leave the room during the test for any reason. This guy asks once, then twice. The third time he gets up and announces that he’s going to “whip it out and piss on everyone here” if he can’t go to the bathroom. I ended up having to escort him to the bathroom.

I'm sure there are many of those in every career. How many people really love law, or teeth? People want to make a good living. No need to make a blanket judgment against a whole profession.

[honeybunny69L]

I've been to a chiropractor many of times over the years. I gave 2 bulging disk in my lower back as well as the beginning of arthritis in my spine. After standing a few minutes I would get such severe pain in my lower back that I would have to sit.. I was going about 3 times a week and then it went down to twice, then once to monthly. I found that I was still getting the pain. I haven't bothered going back, but I had begun taking aerobics class and have been doing a lot of stretching. I found that this has definitely helped. I am no longer getting the pain when I stand for a long amount of time.