Do you believe in Chiropractic Medicine?

[snug.bunny]

I just wanted to update this thread concerning the scepticism surrounding chiropractic care...

 

Since I started this thread, I've had two adjustments in conjunction with graston therapy. I no longer have chronic daily back pain or nerve pain in my arm/hand. I have had 1-2 days max where I had mild pain, but it subsided by the following day.

 

My chiro asked what I believe is the main factor for the reduction in pain. I told him I believe it is a combination of things: (1) the adjustments/graston; (2) a reduction in stress (I had some very stressful things going on in my personal life that has since subsided in intensity); and (3) occasional pilates.

 

My only issue, is that he seems to be pushing my visits up in frequency, which I feel takes away from the doctor/patient relationship and makes it feel more like a "sales" interaction.

 

Given I have Cervical Kyphosis, my goal is to reverse it. I'm not sure upping the frequency in Chiro visits is going to be the sole factor in correcting it. Yet, my chiro seems to believe otherwise. I firmly told him, I can only afford to come in 1-2 times per month maximum.

 

Has anyone had a similar experience with their Chiro?

[FitChick]

Maybe he doesn't have that many patients and needs the money. My chiro is always fully booked and even overbooked, so keeps me waiting, which bugs me. Stick to your guns. If it's working for you keep going. It's possible you might get quicker results going more often but if you aren't in a lot of pain, you can handle seeing him less frequently.

 

I've had similar problems with medical doctors who want me to come back for a follow up visit when I feel fine. I make the appointment but cancel later.

[TaraMaiden]

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My only issue, is that he seems to be pushing my visits up in frequency, which I feel takes away from the doctor/patient relationship and makes it feel more like a "sales" interaction.

 

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Has anyone had a similar experience with their Chiro?

Actually, the complete opposite...I was going to my Chiro once a week, and at one point, he said to me,

 

"Look, I can keep doing this, and taking your money for as long as you want me to, but your spine is fine, and the discs are all aligned. This is now a muscle-spasm problem, and the only thing that will free you up is walking and moving and getting your mobility back up.

 

Muscles have a 'memory'. Your nervous system 'recognises' a potential crisis movement and makes your muscles go "oh no you don't - stop right there buddy! Have a muscle seizure, it will stop you messing your back up again!"

 

 

That, more or less is how he explained t to me, and he was right.

 

I stopped going and started moving.

Within 2 days, I was back to normal, and less poor for it......

 

But that's just me....

[FitChick]

During times when I couldn't afford chiropractic, I went for long walks everyday and I think all that jostling gently loosened up my back. Mentally I was relaxed as well, so that released a lot of tension. If you have a regular exercise routine you are less likely to have any back problems.

[Fitz]

 

My only issue, is that he seems to be pushing my visits up in frequency, which I feel takes away from the doctor/patient relationship and makes it feel more like a "sales" interaction.

 

Given I have Cervical Kyphosis, my goal is to reverse it. I'm not sure upping the frequency in Chiro visits is going to be the sole factor in correcting it. Yet, my chiro seems to believe otherwise. I firmly told him, I can only afford to come in 1-2 times per month maximum.

 

Yes. This guy is milking you for money.

 

So let me give you some advice.

 

Many people have accentuated curvatures of the neck (lordosis, kyphosis, etc.). So if you've got a mild kyphosis, then you're making a mountain out of an anthilll by trying to "reverse" it! And on the other hand, if you have severe kyphosis, then no amount chiropractic therapy will be able to fix it (because you'll need orthopedic surgery).

 

If there's tension/pain in your back/neck then you're probably better off going to a licensed massage therapist. Unlike chiropractic therapy, massage therapy has been scientifically proven to provide real health benefits.

 

FYI, no I am not a massage therapist.

[snug.bunny]

Interesting consensus.

 

@Fitz, I am considering moving to physical therapy in place of the Chiropractor. But for now, it works, and will continue with it but no more than 1-2's a month max. There is no reason I need to be adjusted any more than that, given my current prognosis (which, is good/pain free).

 

Thanks for the feedback LS!

[TaraMaiden]

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FYI, no I am not a massage therapist.

 

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