Chiropractic Care
06-03-2010, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by marsye
Thats what he had me doing for my back but after a few weeks I couldn't see any difference so I quit. My x-rays showed a bulging disc, a deteriorated disc and spinal bone spurs....so now I just live with it. :|
Most reputable chiropractors will refer when needed.
06-03-2010, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Minda
Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by Pam
... if you are not seeing improvement by 3rd visit you will not see any from a chiro.
When I was a kid, I took a few tumbles and since nothing was bleeding or broken, the incidents were simply ignored. Fast forward about 20 years and I got to the point where I literally couldn't walk. There were days that I crawled on all fours and lived on the hide-a-bed.
A friend talked me into crawling to a chiropractor and he started me on a regiment that started 3x a week and slowly whittled down the visits. It took a while but eventually I was among the two-legged creatures again.
We moved and I changed Chiropractors. Now I go when I get a hitch in my getup for maintenance.
But it never hurts to get a second opinion.
06-03-2010, 06:24 PM
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Chiropractor is hands-on. This is what my chiro doctor says. An adjuster, whatever that is, can't feel what need to be adjusted. Bulging disc or dics problems most like should be seem by a good medical doctor.
I went to a pain managment special for pain in my hand he told me it carpel tunel. He only does surgery as a last resort.
I went to a pain managment special for pain in my hand he told me it carpel tunel. He only does surgery as a last resort.
06-03-2010, 06:36 PM
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Most insurance has a limit on the number of visits you can have. I find chiropractors who have a prescribed number of visits may just be trying to get as much as he can from the insurance. Try a second opinion.
06-03-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Pam
Notice my chiro said improvement, not out and out forever cure in 3 visits. Only you can decide if your pain is better, stable or worse from day to day. There are also some shiesters (such as the one who told me I would be wheelchair bound, only SHE could save my ability to walk) out there who will take advantage of anyone they can, even those in pain. Why waste the 2 months and the $ on someone who cannot help, and find someone who can? Just as with physicians, some are better than others.
06-03-2010, 07:35 PM
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Yup, have had several great chiros, and one that should be run out of town on a rail. For now my back problems are a lot better, but I know that can change anyday, had a BAD tweek a few weekds ago from picking up my chihuahua!
06-03-2010, 10:12 PM
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When I started seeing my chiropractor I was in such pain that I couldn't sleep at night. I have 6 herniated discs in my neck and upper back. The MD I saw wanted to do surgery. I go to my chiropractor every two or three weeks now and have been for two years. He keeps me able to function, I know when it's time to go. I don't have medical insurance and his fees are very reasonable. Also I get 2 visits free if I pay for ten in advance.
06-03-2010, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
My son in law is a chiro. It would depend on what your problem is. I do know for some problems it is important to continue to put the spine back in place several times because if it has been out for awhile the muscles will pull the spine back to the position they have been in and it takes several times to retrain them to stay where they should be.
It doesn't hurt and is a good idea to maybe get a second opinion. Just as a medical dr there are differant opinions.
When Ben does anything he always explains what the body is doing and what the procedure he uses does to fix the problem. He educates you as well as fixes you. so if your DR didn't tell you ask why so many visits and what they will do for you.
It is important as a patient to be knowledgable in all areas of your care.
It doesn't hurt and is a good idea to maybe get a second opinion. Just as a medical dr there are differant opinions.
When Ben does anything he always explains what the body is doing and what the procedure he uses does to fix the problem. He educates you as well as fixes you. so if your DR didn't tell you ask why so many visits and what they will do for you.
It is important as a patient to be knowledgable in all areas of your care.
06-04-2010, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhonda
Originally Posted by marsye
Thats what he had me doing for my back but after a few weeks I couldn't see any difference so I quit. My x-rays showed a bulging disc, a deteriorated disc and spinal bone spurs....so now I just live with it. :|
Most reputable chiropractors will refer when needed.
He is fantastic but unfortunately lives in NY so I don't get to see him a lot. He's a great chiro :) It seemed like school took forever but the results are worth it.
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