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Post by madm002 on May 20, 2024 9:07:37 GMT -5
I tried to use the search function but got nothing.
Since we seem to be a mature group, was curious about any experiences with Chiropractors.
I have been seeing one for a couple of weeks. He has freed up my neck so I can turn it and relieved the pain in my shoulder, but I do not want to be an annuity for him. Its always "man, we are almost there, just one more visit, the adjustment is not holding". He is right, a few days later I feel the tingling in my neck and the pain in my leg.
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Post by ferris1248 on May 20, 2024 9:24:27 GMT -5
I have one I've been seeing for 40 years. I don't see him as often as I should, more so when I need him.
He saved me from back surgery a long time ago and has always improved my quality of life.
That said, there are a lot of questionable ones who will try to force x-rays, continued treatment and other remedies. Sounds like you have one who has given you some relief. I'd stick with him a few more visits and see where it goes.
There are times I'll go see mine even when I'm not hurting. Always feel better in the days after. Probably ought to do it more often.
Good luck.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on May 20, 2024 9:31:15 GMT -5
Like anything there's good and bad. The one I used and loved for years died of cancer a few years ago. Finding a suitable replacement has been difficult. One was somewhat promising but I got tired of him trying to sell.ke on all his other "alternative therapies" i.e. acupuncture, light therapy, and a host of other nonsense. I've walked in ones office and saw all the "aromatherapy" bs in the corner and walked out. Dr's don't like Chiros and Chiros don't like Dr's. If you find one that's not full of himself and actually can recommend a Dr to you if they aren't helping you then you've found a good one. Some of them will tell you they can cure AIDs with regular back adjustments. Others like the one I had will admit there are some things they just can't fix and as a last resort will recommend surgery.
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Post by mindyabiness on May 20, 2024 17:36:29 GMT -5
I tried to use the search function but got nothing. Since we seem to be a mature group, was curious about any experiences with Chiropractors. I have been seeing one for a couple of weeks. He has freed up my neck so I can turn it and relieved the pain in my shoulder, but I do not want to be an annuity for him. Its always "man, we are almost there, just one more visit, the adjustment is not holding". He is right, a few days later I feel the tingling in my neck and the pain in my leg. Did the Dr. take scans, and did you see them? Did he point out to you exactly where and how the nerve is getting pinched? and how this manipulation is going to mitigate the pain and stop the inflammation? This is important information for you to use to do everything you can to avoid surgery.
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Post by cadman on May 20, 2024 18:26:35 GMT -5
As others have said, there are good and mediocre ones. It also depends on what the problem is. A chiropractor won't fix a collapsed disk. They may give temporary relief, but repeated trips will always be needed. Some people also get good results from acupuncture too. I have seen several over the years and most gave some temporary relief.
You might consider physical therapy to learn some stretching and strengthening exercises to help with the problem.
I would recommend seeing your doctor and finding out the cause and try some different solutions.
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Post by GaryS on May 21, 2024 5:44:23 GMT -5
Been going to them since I was in my 20s. Had some great ones and a few I wanted to kill. The one I use now is good but I have had better. He got me upright last week with two visits and some Ibuprofen. Years ago I had a back pain that would not go away and a chiropractor did what he called electronic acupuncture, it was a little electrical shot and it worked. Only time I have seen or used it. First time I went the doctor was twisting me around like a pretzel trying to get me to pop back in place but I was too tense, so he gaveme a twist and at the same time kissed me on the cheek. The shook was enough to distract me and by back popped back in. I felt it when it did and it felt great and we had a good laugh about it.
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Post by richm on May 21, 2024 7:57:57 GMT -5
My wife goes 2x a week and stretches most days. It is something you need to do regular.
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Post by madm002 on May 21, 2024 8:56:59 GMT -5
I tried to use the search function but got nothing. Since we seem to be a mature group, was curious about any experiences with Chiropractors. I have been seeing one for a couple of weeks. He has freed up my neck so I can turn it and relieved the pain in my shoulder, but I do not want to be an annuity for him. Its always "man, we are almost there, just one more visit, the adjustment is not holding". He is right, a few days later I feel the tingling in my neck and the pain in my leg. Did the Dr. take scans, and did you see them? Did he point out to you exactly where and how the nerve is getting pinched? and how this manipulation is going to mitigate the pain and stop the inflammation? This is important information for you to use to do everything you can to avoid surgery. Yes he did. We spent a decent amount of time and he showed me where the problems were. The problem is that his adjustments are not staying adjusted, so I get neck pain again in a few days, same with lower back.
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Post by cyclist on May 21, 2024 10:22:21 GMT -5
Some are good and some are not so good. A childhood friend who is a chiropractor explained that the alignment and adjustments work but they need to be coupled with a GOOD massage therapist, he said the alignments won't stay aligned unless the muscles that pull everything out of line are sorted out. I have also heard that a lot of chiropractors have massage therapist but they are rarely experienced and many are paid diddlysquat and are fresh out of school.
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Post by olmucky on May 21, 2024 10:50:58 GMT -5
I tried to use the search function but got nothing. Since we seem to be a mature group, was curious about any experiences with Chiropractors. I have been seeing one for a couple of weeks. He has freed up my neck so I can turn it and relieved the pain in my shoulder, but I do not want to be an annuity for him. It’s always "man, we are almost there, just one more visit, the adjustment is not holding". He is right, a few days later I feel the tingling in my neck and the pain in my leg. They are hit or miss. I had one in Brandon 25 years ago that was a chiro god. One adjustment and I was good until I did something stupid. It’s taken me that long to find another. She’s very good and crazy knowledgeable
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Post by 1outlaw on May 21, 2024 10:53:00 GMT -5
Me and the wife go once a year. I in general do not have any back issues to speak of.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on May 22, 2024 18:12:40 GMT -5
I had a high school classmate that was a chiropractor. He messed my back and hip up bad. This was about 20 years ago now. I’m just now getting it so it doesn’t hurt much anymore.
I never told him about it but I quit going to him afterwards. I think he knew.
He has passed on now. No bad feelings about it or him. I guess he was just trying to help.
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