I've been having some back problems. It hurts sometimes in the spine, but mostly in my muscles. Should I go to a chiropractor to get this straigtened out ?? Im just afraid that it's gonna hurt.
2006-08-17 11:09:31 · 12 answers · asked by dnhsguy02 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
it may scare you what they do to adjust you but, the slight pain that ou might feel is nothing compared to the pain you're describing! i've been going to a chiropractor literally my whole life. they even adjust babies. it's like a massage done all in one or a few shots. but trust me, after you get adjusted, you'll feel goooood! but remember to take it easy for an hour after you get adjusted. it needs time to set in or you could just throw it out again. have no fear. you should look forward to it. i see mine every week and i look forward to the next appointment.
2006-08-17 16:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by sweetiethatcares 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chiropractor can take x-rays to see if you have anything out of place, and then can adjust it accordingly. It will probably feel great. The only way it would hurt really bad is if you actually have a muscle strain. If that's the case, the manipulation will only make it worse.
2006-08-17 11:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Random 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your Primary Care Dr. first...some don't approve of Chiropractors, BUT if the Primary Care Dr. can find nothing seriously wrong, I would certainly seek out Chiropractics. I've been in and out of it for years. It's wonderful! Pain? Maybe a little in the beginning. NOT during the adjustments, but afterwards, when the muscles and bones are trying to get use to being in the "right" position...
2006-08-17 11:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have back problems and the chiropractor helped a little but you should try to find a chiropractor/massage therapist instead. You get more for your money and it works amazingly well!
The chiropractor usually does his/her crunch, crunch and tells you to come back in two days - over and over again. The chiropractor/massage therapist works your muscles and tender spots first then when he/she does crunch - it stays in place and it feels a lot better.
2006-08-17 14:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by snowy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to relax and not tense up it is really not painful. On a scale of 1-10 I would give it a 2. In my experience at least. Be careful afterwards to not to jerk anything back out of place as this is most likely to happen right after.
2006-08-17 11:29:05 · answer #5 · answered by serpy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter was sent to one after a bus accident and they cracked her neck after that her back got worse but some of the heat and other treatments felt good. Be careful when it comes to back pain i was in nursing along time ck your choice of chiropractor out
2006-08-17 11:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by neet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... the initial adjustment won't hurt, but it might frighten you a little. It's typically a series of quick movements. If your chiro is good, it won't hurt at all.
You might be a little sore the next day. By the second or third adjustment, your body adapts.
2006-08-17 11:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by Village Idiot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't hurt, it may feel sore after getting adjusted, but it helps with back pain. The only drawback is that it may be only temporary if you do not adjust your posture afterwards.
2006-08-17 11:17:32 · answer #8 · answered by charmito 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard it's the best feeling since sex!! you come out feeling like a new person & feeling 10 years younger!!
2006-08-17 11:16:31 · answer #9 · answered by diddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never been but I am currently considering it....I heard there is much pleasure after the pain.
2006-08-17 11:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋