Chiropractor Q?(I hope some patient who have visit Chiropractorcan give me some advice)?

Question

My Chiropractor asked me to visit her for 3 time per week for 6 week , (18 adjustments) then I will have examiation

But after the first 5 adjustments, I feel my upper back/shoulder alway have cracking, upper back/shoulder have the voice of "pop"and make me uncomfortable

Is it normal

Can you share your experience with Chiropractor

thanks you so much

Cheer
Amy

Answer 1

I have gone to the Chiropractor since I was about 6 or so and I am now 65. So I have a LOT of experience.

I go on an "as needed" basis. Which is about once a month. As time goes by you will be able to tell if you need one or two adjustments in a week. Occasionally if I don't go for a few months, I will maybe need two or three adjustments within a two week period. Then I get back to as needed.

Your Chiropractor sounds like she is OVER ABUSING YOU in terms of too many unnecessary adjustments. You must have GOOD INSURANCE. Some Dr's. like people with good insurance. Sadly enough they can be less than ethical.

What exactly happened that she feel you need so many adjustments?

Stretch your adjustments to one a week then if you are feeling well one a month for a wellness program.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustments.

The cracking is a result of joints moving upon themselves and happens for many reasons. Alignments which reduce vertebral subluxation (typically minor protrusions of the vertebra from their axes of alignment) will occur when a reduced (corrected) vertebra slips back and forth into and back out of alignment.

These are not the only joints which will cause cracking, popping, and/or "crepitus" (grinding noise or sensation) -- and you should bring your concerns to your practitioner.

My experiences with chiropractors has always been good and indeed, there was a grass roots movement beginning in the late 70s to bring the field into the mainstream of health care after the AMA made the mistake of referring to Chiropractors as an 'unscientific cult.'

As usual, there are varying levels of competence within the field but the training is standardized and the basis for performing the spinal and other joint manipulations are trusted tried and true.

The treatment modalities of the Chiropractor are recognized as a bonafide area in health care and the treatment regimen you have been recommended is not unusual given the fact that there is a 'maintenance' component required when making physical adjustments of joints in the human body.

Osteopathic adjustments are of the same nature.

Answer 3

I only went twice or three times per week until a condition stabilized. First I went in for a painful frozen shoulder condition caused by an old injury and later for a badly sprained ankle. For both conditions, I had xrays. At his urging, I went to my medical doctor for the ankle xray and doctor said "no broken bones."

The chiropractor always took the time to answer my questions and explained what he was doing. I can say truthfully that I always left his office feeling better (looser and in less pain) than when I entered. Toward the end of the treatment regimen for my ankle, I did run out of coverage -- so I paid it myself.

I can say that because of my visits, I know more about taking care of myself now. I have minor scoliosis and might need an adjustment (tuneup) from time to time though.

Answer 4

You make no mention of what you were to do at home to help the treatments work better. It is important to stretch the tight muscles to prevent them from undoing what your doctor has corrected. More than 80% of your recovery depends on how much you do at home. If you have not had those instructions you need to find another doctor who will give you specific instructions.

Determining the number of treatments in advance does not reflect confidence by the doctor. Treatment 3 times a week for the first 2-3 weeks would be acceptable but symptoms should be reduced sufficiently by the 2nd week to drop to twice weekly. Then gradually reduce following that period by the 3rd week the treatments should be down to once or twice a week. It will be thus if you are doing your part at home.

Answer 5

This doesn't sound normal to me. When I visit the chiropractor, I usually feel "loose" after the visit, but there aren't any abnormal cracks and pops that weren't there before I went! I'd bring it up to the chriopractor and if you aren't satisfied with the answer, switch. There are plenty of repuatable ones out there.