question about how many times i should except to visit my chiropractor?

Question

Here is the situation:

As a present I received 3 chiropractic visits. I experience major pain from the 3rd visit, and go for a 4th. Now I am back to where I started from. I can only afford 2 more sessions. Is it worth it, or should I just save my money b\c 6 sessions is not going to provide any long term relief

p.s. i am in pretty bad shape in neck and shoulder, was in a car accident 15 yrs ago. Pain is managable and I do not have health insurance

Answer 1

If you don't feel any better after three visits, it may not be the right treatment for you. Do you know of anyone who does Bowen's Technique?

http://www.bowen-technique.co.uk/

It's cheaper than chiropractic treatment and is so relaxing and pain-free. It allows the body to reset and heal itself. I am undergoing treatment at the moment, having had three sessions, but don't need to go back for four weeks. I suffered with migraine and chronic daily headaches and neck pain for years and am amazed at how it has worked, when other treatments like chiropractic, osteopathy, acupuncture etc has not worked. It's finding the right treatment that works for you, and your problem goes back a long way. You may need intensive physiotherapy. But I do highly recommend the Bowen's technique, already I feel like I have more energy and concentration and much more relaxed. I wish you luck.

Answer 2

I agree with you being cautious. Unfortunately that profession is filled with many who seek to create patients for long-term income reasons. I think there are good ones out there, but sometimes hard to find. Beware of anyone who suggests "regular adjustments".

If a manipulation is going to help a facet joint problem, you should get results after 2-3 treatments. Being a 15 year old injury, you probably have arthritic changes. Aggressive manipulation may be aggravating the problem. Personally I'm not too keen on cervical manipulations.

If you're just doing symptomatic care such as heat & massage, you can do this for yourself.

Here's another thought. See a PT (physical therapist) for a home treatment plan. Another option would be a DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine). DO's are licensed physicians like MD's, they can prescribe meds, but they are trained a little differently with more emphasis on manual therapy.

Answer 3

if you can manage the pain on your own I would not recommend you go back to the chiropractor. Why waste the money? This chiropractor maybe to rough and using older techniques that cause pain. You would be better off spending the money on a quality moist heating pad and top quality analgesic cream.

I'm enclosing a link for chiropractors that use a very gentle technique in case you are ever interested.

Answer 4

about as many more times as he has payments due on his new mercedes