Has anyone gone to see a Chiropractor for chronic low back pain?

Question

If so, what do they do and did it help?

Answer 1

Chiropractic is the best way to go, i had the same problem and after 4 visits i was out of pain. Call today, you'll be so happy you did.

Answer 2

Theres alot that can be done. Chiropractors believe in the body healing itself. Most chiropractors will begin with manual therapy, or adjustments. Subluxations are kind of like little kinks in the spinal cord. With certain force and the positioning of the hand, a chiropractor can straighten the spine. Sometimes you may need orthodicts, because pain can sometimes begin at your feet. The way you stand, sit, or walk can aggrevate the pain. Anyways some chiropractors just use manual therapy with their hands, others have devices, like rolling pin type things. It's best to consult with one first to see if chiropractic care can benefit you. Most chiropractors offer free consultations.

Answer 3

Yes and yes it did help or I should say it has helped each of the several times I have gone. My particular problem turned out to be that my left leg is a little too much shorter then my right leg. Because of that my spine would twist out of place enough to cause the nerves to be pinched. Getting my back straightened and putting a lift into my right shoe really helped. At times I was hardly able to walk before going and felt fine after.

As far as what he did; Usually used some sort of small impact tool to give a gentle nudge to a particular spot on my spine. It was never uncomfortable. Other times he would twist my body just right to get the vertebrae back into realignment. Sometimes what he would do seemed odd and a little frightening but never did I experience any pain or discomfort and always I was very glad I went to have it taken care of.

Answer 4

Yes, it has helped, I go to a chiropractor on average about every other month.
I know in the past there have been a lot of quacks out there, I call them "quackopractors" but if you can find a good one, they can do a lot, depending on the problem of course.
Your spinal column forms a "tube" for the nerves to run through and exit at various locations, not unlike house wiring. This tube is naturally flexible and if one or more parts of the tube are not in perfect alignment with the adjoining sections it can put pressure on the nerves and cause a myriad of troubles.
Chiropractors can recognize this misalignment non-invasively on most cases and with a bit of pushing and pulling in specific places put the peices back hwere thy belong.
I have had lower back pain most of my adult life and he really does help
Chiropractors have more anatomy classes than medicall doctors do, and if you can find a skilled one that truly cares, they can help a lot.
I was having sciatic problems, numbness in my leg, he cured that too.
There are things a chiropractor cant help and a good one will recognize that and tell you. Same with a medical doctor, our family doc told us to take our daughter to a chiro for her scoliosis and it was the right advice.

Answer 5

If you haven't had an MRI done, I would suggest that before seeing a Chiropractor. I found out I have a spinal spur that every now and then hits the nerve and can drop me to my knees. Lower back pain is no joke. You could end up doing more damage.

Answer 6

I've been and while I'm not entirely convinced of Chiropractic and having to go so many times, it did help when I had a nasty fall and knocked my back out of alignment. Went 3 times in the span of a week and afterwards I felt much better. Kept the treatment up for a month (2x a week) and I was back to normal. Even just the initial alignment helped. I'm not sure if I get hurt again if I'd go for more than the first week worth of treatment.

Answer 7

I have gone to see a chiropractor on several occasions for lower back pain. An adjustment did help but only temporarily. I found my greatest relief from doing yoga stretches.

Answer 8

DON'T DO IT!!!!

If you have any problem with your back, see your primary care physician first and be very blunt and specific with them over your condition. Ask them about seeing an orthopedic or neurologist because it could be with your bones and joints, or a neurological problem. If it is a muscular problem, you may want to see a masseuse.

Always ask your doctor first!

Chiropractors often are not thorough in their examination, and can therefore miss a problem causing a worse outcome. Not all are like this, but by asking your doctor first, they can recommend a chiropractor for you to go to. Get everything checked out before you let anyone go cracking and twisting you around.

Answer 9

Yes I have and never have I received any help whatsoever from a Chiropractor.

Answer 10

My chiropracter gave me orthotics for my shoes. Most back pain starts in the feet, then ankles, then knees, hips and so on. He also adjusts my back and neck and then I'm good to go until my next appointment. Make sure you get a good chiropracter though.