I have been having back and neck pains lately. Nothing that is bothering my majorly, but it is bothering me. I wear a prothesis, so I am sure that has something to do with it. No matter how many times I stretch throughout the day, it still doesn't help. I have been thinking about going to see a chiropractor, but I have heard once you go, it may be hard to stop. I would have no problem with stopping. Just wanted to see some opinions. Thanks.
2007-10-18 09:52:50 · 5 answers · asked by y 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
As with every profession there seems to be good and bad Chiropractors. They are highly trained individuals and are experts at treating neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This is why they are so good at treating back pain, because often this is the stem of the problem.
I like them because they treat more than 'just muscles' or 'just bones' or 'just nerves' as with other professions. This means you should be getting a better overall treatment.
However, particularly in the USA, there are Chiropractors that try to scam people into coming back more often than needed. If a Chiropractor tries to get you to sign a contract, or pay for more treatments up front, then leave. A good Chiropractor will not need to con you into coming back more often than needed, because their reputation will have their business flying.
If you find a laid back and helpful Chiropractor, then you should have no problems with leaving when ever you feel you should, and they will advice you when you need no more treatments. I recommend you try, and if don't like, then simply walk away.
2007-10-21 11:53:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Arthritis for 20+ years and have never seen a Chiropractor. Reason, I do not trust them? I think all this manipulation with Arthritis and a disc prolapse might do more harm than good. However, I do have a weekly back massage and I did Pilate's for Nine months, one session a week which exhausted me as in had to go to bed after the one hour session, but eventually I straightened up, got muscle that I never knew I had working, lost weight and by all accounts 'look so much better?' I cannot vouch for that, except I seem to be all bone and no flab? Now I am going Aqua Jogging and it was the Physiotherapist at Aqua Jogging who stated I have 'good muscle tone?' I just went because the back gets sore and I find this water jogging to be good. I have to wear a belt that keeps me upright so the strain on the disc is zero. My only problem getting out of the water, as in the water I weigh zero, climbing up the steps to get out, is a bit like coming back to Earth after being in space.
2007-10-18 19:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For musculoskeletal problems, chiropractors are just as well trained, and may be better trained than the average medical doctor. Chiropractors have an excellent assortment of tools to help the problem out.
Chiropractors are trained to differentially diagnose problems, and they are licensed to do so. Chiropractors can also do everything physical therapists do (it's called physiotherapy though.) If yuo are suffering form musculoskeletal pains, chiropractic care could potentially change your life.
2007-10-18 17:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love my Chiropractor 2 X a month works like a charm.
2007-10-22 12:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by jcfunke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A physiotherapist is a better option, in my opinion. I have two major spinal injuries and manage them without painkillers or any other drugs. I have never found a chiropractor who has helped, but physiotherapists have.
2007-10-18 17:05:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋