Wellness

[kaydee50]

Does anyone have experience with going to a chiropractor? I have some pain in my lower back/hip and am considering trying chiropractic. Any advice/experiences?

[mima]

I loved mine....gotta find a new one. Mine was wonderful, but what he did was unprofessional (IMO).

He closed his business. Clear up until three days before he closed his business he didn't tell anyone and still made "fake" appointments even though he knew he wasn't going to be there. He then send out letters to all his patients that his business would be closing in 3 days.

So my appt. was Dec. 4th. I got the letter dated Dec. 11th that he would be closing on Dec. 14th. He KNEW he wouldn't be making my January 8th appt. that he'd made the week before.

Strange!

Word is out that he is moving to the city and going into business with someone else.

Sorry...this isn't what you asked about. LOL

Just go to one that uses an ACTIVATOR. That is so much more pleasant than the old fashioned way of cracking a popping everything. There is no comparison in methods.

[4OU2]

I used one once. My lower back pain wasn't stopped but I'd go back to him if I am ever in that kind of pain again. I was told by a surgeon that I could use my Pilates as long as it didn't hurt. I didn't have surgery and I really feel like the Pilates has kept me out of the chiropractor's office. I used a chiro that was suggested by a friend.

[Tootie15]

I went to one years ago...I had lower back pain. He used some kind of heat treatment and then ice ... and eventually went into the twisting and pulling. It did help me out tremendously .... only thing I didn't like was he kept having me come back for months (two or three times a week) ... I stopped going after I started to feel better ... (even though he wanted me to continue to go back)

[qualitygal]

I go every 2 weeks, and have been for a number of years. It got kind of bad this year while I was tending to my dad at his house and it helped and I'm on my way back to where I was.

[hckynut]

I went to a friend of mine that was a chiropractor for many years. As one that has had 1 open back surgery to remove 2 ruptured lumbar discs(L-5/S-1)and 1 experimental procedure done by a friend of mine that is a Spinal Surgeon to remove a ruptured L-3 disc. I also have 3 crushed vertebrae in my neck that both of my Orthopedic doctor friends have told me to leave alone as surgery is 50-50 and could make it worse.

My chiropractor friend died 4 years ago and I have not been to one since he died. I really haven't had the need to see one as he mostly worked on the 3 crushed vertebrae in my neck.

You need to find the right chiropractor that will work and listen to what you tell him/her. Also make sure this person does nothing without taking x-rays of your total spinal column. If they refuse walk out the door and never go back.

Those in this field help many. My Spinal Surgeon practices in our State Spinal Center and they have added a Chiropractor to their Team. That in an of itself should tell people that what the AMA thought about Chiropractors decades ago has changed.

If you do not do exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscle groups and also to give more flexibility to every muscle on the back side of your body? It is time to start and the stretches should include every muscle from the neck/spine/hamstrings/calves/Achilles tendons and a bit for the Plantar Fascia also, but very easy with that one.

Back issues can become chronic if one does not take care of them and by that I mean the above regular(as in daily)strengthening and stretching exercises.

[pattypeep]

I've been to a least three over the years. None was of any help. I have scoliosis and degenerative discs in the lower back. The best thing that has helped me is going to my massage therapist.

[adelle38]

I've been going to one for 15 years whenever I have back or neck pain. He does a great job of relieving the pain. I go once or twice a year if my back gets out of whack. I like my chiro because he doesn't try to sell me all kinds of supplements and devices unlike some. Ask around to see if you can get a recommended chiro from a friend.

[happycat]

Yes, I go to one. I have sciatica, and a small birth defect on my tail bone, and about once or twice a year I have major issues. Recently, I started going once a month for maintenance. It costs 35.00 and it is very worth it. I would ask around for recommendations if I were you. Good Luck.

[Puppy Lips]

My husband and I have been going to chiropractors for years, and have seen 4 or 5 different ones. They do have different procedures, so if you are not getting results from one after awhile, try another. With my last issue, which was my shoulder, it wasn't getting any better. I told him to be more aggressive, which was more painful, but what I needed and it got better quickly. So be sure to speak up. And just keep in mind that you may feel worse before you get better. That is part of the healing process. Your post reminds me that it is time for me to make an appointment and get a back tune up! Good luck to you.