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What has been your experiences with them?

I have had occasional lower back troubles for years.

I have found that a good chiropractor can ease the pain quicker than the really good pain drugs prescribed by an MD

Couldn't live without mine!!

had a good friend who had a major stroke after one. it is going to trial really soon

Haven't been to one in years, but when I did, it helped a lot, and I enjoyed it.

Sorry ((((((Flocker)))))

I always had given them a bad rap as a group. When I started having so much neck problems and muscle spasms a few years ago, I went to one, and did my best to have an open mind. I had to watch a video when I got there, about the wonders of chiropractic care. I was sort of buying into it until they said the chiropractic care could cure bed wetting. That's where they lost me. I was very frank with the doctor after watching the video, and we agreed that chiropractic was not for me. The good news is that he referred me to a pain specialist who uses joint injections and soft tissue massage and has absolutely been my life saver.

Several years ago I was crossing the street and got hit by a car. The driver had stopped at the light and was turning right into traffic but unfortunately did not look right before turning. I was not hurt much because I jumped on the hood of the car. I went to a chiropractor for about 1 1/2 months after that and it really helped. Getting a massage after the adjustment left me completely relaxed, loose and feeling awesome!!!

ph4ever wrote:Several years ago I was crossing the street and got hit by a car. The driver had stopped at the light and was turning right into traffic but unfortunately did not look right before turning. I was not hurt much because I jumped on the hood of the car. I went to a chiropractor for about 1 1/2 months after that and it really helped. Getting a massage after the adjustment left me completely relaxed, loose and feeling awesome!!!

Just curious, connie-do you think it was the spinal adjustment or the massage that helped more?

phjrsaunt wrote:I always had given them a bad rap as a group. When I started having so much neck problems and muscle spasms a few years ago, I went to one, and did my best to have an open mind. I had to watch a video when I got there, about the wonders of chiropractic care. I was sort of buying into it until they said the chiropractic care could cure bed wetting. That's where they lost me. I was very frank with the doctor after watching the video, and we agreed that chiropractic was not for me. The good news is that he referred me to a pain specialist who uses joint injections and soft tissue massage and has absolutely been my life saver.

Would you believe I get chiropractic adjustments sometimes to help with cramps? There is one certain spot he pushes and it works better than anything, immediately. I thought he was crazy when he first told me he could help with that.

Sorry about your friend, Flocker

phjrsaunt wrote:

ph4ever wrote:Several years ago I was crossing the street and got hit by a car. The driver had stopped at the light and was turning right into traffic but unfortunately did not look right before turning. I was not hurt much because I jumped on the hood of the car. I went to a chiropractor for about 1 1/2 months after that and it really helped. Getting a massage after the adjustment left me completely relaxed, loose and feeling awesome!!!

Just curious, connie-do you think it was the spinal adjustment or the massage that helped more?

I didn't get a massage until several adjustments had passed so I can honestly say they helped. I had a stiff neck (not whiplash) and this popping going on when I turned my head to either side. After a few adjustments the stiffness and the popping was gone. The massage was just icing on the cake!!

A "previous relationship" went to a chiropractor (can't remember what for-it was a looooooong time ago) he came home and broke into a fever that lasted for two days. I swear I thought he was going to die, but he wouldn't let me take him to the hospital. He surived the fever. Not sure what happened to him after that-that's about when we parted ways, but I'll never forget that whole fever incident. It was insane!

oh Auntie - I was also skeptical about the whole thing at first but my attorney insisted that I try their chiropractor first and then if that didn't help they had a orthopedic I would have seen next

phjrsaunt wrote:A "previous relationship" went to a chiropractor (can't remember what for-it was a looooooong time ago) he came home and broke into a fever that lasted for two days. I swear I thought he was going to die, but he wouldn't let me take him to the hospital. He surived the fever. Not sure what happened to him after that-that's about when we parted ways, but I'll never forget that whole fever incident. It was insane!

I'm far from an expert, but I do recall 'toxins' being released in the body with both chiropractic and massage treatments.

thanks for the feedback connie. I'm still skeptical, but I'll count that as a point in favor of chiropractic care.

I went to one for quite a while to deal with neck and TMJ issues. Here's my thoughts:

First of all, there are chiropractors that feel they can cure allergies, cramps, etc through chiropractic care, and many who do not. I tend to favor the latter though the one I saw thought she could cure everything. I checked with people I trusted before seeing this person, and made sure to see one that had significant experience in dealing with the issues I had.

For me, the relief was good, but very temporary and so I stopped going for the above mentioned issues. But occasionally I would have a hip or back issue that she could take care on in a single adjustment. And, I am forever appreciative that it was the chiropractor who determined that seeing a podiatrist for orthotics could and would make a difference with my neck and TMJ.

Choose carefully, especially if they are working on your neck as the repercussions of someone less than skilled are quite serious.

Be careful if they claim to be able to cure all. I would more likely consult an osteopathic physician that has had 4 years of medical school with appropriate study in anatomy and physiology and significant training in muscle and bone adjustments. There is no doubt in my mind that they can do a great amount of good, even though I've spent all my adult life working in "traditional" or allopathic medicine.

thanks for the feedback....

(((((flock))))) sorry to hear about your buddy

my neurologist suggested i see one for the neck spasms, migraines and some other issues i have going on in my back. i was getting botox in my neck for the pain in houston but that made me sick a couple of weeks after the injections. (but i had the smoothest neck in town)

the one i went to today for a consult has been in CS since the late 80s. she has an awesome reputation and works with my neuro for pain management. she also does acupuncture - which is what i claim gave me relief from the chronic migraines i had in grad school. i'm cool with the acupuncture but just a little worried about the adjustments.

keep the comments coming....


(((bn family)))

(((((((((((((((((Janice))))))))))))))))))) good luck with everything!!! I hope they can figure out something to give you some relief!!!!

If you do acupuncture again - please be sure the needles used are disposable because of the transmission of diseases such as HCV.

I think it's awesome you're going to one recommended by a neurologist. Many times MD's will not have a thing to do with a chiropractor.


And Flock - I'm sorry about your friend too.

(((((Janice)))))

ph4ever wrote: I think it's awesome you're going to one recommended by a neurologist. Many times MD's will not have a thing to do with a chiropractor.
(((((Janice)))))

I thought the same thing, Connie. MDs and chiropractors don't always work well together, they're on different sides of "medicine." That says a lot about both your docs, (((Janice))).