So I had my first ever visit after 3 weeks of suffering. It helped but it seems back is still bent and I am walking like a hunchback.
A few people warned me about get neck adjusted as it seems it has caused stroke or something extreme on some people.
What is your personal experience with Chiropractor adjustment on your back and neck?
Thanks for feed back.
It works for me...it isn't magic though.
You'll most likely need multiple visits
Quote from: ducpainter on February 02, 2010, 04:33:03 PM
It works for me...it isn't magic though.
You'll most likely need multiple visits
+1
You'll also probably feel better the day after the visit, and the day after that, etc.
I got another visit Thursday and probably more. Hope it will not have side effects.
Doc informed me that the heating pad I was applying is not recommended for inflammation. Rather ice is the best thing to use. Wish I had known that earlier.
I broke the living sh@t out of 4 neck vertebrae from a freaking wild turkey attack while riding my bike in May 2007. They are all fused with cadaver bone and Ti hardware. The two surgeries destroyed my upper back and the nerve damage is impressive. My right hand and arm tingle like they're "asleep" constantly, so does my upper back. And the upper back pain is through the roof. OK, enough about that... it's been hashed out in other threads. Find a really good, experienced message therapist. After over a year+ of looking I finely found one that had a ton of experience working with post surgery and post accident trauma. She's awesome! I have seen her regularly since Dec. 2008 and the gal has changed my life. What's even better is that she charges me for one hour but has at times spent two full hours on me when I have really been bad off and she didn't have a client scheduled right after me. And no... she has never charged me a penny for the extra time. I'm thinking angel here...
Check it out. A Chiro + Massage Therapist could do you wonders. [thumbsup]
PS I lived on a heating pad for 18 months straight. :P Some docs and therapists say rotate the heating pad with ice packs. I tried it but stuck with the heating pad. Good luck. I'm just lucky to be alive and not paralyzed from the neck down so I will just deal with it and keep riding!!
Chiro=manipulation, PT=strengthening, Massage therapist=deep tissue massage, Tens unit=electro-stim, alternate heating pad & icepack, yoga a few x's/wk and/or stretching daily really helps!
I had MUA (manipulation under anestesia) performed by my Chiropractor as well. Did wonders!!
Plus, eliminate all stress from your life and you're good to go!! ;)
Find a chiropractor that went to the Palmer Institute.
Best in the game.
I've had nothing but good experiences from the first day. I get an adjustment every month. It's really important to keep going regularly or else you may as well not do it at all.
Quote from: Howley on February 02, 2010, 07:10:46 PM
It's really important to keep going regularly or else you may as well not do it at all.
That's the problem.
It is an addiction of bullshit.
Finding out the real problem of the pain is the issue.
I'd go to an orthopedic doctor to find out your issue.
Of course, once again, I am sure I will get bashed for my comment, which is fine. I dont care.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 02, 2010, 07:16:54 PM
Finding out the real problem of the pain is the issue.
I'd go to an orthopedic doctor to find out your issue.
How is that working out for you? Other than the pain Meds.
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 02, 2010, 07:24:22 PM
How is that working out for you? Other than the pain Meds.
I am less than 4 weeks post op from my fourth shoulder surgery.
My issues is a bit different.
I had my neck adjusted by my PT before I even went to a Chiropractor. He adjusted it one time immediately following my car crash. It took care of the head & neckaches I was having and I have never felt the need to do it again.
Next, I went to the Chiro for a couple months for adjustments and deep tissue massage before I finally had the MUA done. Following the MUA, I had several more visits (a few weeks worth) of Chiro adjustments and deep tissue massages.
It's been 4 years now and I haven't even thought about going back to a Chiro or getting a deep tissue massage.
They did wonders for me! [thumbsup]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 02, 2010, 07:16:54 PM
That's the problem.
It is an addiction of bullshit.
Finding out the real problem of the pain is the issue.
I'd go to an orthopedic doctor to find out your issue.
Of course, once again, I am sure I will get bashed for my comment, which is fine. I dont care.
Haven't had a lot of success with chiropractors myself, and some of my friends swear by them, so good luck to them, however they just seem to have to keep going back. (pun intended)
However, orthopedic doctors ( or osteopaths as they are known here) are the real deal.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 02, 2010, 07:16:54 PM
It is an addiction of bullshit.
Well why are you asking about acupuncture?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on January 31, 2010, 05:58:28 AM
I am willing to try anything to stop taking loratabs like make the beast with two backsing candy.
Quote from: brimo on February 02, 2010, 07:40:19 PMorthopedic doctors (or osteopaths as they are known here) are the real deal.
What we call "orthopedic doctors" you call "orthopaedic doctors." They're surgeons primarily interested in the musculoskeletal system.
Osteopaths as you have in Australia don't really exist here under any name.
We have practitioners called osteopaths in the US, too, but here they've gone through full medical training, have full medical licensure, and practice every medical and surgical specialty. Some orthopedists are osteopaths and vice-versa. One might think of US-style osteopaths as chiropractors with actual medical training or physicians with chiropractic training. However, most do no "osteopathic manipulations" at all. My internist (who's the chief of the medical staff at my hospital) is an osteopath and when I had back pain he prescribed cyclobenzaprine and sent me to physical therapy (where they did stuff that actually helped, unlike the medication). I couldn't even talk him into trying a manipulation.
What you call osteopaths in Australia (and the UK and a few other places) would be sort of fancy chiropractors here. The biggest difference seems to be that US chiropractors tend to be big on X-rays and tests while UK-style osteopaths tend to avoid them.
I have had back, neck and shoulder pain since I was 16. Have been going to a chiropractor off and on since then. I should go more regularly, I always feel better when I do. Make sure he's a good one. Several members of my family see my Chiro regularly. He's a good guy. Helped me alot when I had a siatic(sp?) nerve inflamation, I'd still be lame in one leg if he hadn't helped me. I get a neck adjustment every time I go, and has nearly always been a good thing. A couple times it didn't help. and possibly exposed the problem more. But after the next visit a week later, he fixed the issue.
I've had chiro for multiple lower back, upper back, and neck issues from old sports injuries.
+1 to the "find the root of the problem / don't get addicted" comments.
Chiro manipulation is great for either temporary relief or as part of a comprehensive therapy package, but won't solve the problems all by itself. Any worthwhile chiro practitioner is going to help you develop a therapy program to re-train the muscles so that the adjustments "take," and don't need to be constantly re-done. If you stick the the therapy you'll need the adjustments less over time... don't do the therapy, and you'll feel like you constantly need adjustments for relief.
Quote from: kopfjäger on February 02, 2010, 07:48:03 PM
Well why are you asking about acupuncture?
To relieve inflammation in my shoulder socket due to all the surgeries I have had.
I don't know your situation, but a pair of friends have had good luck using inversion boots to address chronic back pain. I've tried them out of curiosity and -- although it's a little unnerving at first -- definitely got a little temporary relief from some very minor lower back tightness.
I'm not aware of any adverse issues with them (aside from looking goofy) but you'd probably want to ask your doctor/chiropractor first to make sure, especially if you've got injuries that are causing your pain.
Good luck.
The Simpsons on chiropractors: (http://cafeoflifepikespeak.com/Videos/Simpsons%20-%20Homer%20goes%20to%20the%20Chiropractor.WMV)
Homer: Hey, that feels slightly better
Dr Steve: I thought it might. Now I need to see you three times a week for... many years.
I've been to one, thought it felt good, but I wasn't dealing with long-term or chronic pain. I don't think the science is there to support the claimed benefits, but then science is not good at proving you feel better or worse.
I had never been to a chiropractor until I started dating one. Before I got adjusted I never felt like my back hurt, but afterward I felt any little misalignment. I'm a believer in not going to a chiro unless absolutely necessary because I think it made me into a nancy.
BTW, never date a chiropractor unless you're really into holistic healing. She made me give up white bread and tried to get me to do a gallbladder cleanse, not as pleasant as you think. [puke]
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 02, 2010, 07:06:59 PM
Find a chiropractor that went to the Palmer Institute.
Best in the game.
Since our zip code is in proximity, got any recommendation? PM me please if possible.
Quote from: Schwanger on February 03, 2010, 03:00:54 PM
I had never been to a chiropractor until I started dating one. Before I got adjusted I never felt like my back hurt, but afterward I felt any little misalignment. I'm a believer in not going to a chiro unless absolutely necessary because I think it made me into a nancy.
BTW, never date a chiropractor unless you're really into holistic healing. She made me give up white bread and tried to get me to do a gallbladder cleanse, not as pleasant as you think. [puke]
Actually, that doesn't sound pleasant at all. :P
Quote from: ab on February 03, 2010, 03:36:18 PM
Since our zip code is in proximity, got any recommendation? PM me please if possible.
I haven't done a search for a chiropractor as i currently have no need for one due to my condition is something a chiropractor can't correct.
I'd google palmer institute chiropractor and dublin/columbus ohio.
Best I got.
or
look at all the chiropractor practices around and call to see if any of them have graduated from this institution.
Come Kopjager.
You haven't responded to my comment yet.
or are you just being your typical self?
Didn't know Chiro's were in the business of dealing conditions like mine.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 03, 2010, 04:46:16 PM
Come Kopjager.
You haven't responded to my comment yet.
or are you just being your typical self?
Didn't know Chiro's were in the business of dealing conditions like mine.
You looking for a fight? ;D
There is something about gallbladder cleansing that just sounds nasty and painful. Ugh!! [bang] I'd rather have mine all dirtied up thank you very much. [laugh]
Quote from: ducpainter on February 03, 2010, 06:04:42 PM
You looking for a fight? ;D
Nah, he is just about the most disagreeable person around, figured he'd have some witty comeback.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 04, 2010, 04:16:23 AM
Nah, he is just about the most disagreeable person around, figured he'd have some witty comeback.
Some people think that of you.
Quote from: cyrus buelton on February 04, 2010, 04:16:23 AM
Nah, he is just about the most disagreeable person around, figured he'd have some witty comeback.
Quote from: ducpainter on February 04, 2010, 04:18:42 AM
Some people think that of you.
...and that's why you two make sure a cute couple.
Quote from: fastwin on February 03, 2010, 06:45:14 PM
There is something about gallbladder cleansing that just sounds nasty and painful. Ugh!! [bang] I'd rather have mine all dirtied up thank you very much. [laugh]
There isn't anything painful about it. It entails drinking epsom salt dissolved in water and then drinking 1-2 cups of olive oil. They say it takes a full two days during which you can only eat fruits, vegtables, and oatmeal.
Quote from: Schwanger on February 04, 2010, 02:12:37 PM
There isn't anything painful about it. It entails drinking epsom salt dissolved in water and then drinking 1-2 cups of olive oil. They say it takes a full two days during which you can only eat fruits, vegtables, and oatmeal.
I can't imagine that would be good for you.
The thing he doesn't understand is my medical issue which has no place or "cure" by a chiropractor.
That's what makes it funny, but yet he takes a dig at me in this thread which is completed unrelated.