Julie's Journal

I have gone to a chiropractor for well over 20 years now.

Your right when you say that each is different, just like a doctor, I tried 6 before I actually found one that help me the most.

They will have you fill out forms just like a regular doctor, you will tell them what areas the pain is in.

They will then take x-rays, the chiropractor should not touch you until you have gone through a complete examine.

And no the adjustments won’t hurt, but you might feel some discomfort a few hours later, a moist heating pad is best to get you through this.

They will most and likely schedule a series of other adjustments and have you going back at least 3 times a week for the 1st few weeks, then they will drop you back to 2x a week and then once a week.

And Chiropractors can’t write prescriptions.

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Just an additional note, the chiropractor that I am with now specializes in sports related injuries.

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Don’t let them touch your neck!

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Why is that Jenn?

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Joe goes to the chiropractor to get bent back together, or at least he did before he started living in a tent in the wash and being addicted to crack. He loved it.

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Julie,

Both Will and I go to chiropractor. My mom has gone for about 20 years.

Will is going for acid reflux. I just took him off his prescription medication, because it isn’t working and hasn’t been working for a while. However, his acid reflux has gotten better since we have went to the chiropractor.

For me — I went because my hands and feet were going numb. This started happening since I had Will. I started 2 times a week and now am at once every 2 weeks.

I don’t get the comment about the neck. My chiro adjusts both mine and Will’s neck.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Oh yeah — Most of the time, a doctor will not tell you to go to chiropractor. However, a chiropractor will tell you to go to a doctor if you need to.

They will not tell you to take muscle relaxants. My first couple visits I was sore, but now it is an hour of relaxation away from the kids. LOL

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There is much controversy that a simple neck adjustment can cause a stroke. But I also think that the stroke would have happen anyway. Ask the Chiropractor any questions you might have, they should be more than capable of setting your mind at ease.

Also, my neck is part of the reason I go to see a chiropractor thanks to a car wreck and a sever whiplash injury.

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severe…lol

I see my spelling is a wee bit off, just blame it on the meds…lol

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I need to go to bed, my last post went into cyberspace here it seems.

Anyway, there is much controversy about neck adjustments and the fact that they can cause strokes.. I am of the opinion that the stroke would have happen regardless. Ask your chiropractor any questions you might have, they should be able to put your mind as ease.

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you know I have gone to chiropractors for years and I have had a lot of success with them relieving back tension etc. I’d say that if you have a good chiropractor that they can help a lot.

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I go to a chiropractor monthly to get re-aligned. I first went for pain though. A couple of times when I have been in a lot of pain he won’t even adjust me – just use a TENS machine on me. Chiropractors are usually pretty sandals and granola types and frown on muscle relaxants as they just mask the underlying problem. Just like any profession there are good ones and bad ones.

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Yeah, I was talking about the risk of stroke… I can’t find the article I was reading before, but to me… I don’t know. I don’t think I’d take the risk.

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I have been going to a chiropractor for several years. Before I went for the first time I spend several years going to traditional doctors who would take all their tests and tell me I was fine. But I would have very bad lower back pain and groin area pain, especially if I bent over a lot. Going to the chiropractor made it all go away most of the time. I have since learned that a lot of it is also due to weak core muscles for me. So strengthening the core muscles (smartly – you can hurt yourself if you do not do things properly) ,doing yoga (huge help), and proper posture helps tons. Good luck.

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Call me – I know a great one.

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did that other comment not go through?

Call me – I know a good chiropractor.

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There are 3 kinds of doctors. MD’s osteopaths and chiropractors. Osteopaths and chiropractors can do spine manipulation. MD’s and Osteopaths can prescribe drugs. As far as I know, it is not necessary for a chiropractor to to have an undergraduate degree.

I have played a lot of golf and have had my share of back pain. The last time I was hurt it was so bad I could not take a full breath of air.

I found relief in Jim Beam and passing out with the heating pad on all night.

A prominent chiropractors told me, he would usually prescribes treatment for 6 weeks, the same time you would typically heal on your own. So when you get better you attribute it to him.

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Just like any other profession, there are good chiropractors and real quacks. I’ve had experience with both.

The good ones will take x-rays, discuss your treatment in Real English with you, and answer any and all questions you might have about your treatment — including cost. The quacks will send you “free exam” coupons in the mail, then try to railroad you.

As for the whole concept in general of going to see a chiropractor for treatment, I’m a believer. You don’t realize how bad you felt until you feel so much better! And as for the whole stroke scare, I wouldn’t worry unless you have a history of aneurysm. The increased blood flow from unblocking those pinched arteries and veins is usually good for you — but I can see how it could cause certain people to pop one, too.

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Hi Julie,

Funny you asked. I am a chiropractic intern graduating very soon and perhaps I could give you a few suggestions.

Basically, you most probably have a “lumbar verterbra subluxation.” A specific bone on your back has moved slightly backwards and as a result puts pressure or impinged on your nerves. Best illustration I could give is like stepping on a garden hose which reduce proper flow.
Which chiropractor should I go is your next question? You could of course come see me if you are in South Carolina Most chiropractors do not prescribe drugs, I believe that’s the MD’s job. Find one in your area that uses the Gonstead or Thomson technique. If you let me know which area you are I might be able to refer one to you!

All the best! Feel free to ask any questions if you have any.

Tim

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