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re: are chiropractors legit?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:53 pm to CaptainsWafer
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:53 pm to CaptainsWafer
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Not all chiropractors are MDs, but there are a few out there. I'd only go to one who is also an MD.
If you're going to do that. Just go see a Phyical Medicine MD.
OP - go see a physical therapist. They're at least interested in getting you better vs. quick fixing your pain.
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Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:53 pm to thejudge
I was in a wreck in 1999 and the doctors couldn't do anything to help my back. Despite X-rays and MRIs their only course of action was to prescribe more muscle relaxers and hydrocodone.
I'd always heard chiropractors were quacks so I was leery of going to one but I was running out of options.
The chiropractor felt the muscles along my back and was able to pinpoint exactly where I was hurting the most. The fricking doctors couldn't even do that with MRI scans.
I'd always heard chiropractors were quacks so I was leery of going to one but I was running out of options.
The chiropractor felt the muscles along my back and was able to pinpoint exactly where I was hurting the most. The fricking doctors couldn't even do that with MRI scans.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:53 pm to thejudge
I don't see how cracking a joint can help you, but it does feel good.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:53 pm to thejudge
They have an unbelievably strong legislative lobby and have manipulated (pun intended) the insurance industry to a great degree.
They are a perfect treatment for the masses today. They offer quick, albeit short-term results, but no LONG-TERM healing. Go to a qualified physical therapist who will give you exercises to HEAL you, not make you feel better for two weeks.
In the interest of full disclosure, I am married to an incredibly talented and successful PT, who has educated (swayed?) me to this position.
If you aren't convinced and want to talk further, call me.
They are a perfect treatment for the masses today. They offer quick, albeit short-term results, but no LONG-TERM healing. Go to a qualified physical therapist who will give you exercises to HEAL you, not make you feel better for two weeks.
In the interest of full disclosure, I am married to an incredibly talented and successful PT, who has educated (swayed?) me to this position.
If you aren't convinced and want to talk further, call me.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:54 pm to dbeck
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The chiropractor felt the muscles along my back and was able to pinpoint exactly where I was hurting the most. The fricking doctors couldn't even do that with MRI scans
Yeah, I'm sure there's not another side to this story
Posted on 5/17/17 at 5:57 pm to CaptainsWafer
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Not all chiropractors are MDs, but there are a few out there. I'd only go to one who is also an MD.
I just kissed you, in Havana, like Michael kissed Fredo.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:00 pm to Golfer
Yea that's kind of the point.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:01 pm to LCA131
One of my best friends is a PT and I've gone to them for a few months following a knee injury. Stuff works wonders if you stick with it.
The needling was pretty legit too.
The needling was pretty legit too.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:02 pm to Comp721
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Yeah, I'm sure there's not another side to this story
Explain
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:02 pm to thejudge
If you have back problems, see a neurosurgeon.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:02 pm to dbeck
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I was in a wreck in 1999 and the doctors couldn't do anything to help my back. Despite X-rays and MRIs their only course of action was to prescribe more muscle relaxers and hydrocodone. I'd always heard chiropractors were quacks so I was leery of going to one but I was running out of options. The chiropractor felt the muscles along my back and was able to pinpoint exactly where I was hurting the most. The fricking doctors couldn't even do that with MRI scans.
There you have it. Some people don't have any other options. They go to a chiro as an alternative. There are plenty who get good results. To me it's just another form of physical therapy or, nutritionists.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:05 pm to Amazing Moves
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To me it's just another form of physical therapy
Lol no.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:08 pm to CaptainsWafer
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The needling was pretty legit too.
Fact. But during, I thought it similar to the time I was probed by aliens...it made me vaguely nauseous, like kissing you, did. I regret that.
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:14 pm to thejudge
Didn't a chiropractor kill a porn star last year?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:16 pm to LCA131
This ole boy didn't promise me wonders. He said they do three treatments if its not better than he said he would refer me to a PT if needed. He sat down and gave me a bunch of back excersises to do on my own. Explained the breakdown of the back and what the point is.
He did say there was no point to going if I didn't stretch or do the excersises. I expected him to tell me how awesome he is and how I need to come back for maintainance etc. I expected a quack. He was recommended and came across as giving a shite and not promising the moon or roping me into long term shite. He really stressed muscle strength and gave me a pamphlet on particular excersises for what I was in for.
I was perplexed when I left. I expected a cattle market of people just passing through and popping backs. That's why I'm confused. I thought about a PT and thought I'd give this guy a whirl first
He did say there was no point to going if I didn't stretch or do the excersises. I expected him to tell me how awesome he is and how I need to come back for maintainance etc. I expected a quack. He was recommended and came across as giving a shite and not promising the moon or roping me into long term shite. He really stressed muscle strength and gave me a pamphlet on particular excersises for what I was in for.
I was perplexed when I left. I expected a cattle market of people just passing through and popping backs. That's why I'm confused. I thought about a PT and thought I'd give this guy a whirl first
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:16 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Keep your stupidity on the msb..thx
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:18 pm to Geauxtiga
Why would your first option if you have back problems be to go to a surgeon?
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:26 pm to thejudge
Mike Goff did miracles for my back once many years ago. Only Chiro I ever went to, but it was great relief. Take it FWIW
Posted on 5/17/17 at 6:36 pm to thejudge
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he said he would refer me to a PT
A chiro will refer you to an MD or PT, but an MD won't refer you to a chiro.
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