Been going to a chiropractor for 4 years. Best thing I ever did.
Interesting. For some reason, you would have striked me as a "chiropractors are a gimmick" kind of guy.Been going to a chiropractor for 4 years. Best thing I ever did.
Interesting. For some reason, you would have striked me as a "chiropractors are a gimmick" kind of guy.
I've never been to a chiropractor before, but I've always heard more negatives than positives. Please feel free to expound on your experience.
FWIW, I fractured my back in 8th grade and have dealt with some degree of back pain ever since, but since graduating high school the pain has been tolerable enough that I haven't actively sought after any kind of medical help (outside of few things here and there like trying Airrosti which wasn't that helpful).
glad to see it wasn't one of the ummm....chiropractors down on harwin with the windows covered with aluminum foil.
I've been to more good ones than bad ones. In fact, I've probably seen close to 10 chiropractors in my life (moved a lot with the Army) and the only bad one I've been to was here at the VA. The others ranged from good to great.I have recurring disc/nerve issues in my neck that cause weakness in my right arm and stabbing pain behind my shoulder blade (almost impossible to sleep). The guy I go to was strongly recommended to me by two people fighting similar back issues so I gave him a try about 4 years ago. He took an X-ray and showed me where I was out of alignment and explained how an adjustment could address it. He also gave me information on what a back specialist would recommend and even gave me the names of a few doctors that he has worked with should I choose that route (made me feel like he was very honest and open minded). I’ve had a previous lower back surgery and have zero interest in ever having my spine operated on again if possible...... so 5 minutes and one adjustment later and I was instantly hooked. I go back about every two months for a preventative maintenance type tune up even when I don’t have symptoms. Insurance won’t cover it but it’s $40 so I can live with that. I am certain there are certain back issues that a chiropractor would not be the answer for and I’m also certain that there ARE chiropractors that are gimmicks (if not worse). Like anything else, do your research and find the right person.
A bad chiropractor can kill you but a good one will save your life. Most guys I know with debilitating back/neck pain will try damn near anything for some relief. For those guys a good Chiropractor is a no brainer.
almost identical problem, except left shoulder and arm. got complete pain elimination and substantial arm/grip strength restoration from chiropractic care.I have recurring disc/nerve issues in my neck that cause weakness in my right arm and stabbing pain behind my shoulder blade (almost impossible to sleep).
Going to a real doctor to fix it might be even better.
The difference in the two is surgery vs no surgery. Having back surgery is no joke so I’ll forever look for alternatives having gone through that already. The guy who did my back surgery basically told me that surgery should almost always be your last option when nothing else works.
I know, I know...the rules...That dude's voice and laugh HAS to be fake, right?
Some of his other "crack addict" vids of him doing adjustments on hot chicks in yoga pants aren't terrible...
Same can be said about a medical doctor as well. There are hacks in every industry.A bad chiropractor can kill you but a good one will save your life. Most guys I know with debilitating back/neck pain will try damn near anything for some relief. For those guys a good Chiropractor is a no brainer.
One requires return after return, the other fixes it. Had L4-5 with bone graft and hardware. Wasn’t that bad and was up and walking that afternoon after surgery. The difference is like having a an old fan belt popped back on versus just getting a new one.