Chiropractors

Doublebase · 04-17-2007, 05:13 PM

I have been having some problems with my left trapezius. It knots up and burns whenever I drive for a while or sit at my computer. I was referred to a chiropractor by my primary doctor. I have never been to a chiropractor before. He checked me out and took some x-rays. He did this one test where you stand on two scales. One foot on each scale and stand in front of a mirror. My left side was carrying 10 more lbs then my right side. We also could see that my left side was up higher then my right side. He suggests that I come in for readjustments. What are your opinions on chriropractors? I don't want to have to start going to there for readjustments the rest of my life. Are they helpful? Comments... Thanks.

NordicNacho · 04-17-2007, 05:27 PM

it worked for me. You don't have to see them for life for me it took 4 or 5 times and i have not been back and its been 3 years. its on a as need basis

KelJu · 04-17-2007, 06:35 PM

I think as long as you don't let the chiropractor do anything to your lower back you are fine. I have had back problems most of my life . A chiropractor tried to adjust my lower back after a football injury and the guy fucked me up for almost 3 months. I now know that the problem was related to posture, and weight training plus always being mindful of my posture has helped me more than anything. I'll never let a chiropractor touch me again.

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

I'll never let a chiropractor touch me again.

Same here. I saw one when I didn't really have anything wrong with me. She was a friend of the family and she said "Everyone needs an adjustment at some point." So I went to see her, she felt this, looked at that, adjusted this, blah, blah, blah. She said she was just going to loosen me up a bit and do a few things she always does. Well after that visit, I couldn't move my fucking neck for 3 days. Then she had the nerve to tell me to come back so she can fix me. Fuck you lady, and fuck chiropractors.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 06:47 PM

Chiro's are excellent. I went and got adjusted 2 years ago and it actually increased my speed! Besdies I went just 2 weeks ago and got a job offer from him! Now thats a good chiro!

Doublebase · 04-17-2007, 07:42 PM

Well shit. Mixed reviews. I don't want to have my neck messed up. I already payed this guy 70$ for my visit and x-rays. Its 20$ a visit. That is my co-pay. Now your telling me he could screw my neck up. I don't know what to do.

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

Well shit. Mixed reviews. I don't want to have my neck messed up. I already payed this guy 70$ for my visit and x-rays. Its 20$ a visit. That is my co-pay. Now your telling me he could screw my neck up. I don't know what to do.

Don't listen to me, I hold grudges. At 20 bucks its not even a gamble. I say do it until your neck starts hurting.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Well.....hum isnt there some sort of specialist you can see? Really my chiro dont mess with my neck. He checks it to see if its straight. But other than that your spine may need realigned? It is a tough decision. I go now and then, but never really feel like I should go.

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Well.....hum isnt there some sort of specialist you can see? Really my chiro dont mess with my neck. He checks it to see if its straight. But other than that your spine may need realigned? It is a tough decision. I go now and then, but never really feel like I should go.

Actually, I went there with no problems and left with neck problems.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 07:53 PM

No joke? Hum....I would see some sort of specialist.

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

No joke? Hum....I would see some sort of specialist.

Ah that was years ago. My only experience with a chiro. I know I'll need to see one some day though and my tune will change....

Malley · 04-17-2007, 07:55 PM

So no neck problem anymore?

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

So no neck problem anymore?

Nah it hurt for 3 days and it went away.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 08:00 PM

Aw, maybe just maybe your body was suppose to be like that and it went so long out of place it just needed time to readjust?

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Aw, maybe just maybe your body was suppose to be like that and it went so long out of place it just needed time to readjust?

Perhaps.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 08:04 PM

haha.....yeah I liked to add that. I have heard other chiro's say something on those lines. I think its a bunch of BS, but you know.

**P-funk** · 04-17-2007, 09:55 PM

getting adjusted is a band aid to the problem. Why are you out of alignment in the first place is the real question.

Go to the chiro (if you can find an ethical one) and get the adjustment and then do the proper strengthening and flexibility exercises to maintain the proper spinal position. If you just go and get "re-set" and then don't do anything about it, you will be going to get "re-set" in a few weeks again, etc.....

Just like massage or ART. They take care of the hypertonic tissue. If you don't prevent that tissue from becoming hypertonic again....you will have to keep on going for treatment.

Best thing to do might be to find an exercise based physical therapist.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

Best thing to do might be to find an exercise based physical therapist.

Which is the person who I am going to be working hand and hand with thanks to my chiro!

Duncans Donuts · 04-17-2007, 09:58 PM

MedX!

**P-funk** · 04-17-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Which is the person who I am going to be working hand and hand with thanks to my chiro!

could be. depends on the type of therapist he is and what he does. Some are very manual. Some are very exercise based. Others are in the middle.

There is Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where Shirley Sahrmann teaches physical therapy. She is pretty much the bomb when it comes to exercise based physical therapy.

If you are going to be working in that setting (or with anyone really) I highly suggest purchasing her book "Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes"......you will learn a ton about exercises to correct problems with people and how to really loook at movement, etc....amazing book.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 10:02 PM

Thanks for the name drop. I actually went to college right down the road from her. I went to Maryville U. Wash U was my second choice. But the money it costs to go there sent me the other way!

**P-funk** · 04-17-2007, 10:04 PM

What did you study? What were you going to study at Washington U?

I would definetly get the book though. If you can, try and sit in on one of her lectures too.

DOMS · 04-17-2007, 10:08 PM

Chiropractors are like any other pseudo-science: there will be a few good ones, most will suck shit, and some will even hurt you.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 10:09 PM

I studied history. And now today I hate it! I ended up quitting all together. Just hated it!

It would be worth getting if this is the road I look to take, hell even if its not the road I am looking to take its always good to inform myself more and more.

DOMS · 04-17-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I studied history. And now today I hate it! I ended up quitting all together. Just hated it!

It would be worth getting if this is the road I look to take, hell even if its not the road I am looking to take its always good to inform myself more and more.

Dude, you lost me.

Malley · 04-17-2007, 10:20 PM

After re-reading it, I may have lost myself.

I studied history at MU and didnt like it. And I think I burnt myself out on it, because I dont want to discuss history ever again! Better?

ReproMan · 04-17-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

After re-reading it, I may have lost myself.

I studied history at MU and didnt like it. And I think I burnt myself out on it, because I dont want to discuss history ever again! Better?

04-17-2007, 05:13 PM	#1
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,636	Chiropractors I have been having some problems with my left trapezius. It knots up and burns whenever I drive for a while or sit at my computer. I was referred to a chiropractor by my primary doctor. I have never been to a chiropractor before. He checked me out and took some x-rays. He did this one test where you stand on two scales. One foot on each scale and stand in front of a mirror. My left side was carrying 10 more lbs then my right side. We also could see that my left side was up higher then my right side. He suggests that I come in for readjustments. What are your opinions on chriropractors? I don't want to have to start going to there for readjustments the rest of my life. Are they helpful? Comments... Thanks.

04-17-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
NordicNacho Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,418 Photos: 18	it worked for me. You don't have to see them for life for me it took 4 or 5 times and i have not been back and its been 3 years. its on a as need basis
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04-17-2007, 06:47 PM	#5
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	Chiro's are excellent. I went and got adjusted 2 years ago and it actually increased my speed! Besdies I went just 2 weeks ago and got a job offer from him! Now thats a good chiro!
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04-17-2007, 07:48 PM	#8
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	Well.....hum isnt there some sort of specialist you can see? Really my chiro dont mess with my neck. He checks it to see if its straight. But other than that your spine may need realigned? It is a tough decision. I go now and then, but never really feel like I should go.
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04-17-2007, 07:53 PM	#10
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	No joke? Hum....I would see some sort of specialist.
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04-17-2007, 07:42 PM	#6
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 6,636	Well shit. Mixed reviews. I don't want to have my neck messed up. I already payed this guy 70$ for my visit and x-rays. Its 20$ a visit. That is my co-pay. Now your telling me he could screw my neck up. I don't know what to do.

04-17-2007, 07:55 PM	#12
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	So no neck problem anymore?
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04-17-2007, 08:00 PM	#14
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	Aw, maybe just maybe your body was suppose to be like that and it went so long out of place it just needed time to readjust?
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04-17-2007, 08:04 PM	#16
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	haha.....yeah I liked to add that. I have heard other chiro's say something on those lines. I think its a bunch of BS, but you know.
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04-17-2007, 09:55 PM	#17
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	getting adjusted is a band aid to the problem. Why are you out of alignment in the first place is the real question. Go to the chiro (if you can find an ethical one) and get the adjustment and then do the proper strengthening and flexibility exercises to maintain the proper spinal position. If you just go and get "re-set" and then don't do anything about it, you will be going to get "re-set" in a few weeks again, etc..... Just like massage or ART. They take care of the hypertonic tissue. If you don't prevent that tissue from becoming hypertonic again....you will have to keep on going for treatment. Best thing to do might be to find an exercise based physical therapist.
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04-17-2007, 09:58 PM	#19
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04-17-2007, 10:02 PM	#21
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	Thanks for the name drop. I actually went to college right down the road from her. I went to Maryville U. Wash U was my second choice. But the money it costs to go there sent me the other way!
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04-17-2007, 10:04 PM	#22
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	What did you study? What were you going to study at Washington U? I would definetly get the book though. If you can, try and sit in on one of her lectures too.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-17-2007, 10:08 PM	#23
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	Chiropractors are like any other pseudo-science: there will be a few good ones, most will suck shit, and some will even hurt you.
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04-17-2007, 10:09 PM	#24
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	I studied history. And now today I hate it! I ended up quitting all together. Just hated it! It would be worth getting if this is the road I look to take, hell even if its not the road I am looking to take its always good to inform myself more and more.
	www.crossfit.com

04-17-2007, 10:20 PM	#26
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,021	After re-reading it, I may have lost myself. I studied history at MU and didnt like it. And I think I burnt myself out on it, because I dont want to discuss history ever again! Better?
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