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Posted by: Doublebase

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.

Posted by: NordicNacho

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

Posted by: KelJu

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.

Posted by: ReproMan

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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.

Posted by: Double D

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!

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.

Posted by: ReproMan

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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.

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.

Posted by: ReproMan

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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.

Posted by: Double D

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

Posted by: ReproMan

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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....

Posted by: Double D

So no neck problem anymore?

Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Double D

So no neck problem anymore?

Nah it hurt for 3 days and it went away.

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?

Posted by: ReproMan

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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.

Posted by: Double D

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.

Posted by: P-funk

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.

Posted by: Double D

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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!

Posted by: Duncans Donuts

MedX!

Posted by: P-funk

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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.

Posted by: Double D

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!

Posted by: P-funk

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.

Posted by: DOMS

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

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.

Posted by: DOMS

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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.

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?

Posted by: ReproMan

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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?

Posted by: DOMS

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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?

Uhhhh...yeah....

Posted by: Double D

I mean havent you ever studied something to the point you dont ever want to think about it again? Well this is the case here! And the worst part is I can only recall very little of it!

Posted by: Doublebase

I just got back from being "adjusted" as they put it in the office there. He had me watch him adjust this Dad and his two kids first so I could get an idea of how he does it. I gotta say it felt really good and I feel great right now. He said I will probably be a little sore tomorrow kinda like after lifting. I will give it a whirl for a while and hopefully it will help my neck.

Posted by: Doublebase

We went over my evaluation today. He wants me to come in 2x a week for 8 weeks then 1x a week for 4 weeks. It totals to 400$, 20$ a visit. I'm gonna go ahead with it. My neck is really bothering me so its worth the money if it fixes it.

Posted by: calalily1972

I love my Chiropractor

Posted by: P-funk

Be careful with the neck cracking:

a) that is the whole ball of wax right there.

b) the force created from that snap is similiar to a whiplash. Overtime, that can really loosen up supporting structures (like ligaments).

Make sure he gives you an exercise and flexibility plan to help strength those muscles and prevent the vertabrae from "going out" again. A good chiro should do this. A shitty one will just re-adjust you and then have you keep coming back.

Find the root of the problem and fix it. Most of the time it is muscular (length tension).

Posted by: Doublebase

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Originally Posted by P-funk

Make sure he gives you an exercise and flexibility plan to help strength those muscles and prevent the vertabrae from "going out" again. A good chiro should do this. A shitty one will just re-adjust you and then have you keep coming back.

Find the root of the problem and fix it. Most of the time it is muscular (length tension).

We do some physical therapy there and he is giving me a list of exercises to do at home.

Posted by: P-funk

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Originally Posted by Doublebase

We do some physical therapy there and he is giving me a list of exercises to do at home.

good shit!

It is all about the home exercise program.

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by Double D

I mean havent you ever studied something to the point you dont ever want to think about it again? Well this is the case here! And the worst part is I can only recall very little of it!

I am sick of school right now, but I am not sick of the material, only my lack of free time. As soon as finals are over, I will probably be building things with the knowledge I have gained. But, I guess the difference is I love computer science and doubt I could ever be sick of learning more.

Posted by: juggernaut

chiropractic, in my opinion, is snake oil. I'd rather get a massage by a hot naked girl...but thats just me.

Posted by: shanereed09

Anyone know a good Chiropractor in the Orange County area?

Posted by: Yanick

This is from a very anti-CAM (complementary alternative medicine) website. I happen to share their views and enjoy reading the blog.

A bit about chiropractors;

Science-Based Medicine » Adverse Effects of Chiropractic

Posted by: iengbersen

I have lower back pain and I am wondering if this could be from driving. Anyone else with this problem?

Posted by: redrider67

I just made an appointment with a Chiropractor go next week. I have been to them about 10 times in the last 15 years and each time it has helped.

Only reason I'm going now, is after my last motorcycle crash my left hand cramps up and have a problem with my left shoulder which keeps me from bench pressing much weight unless I use an assisted machine.

Been to 2 different hand specialists and they claim nothing is wrong, and can't seem to find anything wrong with my shoulder.

So maybe a pinched nerve someplace, so hoping the Chiropractor will be able to adjust me and get me back on track.

Posted by: Doublebase

The Chiropractor did not really help me that much. I tried physical therapy for 2 months, once a week, that really worked well. I now just do the exercises at home.

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