4 Comments on what are your thoughts about chiropractic care?

Kara B on Mon, 17th May 2010 12:38 am


I have a bulging disc and I was going to a pain clinic for about year to try and find pain relief with no luck. 15 min. with a chiropractor and it was gone and now I just go in every 6 months for adjustments. It’s great. It’s worth a try. I know my chiropractor offers payment plans also, you could look into that and see who would work with you.

Serena on Mon, 17th May 2010 1:21 am


When I was in college, I started having excruciating pain in my pelvis at my hips when trying to climb stairs. I could barely lift my foot high enough to make it to the next step. It got to the point that I would cry every time I climbed the stairs to my apartment. My fiance’s mom suggested I see her chiropractor. (This was 1991) I got relief after several treatments (maybe 3-4 weeks), and I now have a healthy neck and spine. No pain anywhere. I’ve continued seeing chiropractors on a regular basis since 1991. Knowing now what I didn’t know then, I have my children and husband (he has mild scoliosis that never would have been found if I hadn’t suggested he see my chiropractor) visit the chiropractor regularly, too. My kids are seen for free.

If, for any reason, you do not trust this chiropractor, you can ask people you know if they’ve had success with a chiropractor. I have always found my next chiropractor through word of mouth, and it’s never failed to find me a great one (I move often, so I have had to replace chiropractors about 6 times since ’91).

Hope you start feeling better soon!

Chris on Mon, 17th May 2010 2:13 am


I think Chiropractic care is wonderful as long as you don’t over do it.

I have been going to my chiropractor on and off for years. I went for sports injuries and even whiplash after a bad car accident and it helped. Some things they help a lot with but I was also under 30 when I was going.

My Grandmother had back problems for years and began to rely only on the Chiropractor. He claimed he could cure anything. As she got older she started developing osteoporosis. She continued going, but at that point I think the chiropractor was doing more harm than good.

I’d be careful with anything that has the word “degenerative” in it. Remember some chiropractors adjust by twisting, pressuring or pulling your bones into place, some use manipulations that are less harsh.

If you cannot relax on the table sometimes you can do more harm than good too. That may be why the treatment is not working yet. You have to be really relaxed for certain adjustments. Do not allow the doctor to do any adjustments you are not comfortable with until you are ready.

girlygirlll on Mon, 17th May 2010 2:35 am


i fractured my back in four places almost 3 years ago, i started goin to the chiropractor back in aug. i felt it helped for maybe 15 minutes (loosened up it felt good, but an hour later i could feel it agian ) and would have bad bad headaches when i came home, i had vaginal burning that i went to lots of doctors for and they couldn’t figure out the cause, she did a simple test by holding my arms out and her pushing down she said it was a yeast problem, ( i thought how could it be that simple and no other doctor could figure it out ) she gave me vitamin supplements to “cure” the problem, didn’t work… they weren’t cheap either! now im going to physical therapy and find its helping more than the chiropractor, my therapist also said shes not to crazy about chiropractors because she thinks the cracking causes more pain then help .. i guess every ones different!

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