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RBR76 · 6 January 2012, 10:44 PM

I am considering visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain.

How effective are the "adjustments" in reliefing the pains and aches?

Any good, bad or neutral experiences?

MonBK · 6 January 2012, 10:54 PM

Good exp.

Dan Pierce · 6 January 2012, 10:54 PM

Just spent a couple months w/ a chiropractor for a stiff neck that's been nagging me on and off for over a decade. Did the stretching, heat and cold treatments, and it made no difference. Your milage may vary.
I know others who swear by them.
dP

Dan Pierce · 6 January 2012, 10:54 PM

About as useful as a double post.
dP

Demosthene · 6 January 2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBR76

I am considering visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain.

How effective are the "adjustments" in reliefing the pains and aches?

Any good, bad or neutral experiences?

Firstly its important to realise that chiropractic is not medicine.
It is considered a 'vitalistic' therapy with no grounding in science, and at best simply functions like a therapeutic massage.

These links may be helpful.
http://www.dcscience.net/juni-manipulation-bmj-2009.pdf
A randomised controlled trial of spinal manipulative therapy in acute low back pain.

http://www.skepdic.com/chiro.html
Overview of Chiropractic

My recommendation would be to avoid and see a medical practitioner.

Ebruner · 6 January 2012, 11:10 PM

My advice is to see a Physician, an M.D.

-Eddie

bayerische · 6 January 2012, 11:23 PM

Your back pain can be caused by something serious. I've been to a chiropractor many times, and I enjoy the treatment, as a massage, not medicine or "cure".

While there are many different chiropractors, most tend to think that they can cure anything with zone-therapy or chiropractic therapy. Which in itself is pretty dangerous.

nowzen · 7 January 2012, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demosthene

Firstly its important to realise that chiropractic is not medicine.
It is considered a 'vitalistic' therapy with no grounding in science, and at best simply functions like a therapeutic massage.

http://www.skepdic.com/chiro.html
Overview of Chiropractic

My recommendation would be to avoid and see a medical practitioner.

X2

Chiropractic is only effective as a belief system.
And if you are receptive to belief systems, a placebo is safer.

TSW · 7 January 2012, 12:42 AM

Only good experience!

rr-nyc · 7 January 2012, 01:06 AM

I suffered from neck pain and stiffness for years and found no MD could help. I would get stress headaches as a result of the constant tightness. I would wake up feeling like I had a hangover almost every morning.

I went to a sports wellness center that has MD's, DCM's, PT's and LMT's on staff. They started out with an MD (board certified orthopedic surgeon) consultation to make sure there wasn't a medical condition. In my case, there was none. I go in for weekly massage and then an adjustment. I finish with the PT who works on stretching. It has been a year and has helped considerably! I very rarely wake up with neck pain or headaches.

The weekly visits with each of them would get expensive but luckily, my insurance covers all of it.

rsg · 7 January 2012, 02:10 AM

I have deep tissue massage and chiro every Friday. I have had excellent results with chiro, but as others have pointed out you should see a primary care physician/specialist to rule out any serious issues first.

HL65 · 7 January 2012, 03:10 AM

Only great experience!!

MonBK · 7 January 2012, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Only great experience!!

Specially the last few minutes.

Watch Professor · 7 January 2012, 03:33 AM

Excellent results.

Going to an MD will result in pain killers/muscle relaxents that will not solve any long range problems. Going to a surgeon will result in unecessary surgery.

Chipmunk · 7 January 2012, 03:36 AM

Dr. Alan Harper comes to mind....

blackmsport · 7 January 2012, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBR76

I am considering visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain.

How effective are the "adjustments" in reliefing the pains and aches?

Any good, bad or neutral experiences?

I spent $2000 and twice weekly for 6 months with Chiro last year (2010) to fix my lower back... it went away and came back two weeks ago.... I tried something else different....a Sport Massage Therapist.... two sessions $111 and I feel like a new man

Chiro didn't fix the problem.... Muscle Strains from incorrect swimming technique (I breath on one side)

subtona · 7 January 2012, 05:06 AM

how many chiropractors does it take to change a light bulb?

just 1 but it takes 9 visits

have had limited experience, but it was good.

blackmsport · 7 January 2012, 05:14 AM

Chiro are bone crackers

Find out by looking back at your movements, way you sleep, sports you play.... etc... and something that may trigger the pain... and possibly visit a sport massage therapist they know what may cause it.... sometimes it's just muscle stress

and get one of this for your office chair.... 100% happiness from me

blackmsport · 7 January 2012, 05:14 AM

Chiro are bone crackers

Find out by looking back at your movements, way you sleep, sports you play.... etc... and something that may trigger the pain... and possibly visit a sport massage therapist they know what may cause it.... sometimes it's just muscle stress

and get one of this for your office chair.... 100% happiness from me

cbusjer · 7 January 2012, 05:51 AM

I work in a restaurant and lift very heavy trays with one side of my body. This results in pain on one side. I stopped going (about once a month) for about a year and a half and then I suffered the worst sciatica I've ever had. Sitting felt like someone was stabbing my tailbone. 4 visits in two weeks and I feel like a new man.

Christiaan · 7 January 2012, 07:12 AM

I've been going for years. If you go to a bad Chiro and it's a bad experience many seem to equate to all Chiro...not true. Go, try it, and if it helps...great. If not, try other methodes.

eric23 · 7 January 2012, 08:24 AM

My Chiropractor fixed my back last year.

ducatidoc · 7 January 2012, 09:04 AM

As Dan P said, YMMV, but I have found this to be the best therapy for lower back pain. Haven't been to a chiro or pain clinic for 4 years and counting.

Teeter Hang-ups Inversion table.

Esexx · 7 January 2012, 09:18 AM

I love the Chiro. (buldged disk) Helps every time, however for long term try Back Decompression.

I did almost a full series of back decompression at my physical therapist and that did wonders. Since my insurance didn't cover it, it started getting expensive. ($75 a session)

**I also have an inversion table and that is great too.

threemonkeys · 7 January 2012, 09:37 AM

I've had a great experience with chiro. I think it's a matter of doing it consistently to experience the full benefits.

blackmsport · 7 January 2012, 09:47 AM

try different methods even accu puncture don't stay with one chiro.... you will find one that cures you

and check your bed, your pillow your sleeping position

check your desk at work, your keyboard, etc... even your shoes, your bag how to carry it daily and even your wallet...(thick wallet in back pocket when you sit for 8 hours can bend your back bone)

Wolf · 8 January 2012, 12:53 AM

Lower back pain landed me in the hospital a few years ago and I was under the treatment of an MD who was recommending surgery. I figured I would try all options before resorting to opening myself up. I ended up going to a chiro and then combined that with inversion therapy on a Teeter Hang-ups like DucatiDoc recommended. I also supplement with yoga and core strengthening. I'm not 100% better but 90% for sure. I can now do plyometric training without incident as long as I keep up the other aspects. Lastly, I use a dry sauna at least 3 times a week after working out.

I can't say it'll work for everyone but chiro certainly has helped me. I now only go 1/month and keep that up as part of my "maintenance plan".

6 January 2012, 10:44 PM	#1
RBR76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Watch City Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 170	Chiropractor Effectiveness I am considering visiting a chiropractor for lower back pain. How effective are the "adjustments" in reliefing the pains and aches? Any good, bad or neutral experiences?

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Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Just spent a couple months w/ a chiropractor for a stiff neck that's been nagging me on and off for over a decade. Did the stretching, heat and cold treatments, and it made no difference. Your milage may vary. I know others who swear by them. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

6 January 2012, 10:54 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	About as useful as a double post. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	My advice is to see a Physician, an M.D. -Eddie __________________

6 January 2012, 11:23 PM	#7
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Your back pain can be caused by something serious. I've been to a chiropractor many times, and I enjoy the treatment, as a massage, not medicine or "cure". While there are many different chiropractors, most tend to think that they can cure anything with zone-therapy or chiropractic therapy. Which in itself is pretty dangerous. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

6 January 2012, 10:54 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Good exp.

7 January 2012, 12:42 AM	#9
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Only good experience! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

7 January 2012, 01:06 AM	#10
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	I suffered from neck pain and stiffness for years and found no MD could help. I would get stress headaches as a result of the constant tightness. I would wake up feeling like I had a hangover almost every morning. I went to a sports wellness center that has MD's, DCM's, PT's and LMT's on staff. They started out with an MD (board certified orthopedic surgeon) consultation to make sure there wasn't a medical condition. In my case, there was none. I go in for weekly massage and then an adjustment. I finish with the PT who works on stretching. It has been a year and has helped considerably! I very rarely wake up with neck pain or headaches. The weekly visits with each of them would get expensive but luckily, my insurance covers all of it.

7 January 2012, 02:10 AM	#11
rsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: California Posts: 1,092	I have deep tissue massage and chiro every Friday. I have had excellent results with chiro, but as others have pointed out you should see a primary care physician/specialist to rule out any serious issues first.

7 January 2012, 03:10 AM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Only great experience!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2012, 03:33 AM	#14
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Excellent results. Going to an MD will result in pain killers/muscle relaxents that will not solve any long range problems. Going to a surgeon will result in unecessary surgery. __________________

7 January 2012, 03:36 AM	#15
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Dr. Alan Harper comes to mind.... __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

7 January 2012, 05:06 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	how many chiropractors does it take to change a light bulb? just 1 but it takes 9 visits have had limited experience, but it was good. __________________

7 January 2012, 05:14 AM	#18
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Chiro are bone crackers Find out by looking back at your movements, way you sleep, sports you play.... etc... and something that may trigger the pain... and possibly visit a sport massage therapist they know what may cause it.... sometimes it's just muscle stress and get one of this for your office chair.... 100% happiness from me

7 January 2012, 05:51 AM	#20
cbusjer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: JT Location: Columbus, Ohio Watch: Rolex 16220 DJ Posts: 208	I work in a restaurant and lift very heavy trays with one side of my body. This results in pain on one side. I stopped going (about once a month) for about a year and a half and then I suffered the worst sciatica I've ever had. Sitting felt like someone was stabbing my tailbone. 4 visits in two weeks and I feel like a new man. __________________ --Jer ____________________________________________ Rolex: 116710, 16220 Tudor: 7909 Panerai: 005G, 063C Omega: Aqua Terra, Constellation Pie Pan

7 January 2012, 07:12 AM	#21
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I've been going for years. If you go to a bad Chiro and it's a bad experience many seem to equate to all Chiro...not true. Go, try it, and if it helps...great. If not, try other methodes. __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

7 January 2012, 08:24 AM	#22
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	My Chiropractor fixed my back last year.

7 January 2012, 09:04 AM	#23
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	As Dan P said, YMMV, but I have found this to be the best therapy for lower back pain. Haven't been to a chiro or pain clinic for 4 years and counting. Teeter Hang-ups Inversion table. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

7 January 2012, 09:18 AM	#24
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	I love the Chiro. (buldged disk) Helps every time, however for long term try Back Decompression. I did almost a full series of back decompression at my physical therapist and that did wonders. Since my insurance didn't cover it, it started getting expensive. ($75 a session) **I also have an inversion table and that is great too. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

7 January 2012, 09:37 AM	#25
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I've had a great experience with chiro. I think it's a matter of doing it consistently to experience the full benefits.

7 January 2012, 09:47 AM	#26
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	try different methods even accu puncture don't stay with one chiro.... you will find one that cures you and check your bed, your pillow your sleeping position check your desk at work, your keyboard, etc... even your shoes, your bag how to carry it daily and even your wallet...(thick wallet in back pocket when you sit for 8 hours can bend your back bone)

8 January 2012, 12:53 AM	#27
Wolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: RI Posts: 103	Lower back pain landed me in the hospital a few years ago and I was under the treatment of an MD who was recommending surgery. I figured I would try all options before resorting to opening myself up. I ended up going to a chiro and then combined that with inversion therapy on a Teeter Hang-ups like DucatiDoc recommended. I also supplement with yoga and core strengthening. I'm not 100% better but 90% for sure. I can now do plyometric training without incident as long as I keep up the other aspects. Lastly, I use a dry sauna at least 3 times a week after working out. I can't say it'll work for everyone but chiro certainly has helped me. I now only go 1/month and keep that up as part of my "maintenance plan".

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