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Off-Topic Has anyone been helped by chiropractic care?

Steve W. said:
Are there Crossfit gyms where people are training smart, getting great instruction, and not getting injured doing stupid stuff? Yes, but they're not the ones swimming in Crossfit Kool-Aid.
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Excellent post, IMO.

I mentioned earlier that we have StrongFirst Certified Instructors who are also chiropractors, and the same goes for CrossFit - some of our Instructors are CrossFit certified, and some even own CrossFit franchises.

-S-
 
Steve W. said:
However, chiropractors are able to employ a very wide range of modalities, including everything a physical therapist or massage therapist can do, and have much more extensive medical training than either. So in addition to addressing orthopedic issues, a good chiropractor can be a first line coordinator for general health (health care as opposed to "sick care"), referring out to appropriate MDs whenever indicated. My wife had many, many patients for whom she was their doctor, and they relied on her to guide them toward appropriate medical care, and help coordinate and communicate with MDs regarding their medical care (she is bilingual and had many Spanish-speaking patients).
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Well, here we are, getting into the profession as a whole... And I agree w. you completely. Good chiropractors help you, stay in their lane, and refer you for things outside their area of expertise.

Don't get me started on the whack-job-milk-you-for-$$ swindlers I've run across in PT.
 
1) Scoliosis is not a death-sentence or a reason to strap into a wheelchair. Find the Goldilocks level of things you can do now and work on expanding that over time
2) What I’m about to say is true for physical therapists, too: someone good will pair external interventions (manual, manipulations, adjustments, modalities, etc.) with internal interventions (movement) and over time will adjust the ratio more towards exclusively internal. However, the key is finding someone who will empower you to be as independent as possible in your recovery or progress; my line is, ”I don’t babysit you for the rest of your life, neither of us should want me to babysit you for this part.” That means giving you the knowledge and tools to manage it on your own through movement and exercise and know when to come in for a little extra something or to progress to the next step. There should be a path of this is where you are today, that’s where you want to go, here’s what we’re going to do to get there. In the beginning you may need more in-person and hands on treatment than in the end, but as much as possible you should be learning how to do this on your own.
 
My long-time chiropractor has his patients fill out a paper at each visit listing any outstanding conditions old or new and asks how the symptoms are compared to the last visit. I put a rib out reaching across the console of my car just a day or two prior to a scheduled visit. It bothered me but I knew that he could deal with it. So I fill out my paper and when he comes in he looks it over and then begins to conduct his examination. Shortly after starting the examination he chuckles to himself then says "You didn't list your rib." Busted. I didn't list it to see what he would come up with, so I chuckled too, until the rib grabbed me.

In fact, we were referred to him by an office employee of a specialist that was treating my wife for an odd condition where she couldn't get relief unless she held her arm up and rested her forearm on her head. Medical science was stumped. Two doctors that we had seen said that there was no way holding her arm over her head could alleviate the discomfort. We took the advise of the worker and scheduled a visit to Dr. Needler. On her first visit my wife explained her predicament and where the pain was located. Afterwards Dr. Needler asked her to lift her arm up and rest it on her head and asked if that made it feel any better. The hair on the back of my neck stood up. She got instant relief from what he did for treatment and within two treatments she no longer had any issues. Coincidence?

And yes, Dr. Needler also does accupuncture.

He's also well-versed in exercise physiology and is a minimalist although he does something almost every day. Not to be outdone, I turned him on to OS Resets which he now recommends to patients.
 
I've only ever been to one, about 7 years ago, and it did not help whatsoever. I can't imagine ever going to another. But mine was one of the worst -- take an x-ray and point out my "misalignment" problems (that I didn't have), provided passive therapy only (some robot massage table and then cracky backy), have me sign up for a series of sessions because I "needed" to come 2x/week to see results... all no good, and no changes whatsoever to the thing I went for, which was a shoulder problem.

That said, I'm sure there are some good ones that do more active treatment and help you move better and gain self-efficacy. For me, I know a lot more than I used to about movement and issues and have that self-efficacy now, so it's not an option I ever intend to go to again.
 
I've been to many: the best I've found so far is not only trained in ART and acupuncture but went to a conservative school and practices kettlebells as well as having been an athletic therapist before realizing he wanted to become a chiropractor to better help his clients. Unfortunately, insurance reimbursement schemes create the environment for the unfortunate abuses many run into, not to mention schooling that can bias certain practitioners toward practices that are good for their wallet and not for their patient. Hunt around. A good healthcare practitioner has a record of referring out, maintains good relations with professions allied with his specialty and knows his limits.
 
pedevowi said:
I've recently started seeing a chiropractor for poor posture and occasional back/ neck pain.

I knew I had Scoliosis but after getting x-rays it turns out I have a 30-degree curve in my spine and it looks pretty bad.

My neck is out of alignment as well and my shoulders and hips are uneven.

I'm wondering if this is contributing to my symptoms and if it is possibly an indirect cause. How can the body function properly if it is so out of alignment?

Has anyone else felt better after seeing a chiropractor? It is pretty expensive so I'm hoping it at least helps a little. So far no changes but I've only had a few adjustments.
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It's possible that your spinal misalignment is contributing to your symptoms, as it can cause muscle tension, nerve irritation, and joint dysfunction. Chiropractic care can be effective in treating these issues by using manual manipulation techniques to realign the spine and improve joint mobility. However, it's important to keep in mind that the effectiveness of chiropractic care can vary from person to person and from condition to condition. Some people may experience significant improvement in their symptoms, while others may not see much benefit. Additionally, while chiropractic care can be helpful for managing symptoms, it's not a cure for scoliosis. If you are considering chiropractic care, it's important to find a qualified and experienced chiropractor who can properly evaluate your condition and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. You may also want to consider other forms of therapy, such as physical therapy or massage, to complement your chiropractic care. It's also important to keep in mind that while chiropractic care can be helpful for managing symptoms, it's not a replacement for medical care. If you have concerns about your scoliosis or other health issues, it's important to discuss them with your primary care physician or a specialist in the relevant field.
 
lamywaby said:
It's possible that your spinal misalignment is contributing to your symptoms, as it can cause muscle tension, nerve irritation, and joint dysfunction. Chiropractic care can be effective in treating these issues by using manual manipulation techniques to realign the spine and improve joint mobility. However, it's important to keep in mind that the effectiveness of chiropractic care can vary from person to person and from condition to condition. Some people may experience significant improvement in their symptoms, while others may not see much benefit. Additionally, while chiropractic care can be helpful for managing symptoms, it's not a cure for scoliosis. If you are considering chiropractic care, it's important to find a qualified and experienced chiropractor who can properly evaluate your condition and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. You may also want to consider other forms of therapy, such as physical therapy or massage, to complement your chiropractic care. It's also important to keep in mind that while chiropractic care can be helpful for managing symptoms, it's not a replacement for medical care. If you have concerns about your scoliosis or other health issues, it's important to discuss them with your primary care physician or a specialist in the relevant field.
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I’m not really aware of other medical care for scoliosis besides chiro or therapy. Maybe in an extreme case there are types of spinal fusions/other surgeries and extensive bracing that they can do. Is that what you’re referring to or have you seen something else, particularly something a primary care physician can do beyond refer you to someone else?
 
I've had scoliosis all my life. It's never stopped me from getting stronger or developing an aesthetically pleasing physique.

It probably contributes to shoulder and knee issues that I've dealt with on and off for the last 30 years, but I always find ways to work around it and use chiropractic, massage therapy, ART, and other modalities when needed.20181009_110933.jpg
 
I hurt my back over 30 years ago and wasn’t able to get out of bed. One trip to the chiropractor and I was healed up in a few days. I’ve since gone in for more long term treatment on a few occasions coupled with exercise. I think chiropractic care for a quick fix is great, but if longterm care is needed, I think physical therapy is a better treatment plan.
 
I used to go to a chiropractor regularly for quite some time. It seemed to help with some of the symptoms but wasn’t working as a long term fix so I decided it wasn’t addressing whatever the root of my problem was. Turns out what I needed was physical therapy to strengthen some weak muscles.
 
My experience, chiropractic care always felt really good but was short lived. Meaning I’d be good for that night and the issues would return the next day.
 
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