Anyone use a Chiropractor???

[odbowles]

I have been experiencing terrible lower back pain for a couple of months now and I am not finding any relief with my Primary Care Physician so I have been debating trying out a Chiropractor. I admit I have been skeptical in the past but at this point I would try anything. So, if you have ever gone and had a good experience I would like to hear about it. I have been looking at Exodus Chiropractic but just not quite ready to pull the trigger. Let me hear your experiences or suggestions. If there is one thing I have learned.... it is that VolNation is never short on opinions.

Thanks in advance!

[NewToVolCountry]

My hips were out of line and the pain got progressively worse until I was hardly able to walk. I was on a 16 treatment plan and was able to see a difference very early on. It feels incredible to go get sorted out.

[Gator H8R]

I went for a long time. Beware though because once you start getting aligned regularly you have to keep going of you feel like ****. That was the case for me anyway.

[YorkVol]

I'm interested to see what govols/cc might have to say on this medical topic...

[hndog609]

A LOT will depend on what's actually causing the pain. Some things chiro can help with and other things not so much. Given your described situation though I think there's precious little sense in not giving it a go.

I've had dealings with Sunshine Chiro and can recommend them.

[kiddiedoc]

Have you tried an Orthopedist that specializes in spines? KOC would be my first option.

[vol_in_ar]

Originally Posted by YorkVol

I'm interested to see what govols/cc might have to say on this medical topic...

+1...probably have something to do with hanging upside down in gravity boots from a door frame

[bamacheats]

Originally Posted by odbowles

I have been experiencing terrible lower back pain for a couple of months now and I am not finding any relief with my Primary Care Physician so I have been debating trying out a Chiropractor. I admit I have been skeptical in the past but at this point I would try anything. So, if you have ever gone and had a good experience I would like to hear about it. I have been looking at Exodus Chiropractic but just not quite ready to pull the trigger. Let me hear your experiences or suggestions. If there is one thing I have learned.... it is that VolNation is never short on opinions.

Thanks in advance!

Chiropractic works, it just gets a bad rap from some. I tried Exodus Chiropractic a few years ago, I wouldn't recommend them. They try to hard sell you on a year long plan which isn't really necessary. Plus its a bunch of religious weirdos who constantly remind you, "we don't heal you, god heals you".

I've found a really good massage therapist works better. I see a girl downtown that has helped me tremendously. She owns Gypsy Hands. She's kinda hippy, but she really knows her stuff.

[wildnkrazykat]

I'd recommend a massage therapist. I was having severe lower back pain that was radiating up n down the spine n musculature. I skipped the doc n get a massage and 5 weeks later haven't had any problems at all

[odbowles]

Thanks for the replies. I think I am going to try Exodus because it's only $35 for the xray, consut, and 1st adjustment but thanks for the heads up on the hard sell so I can be prepared if they try it on me.

I am also going to get in with a message therapist because A) I have never had a professional massage and B) if I am going to pay for someone to rub on my back I would rather it be during a relaxing massage than in PT or something like that.

The nurse practioner at my PCP suggested Results Physiotherapy but they seemed quite "quacky" to me as well. $70 each visit and the wanted me to come in 3-4 times a week for 2-3 months.....Forget that!

[bamacheats]

Originally Posted by odbowles

Thanks for the replies. I think I am going to try Exodus because it's only $35 for the xray, consut, and 1st adjustment but thanks for the heads up on the hard sell so I can be prepared if they try it on me.

I am also going to get in with a message therapist because A) I have never had a professional massage and B) if I am going to pay for someone to rub on my back I would rather it be during a relaxing massage than in PT or something like that.

The nurse practioner at my PCP suggested Results Physiotherapy but they seemed quite "quacky" to me as well. $70 each visit and the wanted me to come in 3-4 times a week for 2-3 months.....Forget that!

Relaxing massage doesn't help. A therapeutic massage only feels good when its over.

Enjoy all the fake smiles and happiness at exodus. Creeps me out!

[hndog609]

Originally Posted by bamacheats

Relaxing massage doesn't help. A therapeutic massage only feels good when its over.

Enjoy all the fake smiles and happiness at exodus. Creeps me out!

Never been there but just because it's creepy doesn't mean it's fake. (arguably if it's sincere it could make it creepier )

[wildnkrazykat]

Skip
The chiropractor bull****. Go find a massage therapist.

[utvolpj]

Originally Posted by wildnkrazykat

Skip
The chiropractor bull****. Go find a doctor.

fixed

[bamacheats]

Originally Posted by hndog609

Never been there but just because it's creepy doesn't mean it's fake. (arguably if it's sincere it could make it creepier )

It's fake.





Unless every single employee has won the mega millions that morning and discovered the cure for all cancers and patented cold fusion. It's fake.