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Janice · 08-30-2008, 05:28 PM

Last week, at about 4am, I was watching a local tv show by my city's Chamber of Commerce. Tell me I wasn't desperate, lol. The guest was a Chiropractor. For some reason, I always had a negative opinion of that practice. Yet, this doctor just blew me away. It was if he was talking to me. He said that when he's with a patient, they're the most important person in the room. He said that MRIs, X-Rays and other tests are important, but what matters most to him is how the patient is living their daily life. I live mine in chronic pain.

This doctor has been in practice for 27 years. I'm seeing him next week for my spine and neck issues. I was fearful of having someone work on my neck, but I spoke to him on the phone, told him that I saw his interview, and he explained the process. There's a spinal stimulator machine involved, all sorts of things. He also told me that he also treats patients with Fibromyalgia. Those are my medical conditions. My neck/upper back and the Fibro. Best thing is my insurance covers it!

Sorry, I didn't mean for this to be so long. I'm hoping that someone can tell me of their experiences with a Chiropractor, good or bad.

Lee · 08-30-2008, 06:18 PM

I hope things go well with you, Janice!

HuntingtonM15 · 08-30-2008, 06:20 PM

Quite a few people in my family have gone to them over the years and I've heard nothing but good things. I hope your visit turns out just as positive.

LuLu Rogers · 08-30-2008, 07:47 PM

I go every 3 to 5 months to help with my Fibro.

PZelda · 08-30-2008, 08:21 PM

Heh... the Google banner at the bottom of the page is showing me results for fibromyalgia and scar-free spine surgery. Just found that amusing.

Anyway.

I have apparently inherited back/neck problems from my dad's side of the family. I have no back problems, but I used to go to the chiropractor at least 1-2 times a year to get my back adjusted when I was a kid/teen. The last few chiropractor visits have been because I have neck problems now... They didn't really help, but then the pain went away on its own eventually ("eventually" = around a month).

I had to go to the chiropractor over two weeks ago (before I turned 23) because my neck was hurting so much. Mine helped make my neck not hurt so much, but I was still having pain after that. Before I went, though, it was so bad I wanted to cry. After the visit, the pain finally became a LOT more bearable.

dawsongirl · 08-30-2008, 09:09 PM

I find them to be quacks. But if it works, use it. Hopefully it will work for you, Janice.

Mr. Television · 08-30-2008, 10:59 PM

I've never been to one but I wish you all the luck in the world Janice. I hope he can help you. I can't imagine being in that much pain. .

Schmoopie · 08-30-2008, 11:29 PM

I hope the doctor can help you with your pain. It must be terrible to have to suffer with that! I've never been to a chiropractor before, but I've heard stories... both good and bad.

Andrea

LuLu Rogers · 08-31-2008, 12:29 AM

Another way to help your Fibro is water therapy, it's done WONDERS for me!

catlover79 · 08-31-2008, 12:35 AM

I've never been to one, but I hope your visit goes well, Janice!

veggie-tari-jenn · 08-31-2008, 09:18 PM

personally I have never gone but have a close friend who goes about every 6 months and he likes it alot and it really works.

treky · 08-31-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

Another way to help your Fibro is water therapy, it's done WONDERS for me!

good, Lauren, I glad it's helping you.

treky · 08-31-2008, 10:35 PM

I've never been to one, but I know someone who has, and they say it really helps them a lot.

treky · 08-31-2008, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuLu Rogers

Another way to help your Fibro is water therapy, it's done WONDERS for me!

I'm thinking of asking my doctor if water therapy will work for my balance problems that are caused by my H.S.P.

bandito · 08-31-2008, 11:27 PM

I just had a appointment with one a month ago. I messed my lower back up and could hardly walk. After he adjusted me, two days later I was fine. I hope your visit goes well.

08-30-2008, 05:28 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Have you ever been to a Chiropractor? Last week, at about 4am, I was watching a local tv show by my city's Chamber of Commerce. Tell me I wasn't desperate, lol. The guest was a Chiropractor. For some reason, I always had a negative opinion of that practice. Yet, this doctor just blew me away. It was if he was talking to me. He said that when he's with a patient, they're the most important person in the room. He said that MRIs, X-Rays and other tests are important, but what matters most to him is how the patient is living their daily life. I live mine in chronic pain. This doctor has been in practice for 27 years. I'm seeing him next week for my spine and neck issues. I was fearful of having someone work on my neck, but I spoke to him on the phone, told him that I saw his interview, and he explained the process. There's a spinal stimulator machine involved, all sorts of things. He also told me that he also treats patients with Fibromyalgia. Those are my medical conditions. My neck/upper back and the Fibro. Best thing is my insurance covers it! Sorry, I didn't mean for this to be so long. I'm hoping that someone can tell me of their experiences with a Chiropractor, good or bad.

08-30-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I go every 3 to 5 months to help with my Fibro.
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08-30-2008, 08:21 PM	#5
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Heh... the Google banner at the bottom of the page is showing me results for fibromyalgia and scar-free spine surgery. Just found that amusing. Anyway. I have apparently inherited back/neck problems from my dad's side of the family. I have no back problems, but I used to go to the chiropractor at least 1-2 times a year to get my back adjusted when I was a kid/teen. The last few chiropractor visits have been because I have neck problems now... They didn't really help, but then the pain went away on its own eventually ("eventually" = around a month). I had to go to the chiropractor over two weeks ago (before I turned 23) because my neck was hurting so much. Mine helped make my neck not hurt so much, but I was still having pain after that. Before I went, though, it was so bad I wanted to cry. After the visit, the pain finally became a LOT more bearable.
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08-30-2008, 10:59 PM	#7
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,128	I've never been to one but I wish you all the luck in the world Janice. I hope he can help you. I can't imagine being in that much pain. .
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08-30-2008, 11:29 PM	#8
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I hope the doctor can help you with your pain. It must be terrible to have to suffer with that! I've never been to a chiropractor before, but I've heard stories... both good and bad. Andrea
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08-30-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,766	I hope things go well with you, Janice!

08-30-2008, 06:20 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Quite a few people in my family have gone to them over the years and I've heard nothing but good things. I hope your visit turns out just as positive.

08-30-2008, 09:09 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	I find them to be quacks. But if it works, use it. Hopefully it will work for you, Janice.

08-31-2008, 12:29 AM	#9
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	Another way to help your Fibro is water therapy, it's done WONDERS for me!

08-31-2008, 12:35 AM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I've never been to one, but I hope your visit goes well, Janice!
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08-31-2008, 09:18 PM	#11
veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	personally I have never gone but have a close friend who goes about every 6 months and he likes it alot and it really works.

08-31-2008, 10:35 PM	#13
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I've never been to one, but I know someone who has, and they say it really helps them a lot.

08-31-2008, 11:27 PM	#15
bandito Going Topless Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Location: The Steel City Posts: 6,320	I just had a appointment with one a month ago. I messed my lower back up and could hardly walk. After he adjusted me, two days later I was fine. I hope your visit goes well.
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