Anyone use a chiropractor?

[piersa]

Interested in people who use one and their opinions.

 

[ferring seagull]

Yes but not for a couple of years.

PM me if you wish !

 

[DanielT]

yes I do. Chiropractic First by Hove station. tell them I sent you and they won't hurt me as much!

 

[Sergei Gotsmanov]

Yes I did. It was shit and did no good whatsoever. Find a decent physio.

 

[Embrace]

I have to agree with Sergei on this one. I went to one that charged nearly £30 for 15 mins. They said I had to go twice a week to see if it helped. Needless to say it didn't help and I was nearly £400 out of pocket!

 

[Crackpot]

I did,and found them all to be unqualified bullshitters with dubious training and meaningless procedures but,surprisingly elevated half-hourly rates which bore no relation to the so-called service they pretend to offer. I felt scammed by these rubbish quacksters.

Then I discovered the Back Pain clinic on New Church Road and my problem was solved in one session.

 

[Woodchip]

I found homeopathic therapies worked better and were better regulated.

Sent from my phone cause I can

 

[Weststander]

A friend who was disappointed with various others and similar professionals, is really impressed with Dr.Westergaard of The Clinic, Dyke Road Avenue on 560888.
http://www.chiropractor-brighton.co.uk/index.html

 

[NMH]

A couple of times, to manage and maintain a healthy skellington.

My back got sorted out, then I stopped when everything felt good.
There's a point where it's unhealthy to keep having your back moulded and cracked into place - as I reckon it eventually trains your bones to have the movement to go out of position easier.
Swimming is very good for the skeletal-muscular relationship, and a bit of exercise at the gym.

Too much pumping iron, running and jogging are in my opinion, ultimately negative for the body.
Every avid jogger and runner I know has had problems with knees, leg muscles, bones or veins.

 

[Weststander]

A couple of times, to manage and maintain a healthy skellington.

My back got sorted out, then I stopped when everything felt good.
There's a point where it's unhealthy to keep having your back moulded and cracked into place - as I reckon it eventually trains your bones to have the movement to go out of position easier.
Swimming is very good for the skeletal-muscular relationship, and a bit of exercise at the gym.

Too much pumping iron, running and jogging are in my opinion, ultimately negative for the body.
Every avid jogger and runner I know has had problems with knees, leg muscles, bones or veins.

Or ankles.Those taking up running get healthier initially, but eventually the force of 4G's on vertebrae, knees & ankles, cannot be sustained.

 

[ArcticBlue]

I used a chiroprator once but he was just shit. However I was recommended an osteopath who was excellent. It turned out to be the best £300 I have ever spent.These guys will fix or try to fix any problems with the bones and joints. Some take it further, it just depends on the practitioner.

 

[ArcticBlue]

Or ankles.Those taking up running get healthier initially, but eventually the force of 4G's on vertebrae, knees & ankles, cannot be sustained.

Ultimately I think you are right and I would add, each individual has his or her sustainable limit of regular impact on the skeleton.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Had a trapped nerve in my neck and tried every cure known to man as it was excruciatingly painful. The chiropractor was a very expensive option and one I put off but it did the trick. I think it depends on the type of problem you have as if it's muscular then maybe a physio but certainly if it's nerve related then a chiro very time

 

[albiongirl]

My sister and my colleague at work have been treated for varying back problems and have nothing but praise for the Sussex Back Clinic on Church Rd Hove.

 

[Woodchip]

My personal preference is a holistics therapist.

Sent from my phone cause I can

 

[Weststander]

Ultimately I think you are right and I would add, each individual has his or her sustainable limit of regular impact on the skeleton.

Shame, as great for heart, lungs & weight control.

 

[Surrey Phil]

It depends on the Chiropractor and whether they're a snap it & crack it merchant or use a more subtle approach. I've suffered severe back problems for 5 years, had two epidurals and two op's. I swear the snap it & crack it merchant partially forced me into having the op's but I now see a lovely female Chiropractor/Dr with gentle healing hands who has me on the straight and narrow. Oh & for back pain sufferers the luxurious padded seats at the Amex help too!!

 

[Seagull over Canaryland]

About 12 years ago I had a back pain problem that my GP referred me to a chiropractor in Lewes who diagnosed a lower back muscle spasm that caused pain and a displacement in my upper spine. I was very wary of any 'alternative medicines' but have to say I was impressed. Very thorough diagnosis with x-rays etc.

The technique is scary at first but have to say that I felt fantastic after each session and was 'cured' after about 6 sessions. I had a couple of lapses over the subsequent 10 years or so and was sorted again after 2 sessions. It is wonderful to walk with so little effort and no pain. No problem since.

 

[piersa]

so a bit of mixed bag really. Would it be fair to say it very much depends on who you go to? Get a decent, honest one and you are laughing. Get a voodoo evangelist and you loath the profession from there on in.

 

[Falmerite]

I had a bad back due my driving job but found that a Chiropractor was great for me. I now go every 3 months to keep everything ticking over. Find a recommended one and give it a try!