Most chiro's are there to milk your ins. co for all they can. The first half of your visit will be a sales pitch as to why you (or your wife) *really* need to see a Chiro on a regular basis. They will show you a cheesy video made in the 80's, and then take X-Rays and ask you to come back. (Second copay and office visit charge for return visit)
They will then show you all things wrong with the xray (because you dont know how to read one) and tell you how they will fix you over the next 36 visits at the low low cost of X amount of $$.
Like a few others have said above, go to a Physical Therapist instead, save yourself a lot of time, and your ins company a lot of money.
P.S. A "DC" after their name is NOT the same is an MD. "Doctor of Chiropractic" does not equal "Medical Doctor"
They will then show you all things wrong with the xray (because you dont know how to read one) and tell you how they will fix you over the next 36 visits at the low low cost of X amount of $$.
Like a few others have said above, go to a Physical Therapist instead, save yourself a lot of time, and your ins company a lot of money.
P.S. A "DC" after their name is NOT the same is an MD. "Doctor of Chiropractic" does not equal "Medical Doctor"
Not that I'm supporting all chiropractors, or even necessarily chiropractic medicine in general; but DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) is not equal to "Medical Doctor." If you want to see a medical doctor, see an MD or DO, it's that simple really. If you're seeking alternatives to traditional medicine, does it matter that the practitioner is not a "Medical Doctor?"
OP, look for one with steely determination and ultra-firm resolve.
. . . Because if there's one thing you don't want, it's a spineless chiropractor!
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OP, look for one with steely determination and ultra-firm resolve.
. . . Because if there's one thing you don't want, it's a spineless chiropractor!
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OP, look for one with steely determination and ultra-firm resolve.
. . . Because if there's one thing you don't want, it's a spineless chiropractor!
Perknose with the rim shot.
+2 points.
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Meghan54
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First, what do you mean by throwing your hip out? As it is, the pelvic girdle is almost essentially one piece of bone, albeit with a pair of joints in the rear with very limited motion (the sacroiliac joints.) But I'm betting you're speaking about the femur/pelvic girdle interface...the ball and socket joint.
If that's the problem, a chiropractor would have no viable solution to the problem as the problem would either be an incompetent joint (head of femur wearing down or socket in hip enlarging due to wear) or lax/loose ligaments and muscles that support the joint.
In that case, an orthopedic MD (to assess if the femur/hip relationship is intact) along with a PT referral (to strengthen the ligaments and muscles supporting the joint) would be the better bets.
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How about you do the right thing and take your wife to a real fucking doctor instead of that bullshit. 
Because it feels good to have your back cracked.. No one is disputing this fact.
It also helps to fix a shaky table by putting a folded napkin under one of the legs. Get my drift?
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I went to a chiropractor when I was a kid....I had woken up and was unable to move my head (neck was so tight). He fixed it. Years later, I had pain in my torso when I was running and he fixed that too. Immediate difference, and I never went back for adjustments (nor were they recommended). Seems hard to find those now.
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Going to a chiropractor is like going to a masseuse, it's not bad for your body but don't expect medical miracles.
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I'd recommend finding one that using an adjusting tool, such as an Activator. http://www.activator.com/ You can find one here.
In my experience, it's about 50/50 with finding a good chiropractor. The bad half will make you realize very fast why so many people view them as fake doctors. Find a good one, and you'll realize those people are wrong to lump the entire profession in the same category.
In my experience, it's about 50/50 with finding a good chiropractor. The bad half will make you realize very fast why so many people view them as fake doctors. Find a good one, and you'll realize those people are wrong to lump the entire profession in the same category.
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This is exactly what happened to me when I went to see a chiropractor. Except, after the 2nd visit they told me that my insurance didn't cover the visits and that I needed to pay them $80 (after paying two $20 co-pays).
Talk to your Doctor. Honestly, as much as the public assumes there is a lot of animosity between the two professions there is nothing further from the truth.
Doc's only dislike the chiro quacks and the only chiro's that bad mouth real doc's are the quacks. Otherwise we have a very good working relationship with each other.
Every primary care doctor I worked with thus far has 2-3 chiropractors (sometimes acupuncturists, herbalist, hypnotists, etc) that they trust and will send patients to when those patients either request alternative treatment or medical measures has thus far not had adequate results.
Honestly, pain management is a huge issue in primary care and frankly most doctors DO NOT want to deal with it any more. There is too much legal nonsense, drug abuse, paranoia, police, etc. nonsense that goes with it.
And, again, honestly, some people are obviously in pain and we have nothing that works for them. If chiropractors keep them from needing a script of percocets we are all about it.
The good Chiropractors also know they need doc's for the stuff they just aren't getting results for. And there will be plenty of occasions when a person quite obviously needs an MRI or something similar and if you are in good with the Chiro they will send that patient your way.
That said, warning signs are Chiro's that are selling "enzymes" for 90 bucks a pop that they want you on for the rest of your life and the guys that feel like they need to xray you about 3 time every visit. I get very weary when I hear Chiro and Xray. Or should I say Multiple Xrays.
They are supposed to be "hands on" people and really shouldn't need to shower you in rads every 2 weeks. But that is just my opinion. There are plenty of ER docs who are much worse with CT scanning.
Doc's only dislike the chiro quacks and the only chiro's that bad mouth real doc's are the quacks. Otherwise we have a very good working relationship with each other.
Every primary care doctor I worked with thus far has 2-3 chiropractors (sometimes acupuncturists, herbalist, hypnotists, etc) that they trust and will send patients to when those patients either request alternative treatment or medical measures has thus far not had adequate results.
Honestly, pain management is a huge issue in primary care and frankly most doctors DO NOT want to deal with it any more. There is too much legal nonsense, drug abuse, paranoia, police, etc. nonsense that goes with it.
And, again, honestly, some people are obviously in pain and we have nothing that works for them. If chiropractors keep them from needing a script of percocets we are all about it.
The good Chiropractors also know they need doc's for the stuff they just aren't getting results for. And there will be plenty of occasions when a person quite obviously needs an MRI or something similar and if you are in good with the Chiro they will send that patient your way.
That said, warning signs are Chiro's that are selling "enzymes" for 90 bucks a pop that they want you on for the rest of your life and the guys that feel like they need to xray you about 3 time every visit. I get very weary when I hear Chiro and Xray. Or should I say Multiple Xrays.
They are supposed to be "hands on" people and really shouldn't need to shower you in rads every 2 weeks. But that is just my opinion. There are plenty of ER docs who are much worse with CT scanning.
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True but I'm curious if the haters have ever been or, if the have, did they get a guy that trying to adjust their hair follicles and testing for allergies via sealed tubes of allergens.
Edit:Up until a couple of years ago, I was in the hater/never been category.
So, yourself?
Friend is a PT and they say they'll teach you how to strength your problem areas.
I only go to a chrio because the lady that feels me up is so fricken hot and wears loose cloth. I wish i can take a camera in there
I only go to a chrio because the lady that feels me up is so fricken hot and wears loose cloth. I wish i can take a camera in there
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