Chiropractor~~~

[+ deej]

A PT is great for giving you exercises. If you do them daily, that helps keep your back loose and prevent spasms. Even if you do get spasms or tight areas, the exercises, together with other treatments help a lot. Massage therapy is excellent support for chiropractic treatment.

 

Caution: If you have a disk problem, that is trickier. A chiropractor may still be able to help, but you also need to be evaluated. If you see an orthopod, beware. Many orthopods are too quick to do surgery, which can result in worse problems.

 

My sister is a PT and says they can also be a good reality check. She's sent many a referral back to their physicians for further diagnostics. In one case, she could actually feel a mass on the patient's back (which turned out to be malignant). How the physician missed it is anyone's guess but I gather it's not uncommon.

 

Most PT clinics will have massage therapists on staff. She also recommends chiropractors when she feels it will help the patient. She's been known to recommend acupuncture on occasion too.

 

No single therapy (or therapist) is right for every patient. The trick is finding the practitioner (or combination) that's right for you.

[Guest Tristan]

No single therapy (or therapist) is right for every patient. The trick is finding the practitioner (or combination) that's right for you.

 

I totally agree. My post focused on soft tissue problems, like spasms and tight areas. In that case, chiropractic treatment works well for many people. It certainly has been the best treatment for me. I have never been as bad as I was while in the rehab program. But for slipped disks, suspicious lumps, or anything unusual, I concur that it's good to get evaluated by a variety of medical practioners.

 

I should add that good chiropractors first take x-rays before treating you. That tells them if you have a disk or other problem that requires seeing a physician.

 

BTW: Most insurance policies cover chiropractic treatment, but not the x-rays.

 

Accupuncture is another option for people who don't mind the needles. I had it done by one of the best doctors where I lived. He doesn't use incense because it bothers some people. I really didn't like needles in my ear lobes and fingers etc. Some people don't mind, and accupuncture can help with a variety of medical conditions.

 

I think it's pure stupidity that most insurance policies will not cover massage therapy. Some will cover it, if the massage therapy is coded under a chiropractic visit. For $60-$80/hour you get the best bang for your buck to help prevent problems. Instead, the insurance companies end up paying for much more expensive problems.

[Guest greatness]

Thank you all

 

You guys are so sweet. Thank you all for your input. I think I'm getting better so I will go for a couple of more treatments and see what happens.. I just wish I were in my 20s again lol..

[MsGuy]

Don't be greedy.

 

I'd happily settle for my 40's, greatness.

[Guest greatness]

oh my

 

MsGuy, no matter how young you are, I will keep loving you~~ Kisses and hugs~~

 

I'd happily settle for my 40's, greatness.

[MsGuy]

Will you still need me, will you still feed me...

 

when I'm 64?

 

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[Guest greatness]

Aww

 

you are young~~~ 60 is now new 30.. You have a long way to go.. and I do love you no matter how you look.. Kisses and hugs~~