Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 ----------------------------------- The effectiveness of chiropractic management of fibromyalgia patients: a pilot study. Blunt KL, Rajwani MH, Guerriero RC. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the effectiveness of chiropractic management for fibromyalgia patients using reported pain levels, cervical and lumbar ranges of motion, strength, flexibility, tender points, myalgic score and perceived functional ability as outcome measures. DESIGN: A. Preliminary randomized control crossover trial. B. Before and after design. PATIENTS: Twenty-one rheumatology patients (25-70 yr). CHIROPRACTIC INTERVENTIONS: Treatment consisted of 4 wk of spinal manipulation, soft tissue therapy and passive stretching at the chiropractors' discretion. CONTROL INTERVENTION: Chiropractic management withheld for 4 wk with continuation of prescribed medication. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Changes in scores on the Oswestry Pain Disability Index, Neck Disability Index, Visual Analogue Scale, straight leg raise and lumbar and cervical ranges of motion were observed. RESULTS: Chiropractic management improved patients' cervical and lumbar ranges of motion, straight leg raise and reported pain levels. These changes were judged to be clinically important within the confines of our sample only. CONCLUSIONS: Further study with a sample size of 81 (for 80% power at alpha < or = .05) is recommended to determine if these findings are generalizable to the target population of fibromyalgia suffers. PMID: 9272472 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2001 Report Share Posted June 9, 2001 Had to respond to this one-- son- in law didn't think this would do much good for Brittany--but she had almost no reflexes when we brought her home from the hospital-- one adjustment later she was grabbing our finger! I know lots of people don't think this does any good; but in Brittany's case we know it helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 In a message dated 1/13/02 2:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, ICANFIELD@... writes: > I'm doing some research on chiropractor on DS , one of my friends is > a chiropractor and he just opened a clinic . So now he wants to work > Cool Irma, tell us more please. What does he want to do to . Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 This family down the street where I babysitt- their children's father is a chiropractor. Well that's cool that he's a chiropratctor on DS. > > > > I'm doing some research on chiropractor on DS , > one of my friends is > > a chiropractor and he just opened a clinic . So > now he wants to work > > > > Cool Irma, tell us more please. What does he want to > do to . > Diane > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2002 Report Share Posted January 13, 2002 > Cool Irma, tell us more please. What does he want to do to . > Diane > The chiropractor use to be my doc last year. This past Saturday and I went to welcome his own business and he used to be one of my challenging docs when I first started to look into the reading more of the dual dx ., then more about the immune system . I was being seen because of back problems , reason behind this is because of the many lifting of 's melt down of too many years of wear & tear . This is where comes in, the mentioning of Down syndrome . He was very happy to meet and just could not wait to tell me about wanting to work with him. Something about the spinal cord needing to be corrected because as the DS kids age into an adult the spine starts to curve and around the back nape area it forms into a hump . Something like that , but don't quote me yet as I still need to do my homework on it and I did not get to hear all he was saying because people where greeting him . I even threw in , you probably won't even accept our health ins. , he said " don't worry about it " . Ok, you better share about your project on the sign language . Take care . Irma, 13,DS/ASD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 Can you see a chiropractor with a fused spine? Chiropractor Well I’ve been seeing Chiropractor since Dec. 26 and he has started me on TPB which is a nutritional shake, mixed w/ Acidophilus/Bifidus and IG Factors Immune Boosting & Infection Fighting GI Tract Strengthener. This doc has a degree in massage therapy and neurology, so he's working on my two top vertebrae C1 and C2 bc they’ve completely deviated to the right due to my scoliosis. This paper he gave me says C1 and C2 controls these areas and parts of the body: C1 -Blood supply to the head, pituitary gland, scalp, bones of the face, brain, inner and middle ear, sympathetic nervous system. C2 – Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bone, tongue, forehead. Then it says SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL MISALIGNMENT C1-headaches, nervousness, insomnia, high blood pressure, migraines, nervous breakdown, amnesia, chronic tiredness, dizziness. C2 –sinus trouble, allergies, pain around the eyes, earache, fainting spells, certain cases of blindness, crossed eyes, deafness. So he feels if we work on aligning my vertebrae and massaging my muscles, more energy will be sent through my body. We’re hoping w/ the TPB and better alignment and massage, we’re hoping to see an increase in strength. So I’ll keep you all posted on how its going! ~s, the unique princess~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 In a message dated 1/2/2003 8:43:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, jondus@... writes: > Can you see a chiropractor with a fused spine? Im going to continue seeing him, bc I already notice a slight increase in stregnth. Today I moved my arm from my stomach to my face. plus he's very knowledgeable about the harrington rods. my neck still needs to be worked on. ~s, the unique princess~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 What were the supplements he was giving you again? I can't find your original message. Jay Re: Chiropractor In a message dated 1/2/2003 8:43:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, jondus@... writes: > Can you see a chiropractor with a fused spine? Im going to continue seeing him, bc I already notice a slight increase in stregnth. Today I moved my arm from my stomach to my face. plus he's very knowledgeable about the harrington rods. my neck still needs to be worked on. ~s, the unique princess~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 Forget my last request. You put it in this note. Where do you find TPB? Who makes it, and how much is he giving you? Chiropractor Well I’ve been seeing Chiropractor since Dec. 26 and he has started me on TPB which is a nutritional shake, mixed w/ Acidophilus/Bifidus and IG Factors Immune Boosting & Infection Fighting GI Tract Strengthener. This doc has a degree in massage therapy and neurology, so he's working on my two top vertebrae C1 and C2 bc they’ve completely deviated to the right due to my scoliosis. This paper he gave me says C1 and C2 controls these areas and parts of the body: C1 -Blood supply to the head, pituitary gland, scalp, bones of the face, brain, inner and middle ear, sympathetic nervous system. C2 – Eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves, sinuses, mastoid bone, tongue, forehead. Then it says SYMPTOMS OF SPINAL MISALIGNMENT C1-headaches, nervousness, insomnia, high blood pressure, migraines, nervous breakdown, amnesia, chronic tiredness, dizziness. C2 –sinus trouble, allergies, pain around the eyes, earache, fainting spells, certain cases of blindness, crossed eyes, deafness. So he feels if we work on aligning my vertebrae and massaging my muscles, more energy will be sent through my body. We’re hoping w/ the TPB and better alignment and massage, we’re hoping to see an increase in strength. So I’ll keep you all posted on how its going! ~s, the unique princess~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2003 Report Share Posted January 3, 2003 In a message dated 1/3/2003 8:18:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, jondus@... writes: > Where do you find TPB? > Who makes it, and how much is he giving you? Here's the company who makes it:www.danielchapterone.com I get 3 to 4 heaping scoops mixed w/ 6 oz. of spring water or soy milk three times a day. ~s, the unique princess~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 You may have better success re: this with physical therapy. I am not against chiropractors, but they do tend to delve into areas of the body that other professions are better able to handle/work. If you meet with your Primary care physician (PCP) they will refer you to which ever is appropriate. HTH Jen > > Hello, > > This may be a bit off topic, but I'm curious to hear if anyone has had > success w/chiropractors for shoulder pain. > > I just went today (first visit to a chiropractor) and found out > bursitis and tendonitis of my rotators is the cause of my pain. I was > expecting him to say it was related to my spine/scoliosis, but he > didn't. He recommended ice and rest (jsut what some of you guys said > when I posted about this a couple of weeks ago) and said I could come > back to have it worked on to help it heal better. I made the next > appt since it what he did felt good. > > He also said my sternal clavicular joint on that side was frozen, and > he tapped on it a few times and now it's moving again. I have a > feeling it's been frozen for a while (before I started BFL & I didn't > realize it). > > So I'm currently on my week off b/w challenges and when I start up > again, I'm going to be doing only left side UBWO, then adding extra > cardio to make my workouts 45 min. as was suggested to someone else > dealing w/pain. > > I;ll stop rambling now > Candace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I take my (now occasional)shoulder pain, back pain, neck crinks, etc to my accupuncturist. She relieved back pain in 3 sessions that chiropractic and " western " medicine hadn't fixed in 3 years. Something to think about. No, it doesn't hurt like an injection does. Yes, I close my eyes because I am wimpy that way Look in the yellow pages. Usually the consultation/evaluation is free. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Cherita, Very interesting and you have been through quite a bit! I did bypass my primary care MD after my husband consulted his for some hip/groin pain, ref'd to PT, but no improvement. I am interested in alternative treatments in general (accupuncture too), but I think I was a little intimidated by chiro for I'm not sure what real reason exactly. We will see, but less than 12 hrs later, it feels better than it has all week. Candace > > Hi Candance, > > I too have bursitis, it took 3 months and several trips to several doctors > before it was finally diagnosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 My brother is a chiropractor, and I worked for him for a few years before I got married. I'm a firm believer in them. I was in a car accident in the 80's where I got hit from behind and had neck trouble. I was told a few years ago there is some arthritis in my neck. I didn't get it worked on according to their recommendations, but they said to just keep movement in there. I'll bet if I were to get re-x-rayed it would have less arthritis now than then, or at least I hope. My husband and I get adjusted every month by a chiropractor. Marie in TX > > Hello, > > This may be a bit off topic, but I'm curious to hear if anyone has had > success w/chiropractors for shoulder pain. > > I just went today (first visit to a chiropractor) and found out > bursitis and tendonitis of my rotators is the cause of my pain. I was > expecting him to say it was related to my spine/scoliosis, but he > didn't. He recommended ice and rest (jsut what some of you guys said > when I posted about this a couple of weeks ago) and said I could come > back to have it worked on to help it heal better. I made the next > appt since it what he did felt good. > > He also said my sternal clavicular joint on that side was frozen, and > he tapped on it a few times and now it's moving again. I have a > feeling it's been frozen for a while (before I started BFL & I didn't > realize it). > > So I'm currently on my week off b/w challenges and when I start up > again, I'm going to be doing only left side UBWO, then adding extra > cardio to make my workouts 45 min. as was suggested to someone else > dealing w/pain. > > I;ll stop rambling now > Candace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Actually that's a good question. I suppose it might be possible that a subluxed kneecap might actually be a dislocated kneecap. Anybody up for seefing if chiropractors have anything to say about this? I know someone who went to a dr. about her knee pain. He manipulated the kneecap & made what had been a fairly minor problem Much Worse. And every time she's seen him since, he does something to make it EVEN WORSER. So either that means that no manipulation should have been done at all, or it should have been done by a chiropractor (one with a great rep -- I had my back made worse by a chiro). And of course it means she shouldn't have see him again. Ann chiropractor I was wondering if anybody had been to a chiropractor for severe chondromalacia and did it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have an incredible chiro who is also a kinesiologist (sp?)... he looks at how the body's working with itself. For example, I have carpal tunnel and in addition to re-aligning the bones & such in my hand and showing me exercises to help them stay put, he will test and find that something in my elbow is also off, which is further throwing off my wrist. He worked on my knees for quite some time, because he thought it was my tibia & fibula that wouldn't stay put that was causing my problem, in addition to some pelvic rotation that I keep getting. He never manipulated my patella, that wouldn't have been a good thing to do. But he kept putting my tib/fib back in place, we tried several taping techniques and it just would NOT stabilize. He is actually the one who finally told me that I had to go see an ortho, because nothing he was doing was helping. Wasn't hurting, but it wasn't helping either. He could prescribe a functional brace (at that point the knee had started buckling on me at times) but that in his opinion I needed to just break down and go see an ortho. (I was resistant because of my experiences 15 years before.) My chiro was frank with me about what he could and could not do. There's nothing a chiro can do to repair cartilage (though many are also nutritionists and will prescribe supplements which may or may not help), but if there is an underlying cause that can actually be corrected by manipulation and taping (lots of chiros are getting into functional taping) then they can be of some help. My situation was too severe for him to help, and I appreciated both him trying, and him telling me that he couldn't really help. Now, I just can't wait to be done with PT for the year so I can go see him for my hip that's out of whack thanks to the weird ways I've been sleeping with the leg for 6 months!!! (PT and chiro come out of the same buckets and have limits with my health plan.) Meg F. On 9/2/08, Ann <ruby2zdy@...> wrote: > > Actually that's a good question. I suppose it might be possible that a > subluxed kneecap might actually be a dislocated kneecap. Anybody up for > seefing if chiropractors have anything to say about this? I know someone who > went to a dr. about her knee pain. He manipulated the kneecap & made what > had been a fairly minor problem Much Worse. And every time she's seen him > since, he does something to make it EVEN WORSER. So either that means that > no manipulation should have been done at all, or it should have been done by > a chiropractor (one with a great rep -- I had my back made worse by a > chiro). And of course it means she shouldn't have see him again. > > Ann > chiropractor > > I was wondering if anybody had been to a chiropractor for severe > chondromalacia and did it help? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I also bring my daughter to the chiropractor for hip and low back pain. It seems to help her quite a bit as with favoring her bad knee caused her hip to lock. I have her going to a podiatrist that did computerized imaging of her gait. She tended to toe out due to poor arches and actually had a pretty substantial leg discrepancy which will be adjusted by custom orthotics. Hopefully, by correcting some of the hip and foot problems her knee will be aligned better. **************Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I go to a chiropractor but not for my knees. I go for hip and back pain. He has me going in for a massage and they do therapeutic massage on my knees to help with pain and extreme tightness along with my back (which is what partly causes my hip pain). It helps some, but not really much. Mostly the massage hurts like the dickens. Joi Gizmo, Yoda, Max, Jazzy, Artemis, Maui <http://www.toolady.com/www/breeders/joyfulfeathers/index.html> Joyful Feathers I was wondering if anybody had been to a chiropractor for severe chondromalacia and did it help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ask your Dr., my Dr said 4 me not 2 go because it could make me worse. Plus once u start going u can't stop. What I do is get a massage ooh it feels so good. Lots of luck, From: princessbuttercup12 <princessbuttercup1 2 @> Subject: chiropractor Scoliosis Treatment Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 7:15 PM has anyone with scoliosis gone to or considered going to a chiropractor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I visited a chiropractor here in the UK but I think they were trying to rip me off. They gave me a spine x ray and when I saw it I nearly cried when I saw the extent of the curve, till I realised that nobody could have a curve like that and still be able to stand up and the thing had clearly been taken at a funny angle. The treatment consisted of wrenching my head round and it did no good, least of all to my bank balance. Judith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Judith:  I am an oldey who has had the Harrington Rods inserted back in 1966. My surgeon who I trust alot, and after reading many emails from others who are having so much problems, told me that the spine grows too fast for the body so it curves. When they put the rods in they straighten the curve and insert the rods. He also told me never go to a chiropractor as they can not help except if you have a back neck. I have had rods for along time and have never had any problems. My curve was straightened out and my rods have hooks on them similar to fishing hooks. They go the full length of my back and I had a bone graft from my backside to my shoulder blade to even them out. Chiropractor I visited a chiropractor here in the UK but I think they were trying to rip me off. They gave me a spine x ray and when I saw it I nearly cried when I saw the extent of the curve, till I realised that nobody could have a curve like that and still be able to stand up and the thing had clearly been taken at a funny angle. The treatment consisted of wrenching my head round and it did no good, least of all to my bank balance. Judith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Depending on the type of scoliosis, a chiropractor may help temporarily/short-term. But in dealing with a youth, they should be monitored by an orthopaedic surgeon/specialist, especially if alternate methods are considered, as not all chiropractors or other treatments are that knowledgeable about scoliosis. Some may do more harm than good, so do your research first. These methods would only possibly by useful in a mild curve, not in moderate-severe curves. Every case is unique, and the world of medicine has greatly advanced, especially lately. You may find that strengthening the core muscles, under the specialist's recommendations, may be enough to stabilize the curve. In most cases, if there is a correction, it is usually only by 20% max. (in mild curves), otherwise the alternates are helpful in pain management (again, should be monitored by an orthopaedic surgeon). Scoliosis is a life-long condition, and even those with mild scoliosis, good back practises in lifting, etc. should be maintained more than the average public, so that you maintain a good quality of life for as long as possible. This is only my opinion through research and living with scoliosis (and it's late-onset complications of surgery done in the early 70's). I am NOT in the medical community, but I am involved with a scoliosis organization. Llweyn <http://geo./serv?s=97359714/grpId=2075894/grpspId=1705094709/msgId =8848/stime=1221580537/nc1=5191951/nc2=5191948/nc3=5370603> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 thanks Llweyn but i dont think my curve will change if i see a chiroporactor. i just wanted to see if it would help relieve some tension in my back. i've tried stretching but that doesnt always help. > > Depending on the type of scoliosis, a chiropractor may help > temporarily/short-term. But in dealing with a youth, they should be > monitored by an orthopaedic surgeon/specialist, especially if alternate > methods are considered, as not all chiropractors or other treatments are > that knowledgeable about scoliosis. Some may do more harm than good, so do > your research first. These methods would only possibly by useful in a mild > curve, not in moderate-severe curves. Every case is unique, and the world of > medicine has greatly advanced, especially lately. You may find that > strengthening the core muscles, under the specialist's recommendations, may > be enough to stabilize the curve. In most cases, if there is a correction, > it is usually only by 20% max. (in mild curves), otherwise the alternates > are helpful in pain management (again, should be monitored by an orthopaedic > surgeon). > > Scoliosis is a life-long condition, and even those with mild scoliosis, good > back practises in lifting, etc. should be maintained more than the average > public, so that you maintain a good quality of life for as long as possible. > > This is only my opinion through research and living with scoliosis (and it's > late-onset complications of surgery done in the early 70's). I am NOT in the > medical community, but I am involved with a scoliosis organization. > > Llweyn > <http://geo./serv? s=97359714/grpId=2075894/grpspId=1705094709/msgId > =8848/stime=1221580537/nc1=5191951/nc2=5191948/nc3=5370603> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 stuart korth is supposed to be very good, he has osteopathy practice specialising in kids, not sure if doing chiropractice as well http://www.stuartkorth.com/pages/who-we-are.php Natasa hello, can anyone recommend a good chiropractor for children in london, or kent area, i live in sevenoaks, Thanks a lot Maripi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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