OT:Chiropractors and x-rays

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Quick OT question for those who have used chiropractic care...

Do all chiros require you to get x-rays before they care for you? The one I

went to a few years ago insisted that I have a full body set taken (which I

didn't want and so didn't get)! Never been to a chiro since for that reason,

but it just occurs to me that it might not be a requirement for ALL chiros...

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

~Kelli

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3 that I have gone to did not request but I had known one of the families

for awhile and the other I was definitely pregnant. The other is a friend

of my husband's and came into the restaurant I worked in. Then I went to

another chiro and he didn't know me but wanted x-ray (unless I could have

been pregnant which is always a possiblity for me it seems!) and so relaxed.

there is a possibility of a disc something-or-other and they want to make

sure it is not there to save themselves,and you, from a serious injury

during manipulation. Why don't you call and ask around before deciding?

They are all different. Never had one want a FULL body, just spine...

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nor do I portray one on t.v.

(but my husband,Mike,is!)

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Quick OT question for those who have used chiropractic care...

Do all chiros require you to get x-rays before they care for you?

[Guest guest]

Here's my experience with chiropractic.

While pregnant I had several adjustments. So of course no x-rays.

My husband needed to go to the chiropractor and it had been many years so I

knew the doc would wanna take x-rays. I felt it was probably a good idea

because my husband has an ever so slight curve to the spine (a curve that's

not supposed to be there). As you might imagine though, I was concerned

about the dosage of radiation he would receive. So I made some calls and

found the most wonderful chiropractor/naturopath. This doctor uses a new

x-ray machine that uses only half the radiation that standard machines use.

And this doc has been our doc ever since!

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In a message dated 4/29/01 2:39:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

HolisticMomma@... writes:

> I felt it was probably a good idea

> because my husband has an ever so slight curve to the spine (a curve that's

>

i really don't understand why anyone would be concerned about a chiro needing

an xray to know about a slight (or serious) curve to the spine--whether it's

supposed to be there or not--if the chiro is any good, they will know that

the curve is there from touching the patient and feeling the difference...a

good, skilled chiro would be able to feel this with their hands, what would

the xray " show " them that their hands can't " tell " them?? what is it about

the xray that explains the odd curve so differently to the chiro? i've never

understood this thinking??

curious why people think the xray is a better tool than a skilled chiro's

talented, knowledgeable hands...

brigit

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i have to tell you--i was not a big believer in chiropractic care--i had

sincere reservations to ever starting with any treatments, as i know people

who say they cannot live without their weekly/monthly treatment. and with me

being such a big don't-treat-what-isn't-broke kind of person, the idea of

needing to go to anyone regularly, seemed terrible to me. anyway (i

digress), during my last pregnancy, i developed sciatica early on in the

pregnancy (around 4 months) and it got SOOOOOOOOOOO bad that for almost 3

weeks i could barely move...well, i finally decided i couldn't go through the

rest of my pregnancy like that--wouldn't be good for me or the baby, let

alone my then, 5-6 year old who had to do without me alot!!, so i went to a

highly recommended (and very young, like 28year old, i might add), woman in

albany, Dr. Channon Moon, who i must tell you is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! she made

SUCH a difference in my life!! i was sooo sure that this was not going to do

me ANY good, yet there i was feeling LOTS of relief within 20 minutes of

meeting her!! and she kept me pain free during my entire pregnancy and gave

me a couple of adjustments after sawyer was born...now, i must tell you that

i have complete confidence in her abilities to diagnose, handle and treat me

and my family!!! she is very " hands on " and very good at what she does!!

she made a believer out of me (although i still don't go on any regular

basis, and i doubt i ever will--unless i have a re-occurring, chronic

condition), but as always with me and my kids (thank God, knock on wood), we

are EXTREMELY healthy and rarely get sick!!

anyway, just wanted to pop in with my thoughts on the fact that i really do

believe that she could feel or would know if there was any pinched nerve or

whatever going on in there!! she is really that good--very knowledgeable and

very " knowing " with her hands...she also has a homeoplathic way about the way

she goes through your case history and all, so she gets a clear picture of

what's going on with you...

just my opinion, but personally, i would NEVER have an xray done in order to

get a chiropractic adjustment--i'll just stick with Dr. Moon!! )

brigit

[Guest guest]

Thanks HolisticMomma and Laurie for the responses! I appreciate the info!

~Kelli

Re: OT:Chiropractors and x-rays

> Here's my experience with chiropractic.

>

> While pregnant I had several adjustments. So of course no x-rays.

>

> My husband needed to go to the chiropractor and it had been many years so

I

> knew the doc would wanna take x-rays. I felt it was probably a good idea

> because my husband has an ever so slight curve to the spine (a curve

that's

> not supposed to be there). As you might imagine though, I was concerned

> about the dosage of radiation he would receive. So I made some calls and

> found the most wonderful chiropractor/naturopath. This doctor uses a new

> x-ray machine that uses only half the radiation that standard machines

use.

> And this doc has been our doc ever since!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My hubby guesses it's because they can't FEEL a pinched nerve or a herniated

disc and cause some damage if they don't see it from an xray...and then they

can opssibly proceed with great caution...he's no chiro so it's just an

educated guess...

I am not a medical doctor,

nor do I portray one on t.v.

(but my husband,Mike,is!)

Please visit

http://www.goldenprideweb.com/drmikeandlaurie

for information on Formulas,Herbs, and

Nutrients for Health;Water Filtration;

Eternal Energy; Raleigh Flavorings

and Extracts,Spices and Seasonings,

Specialty Foods and Household

Items; and Air Solution Ozone Generator.

NEW!!! Bible Botanicals

Discover or Rediscover how Tupperware

can save you Time,Space,Taste, and Waste.

Visit http://www.mytupperware.com/LaurieLand

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innovative products.

, what would

the xray " show " them that their hands can't " tell " them?? curious why

people think the xray is a better tool than a skilled chiro's

talented, knowledgeable hands...

[Guest guest]

My son and I go regularly and have never had an Xray ... nor has one been

mentioned.

in Calgary, Canada

OT:Chiropractors and x-rays

Quick OT question for those who have used chiropractic care...

Do all chiros require you to get x-rays before they care for you? The one I

went to a few years ago insisted that I have a full body set taken (which I

didn't want and so didn't get)! Never been to a chiro since for that

reason, but it just occurs to me that it might not be a requirement for ALL

chiros...

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

~Kelli