Spinal Manipulation

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Once, I went to a chiropracter. It was after a car accident and my

attorney said " I have a friend... " He wanted me to go to this guy

because they work together ($) I went to the chiro's office. It was

filthy dirty, clients in and out like a freeway, the longer I sat and

waited and wondered why an attorney would recommend this nut, I

realized this was not for me. Not with CMT and all, plus sustaining

neck injuries and having a medically diagnosed concussion.

I told the attorney I'd find my own medical help, and either he

wanted me as a client or not, because the city is crawling with

attorneys. lol, but he still agreed to keep me as a client and yes, I

won the lawsuit.

Back to spinal manipulation, I had it then through a licensed

physical therapist, and monitored by my Internist. I also had some

other good care from the PT and I recovered nicely from the accident.

Because I have CMT, I am very careful who touches me and where. I am

also very careful to choose the 'right' people for my needs. And ask

them upfront about their knowledge of CMT, etc.

It is important for me to stick with Western Medicine, and continue

to live my life in a way that is best for me. If someone with CMT

asked me if I would recommend a chiro for them, I would tell this

story and suggest they definitely consider all sides in relation to

their individual CMT. I would recommend Physical Therapy instead.

Followed by a medically supervised exercise program of some sort that

helped the spine. This is just my experience and it has worked well

for me.

~ Gretchen