Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 it definitely helps our bodies go out of balance joint wise so chirpractoc straightens them out obvously haivng joints problems this would be helpfuk. _Adriel > From: " " <2727@...> > Reply- egroups > Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:08:49 -0000 > egroups > Subject: [ ] Chiropractic Care > > Since I am trying to get pregnant and not taking strong meds I have > opted to try some chiropractic care to help. It seems to help a bit > expecially with the flare ups in my neck, that is when the DR can get > my bones to cooperate. Sometimes the joints are just too swollen. > The massage beds are wonderful and give much relief. Has anyone else > tried Chiropractic care? > > > > > Please visit our new web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa > > This past year had moderated a chat on arthritis at > www.about.com on Thursday evenings and hopes to start up doing so again soon- > we will keep you posted! Meanwhile, if anyone would like to start a weekly > chat on egroups, please contact or . Thanks > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 What are massage beds? ---------- > From: AdrielAzure <adrielazure@...> > egroups > Subject: Re: [ ] Chiropractic Care > Date: Sunday, October 15, 2000 6:55 AM > > it definitely helps our bodies go out of balance joint wise so chirpractoc > straightens them out obvously haivng joints problems this would be helpfuk. > _Adriel > > > From: " " <2727@...> > > Reply- egroups > > Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:08:49 -0000 > > egroups > > Subject: [ ] Chiropractic Care > > > > Since I am trying to get pregnant and not taking strong meds I have > > opted to try some chiropractic care to help. It seems to help a bit > > expecially with the flare ups in my neck, that is when the DR can get > > my bones to cooperate. Sometimes the joints are just too swollen. > > The massage beds are wonderful and give much relief. Has anyone else > > tried Chiropractic care? > > > > > > > > > > Please visit our new web page at: > > http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa > > > > This past year had moderated a chat on arthritis at > > www.about.com on Thursday evenings and hopes to start up doing so again soon- > > we will keep you posted! Meanwhile, if anyone would like to start a weekly > > chat on egroups, please contact or . Thanks > > > > > > > > > > > Please visit our new web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa > > This past year had moderated a chat on arthritis at www.about.com on Thursday evenings and hopes to start up doing so again soon- we will keep you posted! Meanwhile, if anyone would like to start a weekly chat on egroups, please contact or . Thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2000 Report Share Posted October 16, 2000 This is really silly, but I did try a Chiropractor but I stopped because it scared me. Felt like he was going to rip my head off. Not only that, I was afraid that the jerky motions wouldn't be good for my joints. I may try it again though. <2727@...> wrote: Since I am trying to get pregnant and not taking strong meds I have opted to try some chiropractic care to help. It seems to help a bit expecially with the flare ups in my neck, that is when the DR can get my bones to cooperate. Sometimes the joints are just too swollen. The massage beds are wonderful and give much relief. Has anyone else tried Chiropractic care?Please visit our new web page at:http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/paThis past year had moderated a chat on arthritis at www.about.com on Thursday evenings and hopes to start up doing so again soon- we will keep you posted! Meanwhile, if anyone would like to start a weekly chat on egroups, please contact or . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2000 Report Share Posted October 17, 2000 Hello everyone, I tried the chiropractor twice. I was also scared of his treatment and stopped. I felt worse after the treatments. My ankles felt like they were going to break when he was positioning the table to an upright position for me to get up. The PA was real bad at the time. I want go back, I just don't trust it. Cassie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2000 Report Share Posted October 17, 2000 Hi , > This is really silly, but I did try a Chiropractor but I stopped > because it scared me. Felt like he was going to rip my head off. Not > only that, I was afraid that the jerky motions wouldn't be good for my > joints. You may have a legitimate reason for your fears, so it's not " silly " at all. Try to find a chiropractor who uses 'activator technology' instead. My elder son uses one for his problems because they don't use their hands to do the manipulation but a " gadget " (activator) that is spring loaded and can apply just enough pressure to a much smaller area for good results. You can do a online search to locate one in your area. Patty B in the Pineywoods of East Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2002 Report Share Posted April 4, 2002 i had some success with chiropractic care. the results weren't outstanding and it was cost prohibitive so i stopped going. kevin in ottawa >From: " holocene_1 " <holocene_1@...> >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Chiropractic care >Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2002 15:07:00 -0000 > >Hello everyone! >I am looking to see if any one has had good luck maintaining mobility >with chiropractic care. My PS is really early in the game, and so far >my chiropractor has made it possible for me to look over my right >shoulder again. (the PS is in my neck, possible elsewhere. I'm >waiting to get x-rays of my hands and hips) >Thanks! >Angie > _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 If you are concerned about chiropractic care hurting, you may have been to the wrong chiro(s). My doctor is very aware of who should have manual manipulation and who needs the use of either a hand-held or electric activator, a tool that uses a spring-like action that moves energy into the muscle/spinal area and releases it without the " crunch " that many associate with chiropractic care. Without my chiropractor I would be so locked up I couldn't move. Today I went in (I have 30 visits per year covered by insurance, so try for once a month but often go every week at times, sometimes a couple of days per week if I am working too much or overdoing it (like when they termite tented our house and I moved our stuff twice). I had ribs out on both sides in the back~no wonder I was low in energy and couldn't do much (from all the lifting and moving stuff). If you don't have a chiropractor currently (or one you don't like), ask your friends, or call several and ask for a free consultation (most will oblige this) or ask what they do to treat you (their procedures). I checked out one who advertised on the radio as a specialist in FMS and he wanted to charge $75 for 15 minutes of " light " touch that they said was better for FMS; he was also a " channeler. " I believe in muscle kinesiology but not when he starts talking to my body like he's a psychic. Anyway, I said, no thanks, not for that price, and went back to my current one who is a whiz at the activator and they always refer older patients to him who need gentle care. Some will even use heat to relax your muscles before they adjust you, which is nice. Mine recently learned an accupressure technique that's been around for years that relaxes the muscles~it's almost like getting a massage and gets an " aaahhh " out of me every time. in La Selva Beach CA Re: Bernie/Re: Tendinitis/Fibro Bernie, Did the chiropractic adjustments hurt BAD? Just wondering. At this point, I need something done but am not sure I wouldn't come off the table if much manipulation is used. Teena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Bernie, Did the chiropractic adjustments hurt BAD? Just wondering. At this point, I need something done but am not sure I wouldn't come off the table if much manipulation is used. > > Teena> Teena, Forgive for jumping in, but I had a suggestion for you. For years, I saw a physical therapist who specializes in myofascial release. I would see him up to three times a week. He was fabulous. He never hurt me. He actually gave me soo much of my life back. I can't even begin to tell you how much of a difference seeing him made in my fibromyalgia. (I don't see him anymore because I sold my car to be a stay at home, so I have no way to get there and even if I could get there, I have a 16 month old.) I do plan to go back to him as soon as circumstances allow. I doubt you are in my area, if you would happen to be, I'll give you his name and number. Otherwise, I would check around to find a PT who specializes in myafascial release. BTW, it is covered by most insurances. -Dawn Because e-mail on your cell phone should be easy: Try Windows Live Mail for Mobile beta http://www2.imagine-msn.com/minisites/mail/Default.aspx?locale=en-us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Hi Les. I certainly could use an " Ahhh " or two or six! But I'm one of those people who have other things going on and have to be very careful in seeking someone to treat me, even (or especially) for something like chiropractic care or " manipulation. " I was referred to a physiatrist (a pain management expert, an MD) several years ago, and I was thrilled to go to the appointment -- the guy had a great reputation locally. When I met him, we got along fine. Then when he read the list of things that are probably wrong with my spine, he refused to actually " touch " me, even for the basic examination. Instead, he watched me only as I walked back and forth across the room. We talked some more and he said he would be happy to treat me if I could get an MRI first, so he could accurately know what was going on inside my body. As it was, he said, just by " touching " for an examination, he " was afraid he might hurt me more than I already was. " (He may have also been afraid of a subsequent lawsuit if something had ensued, but that was not the impression he conveyed to me at the time.) I was so surprised and disappointed, and, yes, kinda angry at the time, but I now recognize the wisdom in his treatment (or nontreatment) of me, and I'm glad that he had the foresight, too, to not give way to any personal desire to " help " or " care, " which could have indeed resulted in further bodily harm to me. the one in Champaign IL > > If you are concerned about chiropractic care hurting, you may have been to the wrong chiro(s). My doctor is very aware of who should have manual manipulation and who needs the use of either a hand-held or electric activator, a tool that uses a spring-like action that moves energy into the muscle/spinal area and releases it without the " crunch " that many associate with chiropractic care. Without my chiropractor I would be so locked up I couldn't move. Today I went in (I have 30 visits per year covered by insurance, so try for once a month but often go every week at times, sometimes a couple of days per week if I am working too much or overdoing it (like when they termite tented our house and I moved our stuff twice). I had ribs out on both sides in the back~no wonder I was low in energy and couldn't do much (from all the lifting and moving stuff). > > If you don't have a chiropractor currently (or one you don't like), ask your friends, or call several and ask for a free consultation (most will oblige this) or ask what they do to treat you (their procedures). I checked out one who advertised on the radio as a specialist in FMS and he wanted to charge $75 for 15 minutes of " light " touch that they said was better for FMS; he was also a " channeler. " I believe in muscle kinesiology but not when he starts talking to my body like he's a psychic. Anyway, I said, no thanks, not for that price, and went back to my current one who is a whiz at the activator and they always refer older patients to him who need gentle care. Some will even use heat to relax your muscles before they adjust you, which is nice. Mine recently learned an accupressure technique that's been around for years that relaxes the muscles~it's almost like getting a massage and gets an " aaahhh " out of me every time. > > in La Selva Beach CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 I am so sorry you hurt so much. I am fortunate to be able to handle deep-tissue massage, but know many who can't. Most chiropractors will do x-rays to determine your situation before " adjusting " you anyway~that is part of the expense, but that is why you would need one who does the activator which does not put any pressure or tension on your body and you barely feel anything, but the referred action (like a spring released on a ball or marble will move the ball or marble forward) does help gently. Just a thought. The psychiatrist was smart~some doctors do " mapping " which helps them see what he saw visually where your body is not working right or imbalanced (like one shoulder up and one shoulder down, the spine curved one way or another, etc.) or touching the pressure points and finding out where it hurts (everywhere~most of us with FMS can tell anyone exactly where the 18 pressure points are they map out). in La Selva Beach CA Re: Chiropractic Care Hi Les. I certainly could use an " Ahhh " or two or six! But I'm one of those people who have other things going on and have to be very careful in seeking someone to treat me, even (or especially) for something like chiropractic care or " manipulation. " I was referred to a physiatrist (a pain management expert, an MD) several years ago, and I was thrilled to go to the appointment -- the guy had a great reputation locally. When I met him, we got along fine. Then when he read the list of things that are probably wrong with my spine, he refused to actually " touch " me, even for the basic examination. Instead, he watched me only as I walked back and forth across the room. We talked some more and he said he would be happy to treat me if I could get an MRI first, so he could accurately know what was going on inside my body. As it was, he said, just by " touching " for an examination, he " was afraid he might hurt me more than I already was. " (He may have also been afraid of a subsequent lawsuit if something had ensued, but that was not the impression he conveyed to me at the time.) I was so surprised and disappointed, and, yes, kinda angry at the time, but I now recognize the wisdom in his treatment (or nontreatment) of me, and I'm glad that he had the foresight, too, to not give way to any personal desire to " help " or " care, " which could have indeed resulted in further bodily harm to me. the one in Champaign IL > > If you are concerned about chiropractic care hurting, you may have been to the wrong chiro(s). My doctor is very aware of who should have manual manipulation and who needs the use of either a hand-held or electric activator, a tool that uses a spring-like action that moves energy into the muscle/spinal area and releases it without the " crunch " that many associate with chiropractic care. Without my chiropractor I would be so locked up I couldn't move. Today I went in (I have 30 visits per year covered by insurance, so try for once a month but often go every week at times, sometimes a couple of days per week if I am working too much or overdoing it (like when they termite tented our house and I moved our stuff twice). I had ribs out on both sides in the back~no wonder I was low in energy and couldn't do much (from all the lifting and moving stuff). > > If you don't have a chiropractor currently (or one you don't like), ask your friends, or call several and ask for a free consultation (most will oblige this) or ask what they do to treat you (their procedures). I checked out one who advertised on the radio as a specialist in FMS and he wanted to charge $75 for 15 minutes of " light " touch that they said was better for FMS; he was also a " channeler. " I believe in muscle kinesiology but not when he starts talking to my body like he's a psychic. Anyway, I said, no thanks, not for that price, and went back to my current one who is a whiz at the activator and they always refer older patients to him who need gentle care. Some will even use heat to relax your muscles before they adjust you, which is nice. Mine recently learned an accupressure technique that's been around for years that relaxes the muscles~it's almost like getting a massage and gets an " aaahhh " out of me every time. > > in La Selva Beach CA This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2006 Report Share Posted March 15, 2006 Physiatrist, Les, the pain guy, not the shrink! Although I was lucky in that dept, too, and would have trusted the one (psychiatrist) I got to know earlier. Those 18 pressure points? That's the thing -- because of nerve damage I don't perceive " normally " when poked and prodded (or even when not poked or prodded, come to think of it). (I don't know if this is related to the " my skin hurts " and " my hair hurts " things.) I wonder why the physiatrist said " MRI, " though, instead of " x-ray. " I know there is quite a bit of difference in what is shown, but this was 10 or so years ago and we had MRI here then. I wonder why he said **specifically** MRI for me? Well, someone will know. I can't remember all of even my own " stuff. " Your " balls and marbles " mention reminds me of being in labor and then forgetting to take the rolling pin from the kitchen (to massage my back) when we left for the hospital...heh-heh. It's always sumpthin' and 100% is so hard to achieve. You're making me daydream about having my own private masseur, though, so stop that! in Champaign IL > > I am so sorry you hurt so much. I am fortunate to be able to handle deep-tissue massage, but know many who can't. Most chiropractors will do x-rays to determine your situation before " adjusting " you anyway~that is part of the expense, but that is why you would need one who does the activator which does not put any pressure or tension on your body and you barely feel anything, but the referred action (like a spring released on a ball or marble will move the ball or marble forward) does help gently. Just a thought. The psychiatrist was smart~some doctors do " mapping " which helps them see what he saw visually where your body is not working right or imbalanced (like one shoulder up and one shoulder down, the spine curved one way or another, etc.) or touching the pressure points and finding out where it hurts (everywhere~most of us with FMS can tell anyone exactly where the 18 pressure points are they map out). > > in La Selva Beach CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thanks Bernie/ for " educating " me about chiropractic. It just so happens a new clinic moved around the corner so I might just give it a try :-) Teena On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:43:52 -0800 " Schmidt " <schmidtmba@...> writes: > If you are concerned about chiropractic care hurting, you may have > been to the wrong chiro(s). My doctor is very aware of who should > have manual manipulation and who needs the use of either a hand-held > or electric activator, a tool that uses a spring-like action that > moves energy into the muscle/spinal area and releases it without the > " crunch " that many associate with chiropractic care. Without my > chiropractor I would be so locked up I couldn't move. Today I went > in (I have 30 visits per year covered by insurance, so try for once > a month but often go every week at times, sometimes a couple of days > per week if I am working too much or overdoing it (like when they > termite tented our house and I moved our stuff twice). I had ribs > out on both sides in the back~no wonder I was low in energy and > couldn't do much (from all the lifting and moving stuff). > > If you don't have a chiropractor currently (or one you don't like), > ask your friends, or call several and ask for a free consultation > (most will oblige this) or ask what they do to treat you (their > procedures). I checked out one who advertised on the radio as a > specialist in FMS and he wanted to charge $75 for 15 minutes of > " light " touch that they said was better for FMS; he was also a > " channeler. " I believe in muscle kinesiology but not when he starts > talking to my body like he's a psychic. Anyway, I said, no thanks, > not for that price, and went back to my current one who is a whiz at > the activator and they always refer older patients to him who need > gentle care. Some will even use heat to relax your muscles before > they adjust you, which is nice. Mine recently learned an > accupressure technique that's been around for years that relaxes the > muscles~it's almost like getting a massage and gets an " aaahhh " out > of me every time. > > in La Selva Beach CA > Re: Bernie/Re: Tendinitis/Fibro > > > Bernie, Did the chiropractic adjustments hurt BAD? Just wondering. > At this point, I need something done but am not sure I wouldn't come > off the table if much manipulation is used. > > Teena > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2006 Report Share Posted December 3, 2006 Just curious for those of you who use chiro along with chelation, how often do you get your child adjusted? We have always had it done 2x a week so it would naturally be at the beginning and end of a round. Because of financial reasons, we are going down to 1x a week and was just curious as to what others do who use chiro. Thanks! Wyndie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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