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Anyone used one? What for and were they any good?
I am about to go see one in next couple of weeks.
Reason: I have a shocking posture and i think if i don't do anything about it i will end up like Mr. Burns. Also (i think) my shoulders aren't aligned correctly i am sure one is slightly lower by a couple of mm's.
Hoping to get this sorted. Know a couple of people who have gone for bad backs etc and have found it a great help
Anyone used one? What for and were they any good?
Yes. I had lower back pain for about two years (injury related) and after too many wasted appointments with physios decided to go for chiropractic treatment. I've not had any treatment for over 3 years now and nor do I feel like I need it so I would say it worked for me.
A twenty minute session cost me £25
Did they give you any specific diagnosis, Beaker? Where was the pain, what sort and what did the treatment actually involve?
£25!! Mine is costing £46 for first appointment then £25 for each one after, luckily covered through work :038:
Very good ime. I go once a year inbetween every rugby season for an MOT, have been to see them before after injury too. Worth doing a bit of reading around the subject as some can manipulate joints as well as the back. Some treatments are more demanding than others too, i think its Mctimmony (sp?) chiro's that use short sharp movements to re-align the spine, more traditional oesteo's and chiro's use lever techniques and massage.
Which would be better for someone with nerve pain in the SIJ/L5 region?
Did they give you any specific diagnosis, Beaker? Where was the pain, what sort and what did the treatment actually involve?
Well my initial consultation involved discussing the pain and how it was affecting me. Some postural analysis then a neurological test ie; sharp/soft on various points up and down the arms and legs to make sure there was no nerve damage. As for diagnosis I cant recall, possibly some alignment issues were mentioned.
The treatment involved a massage to get things loosened up then adjustments to the lower spinal area. I was laid on my side with my top leg brought up into my body then I was kind of crunched up. This was repeated on the other side. The popping sensation is really pleasant. A massage followed the adjustments. Sorry if thats a bit vague, it was a while ago..
And you just had the one treatment?
Which would be better for someone with nerve pain in the SIJ/L5 region?
Thats down quite low isn't it ? When you go to touch your toes do you get a juddering in the lower back/glute area ? Thats what I had, and the treatment sorted it.
I had a couple after ****ing my back on the rugger field and then in the gym. Initial consultation followed the same scheme as beaker has described, depending on how serious your problem one aligment session may do or you may require a couple of treatments. Osteo's and Chiro's are pretty much the same thing nowadays, depends on personla pref - have a chat to them over the phone first, some do specialize in sports injuries.
And you just had the one treatment?
No, I had a block of 4 over a fortnight or so I think then a few more over that year. I think I ended up spending about 200 quid.
Thats down quite low isn't it ? When you go to touch your toes do you get a juddering in the lower back/glute area ? Thats what I had, and the treatment sorted it.
Yeah very low, top of arse crack.
Not that I've noticed before, can't bend over more than 5 degrees to find out today...
No, I had a block of 4 over a fortnight or so I think then a few more over that year. I think I ended up spending about 200 quid.
Gotcha. Thanks for the replies!
I had a couple after ****ing my back on the rugger field and then in the gym. Initial consultation followed the same scheme as beaker has described, depending on how serious your problem one aligment session may do or you may require a couple of treatments. Osteo's and Chiro's are pretty much the same thing nowadays, depends on personla pref - have a chat to them over the phone first, some do specialize in sports injuries.
I thought about looking for one that specialises in sports injuries, apparently there is one not a million miles away that worked at WSM one year..
Beaker and ATZ, did you experience any particularly noticeable immediate effects from the treatments that would confirm it was indeed the treatment that solved your problem and not just general recovery and rest?
I have also heard Active Release Therapy is very good, but can be hard to find people who practice it
Beaker and ATZ, did you experience any particularly noticeable immediate effects from the treatments that would confirm it was indeed the treatment that solved your problem and not just general recovery and rest?
My back was immeadiately better after the treatment (within 24hrs after soreness of treatment had subsided), I was walking with a limp before the treatment yet the next day I was fine, and after the follow up treatment felt better than before the injury. My treatments consisted of manipulation, massage and some a.r.t I beleive....
Awesome! Right, think I may have to get myself booked in then!
My back was immeadiately better after the treatment (within 24hrs after soreness of treatment had subsided), I was walking with a limp before the treatment yet the next day I was fine, and after the follow up treatment felt better than before the injury. My treatments consisted of manipulation, massage and some a.r.t I beleive....
Yeah thats pretty much the same for me.
kinkymisspinky
05-08-2007, 21:39
I don't really know much about chiropractic training but from what I'm aware, in this country its a few years but in Canada they have to do pre-med too and the whole process takes 7 years (or something like that) and they get to call themselves doctors of chiropractic. My chiro says there's a big difference in knowledge when he talks to his British trained colleagues. It might be worth looking for a doctor of chiropractic over the common garden variety.
Went to see an ostepath when I had the "facet lock" of the spine injury a few years back. Could hardly get in and out of the car, couldn't bend over (bit like you) and looked very lopsided.
Initial discussion incuded massage and then crunching in much the same position as beaker.Walked out of there like I was never injured, still felt sore tho.
Had one follow up appointment. Cost about £140
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