Author Topic: Chiropractors (Read 4292 times)

haider · « **on:** March 04, 2012, 03:42:25 PM »

Anyone have any experience with chiropractors here?

I've had some nagging lower back pain from an injury I had in 2009. Long story short, I twisted my back playing soccer and following that I did a few leg workouts and ended up fucking shit up from deadlifting. Got an MRI which showed nothing, but I did some phys therapy which helped but the pain always comes back when I start working out again.

I don't want to give up soccer, or leg training.. and I suspect the physical therapist won't help, so I was considering going to a chiropractor. I don't even know if my insurance will cover it, but if it helps with quality of life its worth the price (hopefully).

Discuss below.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:45:55 PM »

ive gone a few times, helped me. they are surprisingly inexpensive too

haider · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:51:46 PM »

Quote from: airosol on March 04, 2012, 03:45:55 PM

ive gone a few times, helped me. they are surprisingly inexpensive too

lower back pain? were u able to resume normal activities like working out? thanks for the reply

Karpaasi · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:53:20 PM »

Maybe you should go to Dr. Dena. Hipolito mejia might arrange that.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=304122.0

haider · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:55:34 PM »

Quote from: Karpaasi on March 04, 2012, 03:53:20 PM

Maybe you should go to Dr. Dena. Hipolito mejia might arrange that.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=304122.0

I don't want to be schmoesquatted $:-\$

wes · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:58:08 PM »

They seem to help,but in my opinion,they are a temporary fix at best.

I used to feel like a million bucks walking out of my old Chiros office..........afew days later,I had the same aches and pains as always.

Obvious Gimmick · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:59:53 PM »

Quote from: haider on March 04, 2012, 03:51:46 PM

lower back pain? were u able to resume normal activities like working out? thanks for the reply

yes, lower back, one time fucked it up mowing the lawn.

was bed ridden for about a week. went to chiro, was walking shortly thereafter and resumed full activity after 3 weeks

other time ( several years after first) pulled something at work, not nearly as bad as the first time, but went to chiro and felt good after a week or so.

my back is fine , still do heavy DL and squats

Hulkotron · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2012, 03:59:57 PM »

There's not really any science behind what they do but if you're having pain that won't go away and it's within your budget, may as well give it a try. It seems to work for some.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:00:53 PM »

I go once every 3 weeks. It's started with twice a week now I'm doing maintenance. I have a bad neck it hurts like hell all of the time. I had a pinched nerve I think. He took an xray of my spine. The cervical spine should have a bit of a curvature. Mine is completely straight! He hasn't seen one as straight as mine before. The appointment starts with a 45 minute massage. God It's amazing. They have about 5 professional massage therapists on staff. They're all different and great. I get a deep tissue massage. They get every single knot out of my back. It's rejuvenating feels amazing. After that I get a heating pad on my neck with electric stim. Then I get an adjustment. My insurance is pretty good so I only pay 10 dollar co pay. Should be 20 but I've gotten 2-3 other people to go and he cuts me a deal. He's a real good guy. I would highly recommend it. Make sure you get the massage though that's really the best part I wouldn't go if they didn't have it.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:02:54 PM »

Quote from: wes on March 04, 2012, 03:58:08 PM

They seem to help,but in my opinion,they are a temporary fix at best.

I used to feel like a million bucks walking out of my old Chiros office..........afew days later,I had the same aches and pains as always.

Spot on.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:06:41 PM »

Imo the massage is really the crucial part. It gets blood flowing to the injured areas gets you loosened up. It does more for me than the actual adjustments.

haider · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:18:33 PM »

Quote from: wes on March 04, 2012, 03:58:08 PM

They seem to help,but in my opinion,they are a temporary fix at best.

I used to feel like a million bucks walking out of my old Chiros office..........afew days later,I had the same aches and pains as always.

Thanks for the reply. I have the same opinion of physiotherapists to be honest. I don't feel like going through another month of therapy with no solid end result.

Quote from: airosol on March 04, 2012, 03:59:53 PM

yes, lower back, one time fucked it up mowing the lawn. was bed ridden for about a week. went to chiro, was walking shortly thereafter and resumed full activity after 3 weeks

other time ( several years after first) pulled something at work, not nearly as bad as the first time, but went to chiro and felt good after a week or so.

my back is fine , still do heavy DL and squats

cool, good for you man. I suspect I might have to bear with this my whole life, dad has the same lower back problems $:-\$

Quote from: Hulkotron on March 04, 2012, 03:59:57 PM

There's not really any science behind what they do but if you're having pain that won't go away and it's within your budget, may as well give it a try. It seems to work for some.

That's too bad. Why is the lower back so prone to injury?

Quote from: makaveli25 on March 04, 2012, 04:00:53 PM

I go once every 3 weeks. It's started with twice a week now I'm doing maintenance. I have a bad neck it hurts like hell all of the time. I had a pinched nerve I think. He took an xray of my spine. The cervical spine should have a bit of a curvature. Mine is completely straight! He hasn't seen one as straight as mine before. The appointment starts with a 45 minute massage. God It's amazing. They have about 5 professional massage therapists on staff. They're all different and great. I get a deep tissue massage. They get every single knot out of my back. It's rejuvenating feels amazing. After that I get a heating pad on my neck with electric stim. Then I get an adjustment. My insurance is pretty good so I only pay 10 dollar co pay. Should be 20 but I've gotten 2-3 other people to go and he cuts me a deal. He's a real good guy. I would highly recommend it. Make sure you get the massage though that's really the best part I wouldn't go if they didn't have it.

You have neck pain but come out with a free back rub?

Suspicious... just kidding

Is the massage part of the treatment, or extra? Fuck yea man, a massage sounds amazing. I don't have any muscular pain though, so I don't know if it would help with the pain

Appreciate the reply bro.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:21:12 PM »

The chick massage therapists love me there

A couple of them told me they get excited when they see my name on the list.

haider · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:26:20 PM »

Quote from: makaveli25 on March 04, 2012, 04:21:12 PM

The chick massage therapists love me there A couple of them told me they get excited when they see my name on the list.

on a tangent here: ever had to deal with accidental boners from the massage ~~when the male therapist comes~~? How would you deal with that?

D.O.U.P · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:40:31 PM »

I used one on and off for years for a neck issue.

Absolutely helped, big time.

Now be careful though, many chiros are wackos that claim they can cure allergies and other ailments like ADD etc.

Stay FAR away from these fuckers. Also ONE adjustment a week is enough. ONE.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:43:37 PM »

Quote from: D.O.U.P on March 04, 2012, 04:40:31 PM

I used one on and off for years for a neck issue.

Absolutely helped, big time.

Now be careful though, many chiros are wackos that claim they can cure allergies and other ailments like ADD etc.

Stay FAR away from these fuckers. Also ONE adjustment a week is enough. ONE.

Very true you have to be selective about who you trust. Check out review on the interent it's always good to do your research.

haider · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:44:02 PM »

Quote from: D.O.U.P on March 04, 2012, 04:40:31 PM

I used one on and off for years for a neck issue.

Absolutely helped, big time.

Now be careful though, many chiros are wackos that claim they can cure allergies and other ailments like ADD etc.

Stay FAR away from these fuckers. Also ONE adjustment a week is enough. ONE.

thanks for the heads up bro. how much did the treatment cost you?

D.O.U.P · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:54:17 PM »

Quote from: haider on March 04, 2012, 04:44:02 PM

thanks for the heads up bro. how much did the treatment cost you?

I knew the guy from my gym, he refused to charge me. He kept saying that I made him laugh.....

monstermunch · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:55:26 PM »

Quote from: D.O.U.P on March 04, 2012, 04:54:17 PM

I knew the guy from my gym, he refused to charge me. He kept saying that I made him laugh.....

Did he massage your prostate too?

wes · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:55:40 PM »

My neck and lower back are toast.

makaveli25 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2012, 04:55:54 PM »

Quote from: haider on March 04, 2012, 04:26:20 PM

on a tangent here: ever had to deal with accidental boners from the massage ~~when the male therapist comes~~? How would you deal with that?

You mean like the Sienfeld episode

D.O.U.P · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2012, 05:14:43 PM »

Quote from: strengthandhonour on March 04, 2012, 04:55:26 PM

Did he massage your prostate too?

thats what made him laugh...

Krankenstein · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2012, 05:43:57 PM »

Quote from: Hulkotron on March 04, 2012, 03:59:57 PM

There's not really any science behind what they do but if you're having pain that won't go away and it's within your budget, may as well give it a try. It seems to work for some.

Wasn't going to chime in, but you may want to look up some of the research. Invariably this is going to just turn into a shitty thread.....

How about those men oiled up thongs this past weekend? ((no homo))

Danjo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:12:51 PM »

I would highly recomend Dr. Dena Westerfield

haider · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2012, 06:19:11 PM »

Quote from: Danjo on March 04, 2012, 06:12:51 PM

I would highly recomend Dr. Dena Westerfield

What is her exact location?