Chiropracters
#1
Administrator
Thread Starter
Chiropracters
So, I've never been to one, since I've never had back problems. But is it good to go once in awhile anyway, kind of like an annual check up, to make sure everything is good with your spine and back?
I know some people go just to have their backs cracked and feel better, but is that really a good reason to go see one? Other than if you already have pain or issues with your back...is there are any other benefit or reason to go and see one?
I know some people go just to have their backs cracked and feel better, but is that really a good reason to go see one? Other than if you already have pain or issues with your back...is there are any other benefit or reason to go and see one?
#2
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 2,816
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: 03 Hyundai Accent
I went to one after I got rear ended a few years ago. I never had any luck with them. I always left with a headache. I went to physical therapy and that helped a lot more than the chiropractor ever did.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Marlton, NJ
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: 2002 Hyundai Sonata LX
every move you make is affected by your spine position and posture. i see mine once a month to get re-alligned, and after i was in my car accident, i had a pinched nerve in my lower 4 vertibrae. i saw him 3 times a week for 2 weeks, and by the end of the third session, my pain and soreness was nearly gone. it takes some time to see results, but when everything is back in line (chiropractor joke), you stand better, breathe better, lessened pain and stiffness, better range of movement, and less headaches are even a possibility if your neck is kinked. totally worth it
#4
Administrator
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: ɯooɹpǝq ɹnoʎ
Posts: 13,943
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: ǝdnoɔ sısǝuǝƃ
I've been considering it for my wife, who has 5 fractured thoracic discs, but I don't know if it would benefit her.
Bones pop because of the muscle tightness around them. Josh - since you have no back pain, I'd suggest the old, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" line.
I'm sure it's great for some people, especially when their back muscles are twisted and messed up from accidents and injuries, but if you aren't having problems, I wouldn't mess with it.
Bones pop because of the muscle tightness around them. Josh - since you have no back pain, I'd suggest the old, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" line.
I'm sure it's great for some people, especially when their back muscles are twisted and messed up from accidents and injuries, but if you aren't having problems, I wouldn't mess with it.
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,087
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: 2001 Tiburon
doing basic sports warm up stretches gives you somewhat that same results. the big one for me is laying on your back and taking one leg and crossing it over the other one while lying on your back, hold for a 15 count and breathe. i always get a pop or 3 from my lower back.
#6
Administrator
Thread Starter
I know this is bad, but ever had a girl walk on your back? Feels great and I always end up getting my back cracked in a million places. smile.gif
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,087
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Vehicle: 2001 Tiburon
in high school one of the chics in the group i hung out with could crack backs... she didnt walk on it though she made you lay on your stomach and push your spine the proper way and it felt like a ripple wave and your back cracked all the way up.