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Q: Does seeing a chiropractor for back problems really work?
I have heard mixed reviews on chiropractic care. Does this really work, or are you stuck seeing a chiropractor for the rest of your life after you've been "adjusted" once or twice?

A: Some say it helps. However, BE SURE your doctor clears you prior to getting an "adjustment." Many relatively simple disorders (and some serious ones) are made much worse by applying abrupt, direct force on a bone or joint. I have seen many, many complications from chiropractic adjustments. I have treated broken ribs (too much force) and broken spines (vertebrae) from undiagnosed osteoporosis. Just get cleared first, Please.

As for kids: kids do not need to see a chiropractor, period. Ever. The scientific and medical reasons are too numerous to list here. As an adult, you have the right to subject yourself, but a child doesn't have the cognitive capacity to make such a decision. Good luck!

Q: Who is a good chiropractor in Indianapolis?
I am looking for somebody who does not need me to go in again & again for constant back cracking or whatever it may be. instead, i want to be able to go in & be told my problem, perhaps have it fixed or at least be told what i need to do (exercises, etc) to rectify the problem. i have looked on yahoo and google local, but there aren't really enough reviews or rating to trust. is there a better site, or can you recommend one?

A: These people are great. They fixed all my back problems. I have nothing bad to say about them. Go see them. Trust me.
http://www.indychiro.com/

~LIS~

Q: Need help finding a good chiropractor (any review sites,recommendations welcome)?
Need chiro for pelvic deformity(hip bone problem leading to bow leg),Herniated neck and Bad knee. I am looking around in Edison,Metuchen,South Plainfield,Bridgewater,Piscataway (New Jersey) area.

A: The link below is from the BEST chiropractic school. This is the school where chiropractic was founded! I filled this form out and got answers within a couple days of Palmer alumni in my area. You have an option to search multiple cites.

Q: What is the best way to find a good chiropractor for sciatica trouble!?
Links?
Lists of questions to ask?
Review boards?
Rating systems?

I live just south of Fort Worth, Texas.

A: Here are a couple sites you can look for a chiropractor. Hope this helps.
http://acatoday.com/search/memsearch.cfm
http://www.icpa4kids.com/locator/index.php

One that also does mucle work helps with sciatica.

Q: How do you find the best chiropractor for sciatica trouble!?
Links?
Lists of questions to ask?
Review boards?
Rating systems?

I live just south of Fort Worth, Texas.

A: See this site for directory of best chiropractors and why, if misalignment is causing your problem. The bottom of the page Rx for Happiness tells about a yoga that is great for sciatica.

http://www.phifoundation.org/neck.html

Q: Have you had a good experience with a chiropractor? A bad one? Please share...?
I'm currently having a great experience and working on chronic pain that I've had for years. I've heard mixed reviews from people about chiropractors. What's your opinion/experience?

A: I am one of the few people who has not had good luck with a chiropractor. Many of my friends recommended chiropracatic for me because they were getting relief. After a few visits, my back went out and I spent a month in physical therapy. I guess it's not for everyone...

Q: How can report a Chiropractor/Kinesiologist in California, involved w/patient that led to adultery & divorce?
This was a family member who addmitted to having marital problems at the time of her being treated as a patient. Another family member - and the original client - was already being treated by this doctor because of a recent suicide attempt. Within 2 months, there had been adultery, filing for divorce, and now filing for bankruptcy ... not to mention extreme hardship and grief for the family and original patient - who is no longer being treated by the doctor. Can he be reported so that he cannot work in California again? Or that it will always be attached to him in a review or interview? There is no physcial proof of the adulterous relationship - only multiple witnesses to the events (family, a psychiatrist, friends, etc.).
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

A: You can start by going to the American Medical Association. There should be some instruction on how to report a practioner.

Q: Has anyone tried Posture Pal, or are there any health professionals who know about it?
I've read about a pillow called Posture Pal, but the only place I can find information or reviews is on their own website, which makes me skeptical. I'm hoping either a Posture Pal user or a chiropractor, physical therapist, or doctor knows something that might help me decide if it's a good product and worth the cost? I'm looking for something to hlep me correct my head forward posture.

A: Posture Pal was referred to me by a friend who had forward head posture. He got exceptional results with the cushion. I had upper back and neck problems for years and decided to start using Posture Pal myself. It works like a charm. It gives you the best upper body stretch imaginable. I use it every night.

Previously, I used to have a deep tissue massage for ninety minutes at least every two weeks to rid myself of the pain and discomfort. I've used Posture Pal for 18 months and have never been back to my massage therapist. It has literally saved me a fortune.

I found the attached link for you. The Doctor here implies that Posture Pal can "increase your health status and decrease your chance of dying early".

Q: In need of some chiropractor help and advice?
About 2 weeks ago I did some really heaby lifting. My back had been bothering but for some reason this weekend it just got 10 times worse. I can barely bend down to cary my daughter. I also fell yesterday and now i can barely drive because my back is just killing me. So i went and called my insurance and found out if chiropractors were covered through my ins and if I needed to have a refferal nd I was told no. I am a little skeptical about chiropractors since I hear you can end up getting addicted or that they can make matters even worse (i dont know how much worse I can get) I went online and looked for reviews on the docs my ins said were in our ins network but i cant find any reviews. How do I know I am going to a good chiropractor and should I have gone to the docs first. I would seriously like to get an x-ray before anyone starts messing with my back.

Anyone live in WA and know of a great chiropractor. I live in Federal Way, WA.

Thank you.

A: You can get much worse.

Go to a real doctor like an orthopedic specialist even. The chiropractor can do more harm than good!

Chiropractors have to believe that everything causes conditions that only they can fix so they can convince patients that we can't live comfortably without visits twice per week.

I had a stroke last year as a result of chiropractic treatment and have since made it a priority to raise awareness of the dangers of chiropractic care. Please visit this website to read my story and similar ones of other victims so you may be aware of the risks and make an informed decision about treatment.

Q: Horrible back pain, I need some chiropractor advice?
About 2 weeks ago I did some really heaby lifting. My back had been bothering but for some reason this weekend it just got 10 times worse. I can barely bend down to cary my daughter. I also fell yesterday and now i can barely drive because my back is just killing me. So i went and called my insurance and found out if chiropractors were covered through my ins and if I needed to have a refferal nd I was told no. I am a little skeptical about chiropractors since I hear you can end up getting addicted or that they can make matters even worse (i dont know how much worse I can get) I went online and looked for reviews on the docs my ins said were in our ins network but i cant find any reviews. How do I know I am going to a good chiropractor and should I have gone to the docs first. I would seriously like to get an x-ray before anyone starts messing with my back.

Anyone live in WA and know of a great chiropractor. I live in Federal Way, WA.

Thank you.

A: Start with your general doctor or see an orthopedic specialist. The chiropractor can do more harm than good!

Chiropractors have to believe that everything causes conditions that only they can fix so they can convince patients that we can't live comfortably without visits twice per week.

I had a stroke last year as a result of chiropractic treatment and have since made it a priority to raise awareness of the dangers of chiropractic care. Please visit this website to read my story and similar ones of other victims so you may be aware of the risks and make an informed decision about treatment.

Q: Who has the final work: Chiropractor or Neurosurgeon?
Within the last 6 months found to have numbness on my last two fingers on my left hand. I then realized I had pain in my elbow. Then noticed my left arm itself hurt when I tried to raise it. My left hand grip pressure was greatly reduced. The MRI has revealed I have spinal Stenosis which really concerned my doctor. So he has me scheduled to meet with a Neurosurgeon. I mean he's talking one more head injury and we are talking paralysis. And he insist that I do not get any more neck adjustments from the Chiropractor.

I promised my Chiropractor I'll let him review the MRI and his first reaction was to start working on my neck! I'm like hold on, I promised my doctor no more adjustments until I meet with the Neurosurgeon. So that leads up to my subject. If the Neurosurgeon does want to have surgery, I know my Chiropractor will insist on a more hardy manipulation and adjustment schedule. Which one should have the final say?

A: depends on what type of chiropractor he is. You should go to the neurosurgeon. hold off. then get a second opionion on both.

Q: My 3 month review is in a few weeks, how much should I ask for?
I work with a chiropractor, I'm a chiropractor assistant, and a physical therapy assistant, and my degree is in echocardiology, but I have been working in therapy for over 6 years, I'm working for him full time and doing doing my echocardiology part time, so how much should I ask for?
I pretty much run the place by my self, and I have been there short of three months, I'm just going by what he said in our written contract of getting a raise, I've paid my dues over the years I have worked on every type of Pathology there is in my field and as well as others, I am a top tier therapist...

A: Don't get you hopes up. (But don't get discouraged.) I am a manager in a company that does 90 day, six month and annual reviews. We don't give raises at the 90 day or the six month. This is just be the transition out of the probation period.

Expect to hear how you have been doing so far and what needs improvement. You may also receive goals if you haven't already. Only expect increases at your annual review, but only if you take those goals seriously and make a real effort to be a valuable employee to the company.

I am astounded at young people who expect raises at 90 days "just because". You education and experience are impressive. Those alone won't buy you a raise. I know of many MBAs who are clueless when it comes to providing value to their employer.

You have to put your education and experience to work by bringing positive results to your company and the bottom line. If you focus on that, your bosses will value your contribution and provide you with increases. Results speak for themselves.

Many books coach employees about how to talk their bosses into giving them raises. *Results* will convince your bosses, not an impressive resume or a line of BS.

Q: how effective is an electrotherapy unit run on a 9 v battery?
i get electrotherapy at the chiropractor but would like to find a more cost-effective home treatment. the units in my price range (at the moment, not willing to spend over $100) all seem to be run on a 9 volt battery. i know it's not the same as at the chiropractor, but is it even remotely similar? just doesn't seem as if it'd give off enough juice to do what i want it to do. i can't find anything googling for battery-powered electrotherapy reviews. anybody have any insight? thanks!!

A: depends on the transformer output voltage. if the transformer puts out a higher voltage and high wattage then it should be fine - you'd prolly have to change the battery quite often tho.

Q: Extreme back problems?
I am 14 years old. For numerous years i have had back pain, and it is progressivly getting worse. I cannot walk/stand/run for more than 10 minutes without pain. I reccently got an x-ray that came back fine, so I went to the chiropractor. I have quite a back arch, but when the chiropractor reviewed the x-ray, he said it doesnt really seem as if there was anything structurally wrong with my back so he decided to set my back. After a couple appointments of painful back crackings, my pain has not gotten any better, and my chiropractor seems perplexed, and said that it looks as if I still have a little bit of a pinched nerve and may have a little disconfort, but my back still hurts really really bad. So bad that i could collapse on the ground. What do you think I may have and/or what should i do next. I feel like nobody believes me, and I am desperate.

A: I can relate to your delemma i have chronic lower back pain 24/7 and i had about every test done under the sun,
They have'nt found anything wrong but that doesnt change the fact i have terible pain. I was given an Epidural at the pain clinic and that was a waste of time.
I seen a Chiropractor for about 20 visits and still no luck,my Nuero gives me pain blocks every three months and the are little to no help either. The only slight relief i get is from a timed released moraphine pill Avinza once a day.
I'm thinking about trying Acupuncture.
I feel like you do Like no one belives me...i cant hardly belive it myself.
Good luck

Q: Explain Peer Review to Me?
I have no doubt that a group of Chiropractors would review information from their peer and recommend a spinal readjustment over surgery.

I have no doubt that a paper discussing changing water into wine would pass peer review standards of Theologians.

Would ANYONE think that a dissertation that global warming was man made and real WOULDN'T pass peer review of Climatologist? I would be shocked if one was rejected!

Remember - Mann's hockey stick and Hansen's Y2K problem got by their peers. Maybe they were scared to question people of their stature. Their errors were discovered and corrected by a mining engineer.

Science shouldn't be accepted until it's independently verified. Not accepted if your buddy agrees with you. (as long as you peer review his work first.)

A: Do you mean in science in general, or in climate science?

Oh wait, we’re in the Global Warming section, in that case…

PEER REVIEW, verb, THE ACT OF GETTING YOUR BESTEST BUDDIES TO PRONOUNCE YOUR WORK IS VALID, EVEN IF IT’S UTTER NONSENSE, IN AN EFFORT TO DUPE THE REST OF THE WORLD INTO BELIEVING IN THE MYTH OF ANTHROPOGENIC GLOBAL WARMING.

Please note tongue firmly in cheek :)

OK, on a more serious note, I agree with what Michael Crichton says on the matter…

“The fact is if we required the same standard of information from climate scientists that we do from drug companies, the whole debate on global warming would be long over. We wouldn’t be talking about it. We need mechanisms to insure a much, much higher standard of reliability in information in the future.”

See- http://www.crichton-official.com/speech-ourenvironmentalfuture.html

And…

“Sooner or later, we must form an independent research institute in this country. It must be funded by industry, by government, and by private philanthropy, both individuals and trusts. The money must be pooled, so that investigators do not know who is paying them. The institute must fund more than one team to do research in a particular area, and the verification of results will be a foregone requirement: teams will know their results will be checked by other groups. In many cases, those who decide how to gather the data will not gather it, and those who gather the data will not analyze it. If we were to address the land temperature records with such rigor, we would be well on our way to an understanding of exactly how much faith we can place in global warming, and therefore what seriousness we must address this.”

See- http://www.crichton-official.com/speech-alienscauseglobalwarming.html

I couldn’t agree more.