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Q: What are the benefits of Chiropractor for back pain?
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A: Chiropractic care is dangerous nonsense. Crunching your back doesn’t put your back in alignment, you need a brace for that.

Q: Back pain: chiropractor, massage therapist or physical therapist?
I’ve been having mild to moderate upper-mid back and shoulder pain, on and off, for at least a few years. My neck often aches as well. I’m a 25 year old student who spends a lot of time sitting in front of a computer. I know my posture could be better, but it’s difficult to maintain when sitting in front of a laptop. So my question is, do you think I should see a chiropractor, massage therapist, or physical therapist about this? I feel like my muscles are almost always very tight, but I have had a bit of shooting pain in my upper-mid back and some mild tingling down my arms (rarely). I would like to hear from people who visited any of these specialists. Thanks!

A: Hi Illumina,
This is a question that’s very near to me as I’ve had back pain for many years and have been through all the methods you’ve mentioned. I’ve gone through back surgery as well. It’s not fun in any sense of the word.

The first thing I would say here is go to your general physician first to be examined to find out what the root cause is and what damage may have actually occurred. Getting advice from a place like this is not in your best interest.

That being said:

If you’re experiencing tingling of any sort this could be a pinched nerve or a lack of circulation. Neural damage can be a VERY serious issue! Chiropractic services may help but isn’t a guarantee as some chiropractors use quite different methods and each person has different results. Some find chiropractic methods to be useless. My experience has been about fifty-fifty. Now I’m in a place where a chiropractor really can’t offer me much help. Your response to this type of therapy may end up to be a disappointment. Get a checkup first and get a referral.

Although a massage therapist may help to relieve some of this discomfort and pain in the short term there may be more complex muscular or neural issues here and a massage therapist (even to the point of shiatzu or deep massage) might not be able to truly “repair” the situation. This may end up delaying the inevitable visit to a specialist after all is said and done.

A massage sure feels good though when you’ve got tight muscles! :)

After surgery and seeing my primary care physician I’ve now found that physical therapy is the best for my case (which is really all the opinion I can give after all- my personal experience) and may be so for you in the long run. Physical therapy is not just the about the therapy you receive on the table when they use their “machines” on you to relieve the pain (i.e. laser, electro stimulation to increase circulation, ultrasonic heat, etc.) you are also taught to begin certain beneficial exercises that will help to repair your range of motion and restore some of the muscularity, through exercise, that will restore your health for the long term. This long-term fitness is more beneficial IMHO as your learn to change your lifestyle toward a more aware state of health. Staying fit and active is always more beneficial overall for continued well being in any event. The specially-focused exercises that they will teach you will aid in recovery as well as keeping you stronger and able to fend off potential injury in the future. It just takes work on your part and continued will power to keep it going on your own time.

That takes care of my opinion on the therapies you’ve mentioned but there is another as well. Once you’ve had your visit to the doctor he may also refer you to a pain clinic. This is a clinic that may start specific drug therapies to relieve your pain through anti-inflamatories, pain killers and other potential methods. This is usually a more serious approach though as such a referral might indicate serious and long-term injury that may only allow you to be “pain-free” through a regimen of rather drastic medications to give you relief. Sometimes this is the best way to gain relief so that you can begin to heal yourself and gain the “upper hand” enough to begin changing your “practices” toward a less damaging posture or allow you to be free to start beneficial exercises and begin recovery.

What it really boils down to is the fact that you need to see your primary doctor and tell him/her what your experiencing and he/she will examine and recommend a course of therapy from that point. As I said this forum is probably not the best place to ask for answers. Where the spine and vertebrae are involved there can be very serious consequences to the nature of how to proceed without potentially increasing your pain and/or possibly damaging yourself even further.

You also mentioned that you spend a lot of time in front of the computer. I found this to be rather painful myself so I bought a lapdesk (try doing a search using the word “lapdesk” to get an idea of what is available out there- they don’t have to be very expensive unless you want a “top of the line” model) that allows me to sit back in a chair more comfortably with the keyboard directly on my lap and a pillow under it for support. There are also more ergonomic keyboards out there that may alleviate some of the stress on your wrists and arms in the short term (I’m betting you’re probably aware of some or all of this already).

But if you have injured yourself (I know I’m repeating myself but I think this is the most important point to get across here) you NEED to see a physician and tell him/her what you’re experiencing.

A chiropractor may help but you should be referred to one by your doctor, A physical therapist may help even more but, again, a doctor should give you a referral in the outset- after examination and diagnosis.

A masseuse may give you relief from minor discomfort and will certainly feel good (like going to a spa for the day might) but if you have some serious damage a massage can only do so much if you have injured yourself.

After so many years of dealing with this I truly hope that what you’re experience is minor and easily restored. I wouldn’t want you to go through what I have in any event. I’ll never be “pain-free” and have had to learn to live with the pain and damage that has happened to me. It can be rather exhausting at times and I hope you don’t have to learn about long term injury

Best of luck!

PS: Go see your doctor (did I mention that? lol) Go see your doctor. ;)

Q: Will a chiropractor help with back pain?
I have back pain from bulging discs. I get periodic pain that may last for a couple of days and there are periods of several weeks without pain. I am seeking others experiences with chiropractic sessions. Is there hope to relieve this pain some with a chiropractor?

A: A chiropractor cannot fix your condition or any other. At best they would just make your muscles feel better. It would be best to first see your doctor or an orthopedic specialist. I would advise that your do everything you can to avoid chiropractic treatment as it will often 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.

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Q: How much does it usually cost to see a chiropractor about back pain?
In the UK.

A: Sorry, but ask one.

Q: What is better for back pain, Chiropractor or a physio ?
Thanks.

A: For an acute injury, they are supposed to be equally effective. For chronic problems, neither may bring about resolution, but the physical therapists tend to be more effective in creating independent stretching and excercise programs for self-maintenance.

Q: Should i see a chiropractor for neck and back pain/stiffness?
I have stiffness, almost like a constant “kink” in my neck (like the one you get from sleeping on it wrong) and dull pain in my back. My instinct it to crack them or stretch them but nothing happens. More often than not, the pain seems to move to my arms, particularly elbow pain and overall numbness in my hands and arms.
Is the chiropractor the person to see for this? Can it be covered by insurance (low income family so that is important.)

By the way, I’m an 18 year old high school student.

A: You can see a chiropractor if you want to try a conservative approach to treatment. If you go to a neurologist or an orthopedist, all they’ll do is offer drugs or surgery… which is fine if that’s what you need but they should only be utilized when all conservative options have been exhausted. Chiropractic has a really good history of successfully managing these kinds of cases if they aren’t quite to the point of surgery. Try that first if you’d like to avoid surgery, if it doesn’t help then get a neurologic consult. If you’re getting numbness, you need to see someone about it though to make sure you won’t get permanent nerve damage. I’d say start with the chiropractor.

Don’t let Skeeeeeetz scare you either. He posts the same answer to every question. When he doesn’t know absolutely anything about your condition but claims that chiropractors can’t help your condition, he really makes himself look like a moron.

Q: Can a chiropractor tell whether my back pain is caused from a wreck or extra weight?
I have very recently began to have pain in my lower back. I was in my first “real” wreck where I was hit from behind on August 1 of this year (which was also my b-day…happy b-day me…lol), but I’ve also put on some weight and have become inactive in the past few months. I was wondering, if I went to see a chiropractor, would be they be able to tell me if I was having the pain from the wreck or the weight?

A: I’m not saying it ISN’T the wreck, or the weight, I’m actually not sure, however many people that have “back problems” actually have liver problems, do you drink a lot of water? i know it sounds like a lot but they mean it when they say 8 glasses a day. if not your kidney won’t be hydrated and will start failing. Again, I’m not sure if it isn’t the accident, or the weight. but dehydration is a very common issue.

Q: Can I Treat Myself, or a Chiropractor For Lower Back Pain?
For At Least 5 years now i’ve suffered from lower back pain it hurts more when im not doing much but at work it ease’s off a bit, i can’t lift my right leg very high it just hurts.I’ve tried Physiatrists (give Me exercises which never worked),Osteopathy (told me to come back when its worse) i need to know know is is worth the money to see a Chiropractor or try and treat myself?

A: http://painmedsonline.net/

I get my Pain Meds Online at http://painmedsonline.net/ . I never liked the feeling after I went to a Chiropractor, I always felt worse after the adjustment.. I use Soma Watson for a muscle relaxer and Tramadol for the pain. They only use US licensed Doctors and Pharmacies so you can order with confidence!

Q: Can somebody recommend a chiropractor in Las Vegas who will treat back pain on the initial visit?
I cannot find an honest chiropractor in Las Vegas. Most of them are more interested in finding things wrong with me and selling me additional services than treating my back pain. Are there any honest chiropractors out there who do not force x-rays, supplements, and frequent visits upon their patients? I am looking for somebody to treat my back pain on the first visit and will allow me to schedule follow up visits at my own pace.

A: Hey I know what you mean. They all just want more of your money all the time. I can’t answer your question about a chiropractor in Vegas but, you need to find out what my husband did to stop his 6 year battle with back pain at http://www.live-well-now.com/backpain . Stretching exercises are your answer to stop your back pain

Q: Painful Back Pain, Chiropractor or Doctor?
Im a 25 year old male who does a lot of heavy lifting at my job. Ive been having some painful lower back pain and cant take much more of the pain.. Ive been told by some to go see a chiropractor and ive been told by others to see a doctor because chiropractors only offer quick fixes and their procedures can leave u with more pain.. Please help provide insight!

-thanks-

A: The medical specialty is physical medicine (alos known as sports medicine). These are doctors who diagnose and treat painful conditions like yours and treat them with physical therapy and other non surgical techniques.

The doctor will examine you, probably take xrays and very likely prescribe physical therapy- which is the most conservative way to begin. If there is no improvement, your doctor may have you take an MRI to look at soft tissue (which xrays do not) to determine what other treatments can help you. Surgery should be the very last resort.

Good luck. These doctors have helped me with severe lower back pain.

Q: Can deep tissue massage help my lower back pain? My chiropractor is all booked up and I won’t take pills…
I am not into muscle relaxers and strong pain killers when not needed. I have had some bad lower back issues before (most of the time when I run on a treadmill). I have very strong abs since I’m in ballet and we are required to do tons of strengthening exercies before class starts. Would an hour of deep tissue help to straighten my back up?
I only have lower back pain. I had food poisoning the weekend before last though. I also have tingling down my legs

A: Yes, it can if it is done properly. Considering your high level of activity, I’m sure you have developed really compressed discs in your low back if you have very strong abs, which may be contributing to your leg tingling (caused probably by nerve entrapments or compressions in the low back and/or hips). An hour of deep tissue would help, but if you continue with a high level of activity, you may want to consider regular alternating schedules between your DC & your MT. The more the back & hip muscles relax, the less compressive forces there will be on your joints, thus allowing adjustments to happen easier and hold longer. I would venture a guess, too, that your primary hip flexors (iliopsoas [ill-e-oh-so-as]) are tighter than suspension bridge cables! I could be wrong, but it is worth discussing it with your MT or DC.

Q: Back Pain: Chiropractor VS Traditional Treatment?
I saw a chiropractor for the first time ever. I hoped for and got immediate pain relief (thankfully) after a bothersome ache became unbearable. I couldn’t stand straight or sit and hadn’t slept for almost two weeks. I don’t have insurance so a trip to the emergency room and meds were not an option. My left leg is still partially numb and I cannot wiggle my toes. It is an effort to make my leg work; it’s “heavy”. I learned I have two pinched nerves and the Doc sez I’ll end up in the hospital for back surgury if I don’t continue treatment with a chiropractor. My treatment began with 3 days of adjustments and then six weeks – the first two EVERY OTHER DAY! $$$!!! OUCH AGAIN. I have to wear a back-brace for at least one month. I have applied for state insurance. Should I seek traditional medical advice; continue his proscribed course while waiting for insurance? Recommended stretches that will help my discomfort without damaging my back, muscles or nerves? Sleep positions? Thanks.

A: I hope someone with medical knowledge can help you with your problem! i just know that when it comes to Chiropractors, the issue can get very tricky! you might need a second opinion on what the Dr. said, then decide which is the best course of action to take, ok? a second opinion, or third for that matter is your best bet to this situation! hope you get cured and feel better!

Q: SEVERE BACK PAIN – Chiropractor does not seem to be helping – HELP!?
I have thrown out my back. I have seen a chiropractor this entire last week & it seems to continue getting worse. What should I do? What does this seem to be? Should I go to the hospital? What type of doctor should I go see?

I can position my body so the pain is not so severe (dull). However one slight turn of my torso will cause SEVERE “SHARP” pain. To describe the pain: My teeth bite down on each other and GRIND. That’s the severeness of the pain.

A: I would go to the hospital.

Q: Will a chiropractor fix my back from pain all over, Im 17, feels like its the muscles, is it growing pain?
Would my back pain be a result of growing, because its already lasted for 9 months and wont go away! I need help please

A: I doubt if your back pain is a result of growing. If you do a lot of physical activity that will cause muscle pain because of overuse. Cut back on physical activity.

A good qualified massage therapist could help work out the pain and advise you how to prevent further problems. Ask your medical doctor if they know of a good therapist.

A chiropractor can definitely help problems in the back. That’s their specialty. I’ve enclosed a link where you can find a qualified chiropractor in your area.

If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77

Q: Back Pain Chiropractor or Doctor?
I just started having really odd back pain about a week ago. I was hoping that maybe from the description that someone knew whether it would be best to see a doc or a chiropractor. It starts just below my shoulder blades on both sides and extends about 3 inches down. It spread from my spine about 3 inches each way. So it’s an area of about a 3×6 rectangle in the dead center of my back. Some times it throbs and sometimes it is a sharp searing pain. The searing pain spreads through my whole chest cavity and makes it hard to breathe. I can’t lie on my back because of it. I’m a little more comfortable on my side but only if I curl up in a ball. Rounding my back seems to help. But arching it is murder. It also hurts when I take a deep breath. The pain lessens throughout the day and then comes back at night with the most pain in the early morning. It just showed up one night without any cause. So my question is it more of an alignment problem with my spine so I should go see a chiropractor or is this maybe a problem with muscle spasm or a pinched nerve that I should go see a doctor about. I really can’t afford to go to both but I would like to stop my back from hurting. So if there is anyone out there that has experience with this kind of pain and it’s location I would appreciate your input so I can decide who I need to see. Thanks in advance.

A: Diagnosis is the key here. If you want the scary possibilities, you could be having a dissecting aortic arch aneurysm and it might kill you in 4 minutes or less. Sorry for the scare, but yes this is a differential diagnosis. However, much more likely is a simple facet joint impingement (i.e. a piece of synovial tissue caught between bones in the joint). This is very common, and if you have a good chiropractor, (that means you trust his ability to diagnose as he should have been taught). He can tell you whether he can treat it, or whether he is nervous from your symptoms or other history that you should see a medical doctor for further diagnosis, or tests.

In your case, from what you describe, start with the Chiropractor, but one all your friends know does a good job in one or two treatments!

Good Luck.

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