[gas_dr]

I am happy that you are better. I believe that there may be some need for chiropractors in low back pain, and should be used at the direction of a physician. Nonetheless, there is NO scientific evidence to support the chiropractors claim that they are effective at treating systemic disease. However, they will tell you that they can...

[proud_2_B_texasgal]

my neurologist/neurosurgeon and my chiropractor work together in adjoining offices.

went to neurologist, did mri, discussed all the possibilities. he believes in trying to treat with the least invasive first, then progressing to pain blocks, with surgery as a last resort (that's why i love my neurologist) ...

sent me to the chiropractor .. and so far, no surgery required...

THAT's how they should work together.

[pt17]

there is NO scientific evidence to support the chiropractors claim that they are effective at treating systemic disease

The chiropractor I saw didn't claim he could cure system diseases and sent me to a radiologist to take a picture of my back before he did anything. The first of your doctor collegues was arrogant, extracted money and gave me drugs. Who was the professional in this situation, doctor gas?

[Mamzelle]

Perhaps there needs to be extensive studies on relief of pain--have heard so many anecdotal claims for pain relief that one would have to credit that at least some of these manipulations function as effective physical therapy. Physical therapy has some risks involved, too. But, gee, when these guys start fooling around with herbal "cures", they are scary...