As long as they don't try to treat allergies with spinal manipulations or advocate coffee enemas, they're fine with me.
I agree. I've known people with chronic back or neck problems who were helped immediately by a chiropractore. But, I also know people who spend thousands going back for weekly "adjustements" and are being diagnosed for food allergies without any kind of standard allergic tests.
I agree with you. However, having gone to Chiros on and off sporatically over my lifetime, I have encountered only one, the sister of a dept. manager at the plant where I work. No x-rays, no nonsense.
My last serious bout (and chronic I might add) was with the nephew of a "friend" of mine. he gave me some sort of test with sensors stuck on my back that they said would be covered by my insurance. Never happened. Cost me $350 hard earned bucks! Stupidly I returned for several more adjustments and then said the heck with them.
With all the chronic back problems I have had over the years (all of which would easily be cured if I were to stop doing the athletic things I do- which will never happen)my suggestion would be to utilize the services of a very good Masseuse. My niece was having chronic lower back problems at one time which were alleviated by the manipulations of the masseuse she went to see. From what she told me, he put her thru some contortions during the massage that no chiro had ever used.
In terms of insurance coverage, some insurances cover a chrio, most do not. My insurance does not which is why I will go to a masseuse the next time my back acts up.
My doctor, a well respected GP who used to head the county medical society, goes to a chiropractor.
My doctor and I both use the same Chiropractor. They have both been beneficial to me and I appreciate it more than they will ever know.
I have used a a Chiropractor after I was rear ended last year. They work. And if need be I will nor hesitate to see one again.
Paralyzed? (just kiddin)
What do you think of Osteopaths?