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    Okay, I think chiro, as a general rule, is a load of bull. But I'm going anyway because I got in a car accident. The idea of popping a spine to make a headache go away just seems like bullocks to me... but I digress...

    My spine was INSANELY curved in the x-rays. But not from side to side... my ass. My center of gravity was perfect, but my tailbone stuck out SUPER far. It looked pretty insane and, well, curvy. The 'doctor' asked if I had ever danced. Apparently a long time in heels and dancing creates this type of spinal shape.

    Does anyone know what I'm talking about? Is this true? Or is this a load of crap to get me to come in to be twisted around three times a week?


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    I use to go the the chiropractor. I didn't get a lot of relief from it so she suggested pilates. Well, she put herself out of business by doing so because ever since I started pilates I haven't had to go back.

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    Well, my spine hurts from the car accident so I assumed a chiro could fix that.

    It's the whole.. if you have a tummy ache it's because your spine has a curve that shits me.


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    Yeah, they claimed they could fix my endometriosis by adjusting my back as well because everything is "connected". I am sorry, I don't go for that. I think the stretching and lengthening of the muscles pilates does works wonders for your back. Pilates mainly focuses on your "core" which makes your ab muscles a lot stronger so you rely less on your back for lifting and such and more are your stomach muscles.

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    Chiropractic is not a load of bull. There is actually a lot of science to it.

    The reason they believe that your spine being out of proper alignment can effect your body functions is because of the connection between structure and function. There are all sorts of signals going to, from, in, and out of your spine. Most lay people don't understand how sophisticated and complex the connection between your nervous system (which goes from your brain to your spine and peripheral) and your basic health, including your immune system. If those nerves are being impinged by bad body mechanics, then they can't do their job properly.

    Being in dancing heels puts your spine into a "hyperlordosis" meaning excess curvature. It can throw of your gait, posture and effect your other muscles and body systems. Just like, if the alignment on your car is off you may have more wear on one tire, etc...VERY simply put.

    Everyone in my family , myself included has had great experiences with chiropractic.

    when i had a car wreck, it was the thing that helped a lot of my soft tissue injury. I went to an MD that just recommended a constant stream of pain killers. THATS a load of bull to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by heavenlyheidi View Post

    The reason they believe that your spine being out of proper alignment can effect your body functions is because of the connection between structure and function. There are all sorts of signals going to, from, in, and out of your spine. Most lay people don't understand how sophisticated and complex the connection between your nervous system (which goes from your brain to your spine and peripheral) and your basic health, including your immune system. If those nerves are being impinged by bad body mechanics, then they can't do their job properly.

    I bolded the key word that made me think it was a load of bullocks.

    I watched the silly video. I get it. Nerves and stuff and being out of alignment... I get why they think it would work. I just don't think it does.


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    Additionally, the quotations around Doctor are not necessary since it IS a doctorate program, and chiropractors have to pass state boards and get licensed, just like dentists, eye doctors, and MD's.

    From the perspective of someone with a master's degree in sports science, a bachelors of science in biology, and completing my doctorate, i can say that YES, it IS all connected and if you want to dispute that i'd like to see your credentials.

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    Oh for Christs sake.. I just don't believe it works for what they say it does. Spine - yes, I'm sure it'll work for my spine pain.. but to tell my brother in law that braces will fix his headaches? That's really silly.

    I agree it's connected. Just like my foot, using muscle skin and tissue, is connected to my brain. Doesn't mean if I have a footache I should knock myself in the head.


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    Why not do as greenidlady1 has done and do pilates? I suggested this in another thread so it looks like it might be the thing to do for you? I love pilates as it was developed for dancers anyway


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    I do yoga three times a week.. which is pretty similar.

    I'm doing Bikram next week.


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    I had a chiro custy give me an adjustment at his place when I had an icky cold. (I'd been there before) It didn't make me feel better or work at all. Then he tried to make out with me, with a cold. He said he didn't care. I told him I did. Damn men!

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    Dude the chiro I went to told me that my pelvis wasn't circular enough in a certain spots... like Michael's was... darlin' he's a MAN... he has a MAN'S PELVIS.

    That sure as hell didn't help matters.. or my already waning belief.


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    I had mediocre experiences with chiros. I was in an accident when I was 16, and the other people's insurance company paid for me to go to a chiro. It made my back feel worse for a few days, and then better after he adjusted me. I went for several months, and then stopped. The pain came back immediately. I think its sorta like cracking your knuckles. It feels better after you do it, but its not like its a permanent fix or anything. That's sorta how I view the chiropractor stuff. Proffessional knuckle-crackers. Ok, kidding, kiding, but still.

    I had better results with physical therapy, and so did my mom and sister. I think it works better because it strengthens and stretches your muscles to teach your body to hold itself correctly. Lilith, I think I saw you mentioning somewhere that you already do physical therapy. My mom and sis have scoliosis, and the physical therapist is a life saver.

    I agree with you that chiropracty is good to a certain extent, but certainly not the be-all end-all miracle cure that some docs push it as.

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    Quote Originally Posted by heavenlyheidi View Post
    Additionally, the quotations around Doctor are not necessary since it IS a doctorate program, and chiropractors have to pass state boards and get licensed, just like dentists, eye doctors, and MD's.

    From the perspective of someone with a master's degree in sports science, a bachelors of science in biology, and completing my doctorate, i can say that YES, it IS all connected and if you want to dispute that i'd like to see your credentials.
    For goodness sakes, the woman is talking about her experiences. Is it not ok for her experiences to differ from the oh so holy realm of medical science's take on things? I mean, it wasn't so long ago that doctors were saying that menstrual cramps and p.m.s. were all in our heads, and that we were all suffering from "hysteria" when we were horny.

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    ^ Yes, that's what I'm trying to say! (Er, two posts up, about them not being the cure all)

    I think chiros are good for their intended purpose - like fixing my spine. But not to cure my cancer (which one claimed she could do.. agh) or stuff like that. I also beleive they're for short-term pain.. which is what I need help on right now. Physical therapy will help the rest. So will my massage therapy.


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    Chiros are a bunch of BS and a temporary fix. I have the worse back(doctors said I should be paralyzed) for years I went to a chiro and it did fuck all for me.. I tried different ones.. none of them worked. Also by years I mean like over 6 years I spent going to different ones...

    I started acupuncture and I felt so much better.. I added massage therapy and pilates to the mix and felt a million times better.

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    http://www.chiropractic.com.au/pract...iro_career.htm

    And hey lookie here... Australian chiro's don't need to pass state board licenses, either.

    Five years of school (not even doctorate) and you're one... not a doctor, there we go.


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    I wanted to add that massage really helped me with short term pain. It sometimes hurts a little during and right after but I think that's cause they're toxins being released or something. At least that's what the lady tells me.

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    Yeah, I love massages too, I use to go at least once a month for one. They certainly seemed to help me short-term but long-term I got more relief from the pilates.

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    I've had good experience with chiros. I should go more often then I do. I have a severely curved spine(not side to side...front to back..I have a distinct buldge where my neck meets my skull and at my lower back)
    I also get severe headaches because the muscles and tendons holding my skull to my spin sieze up..and the chiro does help alleviate that.

    I prefer massage, even though it's even more of a short term solution then chiro..simply because it feels better...

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    Yep heard of it.
    LM I suggest a lot of reading to get a better perspective of the human body and how it works. Also if you quiz your chiropractor a bit I tend to find most are willing to sit down and explain stuff properly and give you a book list.
    Chiro is great for a lot of things - not every thing - ie some types of headaches (in my case migraines) but its not going to fix everything for everyone. That doesnt mean it should be called bullshit either.

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    My chiro showed me a movie.. while a lot of it made sense, it all seemed based on theories and ideas.. not actual science.


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    I have mild scoliosis (curvature of the spine) and have been visiting a chiropractor for several years now. Im not sure if what you have is scoliosis but if so it is a degenerative illness and chiro can slow down the process.

    The spine is connected to all the nerves and muscles. If your spine is out of whack then so are the muscles and the nerves. A headache can definately be fixed by an adjustment (cracking) if it is a tension headache.

    I have noticed a general improvement in my overall health since I have been going to the chiropractor. It helps the immune system and I definately get less colds etc.

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    It's not scoliosis... it's just my spine makes me look like I have a huuuge ass. My balance is centered and everything, just from the side my hips are here and my ass is waaaaaayyyy over here


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    Your insurance is paying yeh? I say give it a go. It's not for everyone. My bf gave up on it.

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