Chiropractors

My current chiro is amazing. I also pay $75 per visit. She does dry needling, cupping as well as adjustments. She doesn't want to see me "X" amount of times per week. I go in when I need an adjustment.

I have had some shitty experiences as well. I definitely go by recommendations and avoid The Joint quick service bullshit. I also avoid Massage Envy for the same reasons.

Keep up with massage. Good luck.

[quote] …I have had some shitty experiences …

Does this woman undress you, R2?

Get physical therapy.

R3, I went to RIC (Rehab Institute of Chicago, part of Northwestern Memorial) 18 months ago. After waiting weeks for an appointment, then 90 minutes in the waiting room, the therapist spent 20 minutes with me and sent me home with a couple of pages of generic exercises. I did the exercises and ended up aggravating my condition. Yes, I should have gone back and pursued it with them but instead I've opted to try another, hopefully more personalized, approach.

r1 ugh i went to a chiropractor on recommendations of a few family/friends and this doc was basically of the sort where they believe you should be coming in 3-4 times per week for an extended period of time. He was also the type that said the cracking sound when adjusting didn't mean anything. Oh, and of course, i had one leg that was a little shorter than the other (or one hip sat higher than the other) and this was causing an imbalance which needed frequent adjustment.

I went 2 or 3 times and decided i wasn't there for a subscription-based service. and i didn't feel any better from the adjustments i did get.

I have visited chiropractors for back pain. I also visited a Russian masseuse when I pinched a nerve. Both were beneficial. I only needed to see the chiropractor a few times. The massage became a regular thing because I felt so good after. The masseuse used cupping techniques that are common in Russia. Try both if you can afford it.

Instead of a chiropractor, why not go to a medical doctor?

R7, I did. My primary care physician is the one who sent me to RIC in the first place.

R5, I thought Yelp reviews were basically people complaining about something but in the case of the chiropractor I'm scheduled to see, all reviews (going back years) were positive. So I'm hoping this guy is not like the one you saw.

[quote] My primary care physician is the one who sent me to RIC in the first place.

You misunderstood. I meant seeing a medical doctor instead of a chiropractor. Physical therapy prescribed by a medical doctor is fine. I’ve had successful physical therapy for cervical issues.