Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You are right about your chiro, after going for so long, your frequency should be decreasing, not the other way around. I had the same problem with my previous chiro. I really think he was after money, rather than my health. My muscles became so loose from being adjusted so often that I couldn't hold an adjustment for an hour when I finally changed chiros. I know MRI's aren't good for you but they aren't as toxic as x-rays. I read something recently that had things to do to counter the effects of an MRI but I don't remember what or where it was. Have you done a Google search? Kenda 1/21/06 9:49 AM > I've been going to a chiropractor for 15 years, and he's been > adjusting me since I fell. I actually am frustrated with my > chiropractor - when he took over the practice from the his > predecessor, I was going once a month. Suddenly he started bringing > me in twice a month, then once a week, now twice a week, and it's > making me a little angry because I honestly think I hold my > adjustments better when I go less often. He's helped me in many > ways, but I've been going twice a week for 6 months, and it's > supposed to work the opposite way - you start out by going alot and > then the visits are spaced out further and further. I feel like > it's holding me together but it's not improving the situation, and > that's why I'd like to go to physical therapy. Maybe I should visit > a doctor who can give me a prescription for physical therapy without > having to get an MRI. Do you know if an MRI has adverse effects on > the body? > > Sis > > > > >> >> Have you been to a chiropractor to have your neck adjusted? I get > numbness >> in my hands if my neck is really out of alignment. If you are out > of whack >> from your fall and haven't been treated, I'd try that before > jumping in and >> getting an MRI. >> >> Kenda >> >>> I've been having problems lately with numb fingertips, but it's >>> different from the numbness I was having due to implants. This > seems >>> to be coming from my neck - not sure if it's because my joints > are >>> swollen, and it's putting pressure on a nerve, or it's possible > it's >>> due to a fall I took around Christmas time. Seemed like after > that, I >>> was waking up with numb fingertips, and it would improve > througout the >>> day. Anyway, I had an x-ray, nothing is broken, but I'd like to > have >>> an MRI to see if perhaps there's a herniated disk or pinched > nerve. >>> Since I'm in a bit of a fragile state immune system wise, I want > to >>> ask if anyone has any opinions or data on MRI's. I don't want to >>> weaken myself further, so if an MRI could do that, then maybe > I'll >>> just ask for physical therapy and go from there. >>> >>> Sis >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice > given by licensed >>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed > health care >>> professional before commencing any medical treatment. >>> >>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians > mislead you. >>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about > how to live a >>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, > two-time >>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >>> >>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link: >>> http://.shutterfly.com/action/ >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Sis, By all means ask your doctor to prescribe physical therapy for you. A good therapist will do an evaluation and determine where your muscle weaknesses are and give you exercises to overcome them. Watch out for therapists that want to strengthen one arm or one leg - unless that's what you need. Other alternatives are to join a yoga class, a water aerobics class, or a non-impact exercise class. . . Before joining one of these classes, observe one of their sessions, or negotiate to take one or two classes first. . . Some instructors are much better than others - Some instructors are are flat dangerous when they push you to do things you aren't ready for. If you are self-motivated, there are plenty of good tapes and books that can help. . . But finding the time if it's self-scheduled can be a problem (I'm speaking for myself!) Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Sis, I agree. My chiro encourages me not to come when I don't feel like I have to. He has helped me more than any other. Receiving an adjustment too often can stretch muscles and create additional problems. I had prolo therapy to tighten up muscle my previous chiro stretched out. You definitely don't want to go that route -- lots and lots of needles! Kenda > Kenda, I have the feeling my chiro is after the money as well, and I > noticed that when I didn't go to him for a few months, I actually > felt stronger. He called and after a few months and I told him that > I stopped coming because I felt I was coming in too often - and he > assured me that we'd make it a goal to decrease my visits, but that > hasn't happened. I think it's time to find someone else. > > Sis > > > >>>> >>>> Have you been to a chiropractor to have your neck adjusted? I > get >>> numbness >>>> in my hands if my neck is really out of alignment. If you are > out >>> of whack >>>> from your fall and haven't been treated, I'd try that before >>> jumping in and >>>> getting an MRI. >>>> >>>> Kenda >>>> >>>>> I've been having problems lately with numb fingertips, but it's >>>>> different from the numbness I was having due to implants. This >>> seems >>>>> to be coming from my neck - not sure if it's because my joints >>> are >>>>> swollen, and it's putting pressure on a nerve, or it's possible >>> it's >>>>> due to a fall I took around Christmas time. Seemed like after >>> that, I >>>>> was waking up with numb fingertips, and it would improve >>> througout the >>>>> day. Anyway, I had an x-ray, nothing is broken, but I'd like > to >>> have >>>>> an MRI to see if perhaps there's a herniated disk or pinched >>> nerve. >>>>> Since I'm in a bit of a fragile state immune system wise, I > want >>> to >>>>> ask if anyone has any opinions or data on MRI's. I don't want > to >>>>> weaken myself further, so if an MRI could do that, then maybe >>> I'll >>>>> just ask for physical therapy and go from there. >>>>> >>>>> Sis >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice >>> given by licensed >>>>> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed >>> health care >>>>> professional before commencing any medical treatment. >>>>> >>>>> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians >>> mislead you. >>>>> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about >>> how to live a >>>>> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus > ing, >>> two-time >>>>> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace) >>>>> >>>>> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this > link: >>>>> http://.shutterfly.com/action/ >>>>> >>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Early on, I had a chiropractor who I found was trying to plant suggestions that I would need his services forever! . . . I couldn't get out of there fast enough! There are scumbags in every profession! Hugs, Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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