Re: Subluxations and dislocation of joints??

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Jim -

My chiro just gave me a set of exercises to do, also. I had gotten

them before from other chiro's but it was a standard sheet everyone

got. My DC actually did a posture check and tailored my exercises to

my problem. I only got 3 to do (thank goodness - LOL) and 2 of them

she said I'd probably have to do for life.

I am just thrilled at the care I am receiving at her office. I have

been to several DC's over the years and no one had done manipulations

the way I am receiving them now. She is even doing things to correct

my posture - just a light tap on particular areas when my body is

positioned a certain way on the table. It's kind of the way you'd

give someone a pat on the back. You don't even feel anything. I can

tell you though, I was walking much straighter from Tuesday's

appointment today! A noticeable difference.

I had to agree to sit for a class (an hour long) with the DC to

discuss all aspects of staying well (the spine was only 1/4 of the

class). The class was free. They aren't selling anything and they

don't push pills. I asked for a vitamin schedule which she gave me

but said I could purchase them anywhere as long as I followed the

guidelines. They even give out a book to read so you can properly

education yourself on the spine, chiropractic treatments and wellness.

My life was saved so I'm an advocate but I give caution to anyone

going to select the best so you feel your best and no harm will come

to you.

I'm in upstate NY if you need a recommendation.

Blessings,

Dawn

> The point I hoped to make was that chiropracters are

> I have had chiropracters that were very

> helpful and some that I would never go back to. The

> same can be said for MD's.

>

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>

> I've seen many chiropractors that claim to cure , it

> seems , everything just like the chiropractor in that

> linked article.

> For me , I've found (as Elaine said) there's good and

> bad ones , just like doctors and surgeons.

>

> Over the years I've seen 7 chiropractors. The 1st one

> helped me relieve migrane type headaches from a

> pinched nerve in my neck due to an auto accident ,

> previously multiple doctors only wrote prescriptions

> which did nothing for the headaches but drain my bank

> account.

>

> Unfortunately , he passed away (at 70+ yrs old) and I

> was forced to find another to deal with the flare ups

> from that accident.

>

> I went thru 5 more that I found to be " suspect " in

> their claims of being able to cure diseases and none

> gave me the results the original chiro did for my "

> seasonal " flare ups until I found my current one.

>

> He was quite different from the others I had seen

> before him and didn't try to push all sorts of extra

> treatments and supplements.

> He dealt with my problem and he gave me the results I

> needed.

>

> I'd only see him a couple times a year (beginning of

> winter and end of it) as thats when the neck problems

> would occur but for me after each visit my headaches

> would " disappear " .

>

> I hadn't seen him in a couple years when I 1st messed

> up my back and truthfully didn't go see him right off

> the bat for it either , I spent about a couple months

> dealing with multiple doctors 1st. He gave me more

> relief for my back after the 1st visit than any MD

> had before that.

>

> He also suggested and set up an excercise program for

> me to speciffly strengthen the areas that would help

> my back. Something no doctor did . I had one of the

> docs tell me " join the Y " and another said join " a

> health club " .

>

> Now maybe it's because my chiro is a " non-paid "

> swimming coach for 3 schools (and former olympic medal

> winner) that he pushes excercise but he took the time

> to do this where as the doctors wouldn't even

> recommend excersises other than sit ups (back then no

> one did crunches)

>

> I'd recommend my chiro to anyone as he doesn't claim

> to be able to cure anything , he'll be upfront and

> tell you he may help you if he can and I've heard him

> tell others that chiropractic care won't help what

> they have come to him for.

>

> I do know my guy kept me working for years due to his

> " maniluplations " on my back and still does help in

> lessening my back pain.

> Every person I have referred to him has told me their

> back or neck pain has improved after seeing him.

>

> Now I'm not up here promoting chiro care , I'm just

> relaying my experiences with chiros and trying to show

> that as Elaine said there's good ones and bad ones.

>

>

>

> Hope your having a pain free and interresting day

> Jim

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