Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi Donna, I've gone to one for many years though in the last year I haven't been often, only when I've done something to my back. My husband got me started and he's been going for probably close to 20 years. We've had our kids adjusted since they were babies. Chiropractors want you to come at least once a month or every 6 weeks for routine maintenance adjustments when you're otherwise fine. They tell you doing so will keep you healthier overall. That's where the "if you go once you'll have to keep going" thing comes from. I will tell you that I've never noticed a difference in my health or immune system from regular adjustments which is part of why I'm not going regularly anymore, I felt like it wasn't worth the money although the adjustments always made my back feel looser for at least a little while. Your mileage may vary. My insurance pays 50% some pay nothing, some pay more. Some chiropractors claim to be able to heal almost any ailment, include arthritis, hearing issues, asthma, you name it. Run away as fast as you can if you encounter one of these. If the chiropractor says adjustments *may* help some of these issues but don't tell you you'll be cured or significantly improved then you're okay. Mine told me he might be able to help my rheumatoid arthritis but was careful not to guarantee anything. I haven't noticed much of a difference in my flares when I get an adjustment during them (darn, we were both disappointed). When you have an injury you will need to go, probably, several times a week for possibly several weeks then go down to maintenance when you are stabilized. When I somehow totally torqued my back (such intense pain I have never experienced before, not even childbirth seemed that bad) I went 3 times a week for about 2 weeks and then 1 time a week for a few more until it was back to normal. When you go for the first time you can expect them to take xrays so they can see what your spine looks like plus the doc will do a manual examination and probably and adjustment after discussing what he or she thinks your issues are and how he or she can help you. Most chiropractors want to educate you as much as possible about your body, health and often alternative or natural healing methods, herbs, etc. so be sure to ask as many questions as you can think of. I've found some push an alternative/naturopath/anti-MD agenda and am not personally comfortable with that though I am comfortable with complementary medicine. My chiro wanted me to do thermography instead of mammography after my breast cancer was detected by mammogram because he thinks mammograms use too much radiation. I did my own research and decided thermography might be a good complementary approach to detection but was not willing to give up mammograms (the benefit of it outweighed the risk in my opinion). We agreed to disagree on that and other subjects. You may find one chiropractor's style fits your approach to medical issues better than another, they do vary quite a bit I've found. You might want to ask the lady who recommended the doc why she likes him or her. A chiropractor should also be willing to not adjust you if you really are a better surgery candidate though obviously they're trying to keep you from needing to go that route. They normally don't adjust you if you've had back surgeries too. One of the, in my opinion, most valuable things about the chiropractic approach is that they want to resolve the root cause of the issue and not mask it with pain relievers and of course, they try to keep you from more invasive procedures which I also like a lot. Adjustments don't normally hurt though if you are very tender it might not be super comfortable. You might also feel like your pain is actually worse at first after an adjustment. This is considered normal (the doc can tell you whether or not to anticipate that before you are adjusted) though I can't explain why except that often things get worse before they get better! :-) Some chiropractors also have subspecialties. I'm not well-versed in these because mine is more of a generalist but when I was pregnant and found out my daughter was breech he sent me to a chiro specializing in women's issues, including difficult pregnancies. She tried various manipulations to make more room for the baby to turn but that (along with other more traditional approaches didn't work because she was huge and I'm tiny). That's all I can think of right now. Feel free to post more questions and I'll try to answer. Will look for other people's thoughts too, I will find them interesting too! Chiropractor? Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinkingof going to one for my darned back - it goes "out" afew times a year. Actually, until this episode, ithas been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it.Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a cardfrom a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro.I've heard just about every myth - particularly theone "if you go once you'll just have to keep going"I just really feel something is mis-alignedparticularly in my lower back. TIA!Donna__________________________________________________________The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing.http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hi Donna,I'm so sorry you're having trouble with your back. I use a chiropractor when I need to-- I wind up going to mine about twice a year to once every nine months or so. (I have a congenitally tricky spot up between my shoulder blades that " goes out " every so often.) When my lower back seized up on me earlier this month, I went to my chiro rather than a regular doctor. I knew a regular MD would take an x ray then give me muscle relaxers, while the chiropractor could actually do something to resolve the cause of the problem. He did take an x ray, to rule out anything like a fracture or other unexpected reason for my pain, but nothing showed up other than a slight misalignment. (and yes, I was shown the film) It's a myth that " once you go, you have to keep going. " I went three times in a week for this problem, but that was all I needed. There was no pressure to keep coming back, he just told me to come back if I felt I needed to do so. I have heard of chiropractors in the past that pushed regular visits, but haven't had experience with any like that personally. I would ask around, though, for recommendations. Like any other medical profession, I'd say they range from near miracle-workers to outright quacks. ;-) A good one, like mine, will tell you straight up that he/she can help with muscular-skeletal issues and related nerve-impingement issues, but make no claims that they can cure other type of problems. Without knowing more about it than you've said here, I'd say seeing a chiropractor for your back would be a very wise move-- it may provide some really lasting relief. Hope you feel better very soon!TessOn 6/26/07, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote: Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinkingof going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a few times a year. Actually, until this episode, ithas been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it.Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a cardfrom a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro. I've heard just about every myth - particularly theone " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " I just really feel something is mis-alignedparticularly in my lower back. TIA!Donna____________________________________________________________________________________The fish are biting.Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks, Tess! I'm going to look into seeing if the guy my co-worker recommended takes my insurance. It is worth a try. I was thinking about you and wondering how your back was doing. How is your mom doing also? And you? Take care, Donna --- Lethe Loupe <lethe.loupe@...> wrote: > Hi Donna, > > I'm so sorry you're having trouble with your back. > I use a chiropractor > when I need to-- I wind up going to mine about twice > a year to once every > nine months or so. (I have a congenitally tricky > spot up between my > shoulder blades that " goes out " every so often.) > > When my lower back seized up on me earlier this > month, I went to my chiro > rather than a regular doctor. I knew a regular MD > would take an x ray then > give me muscle relaxers, while the chiropractor > could actually do something > to resolve the cause of the problem. He did take an > x ray, to rule out > anything like a fracture or other unexpected reason > for my pain, but nothing > showed up other than a slight misalignment. (and > yes, I was shown the film) > > It's a myth that " once you go, you have to keep > going. " I went three times > in a week for this problem, but that was all I > needed. There was no > pressure to keep coming back, he just told me to > come back if I felt I > needed to do so. I have heard of chiropractors in > the past that pushed > regular visits, but haven't had experience with any > like that personally. > > I would ask around, though, for recommendations. > Like any other medical > profession, I'd say they range from near > miracle-workers to outright quacks. > ;-) A good one, like mine, will tell you straight > up that he/she can help > with muscular-skeletal issues and related > nerve-impingement issues, but make > no claims that they can cure other type of problems. > Without knowing more > about it than you've said here, I'd say seeing a > chiropractor for your back > would be a very wise move-- it may provide some > really lasting relief. > > Hope you feel better very soon! > Tess > > On 6/26/07, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote: > > > > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really > thinking > > of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " > a > > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, > it > > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. > > > > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a > card > > from a lady at work who highly recommended this > chiro. > > I've heard just about every myth - particularly > the > > one " if you go once you'll just have to keep > going " > > > > I just really feel something is mis-aligned > > particularly in my lower back. > > > > TIA! > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > > The fish are biting. > > Get more visitors on your site using Search > Marketing. > > > http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks, ! Very helpful info! Donna --- nancydewolf <nancydewolf@...> wrote: > Hi Donna, > > I've gone to one for many years though in the last > year I haven't been often, only when I've done > something to my back. My husband got me started and > he's been going for probably close to 20 years. > We've had our kids adjusted since they were babies. > Chiropractors want you to come at least once a month > or every 6 weeks for routine maintenance adjustments > when you're otherwise fine. They tell you doing so > will keep you healthier overall. That's where the > " if you go once you'll have to keep going " thing > comes from. I will tell you that I've never noticed > a difference in my health or immune system from > regular adjustments which is part of why I'm not > going regularly anymore, I felt like it wasn't worth > the money although the adjustments always made my > back feel looser for at least a little while. Your > mileage may vary. My insurance pays 50% some pay > nothing, some pay more. > > Some chiropractors claim to be able to heal almost > any ailment, include arthritis, hearing issues, > asthma, you name it. Run away as fast as you can if > you encounter one of these. If the chiropractor says > adjustments *may* help some of these issues but > don't tell you you'll be cured or significantly > improved then you're okay. Mine told me he might be > able to help my rheumatoid arthritis but was careful > not to guarantee anything. I haven't noticed much of > a difference in my flares when I get an adjustment > during them (darn, we were both disappointed). > > When you have an injury you will need to go, > probably, several times a week for possibly several > weeks then go down to maintenance when you are > stabilized. When I somehow totally torqued my back > (such intense pain I have never experienced before, > not even childbirth seemed that bad) I went 3 times > a week for about 2 weeks and then 1 time a week for > a few more until it was back to normal. > > When you go for the first time you can expect them > to take xrays so they can see what your spine looks > like plus the doc will do a manual examination and > probably and adjustment after discussing what he or > she thinks your issues are and how he or she can > help you. Most chiropractors want to educate you as > much as possible about your body, health and often > alternative or natural healing methods, herbs, etc. > so be sure to ask as many questions as you can think > of. I've found some push an > alternative/naturopath/anti-MD agenda and am not > personally comfortable with that though I am > comfortable with complementary medicine. My chiro > wanted me to do thermography instead of mammography > after my breast cancer was detected by mammogram > because he thinks mammograms use too much radiation. > I did my own research and decided thermography might > be a good complementary approach to detection but > was not willing to give up mammograms (the benefit > of it outweighed the risk in my opinion). We agreed > to disagree on that and other subjects. You may find > one chiropractor's style fits your approach to > medical issues better than another, they do vary > quite a bit I've found. You might want to ask the > lady who recommended the doc why she likes him or > her. > > A chiropractor should also be willing to not adjust > you if you really are a better surgery candidate > though obviously they're trying to keep you from > needing to go that route. They normally don't adjust > you if you've had back surgeries too. One of the, in > my opinion, most valuable things about the > chiropractic approach is that they want to resolve > the root cause of the issue and not mask it with > pain relievers and of course, they try to keep you > from more invasive procedures which I also like a > lot. > > Adjustments don't normally hurt though if you are > very tender it might not be super comfortable. You > might also feel like your pain is actually worse at > first after an adjustment. This is considered normal > (the doc can tell you whether or not to anticipate > that before you are adjusted) though I can't explain > why except that often things get worse before they > get better! :-) > > Some chiropractors also have subspecialties. I'm not > well-versed in these because mine is more of a > generalist but when I was pregnant and found out my > daughter was breech he sent me to a chiro > specializing in women's issues, including difficult > pregnancies. She tried various manipulations to make > more room for the baby to turn but that (along with > other more traditional approaches didn't work > because she was huge and I'm tiny). > > That's all I can think of right now. Feel free to > post more questions and I'll try to answer. Will > look for other people's thoughts too, I will find > them interesting too! > > > > > Chiropractor? > > > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really > thinking > of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. > > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card > from a lady at work who highly recommended this > chiro. > I've heard just about every myth - particularly the > one " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " > > I just really feel something is mis-aligned > particularly in my lower back. > > TIA! > > Donna > > __________________________________________________________ > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search > Marketing. > http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Search http://search./search?fr=oni_on_mail & p=graduation+gifts & cs=bz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 donna, i used to go to the chiropractor until i had acupuncture. now i think i like the acupuncture better--sometimes the chiropractic adjustment is tough on the body--i felt worse before i felt better. stacey > > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking > of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. > > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card > from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro. > I've heard just about every myth - particularly the > one " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " > > I just really feel something is mis-aligned > particularly in my lower back. > > TIA! > > Donna > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. > http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 You have to be careful which chiropractor you go to. Some want you to come back all the time, they do little adjustments and don't do all the adjustments at once to fix you the first time. I had this happen with a couple. When I was in my teens, I used to go to a family doctor, a D.O., that did adjustments and he adjusted you to fix you, if you needed to come back, then he'd do another adjustment, but basically he tried to get you fixed the first time. I did find a chiropractor that was like that, and I think it was an orthopedic chiropractor? Anyway, not only did he do adjustments but he also had people that did massages and some physical therapy type equipment, like an ultrasound machine? Anyway, if anyone is familiar it is the machine where they hook you up to electtrodes that send electrical current to the injured area to help rejuvenated the tissue faster. Growing up I had been to several doctors that were D.O.'s as opposed to M.D., and all the the d.o. (doctor of osteopathy) did adjustments and had these ultrasound machines, and a couple were even sports medicine doctors. Also, sometimes after you've been adjusted, you might feel worse before you start feeling better. If you're back has been out for a long time, your body has gotten used to being out of alignment and when your put back to how you should be, your body " rebels " a little. > > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking > of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. > > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card > from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro. > I've heard just about every myth - particularly the > one " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " > > I just really feel something is mis-aligned > particularly in my lower back. > > TIA! > > Donna > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. > http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 ditto and Naye.I'm going to a chiro to deal with my pinched nerve and it is such a relief. If you are not comfortable with the chiro or he/she tells you that adjustment heal cancer or other major ailments, get up and walk out! I hope you feel better soon.VennittaOn 6/26/07, Donna M-P <donna112520@...> wrote: Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro. I've heard just about every myth - particularly the one " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " I just really feel something is mis-aligned particularly in my lower back. TIA! Donna -- Get Fit! Weight loss will follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 oh yes, I forgot that some chiropractors think they can heal everything under the sun. When filling out new patient forms, don't go into detail about health problems, just what you are there for, your back. I made the mistake of checking off health problems, mainly allergies and asthma, and they think they can get rid of them thru adjustments, and lots of adjustments. Not saying they can or can't, but I'm pretty skeptical. > > > > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking > > of going to one for my darned back - it goes " out " a > > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it > > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it. > > > > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card > > from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro. > > I've heard just about every myth - particularly the > > one " if you go once you'll just have to keep going " > > > > I just really feel something is mis-aligned > > particularly in my lower back. > > > > TIA! > > > > Donna > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Get Fit! Weight loss will follow > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 i wonder if a massage therapist might be helpful, donna? could be less expensive than a chiro. :*carolyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I'd still put down all your medical info just because I think it gives a more complete picture of what you're dealing with and chiropractors deal with the whole person nt just their backs, but like I said in another post, if the doc tells you he thinks or that he can get rid of your allergies, asthma, etc. through adjustments then run and find one who is honest!! Some people DO find some relief from various medical issues when they get their spine in correct alignment, but chiros shouldn't be saying they can cure anything, my own chiro told me so!! :-) Re: Chiropractor? oh yes, I forgot that some chiropractors think they can heal everything under the sun. When filling out new patient forms, don't go into detail about health problems, just what you are there for, your back. I made the mistake of checking off health problems, mainly allergies and asthma, and they think they can get rid of them thru adjustments, and lots of adjustments. Not saying they can or can't, but I'm pretty skeptical.> >> > Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking> > of going to one for my darned back - it goes "out" a> > few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it> > has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it.> >> > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card> > from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro.> > I've heard just about every myth - particularly the> > one "if you go once you'll just have to keep going"> >> > I just really feel something is mis-aligned> > particularly in my lower back.> >> > TIA!> >> > Donna> >> >> >> > > >> > > > -- > Get Fit! Weight loss will follow> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 My Gyn that performed my hysterectomy is a D.O. and I LOVE her! I've never been to a D.O. before but if I remember right D.O.'s are trained to look at the "whole" person rather than at parts. Jen c_kleist <ckleist@...> wrote: You have to be careful which chiropractor you go to. Some want you to come back all the time, they do little adjustments and don't do all the adjustments at once to fix you the first time. I had this happen with a couple. When I was in my teens, I used to go to a family doctor, a D.O., that did adjustments and he adjusted you to fix you, if you needed to come back, then he'd do another adjustment, but basically he tried to get you fixed the first time. I did find a chiropractor that was like that, and I think it was an orthopedic chiropractor? Anyway, not only did he do adjustments but he also had people that did massages and some physical therapy type equipment, like an ultrasound machine? Anyway, if anyone is familiar it is the machine where they hook you up to electtrodes that send electrical current to the injured area to help rejuvenated the tissue faster. Growing up I had been to several doctors that were D.O.'s as opposed to M.D., and all the the d.o. (doctor of osteopathy) did adjustments and had these ultrasound machines, and a couple were even sports medicine doctors.Also, sometimes after you've been adjusted, you might feel worse before you start feeling better. If you're back has been out for a long time, your body has gotten used to being out of alignment and when your put back to how you should be, your body "rebels" a little.>> Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinking> of going to one for my darned back - it goes "out" a> few times a year. Actually, until this episode, it> has been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it.> > Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a card> from a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro.> I've heard just about every myth - particularly the> one "if you go once you'll just have to keep going"> > I just really feel something is mis-aligned> particularly in my lower back. > > TIA!> > Donna> > > > ________________________________________________________________________> The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing.> http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I love my chiropractor! That's what I miss about moving to Georgia from North Carolina. Basically, they will do a series of x-rays first to see what needs to be done. Some will go straight with adjustments, some will use other methods that don't involve spinal manipulation. The best ones do both. Nothing beats going to get my back adjusted and following it up with TENS or ultrasound or massage or infared heat. As for needing to continue having it done, not necessarily. I have to continue having it done because I have scoliosis that was untreated until I was 30 and spent 13 years as a wrestler getting my back beaten to a pulp nightly so I suffer from arthritis throughout. If it is just something that flares up on occassion, that is all you'd have to go to a chiropractor, when it is acting up. I will warn you though, that most chiropractors I've been to try to lock you into a treatment plan consisting of 2 or 3 visits a week and weaning down. Talk to the one you chose. A good one will understand that budget or time or whatever won't allow you to do that and will allow you to set your own times to visit without forcing you into a "plan". Even with my issues, my chiro in NC only saw me about once every couple of months and then only when I was in pain. He was so great, he actually gave (as in didn't charge me--GAVE) me a TENS device when I moved so I can do that at home. But I was also his wife's personal trainer so that may have been why he did that. Anyway, I do recommend chiropractic, just make sure your chiro knows what you expect. Tonya L. -, CPT www.smellabella.comwww.trainingwithtonya.com Chiropractor? Does anyone go to a chiropractor? I'm really thinkingof going to one for my darned back - it goes "out" afew times a year. Actually, until this episode, ithas been more than 6 months, but I'm sick of it.Anyway, what can I expect if I do go? I got a cardfrom a lady at work who highly recommended this chiro.I've heard just about every myth - particularly theone "if you go once you'll just have to keep going"I just really feel something is mis-alignedparticularly in my lower back. TIA!Donna__________________________________________________________The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing.http://searchmarketing./arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 If you do a search in the chiropractic journals, you will find a lot of articles about using chiro to treat tort. In fact, most of the cases where it was used to treat plagio also had tort. I did the search about a year ago, but I found a lot of information on it. Most of them were case studies, but I did find a few group research studies. At the time, I was looking for articles on chiro to treat brachy, but I never found any. All of the articles were on tort and plagio. In fact, other than colic and reflux, that's what most of the articles on treating infants were on. That said, did not have tort so I don't have any personal experience to report. Because also had reflux, we went ahead and did chiro anyway. chiropractor? Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 My almost 5 month old has torticollis. He sees our chiropractor once a month or every three weeks or so. She is very very gentle on him, doing pressure point/ gentle trigger point release type treatments. There is no cracking, adjusting etc. If you have a good chiropractor that you trust, it's worth a shot. Both my husband and I have been seeing her for years and trust her implicitly. I'm not sure I would have been up for it otherwise. Gavin also sees a registered massage therapist who specializes in infant cranial-sacral therapy. She works wonders with him. Good luck > > Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 chiropractors can get a pediatric certification. That is how we found ours. They are trained chiros who take additional coursework and exams on treating children. To find one of these chiropractors, go to this link: http://icpa4kids.org/Find-a-Chiropractor/ Re: chiropractor? My almost 5 month old has torticollis. He sees our chiropractor once a month or every three weeks or so. She is very very gentle on him, doing pressure point/ gentle trigger point release type treatments. There is no cracking, adjusting etc. If you have a good chiropractor that you trust, it's worth a shot. Both my husband and I have been seeing her for years and trust her implicitly. I'm not sure I would have been up for it otherwise. Gavin also sees a registered massage therapist who specializes in infant cranial-sacral therapy. She works wonders with him. Good luck>> Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 When do you know if you should turn to a chiropractor or other forms of treatment besides PT? My son has tort also and we only go to PT once a week or so. Who determines that they need other treatment? The parents, the ped? I'm starting to wonder if I should go a different route with my son. From: <melanie.watson@...>Subject: Re: Re: chiropractor?Plagiocephaly Date: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 5:38 AM chiropractors can get a pediatric certification. That is how we found ours. They are trained chiros who take additional coursework and exams on treating children. To find one of these chiropractors, go to this link: http://icpa4kids. org/Find- a-Chiropractor/ Re: chiropractor? My almost 5 month old has torticollis. He sees our chiropractor once a month or every three weeks or so. She is very very gentle on him, doing pressure point/ gentle trigger point release type treatments. There is no cracking, adjusting etc. If you have a good chiropractor that you trust, it's worth a shot. Both my husband and I have been seeing her for years and trust her implicitly. I'm not sure I would have been up for it otherwise. Gavin also sees a registered massage therapist who specializes in infant cranial-sacral therapy. She works wonders with him. Good luck>> Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Usually, when it comes to alternative treatments, it is the parent. Our situation seems to be an exception. For 's brachy, we saw Dr. Travatto at Kennedy Krieger Institute Cranial Cervical clinic. She is actually some sort of rehab doctor, but twice a month, she sees babies with plagio, brachy, and related issues. Anyway, the center has a PT that does all of the evaluations with her to look for tort and do the measurements. This PT also does CST so this is where the CST was recommended to me. It wasn't the PT since I had refused this part of the appointment (insurance would not pay for out of network PT). So, it was the doctor that recommended it. I should mention that I had already had it recommended to me by a mom on my food allergy list. When I had mentioned 's head as part of a post, she responded that she had been able to fix her son's flat head by doing some CST. So, I was already thinking about it, but this mom is one that is some sort of natural healer (medicine failed all four of her kids with multiple issues) so I wasn't sure until Dr. travatto told me that there is actually some research behind using it for plagio and brachy. I have to admit that I have never seen the research, but most medical doctors don't believe research very easily so I guess that I believe her. Plus, since we had refused the PT eval, the doctor wanted to get checked out to make sure that there were no associated issues and so she gave me a referral to a PT place that would take my insurance and that would also be able to do the CST. In terms of the chiro, I had heard about it as an alternative treatment on the older plagio list. I checked it out and figured that we had nothing to lose because of her reflux. In terms of for tort, I would definately get a chiro exam. It makes sense to me that the spine around the neck might have some misalignments that could be related. I would want to know whether you could tackle this with chiro as well as PT. My chiro says that she believes that chiro and PT should work together to treat injuries since most cases that could use PT have problems that are rooted in misalignments. At the very least, you will discover that he doesn't need it and then you won't have to worry anymore. And, and chiro for babies is VERY gentle. It is not the harsh adjustments that adults deal with. Re: chiropractor? My almost 5 month old has torticollis. He sees our chiropractor once a month or every three weeks or so. She is very very gentle on him, doing pressure point/ gentle trigger point release type treatments. There is no cracking, adjusting etc. If you have a good chiropractor that you trust, it's worth a shot. Both my husband and I have been seeing her for years and trust her implicitly. I'm not sure I would have been up for it otherwise. Gavin also sees a registered massage therapist who specializes in infant cranial-sacral therapy. She works wonders with him. Good luck>> Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 Did it work well on the reflux? After 5 reflux babies I want to have options for this one, we used probiotics very successfully with 5 but jic would love to hear if it helped On 5/28/10, <melanie.watson@...> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > If you do a search in the chiropractic journals, you will find a lot of > articles about using chiro to treat tort. In fact, most of the cases where > it was used to treat plagio also had tort. I did the search about a year > ago, but I found a lot of information on it. Most of them were case studies, > but I did find a few group research studies. At the time, I was looking for > articles on chiro to treat brachy, but I never found any. All of the > articles were on tort and plagio. In fact, other than colic and reflux, > that's what most of the articles on treating infants were on. > > > > That said, did not have tort so I don't have any personal > experience to report. Because also had reflux, we went ahead and did > chiro anyway. > > > > > > chiropractor? > > > > > > > Has any one tried chiropractor care in addition to other therapies (PT,etc) > for tortocollis? What are your thoughts on this? Thanks. > > > -- Sent from my mobile device -mommy to Emma, Becca, , , , and baby girl no name (yeah I know, nothing new, does ever pick a name in a timely manner?) July 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 - I have seen a chiropractor/holistic doctor for my son since he was 11 months old. He had a flat head due to the fact that he was in the hospital for the first 5 months, and didn't walk until he was 18 months. They helped his head. My chiro also believes he can help Timmy with his spine. He is onboard with the cast as well, and hopes that with both things together, Timmy will straighten out. mommy to Timmy, 28 months in first cast From: carriedonahoe@... <carriedonahoe@...>Subject: Re: Chiropractor?infantile scoliosis treatment Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:48 PM ,I have been taking my son to the chiropractor ever since he was diagnosed with IS. I LOVE them for multiple reasons! They help with his spine, they got his flat spot on the back of his head back to normal without a helmet and whenever I suspect an ear infection I just bring him in there and the pain and fever is gone without antibiotics! Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From: "lisabelle79" <wilson.lisa22@ gmail.com> Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:22:22 -0000 <infantile scoliosis treatment @groups. com> Subject: [infantile_scoliosi s] Chiropractor? Hi ladies! I was wondering if anyone was working with a chiropractor, or did before beginning casting? From what I'm reading the chiropractic perspective on scoliosis is that somehow the cervical spine was damaged and so the spine began to curve in order to compensate. I'm sure that's not true in every case, but I was curious if anyone felt that working on the cervical spine would assist the correction while in the cast. Or to work on it now, before we can begin the casting? Along the same lines, has anyone worked with infant massage, or cranial sacral therapy? Thanks everyone!And a quick update on us: I put together a packet with pictures and a letter at 's suggestion, and after delivering it to our orthopedic she moved up our appointment from August 10th to June 28th!!! Thanks , you're AMAZING!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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