Chiropractors: A waste of time?
In university, I worked as an office assistant for a Chiropractic clinic. Perks of the job included free adjustments, an offer I never took up. I sometimes wonder if that was foolish of me but at the time I had no back aches or pains so I really didn't see a point. Now, almost a decade later, I still haven't seen a chiropractor, but I've been considering it.
Not so fast, according to researchers from Australia -- You'll recover from your back pain quicker with exercise and mild pain killers. In an extensive study, it was shown patients who received spinal manipulation or strong anti-inflammatory drugs didn't feel any better than those who took over-the-counter pain killers. These findings raised a few eyebrows because both anti-inflammatory drugs and spinal manipulation are controversial.
Still, I don't think this study properly addressed the long-term effects of treatments -- rather, it was more concerned with who felt better fastest. What do you think? Do you see your chiropractor regularly?
Not so fast, according to researchers from Australia -- You'll recover from your back pain quicker with exercise and mild pain killers. In an extensive study, it was shown patients who received spinal manipulation or strong anti-inflammatory drugs didn't feel any better than those who took over-the-counter pain killers. These findings raised a few eyebrows because both anti-inflammatory drugs and spinal manipulation are controversial.
Still, I don't think this study properly addressed the long-term effects of treatments -- rather, it was more concerned with who felt better fastest. What do you think? Do you see your chiropractor regularly?
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11-10-2007 @ 4:43AM
Mary said...
I believe you should keep an open mind. I was in a couple car accidents and rode quarter horses for most of my life. I got hurt on one ranch horse, after graduating high school and dealt with a classic migraine for many years and did not realize it. I passed on any treatment after the latest car accident and ignored a neck that was so cramped that looking at piping or ductwork in the ceilings of buildings was painful. I don't know what finally got me to see a chiropractor but after a couple years of going three times a week, my migraines finally came less frequently and my sinus allergies were less of a problem. My lower back was less tight and walking long distances became a lot easier.
I have no idea if they will help everyone with back or neck problems. The therapy takes a lot of time, feels pretty good when these adjustments are made and could run into a lot of money if you are insured or not. I don't regret going to see my doctor, felt silly and gullible when I was going and at this point, can say he made my world a better place.
I get what appears to be a neck muscle spasm and use ice on the area. The muscles loosen and I think about making an appointment. I really should go back to see the man and his clinic. I like the therapy and it has really helped me.
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