Thoughts on chripractors/A.R.T.? (Read 756 times)

My back and neck have been killing me lately. They always seem sore, especially after a long run. I had scoliosis when I was younger (might still have it) and have always had back problems. It doesn't help that I have an office/desk job and sit on my butt all day. We have a chiropractor here who has treated some of the fastest local runners (including a 28.xx 10K 13.xx 5K guy) and athletes around here. He specializes in sports injuries and active release therapy and I'm thinking about setting up an appointment. It will be covered by my insurance, 30 visits/year at $25 a pop. Has anyone seen a chiropractor / A.R.T. specialist with good results?

Chiropractors scare me. It seems like it would be too easy for them to wrench my spine wrong and paralyze me or something. I had it done once and I felt like I had been hit by a Mac truck for a day or two. I prefer deep tissue massage and acupuncture. Less invasive, IMO. If you decide to go, give us a report!

i never believed in chiropractors. I had lower back issues that was bad enough that i went against my belief and went to one. After four appointments it got better...of course, the four appointments stretched out over 4 weeks so whether it helped or just plain extra rest that did it. So the ruling on the field stands, I still don't believe in chiropractors.

I have been seeing a chiro for about 6 months. After the 4th adjustment, pain in my foot that had been there for nearly a year went away. i agree that all they espouse has some spin on it Still, I have run better since having started treatment and the chiro will do different things than what deep tissue massage or acupuncture will do.

dustin it sounds like you may have found a top notch guy. i have had great results with an osteopath; he worked with tri-athletes in australia, then runners in boulder, and now moved to my town. i also see a sports massage person who works with cyclists and boxers. between the two of them, i stay healthy, and i'm making progress on some chronic problems with my ankle. keep an open mind though... i tried out 4 massage people before i found a good one... even some of the ones recommended to me by fellow runners didn't work out. if this guy doesn't work out, keep asking around and looking. re: sitting all day. last year i got off my butt and ordered a sit/stand computer desk at work. there are some pricey ones, but this one is cheap. i try to stand about an hour or two each day, and it helps enormously! check out this one, or others like it: http://www.desks4computers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=D&Product_Code=82493

I've seen chiropractors most of my life. Like anyone in any profession, there are good ones and bad ones. But honestly, chiropractic has helped me a LOT for any number of various aches and pains. IMO that's all they can and should treat, is musculoskeletal issues, but I've had my chiropractor fix in 2 visits what "traditional" medicine would pump me full of painkillers and muscle relaxers for weeks and only get moderate improvement. I don't have experience with ART so I can't comment on that, but it seems that your type of pain is something a chiropractor could effectively treat. Just do your homework and find one that's on the same page as you regarding what your needs are and what you're comfortable with.

My 26 year old cousin died on a chiroprators table while an "adjustment was made" sinus realted issues or something or other. Personally, I'll never trust one after that. My only advice is to make sure you know the background about the person and place you choose. recommendations from living people don't count. Ask your doctor if he or she even recommends a chirpractor and if so, a recommendation.

Wow, that is horrible! I've heard neck adjustments can be potentially fatal, I'll definitely be careful of those. My appointment is in 45 minutes, I really hope everything goes well.