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[Kovi]

I'm going to the chiropractor for the first time on Tuesday and while I'm excited, I'm a bit nervous as well as skeptical. For those who have gone to one, what can I expect?

I'm going for my hips and shoulders.

I worked for one and have been with him (as a patient) for close to 12 years. Relaxing is key. Just let your body go soft...dont hold any resistance. There are 2 types of chiros...activator: where they use a small bullet shaped device to move you and hands on....where it's just the doc moving you. Mine is hands on....He will realign your nervous system with a series of movements...you will hear noise, its nothing to be concerned about. He/she will explain to you if you ask.

Overall...drink lots of water after your adjustment.


I honestly could not function without mine. Hes seen me at my worst with migraines...I've barfed on him and in his office. I hv him on speed text. About 3 weeks ago I had a migraine at 4am..I texted him. He couldnt see me till 10, but he consoled me a bit and if itd been an emergency hed have seen me.

The human nervous system is wildly complex.


you'll do great

 

[Alicat]

I went many moons ago after a motorcycle accident. My back was messed up. Out of alignment and muscles that were in spasm because of it.

Expect your body to make sounds you didnt think possible . Like cracking your knuckles times 10. No pain though.

It did provide some relief in tandem with PT.

Good luck.

Thanks! I'm pretty much in the same boat but my issues stem from my 3 ankle injuries. I hurt my knee last year due to my IT band being extremely tight. It felt great with PT but that was 6 months 2x a week and it didn't do anything to realign my hips.

I'm really hoping for an adjustment in my hips and shoulders since they are beyond tense.

If he/she says:

1) Don't mind the webcam, it's for training purposes only.

2) Please disrobe completely, then put on this bikini.

3) Gets out a bottle of massage oil


Don't walk..run to the nearest exit.




Seriously, I know people that have gone (never myself), some swear by them and some consider them quacks. So basically, I have not helped you at all.

HAHAHA! You made me laugh so in a way you did help me.

This would only happen in a practice run by Lonnie and Lou

I worked for one and have been with him for close to 12 years. Relaxing is key. Just let your body go soft...dont hold any resistance. There are 2 types of chiros...activator: where they use a small bullet shaped device to move you and hands on....where it's just the doc moving you. Mine is hands on....He will realign your nervous system with a series of movements...you will hear noise, its nothing to be concerned about. He/she will explain to you if you ask.

Overall...drink lots of water after your adjustment.

I honestly could not function without mine. Hes seen me at my worst with migraines...I've barfed on him and in his office. I hv him on speed text. About 3 weeks ago I had a migraine at 4am..I texted him. He couldnt see me till 10, but he consoled me a bit and if itd been an emergency hed have seen me.

The human nervous system is wildly complex.


you'll do great

Thanks! Definitely need to really hydrate before and after which is hard because I don't drink enough water as it is.

I'm hoping that with an alignment, I will feel much better especially as the day goes on.

I figured I'd try a chiro first to fix issues before I go try acupuncture.

 

[LSCII]

Thanks! I'm pretty much in the same boat but my issues stem from my 3 ankle injuries. I hurt my knee last year due to my IT band being extremely tight. It felt great with PT but that was 6 months 2x a week and it didn't do anything to realign my hips.

I'm really hoping for an adjustment in my hips and shoulders since they are beyond tense.




HAHAHA! You made me laugh so in a way you did help me.

This would only happen in a practice run by Lonnie and Lou



Thanks! Definitely need to really hydrate before and after which is hard because I don't drink enough water as it is.

I'm hoping that with an alignment, I will feel much better especially as the day goes on.

I figured I'd try a chiro first to fix issues before I go try acupuncture.

That's not true at all. Neither Lou nor myself would ever offer a bikini to our patients....

 

[BNHL]

Thanks! I'm pretty much in the same boat but my issues stem from my 3 ankle injuries. I hurt my knee last year due to my IT band being extremely tight. It felt great with PT but that was 6 months 2x a week and it didn't do anything to realign my hips.

I'm really hoping for an adjustment in my hips and shoulders since they are beyond tense.




HAHAHA! You made me laugh so in a way you did help me.

This would only happen in a practice run by Lonnie and Lou



Thanks! Definitely need to really hydrate before and after which is hard because I don't drink enough water as it is.

I'm hoping that with an alignment, I will feel much better especially as the day goes on.

I figured I'd try a chiro first to fix issues before I go try acupuncture.

I went to one 4 days a week for 3 years and got no relief,ended up with neck surgery. They simply cannot reverse some things. As soon as you move on with your day,gravity once again takes over.

 

[Scotto74]

I went to one 4 days a week for 3 years and got no relief,ended up with neck surgery. They simply cannot reverse some things. As soon as you move on with your day,gravity once again takes over.

agree. They are great for some things and not so good for others. Also depends on the Chiro individually. I have been to some really really good ones that help a lot and also some really bad ones that I ended up in more pain after the visit.

 

[BNHL]

agree. They are great for some things and not so good for others. Also depends on the Chiro individually. I have been to some really really good ones that help a lot and also some really bad ones that I ended up in more pain after the visit.

I'm really dubious about it. A couple of adjustments done in seconds is supposed to counteract the effects of gravity and movement the other 23.75 hours. Some studies claim that adjustments last until the moment you move again.

 

[LouJersey]

My chiro is fantastic...

Adjustment, electric stim, Acupuncture and massage..

The thing is, whatever is going on is going to keep going back and re-tightening up unless you go a couple times a week for a month or two.

Then you need to strengthen the area and do things different such as changing around your workstation or getting ergonomic keyboards or a mouse.

 

[Scotto74]

I'm really dubious about it. A couple of adjustments done in seconds is supposed to counteract the effects of gravity and movement the other 23.75 hours. Some studies claim that adjustments last until the moment you move again.

I have heard the studies on both sides. I just know that after having a broken back and some other spine injuries that some days I can hardly move my back and other days it is 100% fine.

I also know that for me there were days I couldn't move until after I went to get an adjustment and then I was great right after.

There have also been times that I felt good then got an adjustment and was in pain after.

not sure what is science/fact and what is not but I do know that personally it has helped me more then hurt me in the past.

 

[Scotto74]

My chiro is fantastic...

Adjustment, electric stim, Acupuncture and massage..

The thing is, whatever is going on is going to keep going back and re-tightening up unless you go a couple times a week for a month or two.

Then you need to strengthen the area and do things different such as changing around your workstation or getting ergonomic keyboards or a mouse.

I have had the electric stim before and it was great on my back. Chiro couldn't believe how high of a setting I thought felt good though must of thought I was into that sort of thing

 

[BNHL]

I have heard the studies on both sides. I just know that after having a broken back and some other spine injuries that some days I can hardly move my back and other days it is 100% fine.

I also know that for me there were days I couldn't move until after I went to get an adjustment and then I was great right after.

There have also been times that I felt good then got an adjustment and was in pain after.

not sure what is science/fact and what is not but I do know that personally it has helped me more then hurt me in the past.

It neither helped or hurt me. He and I became friends as we both played hockey. He has a thriving practice,I'm just a skeptic. We're talking about permanently overcoming the forces of tendons and ligaments with a simple push. I don't know.

 

[Scotto74]

It neither helped or hurt me. He and I became friends as we both played hockey. He has a thriving practice,I'm just a skeptic. We're talking about permanently overcoming the forces of tendons and ligaments with a simple push. I don't know.

i hear you and I don't think it is a perm fix at all. I think it is short term relief which was fine for me with the pain I was in.

 

[LouJersey]

I have had the electric stim before and it was great on my back. Chiro couldn't believe how high of a setting I thought felt good though must of thought I was into that sort of thing

Mine too, to where I twitch after ...

 

[BMC]

Thanks! I'm pretty much in the same boat but my issues stem from my 3 ankle injuries. I hurt my knee last year due to my IT band being extremely tight. It felt great with PT but that was 6 months 2x a week and it didn't do anything to realign my hips.

I'm really hoping for an adjustment in my hips and shoulders since they are beyond tense.




HAHAHA! You made me laugh so in a way you did help me.

This would only happen in a practice run by Lonnie and Lou



Thanks! Definitely need to really hydrate before and after which is hard because I don't drink enough water as it is.

I'm hoping that with an alignment, I will feel much better especially as the day goes on.

I figured I'd try a chiro first to fix issues before I go try acupuncture.

Jesus Christ don't give those two any ideas

On a serious note- my father went to a chiro for years when he had problems with his back. It did give him some relief but not a permanent fix.

 

[Gee Wally]

my hips are beyond tense.

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I have had the electric stim before and it was great . I was into that sort of thing

I twitch after ...

I dont know about anyone else....but I see this thread going off the rails.

 

[Scotto74]

I dont know about anyone else....but I see this thread going off the rails.

Nah its exactly how we all like it.

 

[LSCII]

I dont know about anyone else....but I see this thread going off the rails.

I'm not even going to go near those comments...

 

[Alicat]

I'm not even going to go near those comments...

Lonnie showing restraint wow.

 

[Scotto74]

Lonnie showing restraint wow.

I know it right. Usually restraints and Lonnie in the same post means something totally different.

 

[LSCII]

I know it right. Usually restraints and Lonnie in the same post means something totally different.

I have to say, I was going to say something eerily similar until I scrolled down and saw you already had...

And for the record, who the **** uses "deeper" as a safe word besides you?

 

[Scotto74]

I have to say, I was going to say something eerily similar until I scrolled down and saw you already had...

And for the record, who the **** uses "deeper" as a safe word besides you?

well since it was the only word on the safe word list that you provided, did I really have a choice?

 

[LSCII]

well since it was the only word on the safe word list that you provided, did I really have a choice?

When did I give you permission to address me? Do you need the ball gag again?

 

[Scotto74]

When did I give you permission to address me? Do you need the ball gag again?

you asked me a direct question I thought that was giving permission. oh well guess I will accept my punishment.

 

[LouJersey]

Lonnie is still the only person I know that can crack your lower back while both his hands are on your shoulders. (Scott told me)

 

[BNHL]

Mine too, to where I twitch after ...

I bought one. Have tried it multiple places!

 

[Scotto74]

Lonnie is still the only person I know that can crack your lower back while both his hands are on your shoulders. (Scott told me)

Don't be mad because you couldn't do it no matter how many times you tried.