Re: Chiropractors
06/14/03 02:09 PM
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i'm a firm believer in chiropractics. i've been going since i was 4 months old!
(in my experience) a good chiropractor will take x-rays, and ask you specific questions about your health, not just if your back hurts. some chiros really only focus on relieving back pain. which IS a good thing, and part of their job. but a well educated doctor will know that you can specificially target areas of your body (i.e. digestive system) based on how your nerves are connected. it's kind of hard to explain.
and sometimes you do need to come back pretty regularly if your problem is moderate/severe, till it gets better. and it's good to come back every few months to get realigned even when you're healthy as a preventative measure... to KEEP you healthy.
i know when i went to visit home and got to see my regular chiropractor, i felt better IMMEDIATELY afterwards. my IBS was nearly non-existant for a week or so afterwards. (part of this was also low-stress, though) the guy i saw down here in florida was just focused on making sure i didn't have any back pain, and didn't even know what IBS was!!
some doctors also will have hydro-beds, where you lay on them and water jets in the mattress massage your back to help you relax.
and if they know about other natural treatments like herbs and things, that's a great bonus, and also shows they know more than your average dude ;-)
hope this helps!
beth
p.s. i agree, talk to some people in your area if possible to get a recommendation. quality of chiropractors vary greatly.
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