Opinions about chiropractic care versus physical therapy...
My current issue is a pelvic "pop" that I can feel but not hear when I walk, etc. and it does not hurt. I want to try to get it resolved because I want to start swimming on a regular basis.
Thanks!
Went to a chiro once and on the basis of the experience (3 visits), would not go again unless the chiro was working under the supervision of an MD. If there is something really wrong, they do not have tools or training to make a diagnosis. Manipulation is not the solution to every problem in the world. YMMV.
VB
I haven't had great results with either and more than once a chiro visit left me worse off than before I went in. Now I just get deep tissue massage and that seems to work for most problems.
I have done both for different reasons. I started going to a chiro about 6 weeks ago for headaches. While there I told him about my shoulder hurting again (previous tendonitis which I did PT for) after 900 yds of fly at practice! He did some PT type things on it and it's getting better already. I was also looking at re-do of surgery I had on emy wrist. He did some things and now the wrist is 99% better.
My chiro is a sports medicine guy as well as being chiro trained (used to be DC United's Chiro). In his office he has PT equipment. Maybe you can find one that is both sports med and chiro that will help more.
PS Headaches which were once daily are now down to once every 5 days or so :applaud:
I'm leaning toward a sports oriented chiro - with experience in PT - sounds like a winning combination. Now I just have to find one within a reasonable distance...we live in the middle of "nothing close" - at least there's an indoor pool:)
If you can find a chiropractor who is certified in ART (Active Release Technique), that's probably your best bet.
From www.activerelease.com:
You can search for a provider on the above web site. I found 10 of them in the Raleigh area.
Anna Lea
You're awesome! Thanks...
I have used both. My first time at the chiro was last summer when I had pains in both shoulders. I was skepticle but am now a believer. He worked wonders on me and have been pain free since. I think it also helps that I know the chiro and also train with his daughter on the uss team. So he knows what I put my body thru.
I have to say that PT's are good also but they work on developing the weaker muscles etc. I was told that my chest/shoulders are very developed but yet my back muscles were weaker. I thought to myself but I am a butterflier, how can that be. So, I have been doing numerous exerciser to fix that problem. Of course, I need to listen to my PT because she is my wife! I sometimes get tired of the "I told ya so" commets :-)
Greg
Alison, really 900 yards fly and you're surprised your shoulder hurt??? Last night I did 60 yards of fly and my whole body hurt. :whiteflag:
Who would have thought 900 yds would have hurt?! hee-hee.
I've never seen a chiropractor and have no plans to. If anything I would go to a physical therapist. They don't seem to have the same tendency to make exaggerated claims (preventing Parkinson's disease, etc.)
I had similar experience as Fortress...PT did not work and wouldn't go back. Deep tissue massage has helped much, much more. No experience with chiro (yet). :2cents:
As a practicing Chiropractor as well as a swimmer (butterfly got me to were I am by the way) I would encourage anyone to give it a try. I agree that you need to be cautious about the "wierd ones" but, with anything an open mind is important. I myself specialize in Sports Med/Sports Injuries, as well as Acupuncture.
I do have to defend DC's in regards to knowing what we "can and can't do". ANY PHYSICIAN worth their salt knows when to proceed and when to refer; it's not an industry specific thing.
To all you believers go hug your Chiropractor!!!!
