Chiropractor for OA

joyful164
joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
edited 11. Nov 2012, 09:17 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have now had 4 sessions with the chiropractioner. If you decide to go down this route, then choose well.
Ask your GP first of course. I asked mine and he said that he preferred a chiro to an osteopath.
Although I feel sore, somewhat bruised that's to be expected. After a sesson you have to make sure you keep warm, rest 24 hrs. and no alcohol.
I feel much better and I have more energy and some of my strength has returned to my body. My backache and neckpain has gone. I don't know about my hip, but she assures me that it will become easier.
I was walking without my stick last night and today.
For myself, it seems to be working and I feel lots better.
I couldn't have got through Christmas and all the work without having it done. It will be interesting to see how long it lasts.
Joy

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  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Joy

    Good to see you are finding it helpful and seems to be reducing the pain. Good luck with it, hope it does last for you.
    Take care
    Chris
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Had a thought.

    My doctor knows and agrees to the chiro, but do I tell my consultant.
    If he thinks it is the best thing then he could discharge me, despite the PA and RA and PMR. Do I tell him???
    joy
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think I shall probably tell him. With the weight slowly going off too and the chiro, he will see that I am trying help myself.

    The RA is still visible with red and swollen hands and feet. I've still got the PMR and I think the OA won't go away completely.

    What do the doctors call it Degenerate Arthritis. Is that when you have every type of arthritis or because I am old.

    Joy
  • joyful164
    joyful164 Member Posts: 2,401
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Had another chiropractic session this morning, which has left me feeling very relaxed and I want to sleep. The session wasn't so painful as the previous ones. We have had a crises though and are grandson sitting this afternoon.

    I really do feel better though. My left hip is not hurting so much - I pulled some ligaments in my lower back yesterday taking Christmas decs down, silly me. I have to put some Arnica Cream on it and use ice packs.
    My neck is a problem still and I'm using my scarf a lot.
    She is squeezing another session into Weds morn before she goes away.
    All in all, for myself, I am glad I chose this treatment. I think it is money well spent and will tell my consultant about it definitely
    Joy
  • BarryVictor
    BarryVictor Bots Posts: 5
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Though many people only associate chiropractors with the treatment of back and neck pain, the role of a chiropractor is much larger than just pain relief. Chiropractors are concerned about the overall physical, mental and emotional wellness and health of their patients.

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