I went to the chriopractor!
 

Hi guys! So, remember I posted about chiropractors and my hesitance in going to see one.....? Well, I went and I can't tell you how please and excited I am about it. I really like her and she took the time to really talk to me about what is going on and she has put together a long term plan for me. Turns out I have "military neck." My neck goes straight up and down instead of slightly curved like normal. She said this usually shows in patients with some sort of trauma. I don't recall an injury, but I did fall a lot when I was a cheerleader some years ago. Who knows! Anyways, thanks to all who shared your experiences with me!! Hopefully, this will help with my headaches and sinus issues. We'll see!! :)

I sure hope it does help you because headaches and sinus problems
can make you misrable. I get sinus headaches only a couple of times a
year, I can't imagine suffering with them on a daily basis.
I have never been to one but know several people who swear by theirs.
I am glad you went and hope you get great results.


Carol & Buddy:aimeeyork

I'm glad you had a great experience with your Chiropractor! I hope you get to feeling better!

I :love: Chiropractic care:D!!!! It helps your whole body, you should start feeling great after a few adjustments. I know I did:) I have a reverse curvature, they said due to me walking too soon as a baby. That's when your curve forms, when you are crawling, and if you don't crawl enough the curve forms the wrong way I guess. I never heard of Military neck, but I suppose that WOULD make you feel icky for sure. I hope you feel better soon!

Thanks all! I am really hoping to get rid of these nasty headaches!! It is going to take awhile, but I am very optimistic. I never realized how important posture and spine care is for you entire body and well being. :rolleyes:

Would you be willing to share your experience? What was the appointment like? What was the exam like?

Wow, sounds great!! I hope you get the positive results you are looking for! It's always nice when you find a great doc that you click with. Sounds like you found just the right place!

I'm glad you had a good expierance!

My parents have taken me and my brother to chiropractors since we were really little. Now we have one that comes to the house every Tuesday (we've been seeing him for about 6 years).

Sure. I have only been 2 times. On my initial visit I had to fill out paperwork and express what I hoped to get out of my treatment. She sat down and talked with me for about 10 minutes to find out what problems I was having and what I would like corrected. Then she did a lot fo range of motion tests with me, as well as reflexes. She took 2 xrays of my neck and shoulders, which is where my complaints were. After that, she had me lie down and she did an assessment of my spine, by pressing down on certain areas, as well as checking my ribs. Really, on my first visit, she did nothing but a thorough exam to find out exactly whether or not she could help me. I thought that was really professional, in that she wasn't eager to treat me until she knew whether or not she could help me.

Then, 2 days later on my 2nd visit. She went over my x rays as well as a packet she had put together for me, specific to me. There were diagrams of the spine and she had circled exactly where my problem areas were and what body functions were associated with them. I never knew that so much of our health issues could come from our basic spine and posture. The areas she circled for me, were very specific to head and sinuses, which are the types of problems I have been experiencing. So, after sitting down with me, reviewing her findings and discussing with me her plan (9 wks and beyond), she had me lie on a massaging bed for 5 mins, I think it's called a compressor, not sure. Then she did a few adjustments, that's the cracking and popping. I was a little scared, but she talked me through it and told me exactly what she was doing. Basically, the popping you hear is the releasing of gas between the vertabrae.

So, all in all, I have been very happy so far. She said it is going to take a little bit for me to actually feel the results, so I just have to be patient. Hope this helps! :)

Thanks very much for the info! I'm still considering trying a chiropractor but am very hesitant. It helps to know what to expect.

You are so very welcome and I completely understand! I was at my wits end with my neck and shoulder pain and was very happy to find someone that educated me about my problems and not just start working on me. I would just do some research and ask around for a good one in your area.