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Is chiropractic treatment is good for back pain..?

joee
joee

Hey, I'm Joe. My mother has been suffering from back pain for a long time. We tried various treatment method, but it didn't give any result. She will feel relaxed during the treatment process, but when we stopped the medicines the pain come back again. She is entirely desperate now. One of my friends suggested chiropractic treatment for back pain. I'm not aware of chiropractic treatment method. Can anyone help me with suggesting chiropractic clinic in Mississauga? If you have any experience with chiropractic treatment for back pain, I would like to hear from you. It would be a big help. Thank you.

MaryContrary
MaryContrary
I use a chiropractor all the time. First they ask questions about your pain and what you might do to cause or help the situation.
They do an exam. No clothes off though. BP most of the time to see how that is. When they get to know you, it is easier to just tell them where it hurts and they go up and down the spine and massage and push the bone back into position. I have my neck vertabreas done too but you don't have to. If I have a head ache, she or he knows by feeling the neck and how tight it is. Sometimes I get complete releaf and sometimes I don't. It depends on how relaxed I am at the time. You lay on your stomach and back for different things. My lady chiro massages more than the man chiro but he is better at getting my neck in proper alignment.
It would be very hard for me to live normally if I didn't see a chiro every time my back gave me pain. Sometimes it is weeks in between and sometimes months. Just depends. You don't have to make regular appointments unless you want to. Any chiro who pushes you to have so many treatments is just wanting to line his pockets and not help your back. The only time I really needed that was for whiplash. Other than that, you go when you feel the need.
Hope this info helps.
southpaw
southpaw
HI, I had a very bad back until I got a teeter hang up table . It might look scary but When I started using it everyday it really was a blessing. No more back pain in 10 years. You are never to old to try it
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Only upside of chiro for me was it got me to a neurosurgeon. I now get steroid shots in spine if major problem; steroid pills if too soon for shots. PT has also helped, and staying mindful. Also has limited me to 15 pounds for toting things like groceries. Seems to be working. Lots of options out there. Hugs to all.
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