Chiropractor before BR?

By Aestas1 on 29 Jun 2011

I'm in a holding point right now, trying to lose weight before I can reschedule my surgery. In the meantime, I'm trying to deal with my very bad back pain. My doctor recommended a chiropractor. I never would have considered it otherwise, because I'm not sure I believe in chiropractors. I've been for two adjustments, and my back feels the same (maybe a little worse). Has anyone here been to a chiropractor before their BR? What are your thoughts on it?

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osgoodgirl 24 Feb 2012

thank you so much. my doc wants me to come for physical therapy 3 times per week, didnt say how many, but its $20 per visit. I just want to make sure thats the right thing to do.

osgoodgirl 24 Feb 2012

I just had my 2nd adjustment last night at the Chiropracter. He said i didnt have any disc or neck issues from the xray and the "dents" in my shoulders were "normal". I am just not sure whether to continue the adjustments for the back up for the insurance claim. any suggestions??

Vivalv66 24 Feb 2012

Well since my hubby is a Chiropractor (the best of course) I will ask him and post you his response soon.

Vivalv66 24 Feb 2012

He said...If the Chiropractor is not supportive, consider a different Chiropractor. What technique are they using? There are many different kinds. Dents in shoulders are not "normal" they are "common" in women with larger breasts.

Aestas1 7 Jul 2011

Well, the chiropractor and massage didn't help at all. I went back to my doctor and Xrays showed a degenerative disc condition. I'm getting an MRI this weekend and that will tell us what the best course of treatment is. (Hopefully just Physical Therapy and not surgery). Bright side: It will be pretty hard for my insurance to deny breast reduction surgery after documented proof of back issues!

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 8 Jul 2011

Oh my goodness I am sorry to hear that. The MRI will tell all so I am sure you will be back on track and healing soon. The BR will definitely help with some of the pain.

Let me know how this all goes for you this weekend.

Aestas1 1 Jul 2011

Thanks for your input, ladies. The pain is so bad that I had to cancel a 4th of July trip to my Dad's, because I didn't think I could spend 6 hours in a car.

I've vowed to give the chiropractor 2 weeks, so we'll see how that works out. I've got one more week to go.

Kimmers - I'm getting a therapeutic massage on Tuesday. Hoping it helps.

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 2 Jul 2011

That is probably a smart idea skipping the 6 hour car ride. That would not do your back any good at all. You will enjoy the massage! It really relaxes you and eases the muscle tension.

Hang in there:)

Hugs

Aitchcov 1 Jul 2011

I see a chiropracter every 4 or 5 months and it keeps my back pain to a minimum. To start with it took a few sessions to reduce the aches and you are right it can feel worse before better. I am UK not US but I guess things are the same everywhere.
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Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 30 Jun 2011

I have tried Chiropractic and it did not work for me at all. What works best for me is hot stone, deep tissue massages. I get one every two weeks.

Also having the breast reduction is what greatly helped me. I now have total back, neck and shoulder relief.

Hang in there:)

AimeedoubleGs 24 Feb 2012

I agree! The deep tissue massages work for me! I think at first I thought "ohhh massages are just for relaxation" because that was the only kind I had experienced so far... Not so with these guys! In fact, they really, really hurt but then I would have relief for about two weeks after. I also had to try a few before I found a good therapist.

osgoodgirl 24 Feb 2012

do you mind telling what size you started and what you went to? i am F now, but my body frame is smaller

Kimmers25 (Community Manager) 24 Feb 2012

I started as a DDD and now a full B.

osgoodgirl 24 Feb 2012

i just read your story and saw your pics and the comments, what a great thing i found today! i am a 38 F and would love to be a C! I lost 40 lbs over the last year but not one ounce from the boobs! couldnt believe it. Everyone said, oh thats the first thing to go. whatever. Thanks so much for sharing, it really does help to hear stuff from others.