Is there a type of Yoga that simulates the effect of a chiropractic adjustment?
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Yoga or other types of exercise may very well complement a chiropractic adjustment, but it would not be a substitute for a quality chiropractic adjustment.  The stretching and strengthening of muscles would help in allowing an adjustment to "hold" for longer if the exercises are done correctly.  Performing exercises improperly or over-doing it could have the reverse effect.  I hope this helps.
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I have the same problem as you. I started a chiropractic, have you tried? Today was my second "adjustment" and I'm feeling a little bit better, at list I can bend!
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Basical everyones answer was that Chiropractic services is quick and solves the problem... well the person who spoke of migrains as the problem then lets tackle that first. In physical therapy you will do exercises that won't solve the problem short term but will prevent it in the future, you are doing work to train the muscles around your spine that support it to work better and be less lazy. This way they will hold those vertebrea in place so they don't move out of alignment and compress a nerve. Also some physical therapists know more then others and can do adjustments... the difference? They only do adjustments to one segment of the spine so a perticular vertebrea as opposed to a chriopractic who adjusts not only just the one out of alignment but the ones around it. At physical therapy you can have traction to the spine which you don't really get in a chriopractic setting. You will be put on a mechine that applies weight to your lower back helping to releive tension there and for herniated discs this works extreamly well (if you have a smart therapist that places the traction belt securly and tightly to the waist instead of over a hot pack for example) also stim can help ease pain for short term and somtimes you can rent a stim unit to take home if the pain is extream. Like I said you will be retraining your muscles to supply more support to your spine and this helps more then anything because it helps prevent future injury... you will most likely use a stability ball and ab work for low back, neck streaching for headachs. They will also massage the area to help releave pain. The benifits are very different and if you have a herniated disk  you should probably utilize both or more the Physical therapy clinic, they have lots of ways to help that type of problem.\n\nThe degrees and area of study for both are very different also. PTs offten use lots of different types of devices to help, hot whirlpool, hot pack, traction, stim, ultrasound, exercise, streaching, massagem, and much more. \n\nIf your insurance doesn't cover it you might have some options just call a couple places and ask what they charge, some are 12 dollars a visit. Also you should be sure that your insurance doesn't most will now and if you have a note from your dr explaining the importance of it then you can send it to your insurance and argue that you need it. I once knew someone who had breast reduction surgery and the insurance didn't cover it but was able to make them pay all her bills because the dr insisted she needed it.
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anti-inflammatories are good.\n\nI wouldn't suggest a chiropractor.\n\nWith all four of my pregancies my pain worsened every time...use a heating pad whenever you are laying down or "reclining".  Sleep with a pillow in between your legs, it helps for a lot of things even if you aren't pregnant.\n\nDepending on your current fitness activity too much can simply make it worse.\n\nin short...heating pad, anti-inflame drugs and sleep with a pillow in between your legs
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Courtney, you should try chiropractic care.  It is a safe and gentle way to help with chronic back pain, even from scoliosis.  I work for a chiropractor in South Carolina and she uses a new technology of chiropractic treatment that doesn't have any twisting, poping or cracking when the adjustment is delivered.  It is called the Pro-Adjuster and many chiropactors all over the world are beginning to use this technology.  We had a 27 year old male with chronic back pain from his scoliosis and he received dramatic relief in just a few treatments.  Make sure to do your research on doctors in your area, so you can find a chiropractor who fits into your specific needs.  If you want more information on the Pro-Adjuster and to find doctors in your area using it, go to www.pro-adjuster.com.
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try this site:http://www.chirogeek.com/003_Level-1-Exercise.htm
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Chiropractor...I used to suffer frequently, but when I started seeing the Chiro..I hardly ever have one anymore...also he had a massage therapist come in and show me a couple of simple massage techniques that do wonders ....
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I had a knotted up nerve in my neck one time that was driving me insane.  The doctor gave  me some pain killer but that just made the room spin, so finally out of desperation I went to a chiropractor for the frist time in my life.  He crunched my back in several places and then practically twisted my head off from both sides.  The amazing thing was that within minutes I could feel a noticable difference and after going back a couple of more times it fixed it completely, something pain killers cannot do.
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Physical therapy is THE way to go. Also, see a chiropractor.
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I don't know how keen you are to try yoga- but it has played a huge part in my knee injury recovery. Try Iyengar Yoga, or Phoenix rising yoga therapy.
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have you tried yoga its less stressful>>>
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chiropractors are not expensive i only pay 25 dollars to see mine. Try a heating pad.
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It depends on the degree of degeneration. There is no reversal of the arthritis. If mild to moderate Chiropractic adjustments can do wonders for pain control without medication. Physical therapy is futile for pain control. If your MD prescribes PT try it and then try chiropractic.
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You might want to try a website I ran across recently that has a list of Chiropractors from all over. Good Luck!
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strech more (yoga less pain afterwards)
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Yoga for Round Bodies  I and II (I only have I= $30)\nYoga for the Rest of Us (PBS)
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Reflexology sounds like a good idea. I got a spa with therapeutic jets for the back. I haven't had lower back pain since I use it regularly. It also relieves my whiplash.