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Q: Orthotics - Suggestions On Chiropractor Vs. Physio
asked by: westcoastdrum on August 1st, 2007
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I have had back pain for 7 years. I have been active but not as much as I used to, as I used to be an athlete. I am still in good shape.
Anyways the back hurts after sitting. I have been to chiropractors over the years but usually give up. The first one saw that my legs are different lengths. The one where I have moved now says that my pelvis is out of alignment after getting xrays. Well I am considering not continuing with Chiropractor but doing more massage and stretching like yoga. That always seems to help. I also find massage helps and have tried so many therapies and diagnosis. I want to put an end to this but am losing faith so maybe massage and yoga are best and remaining active.
I also think I should get orthotics but want some advice about where to get it and if I should get advice from my chiropractor but I am a little untrusting towards chiropracors -it seems they can not help but really want to convince me they can.
Can physiotherapists do this orthotic business? And I think I will just go to physio to get also some adjustments and exercise since they seem more realistic about not wanting me to go in alot. I also have been worse since the chiropractor does not want me to exercise for the first week here.

Well if you can answer something for me I would appreciate it.
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vebo-pa
replied on January 11th, 2008
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I am a chiropractor and first and foremost it depends on your goals. If you want to treat back pain that is one thing, but going to the chiropractor is about a lot more. Regular adjustments can help to prevent your body from decaying, just like going to the dentist to prevent tooth decay.

Different people are different. That is why there are so many different options. Some people will receive benefit from one treatment more than others. If you've given chiropractic a fair chance, as in following your chiropractor's care plan, then with regards to treating back pain it might be an idea to try something else, physiotherapy or acupunture for example.

If you notice massage and yoga work for you, do those. Orthotics can help people with back pain as well. There should be no problem just having orthotics done with a chiropractor, many do them and if you have a good chiropractor then you should be able to say what you want and have that and only that. Not as many physiotherapists do them. You could also go to a podiatrist or foot doctor.
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RichT
replied on January 12th, 2008
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Hello Westcoastdrum,

It is time (long overdue) for you to seek the advice of a neurologist/spinal surgeon. And do seek out the best spinal doctor that you can find in your area.

RichT
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expatient
replied on January 16th, 2008
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You can see for yourself if your pelvis is misaligned or not from your pictures. The most common reason for back pains is misaligned pelvis. But not all chiropractors know how to correct it. Usually they just try to twist pelvis. I have experience on that as a patient. It took 15 years untill I found one who could correct it.

Now pain free almost 3 years...
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