Last week I happen to mention that I don't believe it is entirely safe dealing with chiropractors working near or on your neck and head areas due to the risk of arterial dissection. Somebody responded with "They know what to do, they're fine" or the equivalent of that.
Today's newspaper:
Yep. It happens. youtu.be/CbwIISYe7-g?si=bd4...
Hmm, I'd hoped to get a referral to a chiropractor for my chronic bad back. Maybe not a great idea,
Do your own homework kaypeeoh. Over…my 80 years, I’ve had a number of chiropractors using all techniques. Find out for yourself what “cracking”actually means. …. the cracking sound heard during a joint manipulation is not actually from the bones cracking, but rather from the release of gas from the joint.
I go to the chiropractor once a month, more if a problem arises. I move well, I walk fast and people in my retirement village find it hard to believe I’m 80. I’ve had arthritis for years, including in my neck. My chiro works on my neck every visit and I haven’t had a problem for years. Good luck..there’s so much misinformation out there.
My chiro has a son with a girlfriend who’s just qualified as a physiotherapist her in Australia and says she is horrified about the misinformation given out during her studies, now that she understands how chiros work.
Good luck,
Gwendoline
Same here - I have been having chiropractic care for 64 years - a chiro discovered I had scoliosis - doctors missed it for years. Without monthly treatments I would not walk around and would suffer with migraines. In 2020 I had spinal surgery and the neurosurgeon and GP and chiro worked together to give me the best outcome - I am very grateful to have all of them in my life.
There are chiros who don't "crack". Activator, drop table, and other gentle methods.
I’d look for a physio that does manual therapy (bonus if they have Parkinson’s experience). They’ll work to correct postural issues and address underlying muscle imbalances and weakness. A chiro is really only trained to so the manipulations and don’t correct the underlying problem the way a physio can so the problem isn’t really resolved and you end up returning over and over. It’s more like a drug in that respect, an expensive one at that. And I agree with the original poster, keep them away from your cervical spine. There’s simply too many essential arteries and and other vascularizations in the area to be messing around up there…
You need some more education - you obviously have never had experience and are relying on heresay from naysayers!
I’m not sure that your comments are in accordance with the guidelines for respecting others and not being dismissive towards those with differing opinions. I am a healthcare provider with 20 years of experience in Parkinson’s. In the past, I have undergone chiropractic treatment (years ago) and found it to be beneficial in the short term, but required ongoing treatment indefinitely in order to maintain the results. In that respect, it’s not unlike massage or other non-medical treatment. But notably, my opinion is informed by my personal experience with chiropractic in addition to my extensive medical knowledge of Parkinson’s, gleaned from years of clinical practice exclusively in Parkinson’s related disorders in a range of settings. Instead of casting aspersions about my educational level for disagreeing with you, perhaps you can be a little more accepting of others opinions and let the original poster draw their own conclusions from our collective input.
I know the opinions of a lot of medicos - how entrenched they can be in doctrine- and yes ongoing treatment is the norm otherwise I would not have received 64 years of treatment myself - refer to reply to gwendolinej. I can only speak for my experiences as do others.
Years ago I owned a veterinary clinic. Across the street was a chiropractor. I visited her and she worked hard to get the cracking sounds from my back. If she couldn't get the crack she felt she'd failed. My understanding is the crack is synovial fluid implosion... Healthy joints would crack while unhealthy joints were unable to be cracked. I found that out myself when I developed knee arthritis. I could pop my healthy knee but not the unhealthy.
Personally I prefer Osteopaths. I don't have PD but went to Chiro for years for my back. Went to an Osteopath about 3 years ago and it has been much better since.
I think that the main point is that he did not try to access any medical records rather than his lack of competence in applying treatment. Sadly I think she was misguided in discharging herself and declining medical care/treatment when advised so to do. I wonder how sparing she had been about her history and advice that she'd been given when requesting his help.
There are good and bad providers in all healthcare professions, but it doesn't mean that the whole profession is a risk for patients because of irresponsible actions of some providers. I'm sure you are not aware of the various types of safe cervical treatments available to patients with neck problems that don't require much force. In other words, no " cracking" of the joints. Don't be Down on what you're not Up on,
That is why I choose to get OMT from a doctor(DO) instead. No cracking, gentle realignment, safe and covered by medicaire and insurance.
NECK DYSTONIA WOKE ME UP TODAY.HAS ANYONE WITH PD EXPERIENCED THIS?
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