Chiropractor to ease Sciatica?

[Robinsoncruso]

Has anybody tried a Chiropractor?

[Hidden]

Hi,

Yep, I have. I have also used an Osteopath. Both ( at different times in different areas where I was living) worked on my right Sacrilliac Joint. Firstly the treatment was remedial and then finally just more regular maintenance, 3 or 4 weekly appointments.

[Robinsoncruso in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[putmebacktogether]

yes! Mine is amazing! Firstly, got me back to work after 5 months off, now I see him probably twice a year

[Robinsoncruso in reply to putmebacktogether]

Thanks

[Razzer05]

while I can understand the thought… any spinal team would tell you it’s a bad idea

[Robinsoncruso in reply to Razzer05]

Thanks I was worried that it might be too violent

[putmebacktogether in reply to Robinsoncruso]

I see a McTimoney chiropractor - gentler/no ‘cracking’ - personally my experience with the NHS was shocking. I came onto this forum in desperation & so much pain & this is what was recommended to me. An actual lifesaver, gave me my life back

[cyberbarn]

If you do want to try something it would be better to see an osteopath. Some areas now have NHS osteopaths and osteopaths are Allied Health Care Professionals like physios and they are gentler than chiropractors.

[Robinsoncruso in reply to cyberbarn]

Thank you

[timbowPSP in reply to cyberbarn]

Yeah that's right - there are some real crackers out there, and some gentle ones. Need to ask the therapist and tell him/her your needs. McTim I have not had but is def more gentle. Bowen is equally effective- for me - and also very gentle. Ask around, and use ur intuition. Cheers TIMbow

[Bevvy]

I agree with cyberban. Over the years I have seen both chiropractors and osteopaths. I found osteopath much more helpful and more gentle. I wouldn’t see a chiropractor again after I believed she actually made me worse!!

[Robinsoncruso in reply to Bevvy]

Thanks for the warning