Has anyone tried chiropractic care for RLS?

[BoldMove]

I ask because I came upon this:

What should I do if I have restless leg syndrome but don’t want to take medication?

Don’t worry, you’re in luck! Your local chiropractor is here to save the day with innovative, natural, non-invasive techniques such as massage, adjustments, controlled exercise and lifestyle changes.

How can a chiropractor help?

As stated before, RLS is a disorder of the nervous system function. That being said, a commonly overlooked cause of the problem may be due to a spinal or nerve condition. Therefore, seeking a chiropractor’s help is pertinent. Chiropractors aim to improve overall nervous system function and fix spinal and bodily misalignments in order to create a better functioning body. If your skeletal system is placing unnecessary pressure on your legs or joints, rls may be a result.

If you think you may have restless leg syndrome, visit The Joint today. No appointment necessary and only $19 for your first exam!

[Eryl]

i've had chiropractic treatment on a number of occasions, but I never noticed it make any difference to rls.

[BoldMove in reply to Eryl]

Thank you.

[Kaarina Administrator]

This is a link to a posting from a few months ago that may be helpful to you:

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

There may be more postings on the subject if you use the Search facility and type in Chiropractors.

[BoldMove in reply to Kaarina]

Thank u; listening to video now. If I walk moderately, 30 minutes straight, I usually have a good night.

[Eryl in reply to BoldMove]

That may be because the exercise is lowering your blood sugar. I've found that eating sugar, biscuits, cakes, sweetened drinks. or large amounts of deep fried chips will give me rls. As will e202 artificial preservative.

[Joolsg]

It has helped a few people on here but it won’t help others where the cause is genetic/ low iron etc.

I tried it for over a year and the chiropractic realignment made no difference- in fact a lot of the manipulation and the exercises made my RLS worse.

However the chiro did teach me some great leg exercises to increase muscle which have definitely helped- especially in the middle of the night!

[BoldMove]

Sounds like I shouldn't waste my $. Thanks for your input

[nightdancer in reply to BoldMove]

exactly, to put it kindly.

[Jumpey]

Have had chiropractic. Did nothing for my legs.x

[BoldMove in reply to Jumpey]

Thanks Jumpey.

[Pluto46]

I've been treat by an osteopath since June, and the results have been relatively good, though I say that with caution, because she's also been treating me for my back pain, which in the beginning was even more painful than rls.

What she concentrates on for rls is putting pressure on the different muscles/nerves in my backside, pressing, pulling, stretching. All quite painful, but a useful sort of pain. You can feel something's moving, and hopefully in the right direction.

I think what many of us forget in our mostly sedentary lives is how stiff muscles can become, and although I've had rls since my teenage years, grumpy old muscles tightening their stranglehold around nerves and nerve pathways can't help very much.

So I'd give a thumbs up for anything that can relieve pressure on sensitive nerve areas, and even loosen up muscle fascia - membranes around the muscles. They also need softening up.

[Pluto46 in reply to Pluto46]

Though of course, it's important to take care of other things like iron levels etc.

[BoldMove in reply to Pluto46]

Even though I have celiac my iron levels are good with supplementation, I keep my minerals in balance. So far walking and ice packs seem to work best for me.

[janland]

Hi .

The chiropractor route sounds good to me.

You mentioned "the joint"

What is this exactly? A place or company name?

I am in UK..so I guess things would be different for me?

IV had rls for about 5-6 months now..and apart from the jumpy electronic legs I get strange pains all down left leg from hip to knee to shin.

It feels like a painful ache and wondered if it's connected to rls.?

It almost feels as if the pain is coming from the bones but it's probably from the nerves?

I understand rls is neurological..but what causes it.?

IV tried taking nearly everything. From all vitamins and minerals and amino acids and CBD oil and now various types of iron which upset stomach.i combine prescription iron with liquid iron bought from supermarket..

Ive tried magnesium oil and tablets serotonin and potassium citrate..

Blood test discovered low ferritin hence extra iron..but it's a mystery about the leg pains as well so now taking painkillers..too many tablets..

I'm considering an iron patch..from USA but think it's a weak solution.

Any ideas please re full leg pain while resting.?

Thank you

Jan

[BoldMove in reply to janland]

The joint is a chiropractic chain in the US. I can't answer about the hip pain, but for the general RLS that I've had for about 9 years, I find walking the best. 30 minutes at a moderate pace in addition to keeping my minerals in proper dosages.

[Hidden in reply to janland]

Chiropractic might well be worth a shot for you. Pain could be from nerves in your lower back; hard to say. I'd be interested to find out if it works for you, should you decide to give it a try.

[BoldMove in reply to Hidden]

Most responses indicate a poor track record for Chiropractic care. It does not appear worth the shot unless I'm there for something else.

[SLMCP]

Anything is worth a try, be it drugs or not. As RLS causes are different you never know what might help. Good luck 😊

[BoldMove in reply to SLMCP]

It does not look promising from all the other responses.

[Megamania]

I am treated by a DO. The treatments are 50-60 min long. He says he has had success with Rls by working on the sacrum, taking pressure of the associated nerves. It has worked for me. I get 2-4 weeks of relief most of the time. I have also drastically reduced sugar, empty carbs, most diet soft drinks and most dairy.

[BoldMove in reply to Megamania]

You are one of the lucky ones then re DO care. I don't eat processed food, sugar or empty carbs. I'm 95% vegan with some meat or poultry on holidays.

[Hidden]

Years ago my back went bad, I guess it just said "Enough"!! I'd abused the thing for too long, and one morning, I couldn't turn my head, my lower back was sore, etc, etc. Whole thing hurt, and it didn't go away after a few days. RLS was absolutely horrible through the early days of that, (little sleep), and it was indeed the chiropractic treatments that helped me so very much. But it took several months to see results. I still use an inversion table that seems to help some; RLS is still an issue but nothing like it was back then. And since then, I've eliminated most carbs that turn to sugar, (I still have a few potato chips on occasion), coffee, chocolate (bummer), I limit fruit (fructose), all various dietary triggers, and that seems to help a lot too. I guess the big question would be, Do you have back trouble? Have you been hard on your back? If not, then don't waste your money!! If you have, then it might help, but it takes time. And I'm using a DO now for my back, but all he had to offer where RLS is concerned is hypnosis! I politely declined. It's not that bad anymore for me, mostly annoying, if I am careful to avoid the carbs and limit the fruit. Too dang many triggers!!!

[BoldMove in reply to Hidden]

I'm 95% vegan and don't eat processed foods, added sugar etc. If I don't eat fruit my RLS is worse therefore I eat plenty of it. Guess we're all different.

[nightdancer]

"Don't worry! You're in luck"??! In 28 yrs of RLS groups, i do not have any people who say this has helped. RLS is neurological. Chiropractors will promise you the world. IF you try it , good luck. Another down side to it, most insurance does not cover chiros, at least in the US, where I am.

[BoldMove in reply to nightdancer]

It sounds like I have my answer. Thank you.