Question 1

can a chiropractor or a medical doctor fix chronic lumbago?

Accepted Answer

It depends: The natural history of lbp is to resolve, but depending on the underlying diagnosis, your pain can be alleviated.

Question 2

who can treat a sciatica problem: a medical doctor or a chiropractor?

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Sciatica: Both can treat this. If you are sure its sciatica then you must have some imaging (MRI) done - then talk to your doctor as to what is the next step eg. Chiropractor. In some states chiropractors can also order imaging.

Question 3

is it illegal for a medical doctor or a chiropractor to take care of a patient in their home?

Accepted Answer

No: Its not illegal to have a home office.

Question 4

what do doctors think about chiropractors?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractics: Unlike a common belief that many of those are quacks, i believe that there are conditions that can be treated with success by chiropractors such as muscle spasms and minor usually muscle related issues. I've had my neck cracked by my wife and it did help. The most important thing is to find one who knows what he is doing.

Question 5

can a chiropractors note count as a doctors note?

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Yes: A chiropractor is a doctor. That's what the dc stands for in his title. At least that's true in most/all states in the usa. May not be true in other countries.

Question 6

went to chiropractor in the second week i started intense itching doctors cant figure out why im itching and breaking out. biopsy sent and waiting to.

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Sensitivity: Likely contact dermatitis. have topical medium strength to high potency steroids been tried

Question 7

i have a lower back problems, it's been like this for just over a year now. last year i started going to chiropractor but but things are still  same. i've been in and out of er and doctors. what can i do to or where can i go for help?

Accepted Answer

Documentation: The lower back has variety of causes we need to establish the origin including performing some orthopedic test and imaging as xrays and MRI while try to lost some weight if that the case doing stretching back excersises in the morning drink water and uses your legs to squating down

Question 8

does a chiropractor work with necks? do they also practice on necks or if not what are neck doctors called?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they work : With necks, specifically manual manipulation of the neck and cervical spine. However, make sure you have a clear diagnosis and imaging before starting manual manipulation of the cervical spine.

Question 9

is neck cracking by a chiropractor relatively safe or dangerous?  i've seen doctors on both sides, and i can't decide if i'm taking an unnecessary risk even though it may be helping me feel better.

Accepted Answer

Neck manipulation: High velocity manipulation can come with risks.  I incurred an injury with high  velocity manipulation. However neck manipulation can be quite helpful for misalignment.  It is important that one's neck be evaluated to ensure that risk  doesn't outweigh potential benefit.

Question 10

what do chiropractors do that is different from other pain management doctors?

Accepted Answer

A Bunch: Chiropractors limit (or should) their practice to manual manipulation of joints.  Be wary of other "offerings" such as acupuncture, traction decompression, herbs and vitamins.

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What do doctors think about chiropractors?

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Can a chiropractors note count as a doctors note?

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Went to chiropractor in the second week i started intense itching doctors cant figure out why im itching and breaking out. biopsy sent and waiting to.

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I have a lower back problems, it's been like this for just over a year now. last year i started going to chiropractor but but things are still same. i've been in and out of er and doctors. what can i do to or where can i go for help?

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Does a chiropractor work with necks? do they also practice on necks or if not what are neck doctors called?

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Is neck cracking by a chiropractor relatively safe or dangerous? i've seen doctors on both sides, and i can't decide if i'm taking an unnecessary risk even though it may be helping me feel better.

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What do chiropractors do that is different from other pain management doctors?

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