Question 1

should i see a chiropractor if i have a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually an orthopedic surgeon determines if surgical intervention or physical therapy is indicate

Question 2

i was told by chiropractor that i had a strained rotator cuff.  well i have tingling in my 4-arm wrist and hand. and my right foot too is that normal?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms: May have no relationship to one another. A strained rotator cuff and forearm paresthesias (tingling) warrant at least a cursory talk with an advice nurse; an evaluation of right foot tingling deserves a course of conservative treatment...Stretching, heat...Before proceeding further. I certainly agree with another doc on our network who just suggested an eval for possible neck nerve root entrapment.

Question 3

my chiropractor found a spinal avm on my mri (back pain from slipped disc/tear). he said the avm was small and not concerning. should i see a neurologist for this, or have faith in my chiropractor? pmh includes craniotomy from temporal lobe avm. ty?

Accepted Answer

: ABSOLUTELY, SEE A NEUROLOGIST OR A NEUROSURGEON.  You now describe two vascular malformations.  Find an expert to handle future complications.

Question 4

can a chiropractor turn my baby?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely no: Turning the baby to facilitate delivery is a technique that saves a great deal of misery.  It is done by an obstetrician and occasionally your family doctor.  There is absolutely nothing in the training or knowledge of a chiro to perform this procedure.  If you are offered this by a chiro, run away fast.  See you obstetrician.

Question 5

how can i find a great chiropractor?

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Ask around: Back and neck pain are very common, affecting 60-80 percent if the population; so in all likelihood some of you'd r friends and neighbors probably have used a chiropractor and can likely steer you toward a good one.  A primary care doctor would also know the reputation of the chiropractors in your area as well.  Beware of picking one just based in an ad you see in the paper.

Question 6

does every chiropractors see babies?

Accepted Answer

Should They??: To my knowledge there is no training program teaching a chiropractor how to safely perform manipulations on babies. There is no supportive data that it is safe to do this and no proof of any benefit. So be careful!

Question 7

can chiropractors help with earaches?

Accepted Answer

No: Actual research studies performed in children show no benefit to ear infections with chiropractic.

Question 8

what do doctors think about chiropractors?

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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 9

what are the benefits of seeing a chiropractor?

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As an orthopedist-: -I actually see no benefit for major orthopedic problems. 4 sore or acing back or other things of this sort may make you feel better but if left alone the will clear by themselves.

Question 10

what can i expect at a chiropractor appointment?

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Chiro Care: You can expect to be treated very professionally, with attention to your complaints.  You will have a thorough assessment of your general musculoskeletal health.  You may be referred for xrays depending upon your complaint and a program of therapy will likely be proposed.  Chiropractic care uses a philosophy of manipulative therapy similar to massage and osteopathic manipulation to alleviate pain.

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My chiropractor found a spinal avm on my mri (back pain from slipped disc/tear). he said the avm was small and not concerning. should i see a neurologist for this, or have faith in my chiropractor? pmh includes craniotomy from temporal lobe avm. ty?

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