Seriously. I had a friend extolling how good his experience with his chiropractor was, in response to my tale about physical therapy after a skiing accident. I ended the argument pretty quickly by asking “how often do you have to go back”
IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 1 year ago
If chiroprarcty was legit people wouldn’t have to keep going back for more “treatment”.
If you’ve got a bad back, watching your posture and doing some core strength training is more effective.
Paradox@lemdro.id 1 year ago
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 1 year ago
That’s a weird standard. People see physicians for years because of chronic issues.
Are you saying my brothers oncologist isn’t left because he has to see him for life ?
Not all their techniques are garbage. DO are trained in manipulation as well. The basic premise of chiropractics is what’s at fault. I’ve seen newer chiropractics switch to more PT style of treatment. No idea if that’s in their scope but I know one who rarely adjust people. It’s mainly massage, weight lifting and body mechanics.
roguetrick@kbin.social 1 year ago
DO's manipulation training is largely horseshit too, but at least they won't cure cancer by cracking your neck.
wintermute_oregon@lemm.ee 1 year ago
In all fairness, I have never seen a DO give an adjustment. I just know they are trained to do it.
roguetrick@kbin.social 1 year ago
Most DOs do not. They're DO's because the medical school they got accepted in was a DO school. Not because they actually believe in it.
IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world 1 year ago
One point of going to a MD is to treat an existing condition. Obviously not every condition can be cured but that’s the aim. Chiropractic doesn’t even try and treat a condition, it’s all about short term relief.
DadVolante@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
No one cares about your brother that you just made up
Duranie@midwest.social 1 year ago
For what it’s worth, as a massage therapist I’ve interviewed with some chiropractors and know plenty of other therapists who have worked for them. The number of chiropractors NOT doing some kind of shady billing or breaking some other scope of practice/ethical boundaries is shockingly small. I’m sure they exist, but in swapping stories with other therapists over almost 2 decades, I might know 1.
For example, one Chiro I interviewed with had his “program” set as patients being categorized into “back” or “neck” patients. Depending on which you were categorized into determined how many sessions (manipulation plus other therapies) per week for 8 weeks the patient would receive. After 8 weeks he would reassess. Seriously waiting 8 weeks to see if it’s helping. He knew what insurances would cover, so he cookie cuttered his whole practice. From what it looked like I don’t think people “graduated” by getting better, moreso just once they ran out of money.