Chiropractic?

Question

I dislocated a rib about 4 months ago and since then have been wary about seeing a chiropractor. I'm finally going back, as my back has gotten too bad to ignore, but I'm still worried. I can't seem to find real information on whether chiropractic is good or bad... can anyone offer some help?

Answer 1

I really like chiropractic and actually thought about becoming one myself. I highly recommend them. Do tell them about your rib, though. They can do an X-ray and see if they can help you or not.

Answer 2

Talk to your chiro.  If you can't get an adjustment yet because of your rib, they should be able to recommend some exercises that will help.

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Answer 3

they can help with pain, but generally not a long term fix.  you have to keep going back.

I would definately go if it relieves the pain though.  Once you feel better, see a physical therapist about exercises to strengthen the appropriate muscles to help stay pain free.

Answer 4

well chiropractic therapy is a very good thing even thow MDs will tell you other wise.  In your case with a rib injury you might want to discuss this with the chiropraqctor before he begins treatment because the rib can move and harm other major organs but for any other injury the chiropractor is the way to go.  They realign your body to get it back to a healthy allignment and then you go to preventative health, keeping up with the alllignment is just as important in maintaining good health.  and this helps with everything even my sinuses that mds, allergist and ENTs cannot help with.    my chiropractor's email is [e-mail], I am in st. charles, MO but he may be able to send you some more helpful info.

Answer 5

Okay, let's simply look at this using common sense and the facts:  1) You're in intense pain because of a dislocated rib; 2)  You've been in this condition for 4 months, some 120 days; 3)  The function of chiropractors and osteopaths (and trauma physicians at an ER, for that matter...) is to put a dislocated bone back into place.  So my questions to you are these:  1)  Did your initial physician attempt to put the rib back into place?  Did he or she rule out a fracture?  2)  Have you been on pain meds this entire time and have you actually expected that this would heal you?  3)  If you have issues with chiropractors (and I have absolutely ZERO idea why you would), then why haven't you gone to an osteopath to get the rib put back into place?  Same work, different degree process, and if you're "wary" of chiropractors because of personal  experience, consider trying a different chiropractor this time or a different type of chiropractic work.  I have had ONLY good experiences with chiropractors and body workers, but as I am an herbalist, homeopath and a massage therapist (CMT), it may be that I have just chosen better practitioners than you, and know how to screen body workers better.   4)  Considering that you've spent the last 120 days in what I imagine to be SEVERE pain, putting your trust in "professionals" whose "work" quite simply, hasn't (worked), and who have given you pain suppressive drugs that don't address the problem, merely repressing or suppressing the symptoms, at great cost to your well-being and body, don't you think it's about bloody time you used the brain the goddess gave you, stopped mentally masturbating and equivocating and running a fear/ignorance game on yourself, and tried something different?  To do what you have always done, over and over again, while expecting different results, is the definition of insanity.  You might want to consider that you're being insane here, and incredibly unhelpful to yourself.  Was your injury caused by a chiropractor?  That is unclear from your post.  I need to know what caused your injury, and how, in fact, you're even sure that what you're experiencing is actually a dislocated rib.  

I have found the work of chiropractic to be amazingly helpful in my life.  I have not, however, liked all chiropractors I have worked with.  Same situation with allopathic doctors, but not liking nor wanting to work with a practitioner occurs a LOT more often with Western doctors in my life than it does with Alt. Med. professionals, believe you me.  Sounds like you way need to get up off it, look at what you're truly doing to yourself, and make some other plans.  What you're doing now hasn't worked for 4 months it sounds like.  TIme for a change.  It was time for a change more than 90 days ago, but some people are on an extremely slow and torturous learning curve.  This one's a no-brainer from where I sit.

Answer 6

Actually you may get benefit from chiropractic care.  But please understand that you did not dislocate a rib.  Your rib may be torqued a bit and inflamed or you may have something else.  I would recomment that you see a chiropractor that uses manipulation and physical therapy.  Be sure that they do traditional manipulation along with things like trigger point therapy, ultrasound, electro-stim and excersize.  As far as if it is good or bad.  I really depends on the chiropractor.  There are good and bad ones so you need to be careful.  I would find one that is perhaps a little older and spends adequate time.  That works on the muscles too.  Only go to someone that will get down to business right away and not sell you a bunch of care before they see how you will respond.    The best chiropractors for your condition come from National College.  They are the more medical chiropractors that deal with injuries and pain.  There are good chiropractors from other schools too but National graduates are always a good bet.  I would find an older established DC who does not need your business.  You will save money that way.  There are some wonderful younger ones too but many new ones have bills to pay and may over treat you with more care than you need...

Answer 7

Chiropractic does a good job on ACUTE rib displacement.  Unfortunately, 4 months out is a problem.  There wold be alot of inflammatory change around the rib head.  This condition is rare enough that I wold go to a Chiro with at least 10 yrs experience in FAMILY chiropractic as opposed to Personal Injury.  A truly dislocated rib is fairly rare unless there is something else going on or if there was a violent sneeze in an awkward position, scoliosis or trauma.  Insist on updating your x rays.  There are also many conditions that can mimic a dislocated rib.

Answer 8

I'm a chiropractor & I treat people with rib problems regularly.  I have several MDs who refer to me, one in particular recognizes rib problems easily & refers these people to me.

Both my sister & I have scoliosis as well-and many of my patients do too so I"m quite familiar with that ...

You should be able to get the rib in place/ moving better & then start doing stretching & strengthening exercises to help it hold better. The scoliosis is most likely a big part of it- you can't change that, but working w/ the muscles there can help a lot.

Because you have this structural deviation, you may continue having issues on & off forever- your spine isn't "normal"-- you may benefit from getting adjusted & getting massage therapy on some sort of ongoing basis to prevent big flare ups-- not everyone needs to get adjusted forever- but some people with structural issues do really benefit from it.

i treat some people just "as needed" & others come in for "maintenance"- it really depends on the person.

Ask your chiropractor to use an Activator or an Impulse instrument on your ribs- it's much gentler & works very well.good luck

Answer 9

I would discuss with your chiropractor.  He could treat your back pain, but needs to be aware of your ribs.  You may need to find exercises that will strenghten you back muscles.  This could help the pain.  Do you know what is causing your back pain?  You should find out if you do not know.