About a year ago I went to one local chiropractor he didnt take x-rays or any of that he did his adjustment along with a few other cool little electronic things, i saw him once a week for about a month and then he told me that it was up to me to come back if i started to feel off kilter. I just went to another local one that did x-rays, a ekg type of thing on the nerves on my back (not an ekg but he explained its similar) and he told me to come back today we went over the xrays but then he was like lets get a family plan going and getting my husband and i together to talk (which my hubby goes to another nonlocal chiro who he really likes) and he wont adjust me until we sit down and talk about that. I like that he was thorough enough for the xrays (which were free thank goodness) but I feel that he is just after money, or i feel that the other guy wasnt through enough for only seeing me for such a short amount of time. What should I expect from a chiro? whats standard practice what isnt? For the record the same guy who i just went to my husband went to once and was told it would be a few grand for the year just him, then someone rearended him at work and he went to the workmans comp dr who he really likes that is why he is still going there I just dont feel like driving myself or the children where he goes or i would since husband really likes her. Okay enough of the rant what do you mommas think.
Option #1. I have gone to both and was totally ripped off by #2. With option #1 I went once a week until I was feeling good and he told me just to come back when I needed to.
Option #2 had me come 2-3 times a week for months, until I just couldn't afford it anymore. While I did feel good, I felt just as good with #1 as I did with #2 and it was soooooo much cheaper.
I think I would go for curtain #3. Although, with those two being my only choice, I might opt for #1. Oh, you are in Castle Rock. I have a great recommendation for you if you are willing to drive to the Tech Center area. PM me if you are interested. I used to drive all the way up there from the CS area before I found my awesome chiro locally. She is excellent, and sees a lot of people I know. I would go back in a heartbeat if I didn't have mine to go to.
Stand up for yourself woman!!!
Would you have demurrely agreed to any of the following:
Teacher - let's reschedule the parent/teacher conference until your husband can be here.
Mechanic - I'd rather return your car keys when your husband is here.
Lawyer - Is there a husband I can talk to?
My chiro did xrays first thing - so that's a point to "Xchiro" (and dismisses Ychiro in my mind).
But then Xchiro asked for your husband. Maybe he had a good reason, dunno. But I damn sure am not going to wait for my wife to be there just because he asked. My body, my decision.
Now....whew....I'm sure he had some normal and rational reason that is somehow left out of the question, like "I want to offer you the family rate".
My chiro charges $23 per visit, and I believe half that on insurance. Worry if they're taking your money after you've gone a month or two. That's when you'll know. Otherwise it's just a fear about the future - which is out of your control.
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Chiropractors don't necessarily need X-rays to treat you!!! I saw a holistic chiropractor for about 18 months and LOVED LOVED LOVED it! She never took X-rays, never used electric stimulation or any other technology, and I felt GREAT after every adjustment. I went as often as I wanted, unless there was an issue we BOTH felt needed addressed.
Then, we moved :( But I found a great chiropractor who's definitely more medical, but just as good IMO. We start with electric stim, and I get a great, DEEP adjustment that lasts me about 2 weeks. He's never pushed me for anything more, but I think it helps me financially that it's covered by insurance. My chiro is also awesome enough that when my 20 visits for the year run out, he doesn't charge me anything more than my copay!
You have to go with your gut and stand up for what you believe. I would've walked out the door if ANY medical professional would've told me that he wouldn't treat me until my husband came in to discuss it. If that was the case, I'd NEVER get treated because my husband doesn't believe in the benefits of chiro!!!!
I think you already know the answer to your question. You just need confirmation - yes, the new chiro is a quack and trying to take your money. He wants your husband there so he can blow smoke up his a$$ too! My husband has gone to many chiros and the best are the ones like your first one - go for a few adjustments then come back when you need them. We had one ask for 8 post dated checks to assure he would get paid for his 'payment plan'.
I have seen a few chiro's over the years and even worked for one for about 5 years. I would HIGHLY recommend getting Xrays taken. There are things on xrays that a physical exam will not show. X-rays can even help to get you a better adjustment. I would let him know that your husband is happy where he is going. I would also go to him for a little bit and see how you feel about him. If you really like him then maybe start your kids. If you don't like him look around and find another one. I don't think there is a standard practice. It should differ from patient to patient, depending on your need for care. If you have a lot of issues and then you may need to be seen more often. If you are going just to keep up your good health then maybe every 8 weeks to 3 or 4 months. Everyone is different!
The Good Chiropractors can tell what is wrong without xrays. I am in school right now to be a Holistic Health Practitioner, and I have learned how to go up a person's spine and feel their "footprint". If you feel good and your original chiropractor got all of your kinks worked out, then I would continue to go with him. A chiropractor who just has you come back and back definitely is just taking your money.
go to an old school one the ones that know their stuff will be able to feel how you spin is look at you and then do adjustments, I saw one that did the xray and had all of the cool tools I stopped seeing him bc he was toooooooo expensive I guess he needed to pay for his cool toys, then I went to an old school one and he was great he felt my spin and my ribs (I had a rib out of place) and he did his adjustments I was sore for a day or two then saw him again the following week then just once a month and I feel great. he knows his stuff too. Not trying to sell me into vitamins or sups.
I would not go to either one of the ones you mentioned, except for the one that your husband goes to. Why worry about the drive, when you can go to someone your husband trusts? I'd sure rather drive somewhere to someone I trust than to jump from place to place looking for someone that might work. Sounds like the first one you just went to is out for money only, since he won't see you unless you sit down with him. I'd run from him.
They are different just like any other doctor. You should go to whom you feel most comfortable with. I recently switched chiros and now drive about 40 minutes to see one. I like her much better and so does my daughter. The last one I saw here was a very nice man, but was a little aggressive with the actual adjustments and my daughter would not let him touch her (she is 5 and has been going since birth). I found a great holistic chiropractor and it is well worth the drive.
Each is different. While all of them believe and know that as long as you have a spine you should see them semi-regularly after any damages are corrected, some know that realistically you won't. But most will do what the one is doing. I'd go to who you feel comfortable with, because of you don't it won't help! Not all do X-rays first, and many do health talks or classes. It's suggested to bring kids, spouse, etc in because they need care too and it helps if your spouse is on board with your treatment and getting treated also. He probably doesn't know your hubby goes to another doc. He just sounds old school and by the book.
