The Truth About Chiropractic Adjustments

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[@burniewilliams3961]

I am a chiropractor with 23 years experience. And I agree with these guys. In fact I have completely reworked my protocols to make movement and fitness my main focus. I still adjust but only to get people ready and able to get on the floor and start improving their movement.

[@rebeccapatterson6203]

I am a student debating on being physical therapist or a chiropractor. I really want to learn how to improve people's movement and get to the root cause. I was wondering if you could do it all over again would you still go to chiropator school? Also in your opinion which chiropractor schools actually teach how to treat the root cause instead or just popping and cracking or is that something you have to learn on your own?

[@18matts]

@@rebeccapatterson6203 chiropractors are pure quacks, full stop. The chiropractor I went to twice, emailed me saying that going to the chiropractor will help you stay healthy to prevent the thing we all wanted to prevent in 2020. Lol can't say it or I'll get censored for false claims about vid. But physical therapy absolutely is based off real science and medicine. Shoot being a massage therapist is more medically real than chiropractic "care". If you pay attention chiropractors are just message therapists who don't know what they are doing lol seriously avoid them at all costs they have the ego of a surgeon, but the brains of doorknob.

[@miceatah9359]

@@rebeccapatterson6203 be a therapist that shit actually helps takes time but actually works instead of that bone cracking nonsense like id probably be an invalid (dono if thats the right word maybe cripple?) If i did that instead of getting therapy after getting... a lot of things fixed

[@nohandlemebruh]

Chiropractors are psuedoscience doctors

[@LA_ILAH_ILA_YAHU]

@@miceatah9359 what does cracking do?

[@SchuyFit]

Interesting point.. I've definitely been in convos with chiropractors that have felt too salesy and not enough focused on health. Good tips!

[@wearanter1]

My chiro changed my life forever, they did a complete family history check, my diet, exercising and doing what and how exactly, x-rays galore, focused on one spot at a time than just a cure all, gave me a plan of how their going to cure me, looked at my shoes, my work and the type of floors, my footing, EVERYTHING. They bring me in to deep massage me, than put on electric pads, than put me in ice or hot bath depends, gets me into pt, than stretching and proper exercise, than I see my Dr and we go over every single problem and what needs to be focused on mostly to fix the problem. Basically filtering out the real main issue and going from there. Than adjusts me on the area that needs it, than gives me anything to help, brace, foot cushion, foam roller etc. That's a good chiro who doesn't want to keep seeing you forever and wants to prevent surgery and one who cares to the core on your daily well being

[@glendam6468]

Hi which chiropractor you went? what state I'm just curious I'm in a search for a good chiropractor. I appreciate the time.

[@wearanter1]

@@glendam6468 im in Knoxville TN, Apple Healthcare

[@glendam6468]

@@wearanter1 Thank you so much for the info.

[@Wakkiau]

*Then.

[@specialK312]

the way you talk so highly about this chiropractor that supposedly had changed your life really sounds like you yourself might run a chiropractor business because in reality chiropractors do not know what they are doing because there is no science behind their practice. I cannot fathom how the US government still allows for this scam to run in 2024.

[@gannoncloes9509]

I've been wanting to work in something physical therapy related. This provides such a great insight on things I need to do in the future.

[@Dr.Leveille]

As a chiro student. I wholeheartedly AGREE with this video. We are taught so many treatment modalities and our scope of practice is massive. Too many old school factory line chiros out there ruining it for us. Good video

[@jonathansoko5368]

Please stop ruining lives

[@Dr.Leveille]

@@jonathansoko5368 watch your mouth

[@jonathansoko5368]

@@Dr.Leveille Absolutely not. I have no respect for you

[@Dr.Leveille]

@@jonathansoko5368 get a life

[@jonathansoko5368]

@@Dr.Leveille I have a great life kiddo! Stop scamming people. You practice medievil torture, Nothing you do is medical not backed by science. I feel sorry for you.

[@ginoasci2876]

right on !!!! totally agree. but all they think about is the next client. also agree with the exercise snd stretching. i’m guilty of not doing this, but you guys are correct.

[@DrBenDuke]

Been a corrective chiropractic physician for 16 years, and if you do not address "the cause" to a patients problem you are lacking. Totally on point. Well Done guys!

[@Raboon115]

You are not a licensed physician if you are a chiropractor. You are not a doctor.

[@Boomer22z]

@@Raboon115 exhibit A for why you shouldn’t go to a chiropractor at all. See a physical therapist if anything

[@gregrobinette8620]

@@Raboon115 go sell some drugs and get people killed then, YOURE not a doctor.

[@gregrobinette8620]

@@Boomer22z avoid quacks which are in all sectors of medicine, welcome to capitalism USA, home of the snake oilsman.

[@Boomer22z]

@@gregrobinette8620 yes welcome to the best system the world has ever seen, USA! 🇺🇸

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

I just recently went to a chiro for (what I found out later) was a torqued pelvis. I couldn't bend over, I know when and how I did it, there was an audible sound and pain. He took x-rays on the initial visit, found what it was, and adjusted me that morning along with my leg that was apparently short (go figure). I was a little sore into the next day, but my movement is infinitely better, I can stand for longer, I don't feel the need to lean like I did, even before the injury. I've gone back once since then, but even after the initial visit, he asked when I was next planning on going to the gym and it happened that that afternoon was a gym day and he specifically told me to not stop and to keep deadlifting. He gave me the "you may need to do lighter weight than usual for now" speech, but both visits he told me to not stop going and doing my usual training. Just the fact that he encouraged me to keep going signaled to me that he's confident in his work/diagnosis and knows what he's doing. I have to agree with you guys. Maybe not on the statement of "no adjustments on the first visit", but everything else is spot on!

[@gtube22]

I am a chiropractor with 17 years experience. I don't sell subluxations. I agree that difference people may need a different approaches to care. Some need exercise as part of their rehab. Some need modalities(ultrasound, stim, shockwave, laser, massage, acupuncture, nutritional, counselling, etc). But please don't fall in the exercise fixes all of the root problem nonsense because it is definitely not.

[@technobladeneverdies7045]

Question when you get an adjustment do th3 bones actually go back into place, some people say that if you don't go to the chiropractor your spine will get out of place

[@ghxfit]

As a practicing chiropractor, I agree about getting to the root cause. The root cause is not always poor biomechanics. Often the root cause of poor biomechanics is diminished sensory-motor function. There are other factors on top of that too.

[@davedisalvatore641]

Great point. Some chiropractors are like this. They don’t truly care for the patient and just do it for the money. But some are extremely helpful and treat the patient with whatever will benefit them most. It’s also easier said than done to give patients different exercises and stretches to do, and them actually doing them.

[@von-marieoliva4827]

Rehab therapist based out of a chiro practice here: 1000000%. Manual therapy, correct and teach better functional movement, move forward with life! :)

[@manosdesalud1001]

As a chiropractor now retired after 43 years in practice I totally agree with these guys! There are lot of confusing things about chiropractic which has often given us a bad rap. Since retiring and being fully aware of the problems with chiropractic I am currently writing a book titled the Enigma of Chiropractic. Watch for the publication once it is released. Thanks guys!

[@rockstartonyx]

Anyway I can stay updated with this release?

[@manosdesalud1001]

Certainly!

[@benjiwalker6848]

Im also here to stay updated... i just started college with the sole purpose to be a chiropractor.... please let me know if im making a bad idea

[@killerwill]

!remind in 6months

[@timas2791]

I get yelled every time when I tell my chiro Ive been skimping on my exercises. Guess I have a good one. Lol

[@natalielajeunesse1877]

Great advice I was going to a chiropractor and he not only adjusted me but he explained what my issues were. He also gave me some exercises to do at home that would help me with my pain. He also didn't adjust me until he had evaluated me I had x rays and he was able to identify my issues. The only reason I quit going to the chiropractor is insurance didn't cover it and it was becoming costly.

[@seanwebb605]

Unless they also have a medical degree from an accredited medical school they aren't qualified to read an x-ray.

[@gregrobinette8620]

@@seanwebb605 a proffessional foot doctor, your kind that deal drugs, he looked at my X-Ray of a clear as day misaligned foot, and said it was fine, and gave me a painkiller. It didnt fucking help, stop defending quacks, anyone who studies the bones is more qualified to read a X-Ray than a drug dealer, 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@seanwebb605]

@@gregrobinette8620 You would go to a faith healer for a diagnosis before seeking out evidence based medical advice? How interesting.

[@gregrobinette8620]

@@seanwebb605 I literally gave my reasoning for such, my foots been broken 5 months, your "evidence based medical proffessionals" are frauds, moreso than chiropractor, they arent faith heeler, just "bone wizards", gets your facts STRAIGHT.

[@seanwebb605]

@@gregrobinette8620 You can't even spell or write a coherent sentence while you rant against evidence based medicine. Even reasonable and fair criticism of proper medical practices aren't proof of the validity of the faither healers.

[@marciebaker9816]

Have to mention all the ligament damage that going to chiropractors regularly can cause, and bones chipping off. Especially when they never find out why you keep going right back out. I had a serious jaw injury that I didn't realize was causing my whole spine misalignments. My body kept referring pain down other parts of my spine. So I would go to the chiropractor constantly, then go right back out that very day. Now the ligaments in my neck are like stretched limp rubber bands.

[@canadiensuperman6496]

Yup snapping hip joint caused by to many lower back adjustment, hip pain, snapping ribs, chiropractors are worthless piece of SITT, look into prolotherapy and PRP that usually fixes what the idiot chiro broke.

[@juliaarambula3153]

This is a very good point! I was thinking that how is this good long terms for your tendons and ligaments.

[@Corrupted-file]

You can obtain the same results from a physical therapist, minus the cracking & “adjusting” of a chiropractor…most likely for less money.

[@selahchunem8447]

Many good points made from credible participants because they have been through the journey. their opinion and perspective matters. The protocol you’re trying to remember is called practice management how to build big and prosperous chiropractic businesses. The techniques scenario you described could be called the hole-in-one. those chiropractors only thrust once or twice on a patient usually the upper cervical. ran into your video by accident actually. Retired chiropractor, commenting here be blessed!😇

[@groovy56]

The vast majority of chiropractors do give their patients proper “at home” protocols and lifestyle recommendations including corrective exercises, diet, sleep etc. However, patient compliance is sometimes a problem. Also chiropractic alignments do more than just relieve pain, but actually improve the entire health potential by relieving stress off of the muscles, joints, nerves, and organs connected to those nerves. Studies prove that regular visits to the chiropractor are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.

[@ScottRachelson777]

I've been going to a chiropractor for 5-years to treat a laterally tilted pelvis. Every session, the chiropractor adjusts me, and I feel better for a day or two, but then I start to feel discomfort and have to go back for my next adjustment. X-rays and an Orthopedic surgeon indicate I don't need surgical intervention. I'm fed up with healthcare in this country. You pay lots of money but get no value added in return. It's a racket.

[@jangheedavidhan6253]

They're milking your money

[@555Soupy555]

​@@ScottRachelson777 get some pt

[@loungydoc]

And to further explain …. Not everyone has the discipline or compliance for the exercise part so they still want to experience the passive component. Not all conditions require exercise to gain benefits, that’s fact. Adjustments are a form of spine mobilization which is good for the discs, the joints between bones, and it helps to destreza the nervous system out of sympathetic response, scientific fact.

[@1st-Amendment]

Big facts great talk

[@Kambra]

a chiropractor can't force you to exercise or anything, but they should be thinking about the underlying causes. most patients have back pain from car accidents or other trauma so usually the first thing should be an X ray and to work out the best plan for treatment and inform the patient what would be in their best interest. but as far as actually getting them to exercise and eat healthy that's a little out of their scope other than to stress it's importance.

[@craftmaster300]

Wow, really good and valid points that make a lot of sense Ok I'm gonna go watch chiropractor asmr now

[@natvictorson]

Completely agree. On the other side of the equation are people unwilling to put in the work to maintain good biomechanics, adhere to corrective or rehab or strengthening exercises, stretching, diet, etc. it goes both ways. Also, multiple chiro visits isn't necessarily indicative of inefficacy. The same way one would have multiple visits to an OT, PT, or trainer, people need to understand that chiropractic visits aren't a one stop shop and fix all solution. It requires maintenance and adherence to lifestyle changes in addition to whatever adjustments, modalities, and soft tissue work a chiro can administer

[@claytonelofgren]

Good video. The place I go to has chiropractors that do adjusting and then pt stuff in a room you go to afterwards

[@NEPAFIX]

They’re not a bad chiropractor for doing their job, which is to adjust the spine. That’s what they’re trained to do. They’re not trained coaches and insurance doesn’t cover a lot of therapeutic exercise for chiros so they stay in their lane. I’ve done open room adjusting with 5 minutes per patient for a lot of years. Most chiro patients don’t want a lot of time, I don’t either. Adjust me and send me on my way. It’s a tool to help with training, period. Every patient needs to be training. Sure I believe in a magical office where I can spend an hour with each patient but most patients refuse to work on their biomechanics even when I explain to them the same issues over and over and over so guess what … they get popped and I say have a nice day. I pick my battles. But don’t judge us for doing what we’re trained to do.

[@gregrobinette8620]

Absolutel facts! Especially the biomechanics, my chiropractor is family and the rest of the family refuses to work on dieting, they just go back to gluttony and so do I cuz theres nothing healthy/appetizing thats healthy in their houses.

[@nicolassigafoose6319]

It is called open room practices, legit points!! But daily stressors do affect peoples physiology daily, so maintenance care is not a bad thing in my opinion I have been helped allot by just getting some home exercises and simply getting adjusted :)

[@drsaif3977]

I am a chiropractor from India, well done you guyzzzz ❤❤❤

[@davidward3451]

I had mild pain in my rhomboid that grew when a chiropractor convinced me i needed to stop lifting weight and go to him to get my back cracked until it heals. This guy altered the trajectory of my life so much because he had no idea how to teach me how to strengthen and stabilize the weak areas that had pressed nerves and bulging discs. Please god if you are reading this.. advise against going to get cracked at a chiro. You need to MOVE and strengthen safely. They studied tribes who carry stuff on their heads their whole life, they have crooked spines but no PAIN because their core is STRONG, external rotators are STRONG, hips and glutes STRONG and FUNCTIONAL

[@footyball66]

that guy that said he thinks the 'first 3-4 sessions should just be assessment' - WHAT! - I went to the first session and it was about 50 minutes of finding the issue - it was located - I didn't even know where it was until that assessment. You don't need 3-4 sessions of just assessment - you need a long first session which is mostly assessment.

[@melissarose6119]

I'm the office manager for an excellent chiropractor. It helps my husband, son& I a great deal to be able to go in for 4-8 week check ups or if something seems "off". We enjoy powerlifting, but it can be hard on your body, even when you're trying to be as careful as possible. I think it's great to be in with a Chiropractor who can give us feedback about proper alignment& adjust any smaller issues, before they become worse& harder to manage. Patients always do best when they take personal responsibility& follow the Dr's instructions outside of the office. The Dr tries to screen out patients who just want "fast food" style care.

[@jimboniusmaximus6018]

Your back doesn’t go “out of alignment.” It’s not a thing. The whole idea of “adjustments” perpetuated by chiropractors is 100% archaic nonsense.

[@noremac0575]

How the hell does something "feel off". I've blown my back out lifting so badly that I can't breath, it goes away the next day or 2 when I wake up, and I don't even get tonnes of sleep. Either I'm made of tougher stuff than you chiro patients, or you're full of shit, and I'm willing to bet I'm not just the toughest guy on earth.

[@barbellsjoysticks9802]

You go because you are friends with the chiropractor. Let’s be honest.

[@warriorspiritmovers2589]

There are exceptions. I threw my back out pretty bad (its always a routine motion or easy lift that does it, I believe shoveling snow after long moving job in this case). Had to use my arms to push up out of a chair or go gown a set of stairs. I went to a friend of mine who had been a chiro for 30 years. But was my first time ever getting chiropractic. And i woulda been pissed if i didn’t get adjusted in that case. Just by watching me get out the chair, and get onto the table he knew. He identified where was out and spent 20 min adjusting, then gave me yogic stretches. I understand the sentiment of teaching corrective patterns and not necessarily adjusting on first session or 2, past intake/assessment, but again there are clear exceptions

[@jacintofragoso1211]

Chiro one did visit years ago . 20 for x-ray they took pictures of standing next to a chart that shows but you're not standing straight then at the end of the day they showed me how crooked my back was then I noticed that their chart was crooked itself

[@waffle8364]

Good to know. I'll stop going to my current one cause he isn't telling me about exercise and maintaining that adjustment.

[@hamoudalnasser]

What do you guys think about instrument assisted soft tissue therapy? I've never had any manipulations done by chiros, but I had a guy who did some tissue therapy, fascal release that really helped with muscle recovery. I also had some success with TENS machines and deep massages.

[@andrewstilts6991]

I saw a guy the other day that told me that he had seeing his chiropractor for 32 years. My thought was after 32 years he still hasn’t fixed you.

[@larawedlund6787]

I asked my chiropractor why I’m not getting better she said it’s because I have an autoimmune disease so I have constant inflammation. And for me that was a red flag. They want me to spend thousands of dollars on them for nothing even for their products to help heal me. I stopped going. I went to them for almost 2 years. And no healing. So I’m now done.

[@andrewstilts6991]

@@larawedlund6787 I’ve never been to a chiropractor, what are your options now. Can you resolve your inflammation issues through diet? Since I’ve started eating mostly meat and fruit, my joint issues have started slowly clearing up.

[@larawedlund6787]

@@andrewstilts6991 not sure what diet to do. Gf and dairy free is what I'm trying to do. But it's hard and is in everything.

[@sanneveekaa6932]

😂

[@LA_ILAH_ILA_YAHU]

No, they don't know what they're talking about because they don't even know the benefits of the adjustment. Adjustments brake up adhesions of aberrant joints, increase range of motion, relax spasms, stimulate the brain, increase circulation, decrease stress, enhance proprioception... it's not just "feel good" endorphin release. Therfore, it could be a stand alone treatment, depending on the case by case and what the goals of the patient is

[@kabby29]

Should a person go see a doctor (Ortho, internist, etc) first and then see a chiropractor upon referral? Personally, it feels like my lower back is filled with wet sand/cement. If im in a supine or seated position I don't feel any pain. The pain occurs when I transition from seated to standing, standing to seated, seated to supine. It takes a little while for me to switch positions. I do tend to feel the pain when standing for long periods of time or walking, but that pain is a little higher in the mid back. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. (I know yt comments isn't the best place to go for advice sometimes, I'm really just wondering if I should see a doctor first; I'd rather not waste my time/money going to a chiropractor if they can't do anything for me, ya know?)

[@garyhuynh8723]

The Spine Worx located in Lafayette Indiana. Starbucks/factory for adjustments exactly what this video talks about

[@David-nw6wj]

A chiropractor should always take x rays first from there you need to tell them what you feel where it is how you might’ve got to that point. He will always focus on the back neck but little by little go to your main problem. Remember if it’s a back problem and your in 30-60 if it took years to fuck up your back don’t expect to be good after 3 sessions. There’s things that chiropractors can’t fix because you might need surgery.

[@scarred10]

An xray wont tell you anything in the vast majority of cases since it's not a boney problem ,subluxations dont exist so what are you looking for.

[@TheFrostbittenFire]

@@scarred10 boney problem?? I would disagree as a chiropractic student who has worked under a chiropractor we always took xrays of a new patient and were able to mark up the xrays and show the patients the subluxation they had through x-rays.

[@scarred10]

@@TheFrostbittenFire you absolutely cannot see a subluation on x ray since by definition it's already back in place,only dislocations are seen on xray

[@scarred10]

@@TheFrostbittenFire many chiropractors completely deny the subluxation theory now

[@agoogleuser6902]

No they shouldn't! Human bodies are, by and large, cookie cutter. Why expose a patient to massive amounts of radiation

[@oldrustyrelic9121]

I slipped my disk at work and I didn't know what to do. I was in agony and the next morning I couldn't get out of bed I was really concerned for the health of my back at only 29 years old. I saw a well know distinguished fellow ( a master) named Paul Bruno and American chiro in Perth Australia. 15 minutes with him and he fixed my skipped disk. They work he works and it's all legitimate work. 99% back to perfection in my spine now

[@sirenagarrido3836]

I used to had the best chiropractor long time ago but he retired and since then became my nightmare until recently I found one decent and do most than anyone I had seen before but I am not sure if my age sometimes becomes a liability, I don’t osteoporosis, artritis my bones are strong but I suffer from things that I think are important a little dehydration a lot stress and because my nasal congestion I can’t breathe well from the nose, so I don’t know if this should be a problem or not. The thing my adjustment doesn’t last long enough

[@DrBeauHightower]

Nailed it.

[@jonathansoko5368]

You're a charlatan

[@navigatingel6104]

@@jonathansoko5368 proof?

[@KXSocialChannel]

Don't you mean "cracked it"?

[@dxprfgfy-wk5pr]

please, expound

[@bedbath9056]

Totally agreed, I went to chiro weekly because of my C4,C5 neck pain and herniated disc, 3 months of useless visits and lot of money. Chiro never fixed my problem, I ended to going to different route, being more active and walk more and always tried to correct my postures, I slowly going to the gym doing deadlifts, my neck and back pain is now 90% gone. Dont waste money on Chiro

[@starcie2.0]

Me too for radiculopathy AND STILL THE SAME AS WHEN INWALKED IN. OVER 5000$ in that and nothing. And he was board certified in neuropathy. Tried to tell me it was my gut, so I got on a gut program, nitric oxide and still the same. Doesn't answer my specific questions. Ego is too high. Doesn't check in with me. Pushes the packages. It's a mess

[@manoasky]

I filmed a documentary about a chiropractor that offers more than just the adjustment. 👍

[@ZombieKillaThrilla]

Cracked and have a good day haha

[@jessicataylor1930]

Justin chimes in with the most random statements. 😂

[@warnutztheloser]

I've neva been to a chiropractor 1 day I will go

[@navigatingel6104]

I find it telling how Chiros are put under the microscope as if surgery isn't dangerous

[@Devdraco]

Being a surgeon requires many years, tests, and a lengthy course of work through being a medical student, and interning.

[@karatemeanslife8721]

​@@Devdraco Chiropractic degree is also of 5 years

[@Devdraco]

@@karatemeanslife8721 Not the same, not even close

[@drmark5234]

obviously they don't understand chiropractic, we chiropractors must communicate better

[@2l8mate59]

I went to a chiropractor once. All he did was crack my neck, back, use a massage gun and a drop table. After 5 sessions, I stopped going. Each session became shorter but cost the same as the first visit which was longer. About 30 minutes. Every other session was about 15 minutes each time. I didn't feel any different from the first visit. I haven't been to one since.

[@DynamiteDB]

I don’t believe in them. I reckon it’s a bunch of BS. No one’s skeleton is in perfect alignment.

[@Chris-cx7zk]

Same experience man, these chiropractors need to take their time with us and not just crack our backs and then done

[@MochaZilla]

@@Chris-cx7zk Yeah my chiropractor Only took about 2 minutes with me lol. And that's no lie. I walked in the office at 10:20Wait it for 2 minutesHe adjusted me in about 45 seconds to one minuteAnd then talked for 3 minutesAnd I was back in my car by 1027

[@reginad.6487]

@@MochaZilla 🤣😂. Wow.

[@MochaZilla]

@Regina D. luckily the VA covered my chiro bill otherwise i would not have paid $50 for that crappy service

[@healer81]

Chiropractors don't teach people exercises. That's the job of a physical therapist. There's also a ton of videos on KZbin with physical therapist, chiropractors teaching people exercises. The important part of finding a good chiropractor is to find someone with good hands and skill. This aspects vary greatly between different chiropractors.

[@dtread9543]

I've been cracking my back and knuckles for the past 25ish years. So that makes me a master Shamen Voodoo Chiropractor

[@lazaroastudillo6787]

Not Guna lie I had pain from just breathing and a chiropractor made it go away so there deff is utility to it

[@5ba378]

Oh, man! Thanks for not lying! I was fully expecting you to lie, but now Im relieved to know youre not going to. Phew!

[@lazaroastudillo6787]

@@5ba378 come At me bro!

[@carnivoroussarah]

@@5ba378 jerk you realize the way your body is structured affects breathing right? Ugh ignorant

[@pureposture]

Hey guys, could you explain what an adjustment is?

[@glendam6468]

I thought I had a good Chiropractor until I watch this video. Every appointment the longest was about 5 minutes no advice what so ever. I paid over 4K for the treatment, It kind of help but now my back pain is coming back again. How to find a good Chiropractor?

[@JohnYuFitness]

As a crack addict with 15 years of experience, the information in this video is spot on. In the end though, I'm just too addicted.

[@Mr_M_]

A crack addict?

[@jacksonhayek2597]

Completely agree

[@jenanjuice2003]

I go to a chiropractor factory. Lay down next to a bunch of other people and get cracked. It does feel great, but I also don’t have so many headaches and back pain:)

[@diannh2894]

I disagree with the one thing he said. Clients do not know what to expect. So it's not like they know what a rack em crack em is or whatever you said. Seriously it's on the Chiro to do the actual treatment not just the adjustment.

[@qamarnadhir]

Ppl just bash things for content and just forget that most ppl don’t have disposable income to go to a PT and then a Chiro then tell them they just don’t want to work for it, when they’re literally trying to get out of pain to go to work. Since that’s all life has ever been for the majority.

[@fitnesssoup7553]

Yup!

[@terrywbreedlove]

Now I feel real good that they will offer Mason a very competitive contract.

[@WES_5150]

What if your "cause" is natural spinal stenosis. Nothing you can do about that?

[@michelleleon5922]

My chiropractor never gave me any exercises, said I need an x ray. And sold me a plan and said to come in every 2 weeks, when did you see that you need that?

[@osvaldopalacios9428]

This is such a progressive video. Y’all are way passed the bs on how chiros aren’t effective or not Doctors. Y’all go straight to the programming of how it works. Great video and 100% agree, I am a chiro-student and this is the way we’re being taught to be Doctors. Thanks for explaining it to people!

[@5ba378]

YOU ARE A FRAUD

[@tcritt]

They aren't doctors.

[@andrewkirberger7930]

They will never be doctors.

[@roojistanr5015]

You’re not a doctor

[@walkerblack47]

The future of the healing arts, especially chiropractic, is movement focused therapy. However there are undeniable neurophysiologic effects that happen after adjustment for the relief of chronic pain and improvement of proprioceptive function. These neurophysiologic effects are what the kind of chiropractors, who "wack em n crack em," are selling

[@chickenmuffin]

Damn just realized my chiro is a good one. he is adjusting me but also have given me all sorts of exercises and stretches and workouts to do. I am not doing them and he is visibly bothered by this. This changes tomorrow! Sorry doc!!

[@jakez3287]

I’m the same I haven’t been doing my exercises 😂 it’s bad tho I need to stay consistent with it

[@Chimpsquat]

I trained as a Chiropractor. I graduated in the top 10% of my class. I have absolutely no idea what a Chiropractic adjustment is for, or does.

[@hutchmusician]

For real? This is fascinating to me. May I ask for more info? Where did you train? What kind of format was it? How long was the course? Are you practicing now?

[@stavrosbegetis2173]

What program did you graduate from

[@bigtimeLL]

Say what

[@DrSpeener]

This is a good perspective. As a practicing chiropractor myself, sometimes patients come in expecting me to “crack” them. I always explain that we will get to doing adjustments but I need to evaluate them thoroughly first and use education and other methods to truly correct the problem.

[@martynj-c4965]

Dr John Bergman / Huntington Beach & Tijuana Mexico 👍🏻

[@APerez89]

The fkd up part is that there's no financial incentive for them to actually fix you.

[@BizzyIzzy87]

My old chiro from 15 years ago was legit and used to actually work on me including pregame with someone doing a massage. I would be in there for a while and the cracking was literally a small part of it at the very end. Now for the past 8 years I been trying chiros and all they want to do is crack everything and send me out in under 3 minutes. I thought I was going crazy thinking this isn’t what a real “chiropractor” does.

[@veganskeletons4131]

A gonstead chiropractor is the real deal

[@carnivoroussarah]

Mine evaluated my muscle strength, asked me loads of questions, was very gentle, and ultimately I felt immensely better afterwards. I was in a bad car accident and had tried getting my body to heal itself with no avail.

[@diegosotomiranda4107]

Thanks to those "Instagram chiropractors" that just want to look cute and shows the loudest "cracks" for some reason

[@gerb3664]

I had one of those 3 minute guys. Had to quit. Made worse. And I started praying that would be able to walk back to car.

[@erikrossi1907]

My insurance covers my adjustments 100%. 🤙🏼

[@yardguardian3010]

It's called "The Joint" chiropractic chain. 😂

[@tahnaiyarussell]

The first 3 - 4 days of seeing a chiropractor you want them to focus on exercise and diet before doing adjustments? That's ridiculous, you might as well go see a psyhical therapist. I had a chiropractor and the first appointment we did x-rays, they looked at my posture and had me to do certain movements. That's enough. The second appointment is when we started doing the adjustments and they'd give me homework with a bunch of exercises to do and even showing me the best way to sleep and the best way to climb out of bed.

[@AlecTramblayCoaching]

X-rays are completely unnecessary for treatment outside of red flag situations, posture has no correlation with pain/dysfunction. Sorry to say it but by the sounds of it your Chiro is a quack. “Right way to get out of bed”? Cmon that’s just utter nocebo BS.

[@bluerep40]

Why in the hell would I go to a chiropractor who is going to wait three or four sessions before they treat me and I’m in severe pain?! How about they treat me, get rid of the pain, and then figure out how to prevent it from coming back.

[@jlover911]

every case is different. if u cant move then of course they will vet u on table asap

[@idakwiatkowska2862]

Sooo truth 👍

[@rv1735]

Absolutely I agree 😎 2.26.2022

[@masteryoda1258]

Guys I just started seeing an upper cervical chiropractor for cervical instability. I am paying $3000 for this. Am I being scammed? I heard the upper cervical chiropractors are way better than average chiropractors. My current upper cervical chiropractor has recommended 1 exercise but only after I asked him if there were any exercises that could help.

[@jorgenavarro3410]

Just do physical therapy DPTs can do grade 5 mobilizations

[@drjanjones]

The root cause - the most confusing thing ever..... If you sit behind a desk working the whole day - that physical and emotional stress is the cause - how do we get rid of it? Retire - root cause gone🙂 Often all we do is manage stresses and causes when you cannot get away from the root cause. As for exercises - yes you need them. Yes they are beneficial and I prescribe specific stretches and exercises for patients. However you need to consider - if you have a structural issue and doing exercises on top of that, are you helping it or setting them up future compensation patterns?

[@drolexachewpa]

I agree that adjustments aren't the be all end all solution for everyone with back pain and some doctors go overboard. Still, 3-4 visits before treating, regardless of what the treatment is, is nonsense in my opinion. People who go to a chiropractor are often in a lot of pain and many have already seen or are currently seeing a physiotherapist and an MD for their symptoms. It makes sense that no doctor should treat without a thorough history and exam, but beyond that point they should have a good idea as to what the issue is. That's literally what they're trained to do. Also, if a chiropractor is spending an hour or more with every patient they see they will likely go bankrupt unless they have some specialized care that a large enough patient demographic is willing to pay a premium for. People seem to forget that chiro's are small business owners at the end of the day, and no matter how progressive or evidence-based they are, they still need to keep the lights on.

[@Kevfactor]

It’s all normal docs do too ebut seems there is less speculation on them

[@Scaphism36]

Hundred percent

[@masteryoda1258]

Guys I just started seeing an upper cervical chiropractor for cervical instability. I am paying $3000 for this. Am I being scammed? I heard the upper cervical chiropractors are way better than average chiropractors.

[@QBLover23]

A deep tissue massage and relieving stress would probably help more

[@MindPumpShow]

👍

[@NO_B.Sfitness]

What about the chiropractors or therapists that are doing scrape therapy? Does that shit even work? Thats how i found this video trying to figure out if scrape therapy works

[@MrParnellLivingLife]

i used to get it done of my foot that shit hurts like a mf but i feel like it's the same way it felt good after she did it but a couple days later my shit would be ducked up again

[@caroc4327]

Should be titled “what a good chiropractor should do”

[@InvestigadorTJ]

Chiropractic Medicine had done a great job helping people relief PAIN from using phones and siting down for hours… this back pain.. ugh its annoying…

[@Raboon115]

They don't actually relieve pain. Chiropractic "medicine" is a pseudoscience with no evidence that it works to prevent or treat illness. If you want real pain relief then get a hold of a physical therapist.

[@federicomuller5348]

I would never go to a chiropractor, a chiropractor is like sky diving, only few people die, well, I do not wanna be part of that percentage, my surfing wipeouts have been enough for my back and neck adjustments

[@caltherapies]

I'm a chiropractor. This treatment isn't all about cracking only, the same science that guide physiotherapist also guide chiropractor, which is knowledge about human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and pathology. You don't just crack when not require. An x-ray will reveal if you need to be adjust, in fact vital sign such as blood pressure and any cardiac conditions should be verify because patient like these might not be able to absorb pressure on thoracic during prone position. Same with diabetic and osteoporosis patients. We help people in pain by interfere with wrong neurotransmission between afferent and efferent, stimulate energy, support vasodilation and manually bring muscles to it resting state to aid relaxation, We don't just do what comes to our head but we apply science just like every other medical professionals.

[@LateNightChess]

Chiropractor treatment is a scam! It never resolves the issue. Your function is similar to the function of a tylenol. It relieves some symptoms for a few time then symptoms come back.

[@vzeller]

I went into a Chiro on Saturday with minor sciatica. He did a full treatment and I collapsed immediately and had to go to the ER. I'm now facing fusion surgery and it's Thursday. For context, I'm a 41 year old in perfect shape. I'm strong in the gym, flexible, and I'm 10 percent body fat. I can't even walk right now. He injured me.

[@colinsmith1288]

How are you now. I hope this time you get the proper treatment.

[@vzeller]

@@colinsmith1288 I haven't worked since that day. I'm trying to get Second mri now. I might need surgery.

[@colinsmith1288]

@vzeller I know how you feel. I have multiple problems too. Sometimes our body just keeps failing us. Keep fighting do not give up. Pain is horrible just surround yourself with human company as much as possible to take your mind off your afflictions.

[@vzeller]

@@colinsmith1288 Life isn't easy. My body didn't fail me. The chiro did. Ha. I have spondylolisthesis. These clowns should never touch anyone without at least an X ray. I didn't know that until now but it's not my job to know. I'm not the "medical professional."

[@colinsmith1288]

@vzeller Yeah l know what you are saying. An osteopath l had treated me for costocondritis aggravated some old scar tissue in my mid back. Now pulling other muscle structures. He did free some of it up afterwards but still a problem. I think sports therapists are a safer bet. Many train to degree level but with more controlled and gentler practices. I am starting to think chiropractioners belong in the dinosaur age.

[@andrewdrewdrew1637]

Dude I get your point, but I'm pretty sure that chiros use their method because they would go bankrupt otherwise. 9/10 people want an instant treatment and don't want to work for themselves truly, and it's just not enough to work with just 1/10 of the people by the time the 9/10 say you're bad cuz you did "nothing" for the first "x" sessions. Part of those 9/10 are lazy, part ultra busy and just need a quick relief, part ignorant and part stupid and can't get your point about a "good" chiro treatment

[@calldrmax]

Who has time for it ? First session should resolve 70% of the core issue why they have pain.

[@TheShyster87]

Hey I am a massage therapist. Would enjoy hearing your opinions on massage therapy.

[@drunknnirish]

In my opinion a good LMT is required for anyone that active and lifts heavy.

[@agoogleuser6902]

Why? You don't need these 3 clowns to give you praise to validate what you do. As a LMT, you are a manual medicine provider. Your clients love you and that's is all that matters.

[@s33thr3w]

That's called physiotherapy/physical therapy

[@SS-vt1hb]

The reason chiros don't correct the root cause is to get the patient to come back to pay them money continously. Ive worked for good chiros and bad chiros. And the good ones will always spend more time with you and try to correct posture and assist you in strengthening muscle. Not just crack you in 5 minutes and youre on your way.

[@henriksvendsen3405]

I agree with those people to some extent. But also, arew those guys chiropractors? i'm just shedding light to the fact that everyone that is mocking the chiropractic ain't really a chiropractor themself. Just like me, I ain't a physiotherapist, I won't be talking them down because I have no actual knowledge about their profession to comment what they should do or not. As a chiropractic student I agree, but don't forget about a chiropractor's philosophy.

[@classica1fungus]

The whack em and crack em factory lmao

[@MindPumpShow]

😂