Physiotherapy or Chiropractic

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I'm wondering if some Physiotherapy or Chiropractic would help with my lower back/girdle pain which i think if gynae related but want to rule out back pain being the cause.

I don't know what the difference is or would one be better than the other for treatments?

I have had 3 large babies and wonder if I'm a bit out of line, my posture is also terrible.

See a physio... As much as people swear by chiropractic care (and I tried it for a while) the science behind it is very shaky. Find yourself a good private physio.

Physio - trained at a uni for many years, licenced by the NHS as a healthcare professional.

Chiro - you don't know what if any qulifications they have, it could be an online course.

Definitely physio. You would be able to get an appt on nhs but prob a long wait, worth an ask of your gp though.
If private

A good muscular skeletal specialist. Or maybe one specialising in women's Heath because they may look at the misalignment in your pelvis.
Go look on csp website for one in your area.
If you're SE London or NW Kent then PM me!

Should add if you have any continence issues whatsoever from the large babies or even just age then I would double up and see a women's health physio.
Sometimes you need to call around and ask though for this privately but most nhs will have a specialist in womens health.
(they basically know lots more about pelvic floor area and sometimes check internal muscle workings)

I've had physio, chiropractic and osteopathy. I'd go for physio every time now. It's definitely been the most effective for me.

maydaychild and everyone else thank you for the feedback will try and get referred to a physio who specialise in womens health.

I'm in the North West so a little too far to travel as I'm sure you'd sort me out! How many sessions do these things usually take?

Physio - look for one who also uses acupuncture/dry needling.