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anyone used a chiropractor for post natal back discomfort/ twisted pelvis?

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abusybee · 15/02/2006 17:38

I had mild spd-type symptoms late on in my 3rd pregnancy and now 3months post natally still have some mild lower back discomfort.

I saw a chiropractor this week who has said that my pelvis is out of alignment slightly and also a little further up my back. he is recommending treatments 2ce a week for 6 weeks in the first instance. Before I shell out lots of cash -has anyone had any good / bad experiences with this.

My back is feeling really tender after 2 treatments (but my stiff neck has been miraculously cured!) and I'm worried I'll be sore for the next 2 months?

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LeahE · 15/02/2006 17:53

Yes, I found it helped a lot although it did take quite a few treatments.

Twice a week for six weeks does sound like a lot, though - I went twice a week for one or maybe two weeks (I think it was one, but wouldn't swear to it), then once a week for another couple of weeks, then again after another two weeks and then again after a month. And I had my pelvis more than "slightly" out of alignment as one leg came up an inch shorter than the other.

Enid · 15/02/2006 17:58

no I wouldnt bother

I would go straight to a physio - they make you work, eg do exercises and sit properly but its the only thing that works

if you want pain relief too and have the money combine it with acupuncture

I think chiropractors are the emperors new clothes (and I have seen a LOT)

Enid · 15/02/2006 17:58

everyones pelvis is slightly out of alignment

Enid · 15/02/2006 17:59

I think twice a week is too much tbh

all that clicking

honestly try a physio

Piffle · 15/02/2006 18:06

osteo or physio
My osteo cured me but part of the problem is that as you're breastfeeding (and even if you're not up to 5 mths) there is a jolly nice relaxant still plodding around your bloodstream which means, recurrence of strains and injuries is almost impossible to eradicate until its gone.
I suffered terribly. The only thing that worked.
Getting fit I'm afarid, tightening up the tummy, to support the back, core stability.
Waste of money IMHO go to GP and get referred.

Weatherwax · 15/02/2006 18:07

I went to an osteopath for a twisted pelvis 2 years after the birth of dd2. By this time I was in complete agony and the physio treatment I'd had twice a week a year before only mildly helped. The osteo did warn me I'd be worse for a day or two after treatment. I think she was a miracle worker! She only wanted to see me once a week. She needed to reasses how my condition was coping with life. The period between visits gradually incresed. I think it does depend what suits you best.

Enid · 15/02/2006 18:09

yes physio

and exercise as piffle says - pilates is brilliant and really the only long term solution

Pollyanna · 15/02/2006 18:53

Actually a Chiropractor did work for me - I went twice a week for a couple of weeks (but i couldn't move) and then once a week for a while. I also did one to one pilates. I did try a physio, but she made it worse. The chiropractor said I had the same as you. I think what you really need to do is to strengthen your core muscles - pilates and later yoga will do this.

Mfer · 16/02/2006 11:01

Yes My pelvis was twisted and also had an unrelated neck problem - chiropractor was fab sorted me out in 4 visits!!

suzywong · 16/02/2006 11:04

yes
not a real problem as such, more to check I was aligned and not wonky.
Don't know if you will be sore for the next 2 months but it is marvellous to be under the hand of someone who understands anatomy IYSWIM

The one I went to in Crouch End also specialised as a labour chiro, giving treatment in the waterbath.

poppiesinaline · 16/02/2006 12:43

My pelvis was twisted due to pregnancies. Used to get back pain. After my 3rd baby I saw a chiropractor who was FAB. Sorted me out. Brill. Although I do have to go back every 3 or 4 months to keep it in line. Apparently it can have a tendancy to twist back a little for 3 years after childbirth.

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abusybee · 16/02/2006 22:00

Hi all thanks for the great advice.

I've thought a bit longer about it in the light of your comments, and I think the way to go is to get my butt off to a pilates class regularly for the next while to reclaim those tummy muscles (now where have they gone?!). And there is apparently a mother and baby class every week about 10 minutes away so NO EXCUSE!

Then I guess it might make more sense to have some treatment when there might be muscles there to hold everything in place.

Interesting comments about the relaxin - I intend to BF for 12 months - will it still be kicking around that long or will it gradually diminish after 5 months anyway?

thanks

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poppiesinaline · 16/02/2006 22:03

Was just going to say - I would get your back sorted first then do pilates - then the muscles can hold your nice newly positioned back in place.

hermykne · 16/02/2006 22:07

busybee
i watched a prog on irish tv about the practise of chiropracty, my dh regularly attened one, and he was scared from what he saw. there was no final session and hey it worked, one owman was so bad she had to have surgery and her story was not the only one.
if i can find a link to it i'll post it.

pilates is a much better solution.

MrsSpoon · 16/02/2006 22:12

I have used a Chiro for a twisted pelvis and neck problem, the treatment worked really well (although I stopped going as it was pretty expensive and after a while I felt that the biggest problem was my shoulders/neck, pelvis being sorted out quite quickly, and felt that wouldn't get better until I stopped pushing a buggy and lifting DS2 so much). The Chiro gave me stretches that were to be done every day. I suppose like any profession you get good and bad but the Chiro here has a really good reputation and is very well qualified.

hermykne · 16/02/2006 22:20

mrs spoon this prog had links to the UK and the USA. i dont think it was a case of "bad" individuals it was more the physical aspect of twhat it dos to the body.

i am not being antagonisitc just alertful if thats a word

Kidstrack2 · 16/02/2006 22:51

I have attended a chiroprator and an osteopath after both preg for back troubles but neither have helped, if anything I felt the more that she clicked my back the more I needed to go back as I couldn't move till I was clicked back into place although I have friends who have sworn by chiropratics who have helped them for joint problems etc

MrsSpoon · 16/02/2006 23:55

hermykne, no didn't think your post was antagonistic at all. I know Chiropracty can get the name of being quackery but my own experiences (and those of many others I have spoken to) have been positive. However I would be interested in finding out more about the programme you watched as it is always good to hear all sides. Not that I am rushing back as it is bloomin' expensive.

LeahE · 17/02/2006 08:43

Our chiropractor is also a doctor, which gives me additional confidence. And apart from the improvement I've seen in myself the effect on DH since he started going has been remarkable. When I met him and for several years afterwards he was in almost constant mild to moderate lower-back pain with reasonably frequent attacks of moderate to severe pain. Since his first couple of chiropractic adjustments a few years ago (with two-monthly tune-ups) he almost never has any pain at all, and if he does get twinges they are sorted out in one ten-minute visit. I know this could be coincidence but it doesn't seem that way to me. But at the same time I'm sceptical about whether chiropractic treatment works for everyone or has the huge range of benefits claimed for it.

BudaBabe · 17/02/2006 09:09

Went to a chirpracter yesterday for the first time - had problems with my neck and shoulders. Was very impressed I have to say. No pain today!!!

Although I had to take DS (4.5) with me and when the chiropracter asked me to take my top off DS said "Oh Mummy you'll be naked". Then told DH when he came home last night that Mummy went to the doctor and was naked! Bet he's telling his teacher today!!!

Mountainsoutofmolehills · 26/03/2018 13:50

Chiros cary, many different schools.. so you can not generalise.

One thing is for sure, just pay as you go... you don't need to buy lots of treatments, don't buy a package, this is good for the chiro, not for you. You'll be told that it works better for your progress as it ensures your commitment.

Movement, yoga, pilates, play, massage have been listen higher than manual therapy on the NHS NICE guidelines for backpain.

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