Osteopath or chiropracter?

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

How on earth do I know which one? Its for sacro-illitis caused by psoriatic arthritis. I had a couple of bouts of nhs physio on it in the spring and they really helped but only for a week or so. Physio said that pelvis was rotated out of position.

Am fed up of being on max painkillers and I feel that the rest of my back and leg joints are getting grumpy cos of it. Just want to do something that means I'm not in permanent pain and acting like a cow to dd and dh.

Well my dp is an osteopath so I would say osteopath but a chiropractor would do the job too. However the business model for chiropractic is different and you usually have to sign up to a series of sessions with them. An osteopath will just see you until you are better.

Where are you?

next county to left from you!

osteopath osteopath osteopath

one that also specialises in cranial osteopathy too if you can

That is one of the things that worries me - a friend sees a chiropractor and spends an absolute fortune going twice a week for months on end. Another friend goes to one twice a year. I dunno if first friend is being fleeced or second friend is basically healthy with a slightly grumpy back!

rebelmum, why do you say osteopath?

looked them up. There are two in my town. One looks really creepy online, the others webpage is under construction. How do I know if they are good and not scary?

Is that Kent? Sorry UK geography not good, if you give me your vague area I will be able to find you a list of registered osteopaths in your area

They are more wholistic, my osteopath practices cranial and sacral osteopathy and has done absolute wonders for my dd, he has really turned her health around, he can help with any health issue. His diagnosis has been absolutely bang on, I know quite a few other people who swear by them too.

lol at kent
(whispers, its hampshire)
thanks Carmenere.

thats worth knowing rebelmum, so they arent scary then? am a bit worried that I'll end up signing my lifes savings (tips up dds piggy bank and gives it a good shake) away.

I need the name of a town Kitten

can't give it way here cos I'm involved in local issues and a bit known in the area I looked at the General Osteopathic council website and have phoned one of the ones on there. Thank you for being happy to do it though (I chose the one who doesnt have a scary face)

I've made an appt for tomorrow. Will have to break the news to dh but tbh I'm so desperate for pain relief I don't care if we can afford it or not.

Go check out Leeds Health Fund, I get it half price with that, you can also in some places get it on the NHS my docs clinic has one.

Ok well good luck, I hope you get some relief, I'm sure they will help you

I swear I have more than got my money back with that insurance, you pay something like 13 quid a month and get half price osteo and accupuncture, free dental and specs too up to a certain amount.

have cat-ed you (for first time ever!) hope thats ok.

my dd is covered for free so we have reaped the rewards..

blimey rebelmum, I'll check that out!

tis carmanere I cat-ed in case you have information saying nooooo, don't choose that one!

being a bit useless and thickie today!

I have to admit, I'm slightly nervous about what is involved....

Just an update:
It was a lot less scary and more dignified than I thought. for a start dd was pleased cos there was a cat in the waiting room!
He was nice, didnt get too airy fairy with descriptions. Thinks he can help with the muscular component of my back stuff and also once thats doing better will see if a treatment works on my raynauds. He was very much of the 'we will try it and stop if it doesnt help' school which is fab.

SI Joint feels a bit extra sore now but the muscles around it are less tight and I find that I am actually able to stand upright now. Just need to remind myself to do so! Next session is next monday.

Thank you for the advice and encouragement

Hiya...sorry to join in the discussion so late but only just seen it..... am lacking computer time these days with baby and toddler..... what's the secret??? midnight typing perhaps???!

Just wanted to chip in and say my vote is for chiropractor - especially one that also practises in cranial techniques.

But, it is important to say that the way every osteoptah practices and the way every chiropractor practises can't really be generalised as it's hugely down to the individual and their own input and approach. Some osteos treat more like a chiropractor wuld and some chiros treat like an osteo. Making it quite hard sometimes to choose between the two disciplines! there are huge similarities and both professions are regulated - so that's a great thing as you know they've both had to have undergone serious training aswell. Chiropractors should usually help with the acute or the chronic but should also solve the root cause aswell - getting you better not just for the immediate but also the long term. Many osteos have a very direct approach, so that wouldn't always help the root cause but that wouldn't be the case for all.

I think it's quite a tricky one to answer in black or white as the actual practitioner is the one thing that will make the difference. Local recommendation is I reckon the key.

Locally to me, a chiro in Barnes is the one to see!
x