I had my first visit ever to a chiropractor. His office happens to be next to mine in the same office building. I have been moderately uncomfortable since late November in the neck, shoulder, hip and wrist/thumb areas. I chalk it up to the increase in work and the way in which I contort my body while working. Bad habits. Hard to break habits.
By last Thursday, I was so looking forward to my appointment on Friday that I told all of my afternoon patients about my upcoming appointment. It did not disappoint! I am now a believer!! I think I will use a chiropractor for the rest of my working life, at least a couple of times a year. But, for now, I get to go twice a week :)
They had me walk on a treadmill with my head in traction to start. Then, the doctor warmed up the areas with hands on friction/massage. Then....he CRACKED the heck out of my back. It felt so good! He did a couple of other things that are hard to describe and I don't know the names of, and then to finish, I was placed on a table face down with electricity pads on my shoulders, where they stayed for ten minutes.
I am not kidding when I say I have not had any pain since. And, who would've thought the hips could be relieved by having the neck and shoulders addressed? No soreness all weekend and to this day. Amazing!
The best news is, I get to go back tomorrow morning! And I can't wait!!! :-)
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