Glad she is safe but sorry for her pain. Cream puff definitely looks like she has seen better days.

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First of all, I'm just glad Fairy-Bird is still here and walking around..... even if in pain!


As for the question; I went to my Doctor, a physiotherapist and a chiropractor about my back about two years ago. It was so bad, I literally could barely walk - my doctor prescribed painkillers (!!), the physio offered ONE appointment every two weeks (and that was thru my works Occupational Health Dept.!!) and the chiropractor.........had me walking upright and in NO pain after two sessions!!

He showed me the X-rays he took, then and there in the office.... basically two of my discs are squished two less than a third of the thickness they should be (and I'm a nurse, so I know what they SHOULD look like!!) I went to him for about 14 months, and for the last year or so, have had no problems.

So, for me, a chiropractor literally changed my life...... I can't say enough good things about him! (Funny thing..... he's from TEXAS!!)

As others have said though, chiropractic ISN'T for everybody, and you do have to find a good one..... I had massage through his practice too, and it was GREAT!!

Best wishes to Fairy-Bird, hope you get well SOON hon, whatever option you choose!

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Sharni- that seems to be the general opinion I've been getting elsewhere....

BigBear- Thank you.

Steph - Good thinking on asking lawyer why chiro.... I'm planning on giving him a call tomorrow morning.

Cobalt- yeah I just read an article about the on going battles between doctors and chiropractors.

Mom- grrr.... another math problem? hehe I think that's one I'll let my lawyer figure out...

Lilith- yeah Creampuff definitly has seen better... Still shocks me every time I take a look at her at the damage that was done. I can't believe that kid fell asleep. If he was so freakin tired- WHY didn't he just pull over?!?

dm383- Well like I've been saying... I'll probably keep my appointment for tomorrow as he was planning on sending out for my X-Rays from the ER... I'll go over that with him and if the damage looks like what he claims then I'll probably stick... If it appears only muscular, I'll probably end up going back to P.T.

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TY all for your thoughts on this & your well wishes for Fairy Bird.

She decided to go with the physical therapist. She is feeling much better, with very little discomfort lately. In fact was recently discharged by the P.T.

Cream puff was declared totaled... but we're still waiting on the insurance company to settle.

Thanks again.
teddy

Fairy~ *hugs to you*

I was invovled in a re-ender myself when I was 14 (now 21) and I still feel the effect of it everyday. We were inpacted at 35-45 MPH, you say 65! OMG how horrible! My empathy is with you truely.

I never have seen a justa PT about it so I cant say much about them. I have had *alot* of Chiro experience. And yes, you need one that is there for you, not his pocket book. The last one I had I desperately needed becuase I was pregnant. I had gained *alot* of weight and my hips were going out of place and needed to be pushed back in. And My back...was a nightmare. He would "align" me and it helped alot, but what really helps is I guess it is physical theraphy. They would do ultrasound into my neck at the time of the accident and heat or massage. The latter Chiro would have my lay on the rolling table that rolled and strecthed your spine gently.

If my insurance would cover it I would be at the chiro as much as I could. I have been perscribed painkillers and muscles relaxers before, for it as well. Beware...if you are prescribed ask for a gentle one. They can really mess you up mentally when you take them. But a gentle one can be your life saver. Take it easy with ibuprophen, it can hurt your tummy. (I am borderline ulcer from all I have taken). Aviod dry heating pads (a very nice thing my Chiro told me), moist heat is the best for neck and low back pain. A very nice cheap way to make moist heat is steal a guy athletic tube sock from your hunny bunny or male friends. Fill it with rice (yes rice) and tie it off or stich up the top. Stick it in the mirco for about a 1 min 20 secs and voila! Should be nice and warm for your bad spots. Icy-Hot cream works well if you arent allergic to it. Above all.....Massage is your best friend! Beg rubs off anyone you know.

I hope you find a small bit of comfort hun. I know the pain all to well. Much love and hugs,

~babybunny~

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Mom's right I don't feel the discomfort as often as I had right after the accident. I just have to remember to do my neck exercises. I was discharged from the Physical Therapist's because I've regained my full range of motion in my neck. (ie I can turn my head almost all the way I used to be able to with very little if any discomfort.) Although every dog has its day, I still find myself rubbing my neck from time to time. After a long shift at work, or after a night of homework, or in the car driving around alot.... etc. Thanks everyone who posted!

babybunny-Dry heat pads? I have an electric heating pad... don't use it often though because it doesn't wrap around my neck like the one at the P.T.'s place... Might try that sock idea, sounds yummy...< ONLY with a new set of socks.> ;-) I don't take the pain killers very often... I try to avoid them if possible. Thanks again for the sock idea!

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