Spinal manipulation

[alexm]

Hi Guys and Gals,
I was just wondering if anyone knows why in France (where I live) there seems to be a clear message telling us to avoid Spinal manipulation (cracking) by osteopaths and chiropractors? I have an osteopath (who seems to understand NP) here who would like to try to help but all these interdictions have put the frighteners on me.

Thanks,
Al

[Violet M]

Not sure why they are saying that, Al. I know from my own experience chiro and osteopathic manipulations did not help and one of the chiro treatments made my back worse (not pudendal). I specifically told the chiro not to crack my back but she did it anyway and ever since I wake up in the night with burning pain. I just don't like the seemingly uncontrolled force put on the musculoskeletal system. So why did I go to one? -- desperation, really.

Violet

[nyt]

I really think it depends on the chiropractor. My first chiropractor was ok but told him there was one manipulation he did that was making me worse. Since he didn't listen I found a new chiropractor and she is fantastic. She is extremely gentle and it took her over 1 year to get my hips into reasonable alignment. Getting my hips into alignment did help my piriformis syndrome. Like everything else i\most times it depends on the health professional who is treating you.