Chiropractor

TheRoadRunner

Hi

I ran a race on Sunday and with a couple of miles to go something popped at the bottom of my back. It was pretty sore but I was able to ignore it until after the race.

I have been creased since however. Haven' been able to run a step. This morning the pain was so bad I felt nauseous. From personal experience I'm reluctant to go to a physiotherapist for reasons I won't go into.

However I have decided to try a chiropractor. My wife sees him regularly and he has done wonders for her. I'm hoping he will be able to work a bit of magic on me as resting an injury until it heals drives me insane.

I was just wondering has anybody out there used chiropractors for running related injuries and if so what were their experiences ?

I have an appointment in an hour so I'll let you know how I get on.

How Strange

I haven't used one for running related injuries but I used to attend one quite regularly for whiplash and he worked wonders.

Make sure they take an xray on the first visit - the last thing you want is someone messing at your back before they even know what's wrong with you.

Also, unless you have a recommendation for a chiropractor (and there are lots of very good reputable ones out there) maybe attend an osteopath instead. They are certified and have medical training. AFAIK, in Ireland anyone with basic training can set up as a chirpractor (I may get lambasted for saying that) and the good ones tend to be Australian or Canadian because they have formal training in those countries.

My chiropractor was great, took xrays etc but the first guy I went to was a complete muppet and should be shot for his pathetic attempts which only made my neck and back problems worse in the long run.

geld

Hi, Roadrunner,

Sorry to hear about that. I have used Dr John Walshe for the last number of years and would reccomend him.

Details - http://www.chiropractic.ie/index.php?module=phpwslistings&LISTING_CLASS_id=1&LISTING_id=130&LISTINGS_user_op=view


Geld