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post 1615566571 09-04-2020, 11:07 AM
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Chiropractors and snake oil

Why do chiropractors make it so difficult to take them seriously? It's like they're on a mission to destroy their own credibility. I've gone to a few different ones over the years on occasion, and they seem kind of equivalent to a physical therapist. They have helped with sore muscles, strains, and minor joint problems. But they're always hawking snake oil as well - essential oils, cupping, chakra balancing bullchit, etc.

Why? They have some actual medical capability, so why the snake oil?
post 1615567541 09-04-2020, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted By bov188⏩
I've gone to several different chiropractors over the years for various injuries and pains and the treatment protocol is exactly the same every time

- E-stim with heating pad
- 3-4 of the same cookie cutter 'adjustments'
- Treatment duration is always conveniently whatever my insurance covers for the year
- Herbalife
This is why you never fall for the you need to come in probably 3-4 more times. Just go in once when your back/neck are sore, get the stim treatment and whatever "adjustment" they do, and be done with it.
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post 1615567891 09-04-2020, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted By RobParks2M⏩
This is why you never fall for the you need to come in probably 3-4 more times. Just go in once when your back/neck are sore, get the stim treatment and whatever "adjustment" they do, and be done with it.
Agree. Went in this past week after I tweaked my back playing volleyball. He did some manipulation to relax my hip flexors and problem was basically resolved. Now he wants me to come back in at least 2 more times. ???
post 1615568021 09-04-2020, 11:29 AM
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I had one at the clinic my insurance would pay for, so he didnt have any chit to sell, it was great for my back.

A lot are scam artists though.
post 1615582051 09-04-2020, 02:16 PM
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Yep, exactly my assessment. They do provide some value, but ultimately the successful ones are an insurance racket.

Some are decent and are no BS(no required XRay, etc), but the ones who really lay it on thick and conveniently have every part of their program designed to utilize every dollar available from insurance are the real scam artists.
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