Are chiropractors safe to use with a possible prolapsed disc (or other possible low back pathology)?
I ruptured a disk 20-some years ago and had many of the same problems your boyfriend does. I was treated off-and-on by a chiropractor for most of the time since. There is much disagreement about both the effectiveness and risks involved with chiropractic treatment. In my opinion, it is the only thing that should needs to be said about chiropractic adjustment: A chiropractor cannot “cure” your condition or any other– at best, they would just make your muscles feel better. It would be best to first see another doctor—a real physician—and be referred to a physical therapist or an orthopedic specialist. I would advise that your do everything you can to avoid chiropractic treatment, as it will often do more harm than good. Chiropractors have to believe that everything causes conditions that only they can fix so they can convince patients that we can’t live comfortably without visits twice per week. I had a stroke last year as a result of chiropractic treatment and have since made it a prio
