Can people with Lyme get chiropractic adjustments?

(Back story: I probably got Lyme disease when I was 11 but didn't know it was Lyme disease until a few months ago. One of my worse symptoms is extremely horrible constant neck pain.)

I went to 4 different chiropractors between the ages of 13 to 18 and they were all really great and made my neck feel amazing. The 4th one was the best and I went to him the longest but then he stopped being a chiropractor to be a sport therapist. I didn't go to a chiro for a while then went to the chiro my 4th chiropractor recommended. He was actually the last option because I had already been to every other chiropractor in my area. I only went to him a few times and then the last time I went to him I was in such worse pain afterwords I thought he damaged my neck. It hurt so much worse in a different way for a couple months and it was terrifying. I haven't been to a chiropractor since and that was 3 years ago.

But now my neck is just hurting so much worse every day, I just don't know what to do. My neck pops and cracks all the time so I am pretty sure it is very out of alignment. I am tempted to try to find another chiropractor but I am worried I will get damaged in some way.


My question is this: Is it okay for people with Lyme disease to get adjusted? Or can it stir up the bacteria or something and make things worse? What are other people's experience with chiropractors? Is it a bad idea for someone with chronic Lyme to get adjusted? Tank you :)

While you may very well need to see a Chiro, try using some heat or ice first. You are right in that it can make symptoms more severe or even bring on more symptoms as you will be stirring up the bacteria/toxins that are in the muscles of your neck/back.

I really like using a product called Arnicare - or other products that have Arnica as a main ingredient. If you use it, apply it, allow it to dry, then apply another 'layer'.

I had your problem many years ago and was running to a chiropractor 3 times per week. Finally a friend told me about one who just adjusted the atlas, it was expensive but it gave me a lot of relief and more flexibility. This type of chiropractor is NUCCA, if you google it you might find one in your area.

I feel for you, this is where my Lyme hit me the worst. I also use heating pad all the time which makes my pain feel better.

I'm so sorry that you had such a bad experience, Elleon - but once you have some good healing, you should be able to return to a good Chiro.

I've been seeing a Chiro off and on since I finished treatment and have not had any ill effects.