Chiropractor

does this Chiro - go beyond the typical chiros?
What do holistic chiropractor's encompass?




I do go to a chiro...but it's NUCC he does...so no cracking, or forceful movements of the neck.


After that model died from a stroke after the chiro manipulation...I would be concerned about that.

Hope this thread stays put, I just tried to post and my page flipped, lol, comment went elsewhere and it truly does look like I am losing the plot!


Wanted to ask if anyone knows what the insurance company attitudes are towards Chiropracty these days? I've never gone to one.

Excited for you Krimpet! Looking forward to reading your updates.

I absolutely owe my health to my chiropractor! He was the one who first got me to pursue a diagnosis. He was thinking RA or something autoimmune. He kept telling me to go to an MD for bloodwork. It took 7 months and 3 doctors before I was on the right path with Lyme, but, in honesty, that's not THAT bad compared to what others have gone through. I have to remember to send him something for Christmas, now that I think about it. lol

Ohhhh!! How wonderful!! You have to promise to tell us all about it!

Most Chiros don't like having me as a patient because my muscles are always really tight, so they can only do so much. There are only "basic" Chiro's in my area.

Some plans in the US will cover "some" Chiro appts. Check your plan for more details about how many visits are covered and if there are any restrictions.

This chiropractor I'm going to because I am interested in some of the therapies which don't include bone cracking. I'm more interested in her assessing the weak points in my body, detox, and helping me to address that especially as it relates to herbs and homeopathy.

I don't want anyone cracking my bones either (lol).

She does way more than just crack bones 😊. It's funny because on her website she doesn't even talk about regular chiro stuff.

And I will be sure to check back in and let everyone know how it goes.

Kind of like functional chiros and MD's:

www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3731986

/www.functionalmedicine.org/practitioner_search.aspx?id=117

For people not sure about this:

Functional Medicine MD's are combination Medical Drs and Natural Path Drs, they do Rx and herbs while trying to fix your problems, instead of just treating symptoms like a regular MD. Sometimes they take insurance, but ins doesn't cover "natural medicine".

Functional Chiropractors actually go a little further than their "cracking" colleagues. In the US, all degree-ed chiros learn a lot medically about the body, just not the surgery stuff. So some with a keen interest in total body health are very similar to a natural path Dr, but usually stick within a few specialties. The difference is chiros cannot (all states?) Rx medicine, only sell or suggest natural products.

As far as adjustments, this is 2016, and many chiros know different forms of soft tissues releases and different low impact joint adjustments - there are huge differences among the different methods. Thats why you talk to a chiro first to see what they do - their websites help a lot too.

Most ins companies have at least limited chiropractor visit coverage, BUT its usually just for body mechanics/adjustments.

I have been going a chiro recently for soft tissue body mechanics, sometimes a full hour. The trick to adjusting stiff joints is they have to loosen up the attaching muscles/tendons first, then they crack you. Cracking a tight muscled lymie just cold out if the blue in 5 min visits is kind of crazy and has limited success.

Insurance generally will not cover healthcare advice from chiropractors, natural-paths or LLMD's who partake in natural medicine. For those who do have coverage for that, please realize how EXTREMELY rare that is and enjoy it now as that will go away in the near future.

For out of pocket costs - Functional medicine chiropractors are usually a little more affordable than Functional Medicine MD's and Natural-path Drs (LLMD's included). Some of the more well known ones ask higher prices- just like other professionals.

Post Edited (astroman) : 11/4/2016 6:51:34 PM (GMT-6)

I, too, see a functional chiropractor. We are working on my methylation problems by using supplements. Visits are $80.00 per session plus the cost of supplements which are pricey. A 23andme test is required prior to treatment plus other tests, if needed. We are also working on my leaky gut. So far it has helped with increasing my energy level and decreasing the anxiety.

Patty

I guess we've got it good up here - chiro appts are $45 and 1/2 hour ND appt. is $80

Astro - Our Provincial Health Care plan ((100% coverage) does not cover Physio/Chiro/Naturopaths.

But many employers have Extended Health care insurance for their employees.

Those costs I mentioned in the previous post were what we pay without the extended health care plan.

We are fortunate to have it and get 80% back up to $500 annually for each. It gets used up pretty quickly.

(I think Chiro and physio may be combined though...(can't remember)

The extended health care also covers most (not all) prescriptions.

Mepron is not one that is covered.

Ha. I was seeing a naturopath and my ssions were $300.00 each. The initial was $450.00. It didn't last too long (about 4-5 sessions) because she really wasn't that helpful.