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Originally Posted by Sage
I'm sorry your expierence with chiropractors was a bad one- if it weren't for my chiropractor I'd probably be on disability right now.
Changing your pillow is a good start- I know that when I sleep wonky my neck hurts all day afterwards. I use a chiro-flow pillow that I got at my chiropractor's office, but it's definitey not quackery- it's the greatest pillow ever. http://www.chiroflow.com/PillowsHome.htm
My insurance paid 80% of the cost, and I have no neck pain when I wake up. It's a super pillow- takes a bit of finangling to get the water level just right, but now that it's just right I take it with me EVERYWHERE even tho it weights about fifteen pounds 
Also I would suggest going to a doctor. Having constant neck pain is NOT NORMAL. Pain is an indication that there's something not working right, and the longer it doesn't work right the harder it is to fix. Go figure out why it's not working right and what you can do to fix it. Taking meds just covers up the pain- it doesn't get rid of what's causing it. You need to deal with the problem itself, not just cover it up with meds. |
These chiros saved my life! I finally learned how to find a decent one after moving a few times. One such accomplished adjustor told me to call and ask what techniques they use. If they (underline they) say Gunstead - go for it! It's a shame that some of these people give the rest that do good a hard time.
On another note, since they only move the bones a little at a time it will take several visits to get what is out of line in line again. The first time I had to go three time a week for two weeks, then twice for two weeks then once a week - and he got me out to where I only go once every 2-3 months to keep thngs in line. Plus, I do excercise to keep the supporting muscles working well.
On the pillow thing...we purchased a Temperpedic bed and pillows a few years ago. Both are awesome. The pillows conform to yor head and have a high and low neck support on the different sides. They are pricey but worth it if they work!