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I'm glad I searched first because I was about to start a thread on this subject.
I went for my second appt. with a chiropractor this morning. I have been having progressively worsening pain in my neck for the better part of six years and in the last six months have started to have intense headaches. My mother had gone to see this same chiropractor for pain she was also having in her neck and was referred (by the chiro) to an acupuncturist who was able to relieve her pain with just a couple of visits.
Last week the chiropractor took xrays of my neck and was quite frank, telling me that he didn't see any major problems but that my C3-C6 vertebrae do not have the natural curved shape that they should have and that this was probably due to injury I received without knowing it - such as being rear-ended in a car (yes, it has happened). He couldn't guarantee that he would be able to help me. He suggested I come back for two more visits for alignments (so next Friday will be my last regular appt) and then to come in as needed when I am experiencing pain or headaches. I feel pretty comfortable that he is being honest with me and is doing all he can to help me with my pain. Today's treatment was more intensive than last week's and it felt great. I am hoping he can help me, but if not, I feel it was worth the $150 to let him try.
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