I think it depends on the chiropractor. Chiropractors do a lot more than the basic bone-crunching adjustment. They can help with trigger points, do some very gentle manipulations (even with fusions and implants in place) mind you - VERY gentle. Some are trained to do energy work, accupressure, even cranial-sacral work. I've had the cranial-sacral work done for migraines, and once for when I had a spinal fluid leak. They lay their hands on your lower spine, very gently, and gradually match your body rhythms. Then they gently travel up your spine, and oh so gently make very small movements to bring things back in to balance. It's an incredible help, and you wouldn't even know anything was adjusted other than the headaches, etc melt away. Ask your chiropractor what all they can offer you - after SCS, definitely can't do a regular adjustment. But the more minor energy work, that can make huge changes! You never know what each one is trained to do. Hope this helps - ElizaJane

Can't help it Rae, still am concerned about the risks of a chiro.
Ger

Rae

I hope you know of a qualified chiropractor. I don't have back issues but would be so very careful. The chiropractors I've been to seem very rough. I've only seen 3 or 4 so I don't have alot of experience in this matter.
Since the implant I am so nervous about anyone touching my back, but I am only 4 months post op and you are two years out and know so much more.
Hope you get some relief and have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Sandy Kay

Thanks, ElizaJane - this IS very helpful. You and my husband sound about the same He has had very good luck with Chiro's all his life. Some people swear by them, others think they are quacks . I spose alot of it depends on the techniques that are used and whether or not they really listen to the patient. I agree, some are very very rough and seem a bit 'over confident' in themselves and dive right in and the sound of cracking bones yikes. You're laying there at their mercy.

Sandy Kay and Ger - you sound like me . I certainly am very leary. Mainly because I don't think the ones in my area really comprehend what an SCS is and I'm afraid they wouldn't respect it for what it is. Yet, my husband is so sure of them and swears something could be done about my lower back issues and spasms. This is why I'm on the fence about this.
Well, I certainly won't do anything unless/until one of them says they know exactly what an SCS is. Perhaps he will say he'd rather not mess with it, as Mark's did. I would sure respect that as opposed to an over-aggressive one.

engages in accupressure and also massage to help the weary muscles. Be blessed if you try this, reminding doc to be GENTLE with you, because the hordes of this forum will descend upon him otherwise!!!!

Agape,
Mark56
Marry Christmas

I'm actually glad you posted this. It's good information! (Filed away in my brain.) How's the potassium working for you?

Well, so far it's hard to say, BUT that is probably because of the ridiculous amount of extra pressure and demand I've been putting on my body....
Trying to take care of our horses in the big blizzard that hit the southern midwest and our 4-wheel drive trucks kept getting stuck.....lots of puuuushing! And of course running around like a madman getting ready for Christmas once all the stores were able to dig themselves out of the snow!

I have high hopes of seeing improvement tho. I really do!

Thanks again for reminding me how important potassium is. I used to follow the supplement plan over on the PN forum and I was taking SO many pills! Then I kinda burnt out with it after about a year. I'll keep it simple this go-around. Potassium and zinc and B12.