I have also hear numerous people including MH say they have had great luck with Chiropractic care. I think the hardest thing is finding a good one. Does anyone know of a good chiropracter in Wisconsin?
SC

Yes, many times. They work wonders without drugs, if you find a good one. I have recently come across an excellent one in the San Fernando Valley (West) of California. He understands all about removing toxins from our environment and systems, eating properly, parasites, etc..... Teaches these free classes in the evenings in addition to this practice..... I went to him as I have had a chronic pain in my rear since about September. Dr. Clark, when I attended her clinic for my melanoma, could not find anything in the muscle or bones with her syncrometer, so I thought maybe after I lost my weight, changed my environment and did some cleanses, it would go away. No such luck. M.D. could find nothing either, but probably would have eventually prescribed drugs. Decided to go the chiropractor route and within a couple of days, it has subsided, but I know it will take a bit more time to realign the spine to take care of it completely.....

Good Luck....I dont think you will be sorry...
Donna

Osteopaths are better than chiropractors in my experience and I have gone to a couple of different therapists. Osteopaths have a five year fulltime schooling and a more natural and gentle approach to treating the back. No sudden neck swings or anything...

I very nearly adored the two I went to back in Atlanta, GA. For the 6 months between breaking my lower back and actually getting surgery, chiropractic care is what allowed me to function *at all*. (In fact, it was the x-rays the chiro took that discovered my broken vertebra.) Afterwards, the physical therapist my insurance sent me to was partnered with a different chiropractor who reviewed my x-rays and MRI's and added in some upper back adjustments during the grueling initial rehab period - FOR NO CHARGE.

I asked around and got references for the first one - and a LOT of warnings about a LOT of other, highly advertised ones. What cliched it was my sister. She had been through numerous car accidents and even more numerous therapists and chiropractors until she found the one she nearly insisted I use. The second one was simply the Universe being exceptionally kind to me.

A good chiro will insist on at least one set of x-rays plus a full mobility assessment. If you find one who just watches you walk and then wants to start cracking, run or hobble away as quickly as you can!

Also, a good chiro will most likely have different types of alternative health magazines or flyers or similar items in the waiting area as well. Expect a good chiro to talk to you about the entire package of good health, not just the spine. Both of mine incorporated kinesology, various massage therapies (offered in conjunction with qualified massage and physical therapists), air and water quality, diet, and positive thinking right along and beside the spinal adjustment.