Chiropractor Advice

Rtype

I've recently seen a chiropractor for several issues that I've suffered with for many years, I've seen various specialists on the NHS but never gotten to the bottom of my pain so somebody suggested a chiropractor.

I found the two initial sessions and report very interesting, it made a great deal of sense but I didn't like the hard sell/corporate approach (despite being told I was under no obligation).

I felt pressured into signing up for a 3 month course, attending twice a week and paying upfront, this works out blimmin expensive and simply unaffordable for me. I simply said that it was too expensive but they've booked me in for another session so I can 'think about it' in the meantime.

I am in no doubt that this treatment would probably help me greatly but while I was in there I witnessed people going in and out of his room with the sessions lasting 10-15 mins which by my calculations, means he'd be earning more money per hour than a Harley Street doctor. By paying upfront, they offer a big discount but each session still works out at roughly £50!!!

My question is, does this all sound right?

Is twice a week for 3 months normal?

I get that I've had my injuries for many years so will take time to iron out but I was told it would probably take around 24 months. This equates to almost £9K!!!!

Thanks in advance for any help

keithdc

Rtype wrote: »

I've recently seen a chiropractor for several issues that I've suffered with for many years, I've seen various specialists on the NHS but never gotten to the bottom of my pain so somebody suggested a chiropractor.

I found the two initial sessions and report very interesting, it made a great deal of sense but I didn't like the hard sell/corporate approach (despite being told I was under no obligation).

I felt pressured into signing up for a 3 month course, attending twice a week and paying upfront, this works out blimmin expensive and simply unaffordable for me. I simply said that it was too expensive but they've booked me in for another session so I can 'think about it' in the meantime.

I am in no doubt that this treatment would probably help me greatly but while I was in there I witnessed people going in and out of his room with the sessions lasting 10-15 mins which by my calculations, means he'd be earning more money per hour than a Harley Street doctor. By paying upfront, they offer a big discount but each session still works out at roughly £50!!!

My question is, does this all sound right? NO

Is twice a week for 3 months normal? NO

I get that I've had my injuries for many years so will take time to iron out but I was told it would probably take around 24 months. This equates to almost £9K!!!!

Thanks in advance for any help

What did NHS specialists say about cause of pain?

Rtype

They couldn't diagnose the cause of pain, MRI scans of my spine came back as the perfect spine and no other specialist or physio could help, despite trying.

sheramber

Cost will depend where you are and what fancy premises he has.

But a local chiropractor charges £20- an osteopath charges £20

A physio in Edinburgh is £20 per session.

Sessions are weekly as needed.

sheramber

An xray and a MRI did not show up a trapped nerve on his spine causing constant pain.

Mojisola

Rtype wrote: »

I felt pressured into signing up for a 3 month course, attending twice a week and paying upfront, this works out blimmin expensive and simply unaffordable for me. I simply said that it was too expensive but they've booked me in for another session so I can 'think about it' in the meantime.

My question is, does this all sound right?

Is twice a week for 3 months normal?

No. I've had a lot of help over the years from chiropractors and osteopaths and none have advised anything like this - quite the opposite - most say your body needs to settle after treatment, not be manipulated twice a week!

Rtype

sheramber wrote: »

An xray and a MRI did not show up a trapped nerve on his spine causing constant pain.

Sorry, Don't understand????

Rtype

Mojisola wrote: »

No. I've had a lot of help over the years from chiropractors and osteopaths and none have advised anything like this - quite the opposite - most say your body needs to settle after treatment, not be manipulated twice a week!

Apparently studies show that sessions twice a week, as opposed to once a week or once a month, halves the recovery time (or something like that is what I was told).

SuperMoose

Can I suggest you have a read of this before you go back.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1905885/

Mojisola

Rtype wrote: »

Apparently studies show that sessions twice a week, as opposed to once a week or once a month, halves the time and double the effect (or something like that is what I was told).

Told by the people trying to sell you this package?

Rtype

Mojisola wrote: »

Told by the people trying to sell you this package?

Funnily enough, yes :think: