5 Months of Chiropractor, Here’s What Happened
“Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that cares for a patient’s neuromusculoskeletal system — the bones, nerves, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A chiropractor helps manage back and neck pain through the use of spinal adjustments to maintain good alignment.” — WebMD.com
Introduction
Ever since Covid-19, the number of Chiropractors around the world has skyrocketed and more attention is being given to it as well due to Dr. Crack on Tiktok.
I was very skeptical at first but because my brother has gone to several sessions, so I decided to go for a free consultation to diagnose my situation.
I was doing some comparison of several organizations and discovered plenty of Chiropractors around me. Referring to Mr Google, looking at the specific branch that has the most positive rating would naturally have a good experience overall for foodies as well.
ChiroPractic First which originated from Malaysia has multiple branches across Klang Valley as well in Singapore.
Prior to consulting them, I have visited 2 other places around PJ which immediately perform adjustments without doing an X-Ray to determine your current situation and spine structure.
A typical 1-hour session consists of 2 sessions.
30 minutes — Consultancy & Adjustments, Follow up by electrical stimulation after for recovery.
30 minutes- Physiotherapy lessons and stretches.
With that, a charge of RM160-RM250 is to be paid.
REMEMBER, YOU SHOULD DO AN X-RAY FIRST, SO THEY KNOW WHERE AND HOW TO ADJUST.
I have been working out for close to 15 years now and counting and the most important thing that I omitted was to have proper form and a gym belt.
I believe these are the major 2 causes of my subluxation condition.
Before my first session with Chiropractor First, they send out a questionnaire that assesses how you feel and the pain level across your entire body.
After taking my X-ray (RM280), I had a 1-hour session to explain the situation and the approximate number of adjustments required over 6 months that are required for my body to heal.
I signed up for the appropriate package (RM85) per session and started going for 2x a week since March 2022. After 4 months(July), my sessions was reduced to 1x a week. Initially as well I was not allowed to perform any vigorous sports such as weight lifting, badminton etc. as it has the risk of injury.
Incorporating Sauna and Steam sessions also allows muscles to assist with the recovery post sessions.
Cool packs to prevent inflammation, sprain, strain.
Heat therapy is effective for muscle tension or joint stiffness.
I also later realized that you are ONLY supposed to perform PHYSIOTHERAPY after your spine is back in place, and doing physio when you’re spine is not in the right place will cause issues.
X-Ray Review (After 5 Months)
A normal spine looks like the one on the right; curved. In March, however due to my previous injuries, my spine (left) self-corrected due to many complications and twisting of the spine.
Remember those sessions that you usually go to Massages where they help to crack your neck? Be careful as well as if they did not do it right, it might injure you as well. I previously had a bad habit of self-cracking my neck which also led to my neck injuries but manage to stop doing it.
Conclusion
Those who are interested may visit ChiroPractic First (Not sponsored ) and have a look at the initial consultation to assess your current situation.
You never know that you are just several Cracks away to resolve from your issue.
Personally, I visited the Branch in Paradigm Mall and was consulted by Dr Emily Siou.
Hope this brought some value to dear readers!
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