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From: slr@ho95e.UUCP (Shelley.L.Rosenbaum.4M514.46131.x3615)
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Subject: Re: My opinion of Chiropractors.
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Date: Mon, 17-Mar-86 11:16:38 EST
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I have been seeing a chiropractor regularly (once every 2-3 months) for
the last few years, ever since I was injured in a firefighting incident.
The incident left me with torn ligaments in my right thumb (resulting in
a cast up to my elbow), and severe back pain.  I thought that the back
pain was due to my being "out of balance" from the cast, and originally
just put up with the pain.  When I asked the orthopedist who was treating
the thumb about it, he recommended exercises (which worsened the pain).
After my right leg started to get numb, (three weeks after the accident),
I went to a chiropractor recommended by a friend of mine.  After one
treatment, I instantly felt relief.  It took a few treatments before the
relief was permanent.

In addition, I have been known to pull a muscle in my neck, preventing
me from turning my head in one direction.  The first time it happened
to me I was in college.  The athletic trainer put ice on it for awhile,
which didn't help.  I then went to the infirmary, which put me on
muscle relaxants and prescribed physical therapy.  The problem went
away--I suspect due to p.t. rather than medication.  Two years ago,
though, the same thing happened.  This time, I went to the chiropractor,
who (with one crack of my neck!) relieved the pain.  Much faster than
several days' worth of p.t.

Shelley Rosenbaum
AT&T Bell Labs
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