Posted by josiejo on June 15, 2002, at 18:44:28
In reply to Re: Chiropractor for depression?, posted by Xevious on June 11, 2002, at 23:07:29
> Hoo, boy... This is bound to be a controversial subject, but I'll contribute my opinion and knowledge of the facts.
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> There is empirical evidence that chiropractic care *can* help in the alliviation of back discomfort and certain kinds of headaches, but there is absolutely no scientific evidence that it has any effect on other conditions, including depression.
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> Although there are many good chiropractors out there, there are still many too many who mislead their clients with unsubstantiated (and frequently just plain false) claims of being able to cure anything from depression to cancer by "pressing on nerves" or "manipulating subluxations," all of which is, from a scientific and medical perspective, groundless hooey.
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> All of that aside, however, the fact that this particular chiropractor yelled at you and resorted to such low and manipulative tactics as saying that "nobody will want to hang around [you]" is more than enough reason to get yourself away from that quack! The fact that he happens to have 20 years of experience has nothing to do with whether he knows what he is doing or not, nor has it apparently taught him any basic manners.
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> Follow your first decision and quit!
OK... Let me add my 25 cents...
Some chiropractors claim that chiropractics (or whatever they call it!) can help depression. Personally, I doubt that, but I can say that when I was seeing my chiropractor somewhat regularly, like once or twice a month, I did feel better everywhere. That includes my chronic back pain, and migraines. And yes, the depression was better too. Was it better because I was on meds and keeping busy? Or was it due in part to the 'magic' of chiropractic? You decide. I can't. But for me, I think it was a combination.Good luck!
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