Chiropractors and Deadlifts

[Merrida]

Originally Posted by midgetcop

It's even still widely disputed that "vertebral sublexations" exist at all.

Everyone has vertebral subluxations. A subluxation is a fancy word that means: out of alignment. If you've ever thrown your back out, get a "hung up feeling" between your shoulder blades, maybe after a hard cough,...that, is a subluxation. Most will wriggle themselves back into position. All the word means is that one vertebra has moved out of it's healthy position, and it doesn't take much for that to happen. It's not the same as DDD (degenerative disk disease) where you may get a subluxed vertebra "fused" to the one below it. THAT, however, is a very real thing acknowledged by the AMA. So why wouldn't it be real if the maneuver that causes it exists, but pops itself back (when possible) just through nature?

PS: Not saying there is any direct relationship between subluxation and DDD by the way (just to clarify).

[F_Mac]

I believe I misspoke. Their claims were for any ailments outside of back/neck issues. (i.e. psoriasis, indigestion, kidney problems....etc).

[Merrida]

Originally Posted by F-Mac

I believe I misspoke. Their claims were for any ailments outside of back/neck issues. (i.e. psoriasis, indigestion, kidney problems....etc).

If you look at a basic anatomy book, or even based on your experience of lifting, your nerves innervate. So nerves running through the first 2 dorsal segments actually control your heart. The lumbar nerves running out of your spine control your reproductive system, elimatory system, legs, toes.

Haven't you ever hurt your neck and your arm felt weak? An impingement in the cervical region can cause radicular pain. That makes it a back issue, but not really if the major complaint is a weak arm.

[Firehawk]

Powerlifters never feel weak my dear.

[Merrida]

Originally Posted by Firehawk

Powerlifters never feel weak my dear.

Woops. My bad.

[.V.]

The only thing that can make my SI joints go back into place and stay there for a while is an adjustment. However, they don't care if the manipulations are done by a chiro or a D.O. and neither do I as long as they make the pain go away and allow me to walk upright.

I've found that for me, when I have a problem and manipulaitions fix it, often it doesn't have to be repeated until the next injury. Sometimes, one repeat until it stays fixed is necessary.

If I had the time and was willing to spend the money, I'd do weekly chiropractic "maintenance" adjustments. However, mine doesn't reccomend that. He says it's not necessary. I'd get him to do it anyway.

[Merrida]

I've found the same thing. In fact most reputable DC's don't want you coming back on a regular basis. Like anything else, a little in moderation. If a little is good doesn't mean a lot is better. Same as V my chiro doesn't really want me to come in as often as I want to. It just feels sooooo good!

[Firehawk]

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