Crohn's and chiropractor

[jlanier]

I recently went to a chiropractor not because of my back pain, but to see if there was anything they could do to help with my Crohn's. Upon doing a nerve scan, they found that they nerves around the area where my Crohn's is most active are barely firing. I was wondering if anyone else has gone to a chiropractor to help with their crohn's, and what were your results?

 

[Kev]

No, I've never seen a chiro for my Crohns, but a chiro did predict my disease long before I was diagnosed. I swear by their ability to alleviate pain, muscle aches, spasms, etc., but I guess I'm too old (mindset wise) to consider going to them for treatment of my Crohns.

 

[EthanPSU]

Let me know if you pursue it futher or get treatment via the chiropractor. I need to go soon because my neck is killing me again. I might ask about that too

 

[Dunbar]

I'll have to ask about the nerve scan, interesting. I love my Chiro. I know that when I see him regularly I feel better. About the only thing it doesn't make better is the fatigue...
He even has a laser job/thingy that worked on a shingle that was bugging me a year ago, gone and hasn't reappeared. For an ol' boy, he is progressive as hell.

 

[jlanier]

I just wanted to let you guys know that the chiropractor i see doesnt just focus on popping backs. They actually have a history of helping people who have various diseases. One person just happened to have UC. I have been going for about 2 weeks now, and it has been interesting. I have been on humira for nearly 9 months, and normally barely feel anything when i inject. This last time i injected, i actually felt the needle more so than i ever have.

 

[chrisnsteph1022]

I've been to two chiros. The first was during an acute episode of back pain (like, I was using a walker and couldn't go to work). He just laid me on the table and cracked my spine (no exam, xray, etc.). The second, a couple weeks later, said adjustments couldn't help me and I needed spinal decompression therapy, which happens to be $7k and is not covered by insurance. They only seem to be in it for the money.

 

[glory_h]

I've been going to a chiropractor for the past few months who has been amazing. I didn't start seeing her because of Crohn's issues, but because I was in an automobile accident. However, after seeing her for a few months my body mechanics have totally changed. She has treated my lower back and taught me stretches to open my my abdominal and hip flexor muscles. This doesn't make the Crohn's go away but it certainly has helped me deal with the pain. I don't feel as everything is as tightly bound up as it was before.

And she is definitely not in it for the money - although the motor vehicle insurance is covering issues related to the accident, she is treating other issues during the sessions, with no extra charge.

If anyone here lives in the PDX area and wants a referral, I'd be happy to give one.

 

[Thermo]

One of the best things for crohns is a thai massage, never have i had zero pain in my life. I mean it came back in a couple days but after that i am a believer in alternative therapy.

 

[Samboi]

I went to a chiro twice last year to address my back pain.
He did a great job in clicking everything back in to place.
The actual guy was a creepy weirdo though.
The pain was caused by inflammation from a flare - the GI advised there was no point in going back to the chiro as the inflammation would continue to cause me trouble - no matter what the oddball chiro did.
So I never went back.

 

[raechel]

My dad has a chiropractor he has went to for back and shoulder issues for years. One day he got to talking to him about my issues (Crohns, arthritis). He told my dad to try to talk me into giving him a shot at helping me since medicine was not working. My dad convinced me to give it a try and I am so happy that I did. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to have ever helped my Crohn's, but it helped the arthritis immensely! My rheumatologist(sp?) laughed at me when I said that the chiropractor was helping my arthritis, but I know it has for a fact... esp. with my knees. I had immense inflammation and limited range of motion on my way into the office, and felt a little better walking out... then by the next day the inflammation was down and felt better for about a week. I have found it is important to go weekly though.

 

[BarryVictor]

There are also some professional chiropractor that can answer your question but first thing that you should do is to look for a best chiropractor.