01 October 2011

Chiropractor love

It irks me that chiros get a bad rap.

I love them so much, and I've never had a bad experience.  I have dislocated my hip many times, had whiplash and rotator cuff issues, and strained thoracic muscles.  Each time the chiro was able to completely fix the pain- no meds necessary.  Yesterday might have been the most amazing recovery yet, though.

I'd been in serious pain all week.  I couldn't walk without limping and hobbling around, and I thought this was just going to be my lot for the remainder of the pregnancy.  I didn't think the chiro would be able to adjust things quite enough, since I thought back pain was just a very normal part of pregnancy.  So I expected to still be a tad uncomfortable though hopefully not in serious pain like I was.

Well, she adjusted my SI joints, stretched the round ligaments, and adjusted some spots in my upper back and neck.  I hopped up off the table (carefully) and walked pain-free out of the office!  There is usually some residual soreness as the muscles adjust to the realigned spine/joints but I am completely, 100% pain-free.  No joke.  I feel like I'm not even 8 months pregnant anymore- I'm so comfortable.  I'm amazed.

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