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According to a female friend, it helps her to overcome the pain after her delivery but not a friend who suffers from slipped disc.

 

 

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4 hours ago, justhappy said:

Just wondering if anyone tried chiropractic .. did it really help? have this constant annoying back pain and been going to massage but only helps that 1-2 days and it's back.. 

 

you stretch ?
is it only when you are in certain postures ?

tried sports massage ? im sure chiro does help bah

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The chiropractic services in Singapore are mostly out there to earn your money. By right Chiropractor should be able to fix your issues within 3 sessions followed by a series of follow-ups. But in Singapore, they "cheat" your money by having you buying packages.

 

Try a good TCM practitioner who specializes in tui na (Chinese chiropractic) instead.

 

I spent 3 months with a Chiropractic, going twice a week and $69 per session. Each session lasts less than 5 minutes. It didn't fixes my problem. My TCM practitioner did the job in one session - $30 per session for an hour. 

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1 hour ago, John Tan said:

The chiropractic services in Singapore are mostly out there to earn your money. By right Chiropractor should be able to fix your issues within 3 sessions followed by a series of follow-ups. But in Singapore, they "cheat" your money by having you buying packages.

 

Try a good TCM practitioner who specializes in tui na (Chinese chiropractic) instead.

 

I spent 3 months with a Chiropractic, going twice a week and $69 per session. Each session lasts less than 5 minutes. It didn't fixes my problem. My TCM practitioner did the job in one session - $30 per session for an hour. 

 

whos that TCM 仙人 ?

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On 12/23/2016 at 11:00 PM, John Tan said:

The chiropractic services in Singapore are mostly out there to earn your money. By right Chiropractor should be able to fix your issues within 3 sessions followed by a series of follow-ups. But in Singapore, they "cheat" your money by having you buying packages.

 

Try a good TCM practitioner who specializes in tui na (Chinese chiropractic) instead.

 

I spent 3 months with a Chiropractic, going twice a week and $69 per session. Each session lasts less than 5 minutes. It didn't fixes my problem. My TCM practitioner did the job in one session - $30 per session for an hour. 

Isn't tuina a chinese osteopath? There's a difference between a chiro and an osteopath.

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It may work differently for different people but my experience is this,

 

Few years back I had quite a bad upper back pain and for months I went to doctors and did their physiotherapy, took muscle relaxants (and had to deal with all the side effects), had injections, spent more than 4k and like TS mentioned it would be ok for the next few days and then it would all come back in a week.

 

So a friend recommended me to her chiropractor, not those chain package outlets, but still i was rather sceptical. I went a couple weeks later and in the first session had my back adjusted and immediately brought almost 80% pain relief. According to him my rib cage had somehow tilted and was pressing on lots of nerves, which no amount of physio would help if the root of the problem is not corrected first. Went for 3 more follow up sessions as my condition needed a bit more attention but after that have not had the same problem since, total bill came to about $300.

 

Now I go back to him first whenever I have these type of physio pain related issues, usually within 1 or 2 sessions he'll fix me up good.

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Chiropractic, I don't like the feeling of sudden twisting/ adjustment but feel loosen up after that.
Preferred orthopedic or Physiotherapy for correct posture, improving core muscle, exercise, treatment. 
Yoga is good for stretching, prevent injury, flexibility
Massage, tui na are my favourite among all. Ah... (:

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Yes. I have tried it for my back pain

As mentioned above, you need to carefully select the chiro clinics. It is because some of them only offers treatment session in a package. I prefer pay per session as it is cheaper and I just come whenever I think I need to have a treatment.

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A good Chiro is the best and first step in back pain. A good Chiro focus on the bones, discs, and nerves. I had chiro work done twice, with emmediate relief, and the problem sorted within 4 sessions, as Axlerod explained.

They should be medically trained (B.Sc) by a medical school, and have the certificated proof.

All Chirp docs will tell you modern people move far less, and eat far more, than what the body is designed for, which makes the muscles weaker, the weight more, and puts pressures on the bones...

 

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Just for the record, chiro may help to relieve the pain. But it will not repair the damage disc.

鍾意就好,理佢男定女

 

never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want.

 

结缘不结

不解缘

 

After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say.

 

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My dad had 4 squashed cussions, and damaged discs (bone) after a car accident 15 years ago, with 2 options: 2 fusions (thus 2 back ops over 2 years), or chiro (but a good one).

Took the chiro route. He is 70 next year, fully fit with full motion. Chiro fixed him in 18 months, no ops. 

If the discs (bone) got hurt at certain places, which my dad did not (luckily), its a different story. Still, first go to a (good) chiro. One that is indepedant and dependant on the success of he/her work's results...

I have a seriously attractive Chiropractor. Damm, think my back hurts...

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On 24 June 2017 at 6:33 PM, axelrod said:

It may work differently for different people but my experience is this,

 

Few years back I had quite a bad upper back pain and for months I went to doctors and did their physiotherapy, took muscle relaxants (and had to deal with all the side effects), had injections, spent more than 4k and like TS mentioned it would be ok for the next few days and then it would all come back in a week.

 

So a friend recommended me to her chiropractor, not those chain package outlets, but still i was rather sceptical. I went a couple weeks later and in the first session had my back adjusted and immediately brought almost 80% pain relief. According to him my rib cage had somehow tilted and was pressing on lots of nerves, which no amount of physio would help if the root of the problem is not corrected first. Went for 3 more follow up sessions as my condition needed a bit more attention but after that have not had the same problem since, total bill came to about $300.

 

Now I go back to him first whenever I have these type of physio pain related issues, usually within 1 or 2 sessions he'll fix me up good.

 

could u kindly let me know the name of this chiro? thank u.

 

 

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Some have asked for the contact of the chiropractor I use, and while I have given it to the first few who asked, I am strictly not advertising his services, nor will I be giving out his contact anymore.

 

So for those who are in need of a chiropractor, may I suggest looking through The Chiropractic Association of Singapore where they have listed members/chiropractors where I’m sure they provide good services and at a convenient location near you.

 

http://chiropractic.org.sg/

 

 

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On 12/18/2016 at 8:30 PM, CamperBoy said:

medical doctors will ask you to stay away from it LOL

 

It is true that some MDs will ask you to stay away bcos they do not learn biomechanics of the body.

To them, any pain is remedied by painkiller.  You cover the pain and comes back again and now you screw up your liver and kidney if you you take those painkillers and medication repeatedly.  That part they wont tell you.

At the end of the day, it is a business.  If you are not going to a MD means the MD has less rice to eat. haha

 

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14 hours ago, Chiva Som said:

 

It is true that some MDs will ask you to stay away bcos they do not learn biomechanics of the body.

To them, any pain is remedied by painkiller.  You cover the pain and comes back again and now you screw up your liver and kidney if you you take those painkillers and medication repeatedly.  That part they wont tell you.

At the end of the day, it is a business.  If you are not going to a MD means the MD has less rice to eat. haha

 

Er...no. Its allopathic (MD) vs homeopathic (chiros), where the former is backed by evidence based medicine and published findings. From your logic, the same can be said about chiros, where they can tell you the beautiful stories you want to hear and not the fake stuff underlying their practice. You need to see them regularly or else you will be crooked for life. At the end of the day, its a business. If you do not go to the chiro, means the chiro has less rice to eat.

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I've had a Masseur who incorporated chiropractic adjustments during a session.

I found it really good after the long flights back to Sg... I could feel the relief it gave me

in my neck and lower back.

I have also discovered ROLFING to be a good alternative !

While based in the UK and Europe, I found ROLFING to be widely trusted.

And it was a great experience to emerge from this progressive series of

sessions over 6months, pay as you go, so it was not some kind of package

that was pushed on me. I found a lot of my stiffness issues resolved,  and 

gained greater mobility range. 

There is a ROLF practitioner in Sg over at Angmokio, whom I have been visiting

for a series of sessions, a few years back... nice professional se-tup in his home.

I think you need to check out the qualifications of the practitioner(s) and ask

them questions before trying anything new to you. Some Chiros are quacks..

and just want to scam you.

So look carefully and perhaps get word of mouth feedback on whom your friends 

have tried.

Cheers, Mike

 

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18 hours ago, mike_amk said:

I've had a Masseur who incorporated chiropractic adjustments during a session.

I found it really good after the long flights back to Sg... I could feel the relief it gave me

in my neck and lower back.

I have also discovered ROLFING to be a good alternative !

While based in the UK and Europe, I found ROLFING to be widely trusted.

And it was a great experience to emerge from this progressive series of

sessions over 6months, pay as you go, so it was not some kind of package

that was pushed on me. I found a lot of my stiffness issues resolved,  and 

gained greater mobility range. 

There is a ROLF practitioner in Sg over at Angmokio, whom I have been visiting

for a series of sessions, a few years back... nice professional se-tup in his home.

I think you need to check out the qualifications of the practitioner(s) and ask

them questions before trying anything new to you. Some Chiros are quacks..

and just want to scam you.

So look carefully and perhaps get word of mouth feedback on whom your friends 

have tried.

Cheers, Mike

 

Not many people practice rolfing in singapore. As such, it doesn't come cheap too.

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I've had a Masseur who incorporated chiropractic adjustments during a session.

I found it really good after the long flights back to Sg... I could feel the relief it gave me

in my neck and lower back.

I have also discovered ROLFING to be a good alternative !

While based in the UK and Europe, I found ROLFING to be widely trusted.

And it was a great experience to emerge from this progressive series of

sessions over 6months, pay as you go, so it was not some kind of package

that was pushed on me. I found a lot of my stiffness issues resolved,  and 

gained greater mobility range. 

There is a ROLF practitioner in Sg over at Angmokio, whom I have been visiting

for a series of sessions, a few years back... nice professional se-tup in his home.

I think you need to check out the qualifications of the practitioner(s) and ask

them questions before trying anything new to you. Some Chiros are quacks..

and just want to scam you.

So look carefully and perhaps get word of mouth feedback on whom your friends 

have tried.

Cheers, Mike

 

do u still have the rolf practioner's contact?

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On 11/13/2017 at 11:03 PM, tyan said:

do u still have the rolf practioner's contact?

Hey Tyan,

I had hic contact in my old phone... can't seem to retrieve it now.

In fact, I found him while searching online ... may need to do that search again.

Cheers, Mike

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Id avoid chiros at all cost. The practice stemmed from being able to treat all diseases big and small by adjusment of spinal cord.

 

Most adverts will also carry phrases such as "Consult our doctors today!". Thing is, why mislead people instead of "Consult our chiropractors today!". I got the impression they are trying to pass themselves off as medical doctors. 

 

I have also heard of cases where people died (ripped artery) and got paralysed from these "adjustments". They do not inform people of such risks, unlike legit medical professionals where you are informed of anesthetic risks etc when you opt for a procedure.

 

If you want to try it out bear in mind the above. Personally id avoid them like plague.

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I had spine problems in my youth and went for chiropractic sessions 1-3 times a week.

Seemed to help, especially the neck adjustments. Not too sure if it will help your back problems.

 

If you do end up going, imo it is better to find a strong, male chiropractor (I have legit reasons for saying this :P).

I stopped going after they changed my chiropractor - the new lady was too petite and did not have much strength to do the adjustments properly, felt like it was less effective.

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On 11/10/2017 at 12:50 AM, xydboy said:

Er...no. Its allopathic (MD) vs homeopathic (chiros), where the former is backed by evidence based medicine and published findings. From your logic, the same can be said about chiros, where they can tell you the beautiful stories you want to hear and not the fake stuff underlying their practice. You need to see them regularly or else you will be crooked for life. At the end of the day, its a business. If you do not go to the chiro, means the chiro has less rice to eat.

Hi XYD Boy,

 

Like what some reader says go to the "real" ones.  Most of the foreign chiros are here for the money because the profession is not regulated.  Their modus operandi is to make as much commission and vamus from Singapore.  How you can tell a "fake" chiro are those who will first scare you into thinking that your problem is not solvable unless they treat you with a hugh package like 30x, 50x, 100x.  While this may sound ridiculous, many Singaporeans unfortunately falls for it.  

 

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7 hours ago, Chiva Som said:

Hi XYD Boy,

 

Like what some reader says go to the "real" ones.  Most of the foreign chiros are here for the money because the profession is not regulated.  Their modus operandi is to make as much commission and vamus from Singapore.  How you can tell a "fake" chiro are those who will first scare you into thinking that your problem is not solvable unless they treat you with a hugh package like 30x, 50x, 100x.  While this may sound ridiculous, many Singaporeans unfortunately falls for it.  

 

But the thing is most if not all chiros are foreign trained. Regardless of their nationality and the way they uphold themselves (i.e. the way they market and do sales), the profile of a chiro is not regulated and poorly established in science.

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On 11/13/2017 at 11:03 PM, tyan said:

do u still have the rolf practioner's contact?

Hi Tyan,

I have attached the profile extract of the Rolfer Mr. Hee Tan, whom I've mentioned previously.

 His home studio is located at Angmokio.

Cheers, Mike

 

Hee Tan
Certified Rolfer™
www.PostureConnection.com
t: 8498 5673


Facebook- Singapore Rolfer

About Hee Tan

 


Hee Tan is a Certified Rolfer  professionally trained at The Rolf Institute ( www.rolf.org ) Colorado USA. 

Hee specialises in Rolfing® Structural Integration, and utilizes CranioSacral Therapy and Accupressure in his unique form of bodywork. Hee utilizes these techniques to restore freedom of movement, proper alignment and balance of body. His work can be effective in resolving neck pain, back pain, frozen shoulder, Scoliosis, posture and alignment issues, headache, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sports injury and improving athletic performance.

Apart from bodywork, Hee is also an experienced Ergonomics Consultant and he got his Master Degree in Ergonomics from Linkoping University (Sweden) & Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).

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From personal experience, I wouldn’t call all chiros quacks- a good chiro would be able to alleviate some of the pain from neck and back problems but I doubt they can resolve the real underlying issue which may require surgery etc. That would require a medical doctor. By the way, I take serious objection to chiros inserting a “Dr” before their name! 

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On 5/17/2018 at 12:53 PM, keroppi said:

From personal experience, I wouldn’t call all chiros quacks- a good chiro would be able to alleviate some of the pain from neck and back problems but I doubt they can resolve the real underlying issue which may require surgery etc. That would require a medical doctor. By the way, I take serious objection to chiros inserting a “Dr” before their name! 

I completely agree with this. Many give people the impression they are medical doctors equivalent, using the term "doctor" instead of "chiropractor" on FB ads. Some advertisements even claim to be able to fix problems that require surgery, basically bashing the medical profession. Whole lot of BS if you ask me.

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On 12/7/2016 at 4:17 PM, justhappy said:

Just wondering if anyone tried chiropractic .. did it really help? have this constant annoying back pain and been going to massage but only helps that 1-2 days and it's back.. 

I just tried it and I  felt comfortable after it even though the chiropractic doctor that I might felt pain. the problem with my body is scoliosis because of the way that i am sleeping

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This is a very good question and there is no perfect answer to this. Let me give you my perspective from a medical professional and also as a chiro patient before.

 

From personal experience.

 

I started chiro when i was 19.

I strained my lower back when i accidentally twisted my torso.

Even after painkillers and stretching, the pain still bothered me.

so i tried chiro for the first time.

After like 3-4 session, i felt so good.

And i did not have the back pain anymore all the way till i was in my late 20s

 

So this time i attended a free trial at another centre

This centre had a chiro and a physio and both were very good and i did very well after like a few sessions.

occasionally just needed a touchup once in a while

but later the chiro and physio left the practice, so i was stuck with different chiros each time

 

Now in my late 30s my pain came back. So i thought let's try chiro again but at another centre with one chiro so i can see the same person.

i completed like a 40 session package.

The chiro was good in explaining and i enjoyed the correction.

But i felt that chiro alone is not enough. I needed to take charge of my health.

 

So i started exercising more, eating well, sleep better, do more strecthing, yoga etc.

i focused on strengthening my core, my back muscles and also improve my mobility and flexibilty in my weaker areas.

That made a tremendous difference. And now i stopped chiro mostly

 

From  a medical perspective, we cannot refer or recommend you to see a chiro.

From a personal perspective, i am very open to all forms of medical or alternative therapy as long as they are reasonably logical. I also believe that painkillers and surgery is not the way to go unless truly necessary.

 

So to answer your question, if you want to seek a chiro, find one who will order an xray first, and can give you a proper explanation of the situation of your condition and what and how he can help. He should also give you a proper brief of what to expect from the treatments and over how long. 

I find that chiro may be good for neck aches, migraines, backaches.

But before seeing a chiro i feel it's best to see a doctor to make sure that it's not a serious medical condition that warrants furtehr investigation or medical intervention.

For more muscular issues, you should see a physio who is good at pain relieving therapy.

 

Hope my lengthy post helps you guys make the right choice. ;)

 

Cheers!

 

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19 hours ago, Dr T said:

So i started exercising more, eating well, sleep better, do more strecthing, yoga etc.

i focused on strengthening my core, my back muscles and also improve my mobility and flexibilty in my weaker areas.

That made a tremendous difference. And now i stopped chiro mostly

 

Thanks for sharing. I think the above is important & I always wanna strengthen my core muscle, improve on my mobility & flexibility.. Any class &/ physiotherapist, aqua therapy, yoga lesson you recommend? Is heated yoga advisable &/ better? 

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Thanks for sharing. I think the above is important & I always wanna strengthen my core muscle, improve on my mobility & flexibility.. Any class &/ physiotherapist, aqua therapy, yoga lesson you recommend? Is heated yoga advisable &/ better? 

I feel most important is to choose something that you enjoy and that you can do consistently. And what works for you and your body. For this you might just have to explore a few things and try them for yourself. What worked for me may not work for you. You can speak to a physio or a professional who may advise the best type of workouts or activities for your condition.

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On 11/10/2017 at 12:50 AM, xydboy said:

Er...no. Its allopathic (MD) vs homeopathic (chiros), where the former is backed by evidence based medicine and published findings. From your logic, the same can be said about chiros, where they can tell you the beautiful stories you want to hear and not the fake stuff underlying their practice. You need to see them regularly or else you will be crooked for life. At the end of the day, its a business. If you do not go to the chiro, means the chiro has less rice to eat.

 

Not a single truth.  Just go to those within the registered association. Others cannot be trusted.

If you need evidence based, here it is.

 

On 6/24/2017 at 9:58 PM, NP90 said:

 

I see one where I come as needed.  I agree with you that there are many who will try to get you to come regularly so be aware.

 

And like what the good doctor says,

 

On 3/1/2019 at 11:50 AM, Dr T said:

This is a very good question and there is no perfect answer to this. Let me give you my perspective from a medical professional and also as a chiro patient before.

 

From personal experience.

 

I started chiro when i was 19.

I strained my lower back when i accidentally twisted my torso.

Even after painkillers and stretching, the pain still bothered me.

so i tried chiro for the first time.

After like 3-4 session, i felt so good.

And i did not have the back pain anymore all the way till i was in my late 20s

 

So this time i attended a free trial at another centre

This centre had a chiro and a physio and both were very good and i did very well after like a few sessions.

occasionally just needed a touchup once in a while

but later the chiro and physio left the practice, so i was stuck with different chiros each time

 

Now in my late 30s my pain came back. So i thought let's try chiro again but at another centre with one chiro so i can see the same person.

i completed like a 40 session package.

The chiro was good in explaining and i enjoyed the correction.

But i felt that chiro alone is not enough. I needed to take charge of my health.

 

So i started exercising more, eating well, sleep better, do more strecthing, yoga etc.

i focused on strengthening my core, my back muscles and also improve my mobility and flexibilty in my weaker areas.

That made a tremendous difference. And now i stopped chiro mostly

 

From  a medical perspective, we cannot refer or recommend you to see a chiro.

From a personal perspective, i am very open to all forms of medical or alternative therapy as long as they are reasonably logical. I also believe that painkillers and surgery is not the way to go unless truly necessary.

 

So to answer your question, if you want to seek a chiro, find one who will order an xray first, and can give you a proper explanation of the situation of your condition and what and how he can help. He should also give you a proper brief of what to expect from the treatments and over how long. 

I find that chiro may be good for neck aches, migraines, backaches.

But before seeing a chiro i feel it's best to see a doctor to make sure that it's not a serious medical condition that warrants furtehr investigation or medical intervention.

For more muscular issues, you should see a physio who is good at pain relieving therapy.

 

Hope my lengthy post helps you guys make the right choice. ;)

 

Cheers!

 

 

Cheers!

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On 3/16/2019 at 11:00 AM, Chiva Som said:

 

Not a single truth.  Just go to those within the registered association. Others cannot be trusted.

If you need evidence based, here it is.

 

 

I see one where I come as needed.  I agree with you that there are many who will try to get you to come regularly so be aware.

 

And like what the good doctor says,

 

 

Cheers!

A registered association tells me nothing about the legitimacy of the occupation, especially when there's no governing body endorsing a chiro. Irony when you said evidence-based and none of the links you showed are all website links. But interestingly, your second link showed evidence that concludes how chiropractic is not very valid. To Cite,"...the quality of chiropractic research is appallingly poor."

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