Klarinet Archive - Posting 000569.txt from 2003/01

From: "James Hobby" <jhobby@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Hand problems - chiropractic treatment
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 12:22:23 -0500

You are absolutely right. First, try another chiropractor for your back.
There are different methods of manipulation. I have problems with the way
some things are done. A DC who uses a Thompson table should fix the problem
you had, or at least the method should not cause you pain as a part of the
treatment.

I also agree about the claims. I even had one DC who said that chiropractic
can "cure" flu. I take everyone's claim with a pinch of salt, and try to
determine who would be the best to treat each specific instance. For
example, with my neck/arm/hand problem, I didn't search for a proctologist
to treat it. And in the WWBW catalogue, I observe that Rovner ligatures can
provide a "warm, solid, open & center, darker sound" or "an airy, broad,
open tone, somewhat brighter than the "Dark"." [Don't hit me, Dan! Just
quoting. <g>] If we believe everything that is said by anyone ... oh, but
we do! I can't guess the number of times that someone reporting for jury
duty has answered "yes" to the question: "If something is published in the
media, do you accept it as fact/truth?"

I'm just teasing you. I've had bad experiences with both DCs and MDs. Just
one more set of problems to work through.

Jim

>From: jim lande & Joyce Mason <lande@-----.com>

>You want to get your medical advice from a doctor, not from a clarinet
>player. I went to a chiropractor because of back trouble and after two
>treatments, I could barely walk. Tears were running down my cheeks
>after the second visit. I am not saying that doctors always help or
>that manipulation doesn't work for some things, but the claims far the
>latter far outstretch the evidence.

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