Chiropractors against lifting heavy?

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  • m0ll3pprz
    m0ll3pprz Posts: 193 Member
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    I just want my whole skeletal system replaced with titanium and diamonds. Teeth too. Is that too much to ask?

    Ha ha! Now there's an idea I hadn't thought of, Lol!
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
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    My chiro encourages me to lift heavy as he knows that is what works for me. He is quite thin and I tell him to lift weights all the time. I suggest you find a Dr that listens to you and your goals.
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
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    my SiL is a chrio and has encouraged me to continue lifting after seeing a huge improvement in my back since I started lifting.
  • tryclyn
    tryclyn Posts: 2,414 Member
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    I just want my whole skeletal system replaced with titanium and diamonds. Teeth too. Is that too much to ask?

    I've asked, my insurance doesn't cover it. :grumble:
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    You can't just say heavy lifting is safe for all types of back injury - that's madness. I have three badly degenerated lumbar discs and the worst thing I can do is to further compress these joints so squats and deadlifts are out.
    OP
    By all means take another opinion from a back specialist but not from a load of strangers who don't know your condition.
    I'm not a fan of the chiropratic style of treatment - prefer osteopathy. Finding a good Osteopath has transformed by health.
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
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    look into Alexander Technique. Proven results in reducing and eliminating back pain. I suspect that it would also help you lift better.

    I saw two different chiropractors, a neurosurgeon and a rheumatologist to try and sort out a neck problem. One chiro ID'd a T4 issue, the other x-rayed and ID'd a C7 congenital defect. The neurosurgeon did a full body MRI scan and ID'd a tiny bit of slipped disc at C7 causing scar tissue to the nerves.

    I did a year of Alexander Technique. My posture is better, my neck doesn't send shivers down my spine permanently and my recovering from injuries tends to be better as I am more able to use my muscle structure efficiently. I doubt it's covered on your insurance but well worth the money.
  • cloggsy71
    cloggsy71 Posts: 2,208 Member
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    Chiropractors against lifting heavy?

    I thought they'd have been all for it...

    Kerching! $$$ :wink: :laugh:
  • umer76
    umer76 Posts: 1,272 Member
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    That Chiropractor must be Alan from two and a half men!
  • StrawberryThief
    StrawberryThief Posts: 115
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    Chiropractic is made-up hokum, as is osteopathy. Physiotherapist or nothing, folks.
  • Martucha123
    Martucha123 Posts: 1,093 Member
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    Fin another doctor.
    Somebody specialised in sports medicine would be best IMO,
    I was also told by a doctor that I should not lift due to mild scoliosis, but my back pains disappeared when I started lifting...
    Depending on your problem, lifting can make it better, or worse
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,811 Member
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    Chiropractic is made-up hokum, as is osteopathy. Physiotherapist or nothing, folks.
    My Osteopath spent five years in med school training in hokum then? Do a little research!
  • sarahrbraun
    sarahrbraun Posts: 2,261 Member
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    I went to a chiro appointment last week because I have chronic problems with my lower back and hips and, and I try to be careful when working out and I stretch A LOT, but I still need adjustments from time to time. When I told my chiropractor what I've been doing in the gym, he said 'barbell squats and deadlifts are OUT. Which sucks, but I'd rather give them up for now than deal with the back pain. He said to do lots of core work - planks and side planks mostly

    I went again today armed with a bookmarked copy of 'NROL4W' to show him the specific exercises, and asked which ones I should go light on, which I should modify, which I should just stay away from in general considering my issues. This time he was saying that shoulder presses and overhand grip lat-pulldowns "weren't good" as they can stress the ACL, and he sees a lot of people with this shoulder injury. But doing push-ups are fine. He also said while it's good I'm taking such an interest in strengthening my body, it's best to "do more reps with lighter weights" :indifferent:

    For anyone else who goes to a chiropractor, is it common for them to advise stuff like this? I don't want to make things worse for myself so I'll listen to what he says, but I'm also wondering if maybe I should see a physiotherapist instead. Thoughts?

    I had to LOL....my chiropractor is the one who ENCOURAGED me to start lifting, and I am a hot mess. I went to see him yesterday and told him that I was up to 100# barbell squats and he said "awesome". Personally, I would go see another chiropractor for a second opinion...
  • jesswait
    jesswait Posts: 218 Member
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    Chiropractic is made-up hokum, as is osteopathy. Physiotherapist or nothing, folks.
    My Osteopath spent five years in med school training in hokum then? Do a little research!

    Real doctors spend 11+ years in school, 3 of which is supervised on the job training (residency) there's still a bit of a difference as far as depth of study.
  • yourenotmine
    yourenotmine Posts: 645 Member
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    If your insurance covers chiropractors and acupuncture, it's very likely it will cover an orthopedic or pain management specialist.

    I'm open to a lot of types of healing and am not ready to say all chiropractors are quacks, BUT, they are not, as a group, medical doctors. I think it's possible yours is just old school. Or maybe he is a quack. :)
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    My chiropractor just opened a CrossFit gym and competes in CrossFit cometitions. He pesters me to lift me more as I am a marathon runner...so no my chiropractor would not say what yours did.

    While not crossfit, my chiropractor also runs a PT and rehab facility and I can't see the him giving that advice. At least, not to me. There is a distinct difference in the advice that will be given to a large, muscular man vs what will be given to the average female.

    There were, however, exercises I avoided while seeing him because of pain/injury issues. As the chiro fixed them I returned to doing them.
    Chiropractic is made-up hokum, as is osteopathy. Physiotherapist or nothing, folks.

    I used to believe this as well until I saw one following an accident. Fixed a lot of things and I'd recommend my guy without reservation
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
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    I would find a different chiro if they told me not to lift.

    Squats and deadlifts can make/will make your back stronger if you're doing them right. Which would help eliminate back pain.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
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    This whole thread is essentially pointless as nobody knows anything about the OP's injury history.

    It's funny that people are saying that a professional advising against certain movements after examining someone in person is "a Quack" while we are prepared to sit here and say "nah keep lifting heavy op you will be fine!" when we have no idea what's going on in her body.

    If you don't powerlift so don't actually NEED to squat and deadlift there are plenty of other variations (single leg work/bodyweight stuff) which can produce exactly the same results with less overall load/stress on problem areas. That's not quackery, just common sense. Squatting and DL'ing are not the be all and end all of weightlifting.

    OP get a second opinion if you wish, but take anything you read here pretty lightly.
  • Stefanie7125
    Stefanie7125 Posts: 462 Member
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    They may be quacks, I just didn't know any better and needed the pain to stop :frown:

    I guess I just needed my suspicions validated with this post. I'm going to stop seeing him.



    don't stop going to a chiro just because some people on here have a different opinion. I have gone to one for years as I get migraines. With proper adjustments, I don't have to take drugs to keep the migraines away. I LOVE that.
  • n0ob
    n0ob Posts: 2,390 Member
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    I'm going to squat, deadlift, and do all the heavy lifting I do now until injury or nature deems them impossible for me. I will not stop because someone who is unwilling to put in the work I have and therefore doesn't first hand know the effects of the action they are condemning says so.

    Also, the moment I can't lift heavy is the moment my body starts to decline and I become less useful as a person and more prone to a permenant injury/ illness that incapacitates me completely in my (lord willing) old age.

    Anyway, that's my opinion on people telling me heavy lifting is bad for me.
  • Natihilator
    Natihilator Posts: 1,778 Member
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    Thanks for all the comments, this is definitely a divisive topic!

    As for my injury history, I don't even really know it myself. Two years back I had to sleep on an air + foam mattress for 5 months (so stupid, don't ever do this) and just have bad posture and habits in general, my hip and back problems seemed to stem from that. My X-ray showed that one side of my pelvis is bigger than the other and sits higher, and my mother has similar issues so maybe I was predisposed to have these issues. As for my workouts, I'm going to cut out the compound lifts and stick to BW and/or weight machines for now.

    I also forgot to mention that my chiropractor's office is also a time machine back to the 60s' (the furniture, equipment) which adds to the outdatedness of his advice. I'm going to stop seeing HIM but may see another one in the future. I've already been recommended to try a sports medicine specialist who works with our city's football team and is supposed to be excellent.

    Anyways, thanks!

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