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Posted 2/27/2013 10:01 PM (GMT 0)
For those of you who use a chiropractor how did you receive your referral? Our insurance requires one but our pcp will not give any referrals to a chiropractor?

I'm asking for my husband. He's been having some severe neck pain and nothing else has worked. Our pcp refuses to give the referral so we are stumped.
Posted 2/27/2013 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
I tried chiropractics for a while but had to pay for it myself because our insurance didn't cover it. It wasn't too bad back then. It's just the first visit with all the x-rays that was expensive. You can always go that route. I would be very careful...especially with the neck. I personally didn't have success...instead was made worse.

Sherrine
Posted 2/27/2013 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
My mother-in-law often goes to a chiropractor. However, from what she said and others have said, it seems if you start going, one almost "needs" to keep going to keep things in alignment. I don't think she had to have any referral.

I second the caution Sherrine mentioned. I know a few people who were also made worse, not only by going to a chiropractor but also to physical therapy. It may not be for everyone, and, of course, one would want to find a very good chiro doctor. It may be worth asking your doctor's office for a good referral.
Good luck!! :)
Posted 2/27/2013 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
It depends which chiropractor you go too and which physical therapist.

I've had not so good ones in both that made me feel worse. I only went once then I went elsewhere.

I've also had a chiropractor where I felt I needed to go fairly often.

The chiropractor that I've been going to for the past year, I go on an as needed basis he does such a good job. I haven't seen him for over a month now.

When it comes to your pcp not making a referral, you might want to look into calling another pcp's office if see if they would be willing to do so if your insurance would cover that. Good luck.
Posted 2/28/2013 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
Depends on your state I guess, in Florida you don't need a referral. I wouldn't go to one for free, but that's just me. I'd try an ortho or pain management first.
Posted 2/28/2013 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
I found a chiro extremely helpful when I went..but that was before this diagnosis :)
A really good one will want xrays first to make sure there are no underlying issues that should be dealt with.
But when I went he cracked my jaw, ear, and worked on my neck area.. I found my tinitus improved a little, and my jaw pain improved greatly.
As soon as I can, I will go back.
As for a referral, perhaps your pain management doc can help you..if not, perhaps something as goofy as an e.r. visit and ask them to write it on discharge papers to follow up with a chiro. Or circumvent your primary by asking for a referral to an ortho, then to a chiro...
If you explain to your chiro the circumstances, they may be able to come up with a solution.
Best of luck!
Posted 2/28/2013 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
My husband has bad posture and spends a lot of time slouched in a desk chair. He doesn't have any other doctors. He went to urgent care and they diagnosed as muscle spasms. When the pain didnt stop he saw his pcp who did X-rays and said he could see the spasms in the X-ray. He didnt change treatment; heat/ice/muscle relaxers/ and meloxicam.

He's still very stiff and in pain. His mom has a chiropractor that she loves. She only goes 3 times a year but she says it really helps and that he does get X-rays first. So we looked into our insurance won't cover it unless his doctor refers him. So I guess now I need to find a more open minded doctor that can see him quickly
Posted 2/28/2013 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
I prefer yoga/movement and stretches. Learning proper spinal alignment and then maintaining it allieves many of these problems.

Check out for Alexander teachers.
Posted 2/28/2013 5:37 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck finding a cooperative doctor. Without one, it's pretty hard..

Debbie
Posted 2/28/2013 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
I've suggested yoga but you know men. He says that's for women! Lol I've even shown him how to improve his posture (I was in high school band and our instructor beat posture into our heads) but I think that he's heard it so much from me that he's tuning it out.

I told him that he's going to have to see a different doctor about the problem and hope that doctor will give the referral. He's kind of negative about the medical systemso I think that after hearing that he's just given it up.
Posted 2/28/2013 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.alexandertechnique.com/at.htm

This is an efficient movement system, based on awareness of head/neck placement. Tho, if he is resistant to yoga....
Posted 3/1/2013 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Tell him my 6'5 SIL loves yoga!
Posted 3/1/2013 3:36 AM (GMT 0)
I have gone to Chiropractors all my life.  I was born with asthma and couldn't do without the adjustments.  I know most people don't believe me but I'm used to that.  I know it works.  The best thing is to just call them up and then "interview them".  The best method is manual(hands on) adjustments.  Others have done acupuncture with electric needles and it does nothing.  Good Luck. :-)
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