Physiotherapy or Chiropractic

Kusa

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I recently experienced a whiplash injury that has caused pain in the lower right side of my neck. I'm unsure which treatment option to pursue. Has anyone had experience treating neck pain? I understand that responses to treatments can vary from person to person.
 
It depends how good the practitioner is.
They like to keep you for ever.

I switched over time to different ones. Osteopathy also, Massage therapist.
I found a guy who didn't speak English in Chinatown TO and he fixed me what others couldn't. I didn't mind paying cash.

All the best.
 
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IMO Physio would be my go to for neck pain, or massage therapy depending on the nature of the injury and the extent of damage. If you’ve had x-rays ask a GP for their assessment and opinion on treatment.

Personally I will never let a Chiro anywhere near my neck again.
 
My gracious thanks folks for your caring suggestions 👏
 
I'd start with the physio myself but most chiro's that I've seen lately usually seem to offer a lot of the same treatments.

A good friend of mine is a chiropractor. He's told me he tells his patients to give him three visits. If they don't see a noticeable improvement then they should seek help elsewhere.

I read a book once about the origins of chiropractic and it wasn't too convincing. Having said that every time I've walked out of a chiropractic office I've felt better...Placebo effect?...Who knows. Oh and yes, after reading that book I wouldn't let them near my neck.

Sometimes nothing beats a good massage...
 
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I recently experienced a whiplash injury that has caused pain in the lower right side of my neck. I'm unsure which treatment option to pursue. Has anyone had experience treating neck pain? I understand that responses to treatments can vary from person to person.

I won't let a Chiro touch my neck anymore. Its a delicate spot and years ago this Chiro kept making adjustments and I walked out of there dizzy and my neck was grinding when I turned it left or right. He said its because he was fixing it, before that I never had the grinding or the dizziness. Never going to a chiro again.
 
Damn that looks bad. Glad y'all are okay. Did you get paid time off from work?
Thanks bud. I actually was on work related business and yes took 3 weeks of paid time off.
 
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I recently experienced a whiplash injury that has caused pain in the lower right side of my neck. I'm unsure which treatment option to pursue. Has anyone had experience treating neck pain? I understand that responses to treatments can vary from person to person.
I have osteo arthritis in my lower spine. I tried chiro to no avail and also physio also didn't help. I would suggest you try physio as many clinics will accept Ohip patients if you have a referral from your doctor.