Osteopath vs Chiropractor
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Topic: Osteopath vs Chiropractor
Posted By: mum2QTs
Subject: Osteopath vs Chiropractor
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 2:04pm
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Hi i was wanting some advise, am think of going to see a osteopath before i'm due, but wondering which was better a chiropractor or osteopath.
I'm really hoping to have a natural birth, after to em-csections so am willing to give anything a go, to try and get things sorted, so any ideas suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: JessDub
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 2:34pm
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I would see an osteopath. I've been to both and much preferred the techniques of the osteopath - much gentler - and without the hard sell that I've experienced with a chiropractor.
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Posted By: mum2QTs
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 2:47pm
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Thanks JessDub, was thinking of an Osteopath, just wish they were a bit more affordable, but if it helps sort things out then will be well worth it, plus my back is bad with this pregnancy ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: milipidi
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 3:33pm
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If you can ask around locally. I went to one osteopath and wasn't very impressed, but my dad recommended another one and he was great. I also have a friend who swears by a local chiropractor and now we are on a budget I would probably give him a try. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 5:22pm
| Depends I guess. I looooooove my chiro and saw him while preg |
Posted By: SupaMama
Date Posted: 29 November 2010 at 8:02pm
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I highly recommend osteopaths who specialise in pre and post natal treatment. I started getting a really sore back and also rib pain in the second trimester, after one treatment the pain was gone! I only went back once more and now I am having an appt in my due date week to make sure my body is prepared for labour.
I have had really good results and would not hesitate spending the money, as it is your wellbeing at stake!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: EmilysMum
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 7:18pm
| I'd also recommend an osteopath, I'm nearing the end of my second pregnancy and have been seeing mine weekly to keep on top of hip problems and SPD, and she's been fantastic. She specialises in pregnant women and babies. Whereabouts are you? |
Posted By: stefany3
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 7:20pm
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Osteopath!
But a friend of ours had a stroke after going to a Chiropractor, so that's put us off them. But Osteos are supposed to be gentle in their manipulation. I havent had much personal experience, I took DS there when he was about 6months old. I'm not sure where you are, but we went to the UNITEC clinic, it was cheap and the students do a consult, then get a 'real' osteo in, who supervises the whole session. ------------- 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 01 December 2010 at 12:11pm
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Love my chiropractor and have found him to sort out my problems much better than the osteo did. In saying that they weren't pregnancy related issues. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 01 December 2010 at 12:39pm
I've had 5 patients who have stroked after osteo and 1 after physio, so I'm pretty cautious of them all! I also went to the student clinics at Unitec with mixed success - this time was OK, last time was really good. ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
stefany3 wrote:Posted By: Ksmama
Date Posted: 01 December 2010 at 9:33pm
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I have never seen a osteo...but I see my chiropractor every week...
While I have been pregnant, he uses a `softer' technique esp with my lower back adjustments...he also works with newborns so our bubba will be seeing him too ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: fadeless
Date Posted: 04 December 2010 at 10:20am
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Love my chiropractor, been going to him for 6yrs, i wouldnt go to anyone else. ------------- DD 9 ~ DD 8 ~ DS 7 ~ DS 5 ~ DS 2 ~ DS 14mths ~ DD 3mths |
Posted By: Happy lady
Date Posted: 04 December 2010 at 10:25am
Im Chiropractor all the way.. saw her right through my pregnancy and was Amazing.... and now take bubs for regular check ups.... ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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