Chiropractor Fun

So I have been having this lower back pain for several months now and I decided that I just can't take it anymore. David, being the sweet husband he is, found me a chiropractor not too far from my work that specializes in pregnancy. I thought "How perfect!" Too bad they don't take insurance, but their appointments are only $40, which is cheaper than my co-pay would be anyway!

I had my first appointment on Monday and when I walked in, everyone was so friendly. They don't really have any secretaries or receptionists, it's pretty much just the doctors and a massage therapist. I also thought it was kind of cool that the doctor greeted me with her 6 month (I'm guessing) daughter in tow. Wouldn't it be awesome to take your baby to your job with you??

So after some in depth history and then an exam, she determined that my pain was not due to my sciatic nerve or the baby laying in a wrong position. Mainly there's a joint on my left side that is all locked up and I guess the extra pressures of pregnancy and trying to lift and play with my 25 pound toddler is causing my right joint to "overwork" and become inflammed and irritated. So the treatment? She made a few adjustments to work out the left joint and gave me an exercise I can do at home. So off I went.

That night I was still pretty sore from her just poking around, but I did sleep better and Tuesday was pretty good as well. Tuesday night I thought it would be fun to make cookies. Not sure if it was just me standing too long, but something irritated it and I was rendered immobile for the rest of the evening. The next morning (Wed) was better and gradually through the rest of the day I was just feeling a little "sore" again, not piercing pain. Today I haven't really felt anything at all.

I have a follow up appointment with her again today, so I guess we'll see what she says. I don't mind having to go back several times, even once a week until the end of the pregnancy, but only if she is actually helping. I know chiropractors are supposed to be known to keep recommending appointments when you don't really need them, but I trust this one and at this point, I've only seen her once so I can't honestly think she will have "fixed" me in 1 appointment.