I was a Chiropractic Newbie!

by Anya
(Macomb, IL USA)

My first real experience with a chiropractor happened after I was in an automobile accident. My vehicle was totaled and although I was not seriously injured, I did have several twinges in my back and neck area. My mother, an avid chiropractic client at the time, suggested that I go see her chiropractor. I was barely seventeen and had no idea what to expect but I wanted to find out if my back had any serious problems.

The chiropractor was an older gentleman who was very friendly. He made me feel at ease as he examined my neck, back and shoulders. In a way, his examination almost felt like a massage although it was not inappropriate in any way.
He was not a licensed massage therapist either!

I went to see him a couple of times after the accident and by that time I was not experiencing any more twinges. I have not been back to see a chiropractor since I was a teenager but I would visit one again if I thought I was having problems in that area.