Topic: What is your opinion of chiropractors?
Anonymous A started this discussion 11 years ago #40,850
Do you think they are real doctors. Do you think they are worthwhile
Oatmeal !LOVERlfjCM joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 3 hours later[^] [v] #543,638
Scientific studies have proven again and again that they have no actual benefit.
kook !!mCVqftDha joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 10 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,641
I think that they might be able to help people with some physical pain, or tightness. Other claims, like diminished hay fever, are lies.
Also, Kevin Sorbo almost died because of a neck adjustment.
Also, Kevin Sorbo almost died because of a neck adjustment.
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Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,642
I prefer a massage. I was offered a happy ending last time
kook !!mCVqftDha replied with this 11 years ago, 13 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,645
Anonymous D replied with this 11 years ago, 13 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,653
@previous (kook !!mCVqftDha)
Yes. He's in his 60's and I declined. Then he asked if I'd give him a happy ending.
Yes. He's in his 60's and I declined. Then he asked if I'd give him a happy ending.
Oatmeal !LOVERlfjCM replied with this 11 years ago, 10 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,657
Green joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 21 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,658
Recliner !PIz7qrS1vE joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,672
Crooks, every last one of them. :V
Syntax joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 8 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,677
Snap Crackle and Pop 2012 Median Pay $66,160 per year$31.81 per hour
Lowest amount of unemployment of all professions.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm
Job Outlook
Employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 15 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations.
WSD !VBNtXmsnv. joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 1 minute later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,678
Anonymous I joined in and replied with this 11 years ago, 21 minutes later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #543,683
@OP
> Do you think they are real doctors.
LOL the fuck no.
> Do you think they are worthwhile
Some people feel they get a benefit out of the experience. If chiropractors aren't drawing people away from more legitimate treatments of serious ailments, then I guess that puts them a step above people who want money for claiming to talk to your dead relatives, people who sell you water claiming it can cure $whateveryouvegot, and faith healers. Chiropractic medicine is an alternative medicine that is only loosely based on science; if people know that going into it, then they should have a right to fork over money to some dude who makes their back make crackly noises. I don't think I would consider it for myself, but if someone wants to do it, then I wouldn't want to deprive them of the option. (I have a highly suggestible friend who swears by his chiropractor. Hey, placebo effect is like 30% right?)
tl;dr: I regard Chiropractic medicine on about the same level as I regard ear candling; it is potentionally dangerous, and there is little evidence that it actually does anything. But if you want to do it and feel better afterwards then who am I to say you shouldn't?
> Do you think they are real doctors.
LOL the fuck no.
> Do you think they are worthwhile
Some people feel they get a benefit out of the experience. If chiropractors aren't drawing people away from more legitimate treatments of serious ailments, then I guess that puts them a step above people who want money for claiming to talk to your dead relatives, people who sell you water claiming it can cure $whateveryouvegot, and faith healers. Chiropractic medicine is an alternative medicine that is only loosely based on science; if people know that going into it, then they should have a right to fork over money to some dude who makes their back make crackly noises. I don't think I would consider it for myself, but if someone wants to do it, then I wouldn't want to deprive them of the option. (I have a highly suggestible friend who swears by his chiropractor. Hey, placebo effect is like 30% right?)
tl;dr: I regard Chiropractic medicine on about the same level as I regard ear candling; it is potentionally dangerous, and there is little evidence that it actually does anything. But if you want to do it and feel better afterwards then who am I to say you shouldn't?
(Edited 9 minutes later.)