Acupuncture, chiro dude, massage therapy, or...

**bugjuice** · 11th December 2006, 15:56

after the ride to and from welly, i think i've done something to my back, more specifically, the base or my neck/top of my shoulders. A 'sharp' stabbing pain really. Don't think it's meant to be like that.

now being an intrigued kinda person i was thinking of something that might be really effective, and sort this out, so I was thinking about something like acupuncture, since it stabs the spot.. But I don't know who to trust or the best place etc.

or would a good massage place be able to fix it up? And hold off on the 'thai-boy' places, MDU.. But again, no idea where to find a good one.

i think the muscle needs fixing, and the bonesa cracking..
plus, for some reason, i have a guilt about people spending time and effort on me. i know i'd be paying them, but still.. which is kinda why i've never been.

anyway, who's got what experiences and recommendations?
I'm over the north shore, but anywhere round Auckland that's worth the travel i guess

**ManDownUnder** · 11th December 2006, 15:57

Originally Posted by bugjuice

or would a good massage place be able to fix it up? And hold off on the 'thai-boy' places, MDU.. But again, no idea where to find a good one.

So do you want my help or not (jiggy jiggy - luff you long time)

**Colapop** · 11th December 2006, 16:02

It depends on what works for you really. I personally like accupuncture - it works for me. But then I use different things for different problems.
For muscle spasms I use accupunture.
For joint strains I use Physiotherapy - manipulative mostly.
For alignment problems I use a chiropracter.

It just depends on the issue really - I always start with the R.I.C.E.D. procedure - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Doctor. If the first four don't work... then Doctor.

Make sure it was an accident so it's on A.C.C.

**SixPackBack** · 11th December 2006, 16:03

Try a hot shower targeting the painfull area and Panadol relief. Most likely a Lactic Acid buildup from keeping your neck in the same extended position.
Forget the Chiropractor, try massage next and the Doctor there after.
NO JIGGY.

**badlieutenant** · 11th December 2006, 16:08

here
I'm a builder so I get bad backs.
Goto Phillip Mettrick, he fixed what some 30odd sessions with a chiro couldnt. He actually likes fixing people fast. You can tell cause most likely you will have to book, but its money well spent.
ph 4898219

**boomer** · 11th December 2006, 16:15

Speedie and i got a similar pain but mines cleared up now thankfully;

acupuncture - nice little asian bloke on remuera road, $25 a session(hr) and he's bloody good.

for sports injuries i use the geeza about 5 doors up from hells Pizza in Kohi

alternatively take some hard pills

**Squeak the Rat** · 11th December 2006, 16:27

Originally Posted by badlieutenant

here
I'm a builder so I get bad backs.
Goto Phillip Mettrick, he fixed what some 30odd sessions with a chiro couldnt. He actually likes fixing people fast. You can tell cause most likely you will have to book, but its money well spent.
ph 4898219

+1

He uses electro-acupuncture to relax the muscles then chiro techniques to realign. The theory being that with traditional chiros the muscles pull the joints out of alignment again. The practice is that I see him about once every three months when I used to see a chiro or osteo about twice per month.

[Edit:] and he's in taka/milford or whereever it is over there on the shore.

**badlieutenant** · 11th December 2006, 16:34

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

+1

He uses electro-acupuncture to relax the muscles then chiro techniques to realign. The theory being that with traditional chiros the muscles pull the joints out of alignment again. The practice is that I see him about once every three months when I used to see a chiro or osteo about twice per month.

[Edit:] and he's in taka/milford or whereever it is over there on the shore.

thats the guy. yer he started life as a chiro then osteo then acupuncture i think. Teaches it a fair bit as well

**SixPackBack** · 11th December 2006, 16:44

The last person needed to care for a potential spinal injury is a Chiropractor......not saying they don't work, but....their technique can at times be a little brutal and unpredicatable. Had our freindly local Chiro not seen my X-rays BEFORE attempting manipulation, by his own admission I would now be in a wheel chair.

**JimO** · 11th December 2006, 16:47

you need homer simpsons rubbish bin

**Mrs Busa Pete** · 11th December 2006, 16:52

Hi buggy i have a machine that was bought for by acc it is called a tens sends small electro shocks to nerve to help them to relax if you want to borrow it for a couple of days just pm me it works and could save you some money. I could send it to work with pete he is mairangi bay Let me know

**BAD DAD** · 11th December 2006, 17:36

About a fortnight ago I went to osteopath for the first time in my life and was suprised to actually get a lot of relief after only 2 visits. The treatment felt a bit wierd compared to the chiro with a lot less cracking & snapping etc.
I'd probably recommend it as long as thry don't charge like the proverbial.
By the way, I agree with the Xray before any chiro. It's just too physical to muck about with.

**Finn** · 11th December 2006, 17:41

Originally Posted by bugjuice

more specifically, the base or my neck/top of my shoulders. A 'sharp' stabbing pain really.

Harden up you poof, it's probably a bee sting. Get mummy to rub some Anika on it.

**yungatart** · 11th December 2006, 18:17

Try Peter Berben, Sunset Rd - massage therapist and bloody good at that!

**car** · 11th December 2006, 18:28

Originally Posted by BAD DAD

About a fortnight ago I went to osteopath for the first time in my life and was suprised to actually get a lot of relief after only 2 visits. The treatment felt a bit wierd compared to the chiro with a lot less cracking & snapping etc.

I've got to admit I'm a bit grey on the distinction between chiropractor and osteopath.

About six months after my mangled collarbone finally, set, I threw my neck out -- believe it or not, ducking to avoid a carrier bag that floated up in my face while I was riding -- and it just got worse and worse.

After about three months of paracetamol, ibuprofen, codeine and walking like a thunderbird, I got a personal recommendation for an osteopath. He measured me up, did a whole bunch of popping and cracking, once a week for a month, then once every two weeks for two months, then once a month for three months, then never again.

He identified the slight kink in my spine without an X-ray, later confirmed when I had my medical to come over here.

The relief was instant, from the first time, and the only setback I had was when I gave myself an HT shock trying to sort my dodgy VW camper on the drive back. That fair locked me up again.