GP, Osteopath or Chiropractor?

**Stickchick** · 26th January 2008, 11:22

I have buggered up my neck and wake up most mornings with a stiff neck, which normally just goes away with stretches etc. However yesterday I could barely move it.

I have had this problem for a few months now and when I was in Hastings I was going to an Oestopath. He cracked my neck and back and massaged my muscles which I would walk away feeling awesome. This would last for a couple of days and then the pain would be back. Not as sever but still enough to be annoying. Asked what is causing it or how can I stop it from happening and he just didn't know.

What is the best way to approach this to be able to have a normal life again? Do I see another Oestopath? Do I go to a GP and see what they say (did this in Hastings and they would not touch me in anyway, gave me drugs so I could move again in three days but didn't refer me to anyone or give me any explanation as to why this is happening or what I could do to cure it) Or should I just go and see a chiropractor?

The background of this is I got whiplash in a car accident about 10 years ago and my neck has been pretty weak since. Not sure what triggers it off to leave me inmobile or in so much pain or even if the two are related, I'm just assuming they are. I just want to be able to get rid of this pain so any advice would be much appreciated.

**Pussy** · 26th January 2008, 11:25

Perhaps a GOOD physio may be able to help?

**Devil** · 26th January 2008, 11:45

Chiropractor. They'll work on it till it's fixed.

Dr Kirk Stevens (he's such a babe)
Chiropractic First
Sandringham (and occasionally Balmoral) Worth the trip whereever you are.
09 845 4640

**Stickchick** · 26th January 2008, 11:52

Originally Posted by Pussy

Perhaps a GOOD physio may be able to help?

There lies the problem....know a GOOD physio in Auckland?

**cowpoos** · 26th January 2008, 11:52

I had a issuse similar to this for years...and in the end after all the carry on and phsyo...blah blah blah... it turned out to be very simply pillows!! I needed a certain width when a pillow is compressed...the gap between shoulder and neck/head...and also...I was slouching on pillows also..not using the pillow to support my neck while on my side..once..I pissed around and found the right pillow combination...[while laying on bed on side..spine was straight from upper back..right through to middle of top of my head...and I got a orphopedic pillow [shaped to support neck better] and a firm normal pillow which when together they compressed right...and bingo...only a few days and what seemed like a life time problem dissapeared!! and I was sleeping ALOT better aswell!!

**Stickchick** · 26th January 2008, 11:53

Originally Posted by Devil

Chiropractor. They'll work on it till it's fixed.

Dr Kirk Stevens (he's such a babe)
Chiropractic First
Sandringham (and occasionally Balmoral) Worth the trip whereever you are.
09 845 4640

Cheers, might have to give him a call, at least if he can't help me he would be good to look at

**Ralph** · 26th January 2008, 11:54

I would go with the osteopath myself as they can do everything the chiro can
and also help with physio.
I found them much better than the rest for my back and neck problems.
There will be somthing bringing it on (maybe left over from the accident) but might take a few visits to find.
Try different osteopaths too as they tend to do things different I went
through three before finding one that worked.

**Stickchick** · 26th January 2008, 11:55

Originally Posted by cowpoos

I had a issuse similar to this for years...and in the end after all the carry on and phsyo...blah blah blah... it turned out to be very simply pillows!! I needed a certain width when a pillow is compressed...the gap between shoulder and neck/head...and also...I was slouching on pillows also..not using the pillow to support my neck while on my side..once..I pissed around and found the right pillow combination...[while laying on bed on side..spine was straight from upper back..right through to middle of top of my head...and I got a orphopedic pillow [shaped to support neck better] and a firm normal pillow which when together they compressed right...and bingo...only a few days and what seemed like a life time problem dissapeared!! and I was sleeping ALOT better aswell!!

Mmmm sounds like a cheaper option to try. Thanks poos, seems you are actually helpful occasionally

**Devil** · 26th January 2008, 11:57

Originally Posted by Ralph

I would go with the osteopath myself as they can do everything the chiro can.

Just dont forget that Osteo's have two years LESS training than a Chiro...

I know who i'd rather have playing with my spine.

**Pussy** · 26th January 2008, 11:58

Originally Posted by Stickchick

There lies the problem....know a GOOD physio in Auckland?

Sorry, can't help there! Went to a good physio in NP a few years ago, identified a pinched nerve between the bottom of my neck and the top of my back, and sorted the problem for me, as well as giving advice to avoid the problem. I do hear what you're saying, a GOOD physio is hard to find

**Ralph** · 26th January 2008, 12:01

Originally Posted by Devil

Just dont forget that Osteo's have two years LESS training than a Chiro...

I know who i'd rather have playing with my spine.

That said I'd still go with Osteo after all it worked within 3 months after years
of a chiro every month.
Boils down to what works for the individual I guess.

**Bass** · 26th January 2008, 12:02

Originally Posted by Stickchick

I just want to be able to get rid of this pain so any advice would be much appreciated.

It's the Northern version of Shagger's Back.
Sorry but you are going to have to move into the spare room.

**YellowDog** · 26th January 2008, 12:02

Originally Posted by Stickchick

There lies the problem....know a GOOD physio in Auckland?

I hear there's a really good one in Torbay. I will PM you his name if/when I find it.

I am from the UK and would never use a Chiropracter, after heraing bad stories and experiences. I had an excellent osteopath. I had an injury a few months back and have used an excellent chiropractor caled Brett Dunningham in Mt.Eden on the Manukau road. He cracks my kneck like hell, which NOW allows me to look for cars again before pulling out. He has all the latest computer gismos and I have been very happy with the results. I think this kind of stuff is down to individuals and how you get on with them.

Good luck.

**Stickchick** · 26th January 2008, 12:04

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I hear there's a really good one in Torbay. I will PM you his name if/when I find it.

I am from the UK and would never use a Chiropracter, after heraing bad stories and experiences. I had an excellent osteopath. I had an injury a few months back and have used an excellent chiropractor caled Brett Dunningham in Mt.Eden on the Manukau road. He cracks my kneck like hell, which allows me to look for cars before pulling out. He has all the latest gismos and I have bene very happy with him. I think this kind of stuff is down to individuals and how you get on with them.

Good luck.

Thanks I really appreciate all the help I can get as I'm getting pretty dam frustrated with having to put up with the pain