My back has been KILLING me! It's insane, in fact all of my joints just ache and ache at night. Sometimes the day too. It's getting uncomfortable to get of the couch or out of bed. I have also been getting heaps of headaches, I feel it's all related to my back being out of whack. I spoke to my doula on the weekend and she suggested seeing a chiro. I think I really need to, as my pelvis has also been bothering me, and I don't want that to inhibit me in any way during labour.
So my questions are:
How often will I need to see them? Every week? Obviously they will have to have experience with pregnancy (18w6d).
How much do they cost, and how much can I get back? No PHI, but I have a HCC.
I see a chiropractor monthly, whether in pain or not. They will all differ in what they recommend, but mine usually recommends weekly appointments initially, then down to fortnightly and finally monthly or three monthly for check-ups.
Mine costs around $40 per session, reduced for people on a regular plan. I'm not sure if there is a reduction for a HCC, would imagine there would be though.
We see one for Bellah it was every week but shortly went to fortnightly now its 6 weekly and we pay $45 per session and they are specialists in pregnancy and childrens chiro but well worth it the improvements have been phenominal! Its not bulk billed or anything just a flat rate of $45 per session and Bellah was pretty messed up with her back and neck when we started (hip dysplacia, twisted tail bone and neck and back both out in various places) its def worth looking into obv prices will vary on where you go but theres a lot out there who specialise in pregnant people etc
we all go to one some of them tell you to go back regularly but I just go when I feel the need. I saw one right thru all my pregnancys as I have hip issues.
My Mum is a Bowen therapist (similar to osteo) so I'm a bit biased for them. BUT I had one chiro treatment which (possibly) sent me into labour at 41 weeks. DS had a couple of chiro treatments which helped with BFing.
ETA difference btwn them is hard to explain. Osteo is more subtle, gentler. But I don't know enough to explain the differences, sorry.
The trouble with Chiro is that you will need to have x-rays before you commence treatment, so that may not be possible because of bubs. I love my chiro - see him once a month or more if I need to and DS1 sees him too now as well. But, I think your problem may be more muscular as opposed to skeletal so it might be a better option for you to see a Bowen therapist as they manipulate the muscles, not the spine etc and bowen is also fabulous for pg women to help maintain a good fetal position as well.
IMO I would see an Osteo not a chiro. I went and saw a Chiro a few times after having DS and I found them useless. I needed work done on my lower back and pelvis and he told me that he just couldn't get deep enough. I let it go and had DD and then decided to see an Osteo and boy I feel good! They do some weird and funky things but they get a lot deeper than a Chiro will. I had an extremely twisted pelvis and couldn't lay down on my back on the floor without it hurting like hell. After one session I was feeling amazing and could lay on the floor with no pain. I pay $50 for a half hour session.
Sorry I know you called for info on Chiros but you sound exactly the same as me, so wanted to tell you my experience.
Edit- I went weekly for the first 3 weeks then it was stretched out to 2 weeks for 2 sessions. Then it was a matter of "maintenance" and going back for a "tune up" every 6 or so weeks.
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