Feeling wonky- who should I see? Physio or chiro?

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The last year or so whilst schooling I have felt a little uneven. This has been on a number of horses so cannot attribute it to a horse/saddle issue, thus unfortunately can only blame myself! Although I have improved this by concentrating on position etc, I feel I could do with having some sort of MOT for myself! I also think that rowing the last year may have exacerbated the issue, as I predominantly row on one side (I sweep row, so with one blade in a boat of 8, rather than having 2 blades which puts a more even strain on the body).

What would you suggest? Is it worth seeing a physio/chiro (and which would be more appropriate?). Or should I just focus more on going to yoga/pilates classes? (which I do attend infrequently).

Have any of you had a similar thing and did you see anyone about it?
 
I'd been told by a saddle fitter a couple of years ago I'm wonky, and then by by instructor more recently. I realized whilst doing a particular pilates move that I am very dropped on one side. I have an appointment with a chiropractor in June who also does horses to try and get it sorted. I don't think pilates alone will solve it unless you spoke to your instructor and asked for particular exercises to try.
 
Son no 1 has a troublesome bad back. He rows in an 8 for uni, and plays cricket and cycles. He sees both an osteopath and a physio (who is attached to his uni sports centre). The physio (who told him he had the tightest back muscles she's seen for ages) worked wonders on him. She used acupuncture on him as well as regular manipulation. He needed three or four consecutive sessions initially, and he now goes about once every three months, or before a big race :).
 
Tiddlypom said:
Son no 1 has a troublesome bad back. He rows in an 8 for uni, and plays cricket and cycles. He sees both an osteopath and a physio (who is attached to his uni sports centre). The physio (who told him he had the tightest back muscles she's seen for ages) worked wonders on him. She used acupuncture on him as well as regular manipulation. He needed three or four consecutive sessions initially, and he now goes about once every three months, or before a big race :).
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Unfortunately bad backs seem to go hand in hand with rowing! In that case would you advise the physio over the osetopath and do you know what the difference between the two was?
 
Hi, I've used a chiro for years due to being wonky in the hips after years of playing hockey leading to neck and back aches. I've recently seen a physio for my knees and now feel clearer on the difference. The chiro did wonders for tweaking me back into position, I always left straightened up, looser and more comfortable. However the chiro didn't really do anything to build up the muscles to KEEP you aligned. The physio will give you lots of appropriate exercises to build up the muscles to support the areas of your body that are misaligned (if that's the issue). I found the physios exercises eliminated the need for the regular chiro visits. Both have their benefits but for me one was needed regularly at set intervals and one was more useful for a longer term solution but everyone's underlying problems are different.
 
Rudders74 said:
Hi, I've used a chiro for years due to being wonky in the hips after years of playing hockey leading to neck and back aches. I've recently seen a physio for my knees and now feel clearer on the difference. The chiro did wonders for tweaking me back into position, I always left straightened up, looser and more comfortable. However the chiro didn't really do anything to build up the muscles to KEEP you aligned. The physio will give you lots of appropriate exercises to build up the muscles to support the areas of your body that are misaligned (if that's the issue). I found the physios exercises eliminated the need for the regular chiro visits. Both have their benefits but for me one was needed regularly at set intervals and one was more useful for a longer term solution but everyone's underlying problems are different.
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In that case would you suggest first seeing a chiro to address the issue, with follow up physio?
 
Depends what you can get a recommendation for. My favourite chiropractor does exercises and has a gym/ training room where you learn exercises as well as him doing manipulation. The label is less relevant than the person IMO.
 
I would say a chiro will see straight away if you are misaligned and it's likely even after one session you will feel some benefit but think about the physio for longer term solutions. I used a McTimoney chiro who use low impact techniques (less cracking etc) as I'm a bit squeamish. What they do with a bit of flick here and a little squeeze there is amazing as it feels too soft to achieve anything but it does!
 
Wishful said:
Depends what you can get a recommendation for. My favourite chiropractor does exercises and has a gym/ training room where you learn exercises as well as him doing manipulation. The label is less relevant than the person IMO.
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Could you possibly PM me the details of this chiro? We're from the same area.
 
Wishful said:
Depends what you can get a recommendation for. My favourite chiropractor does exercises and has a gym/ training room where you learn exercises as well as him doing manipulation. The label is less relevant than the person IMO.
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This. I've had a similar issue and it was an osteopath who really helped me...
 
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