Chiropractor

[lingus75]

My girlfriend was knocked of her bike 5 weeks ago and the remaining injury is bad case of whiplash. She was prescribed Diazepam amongst other things so I guess it was diagnosed as pretty severe.

The NHS Chiropractor just gave her some exercises and said it will get better; this was all the help they offered. We got a referral for a local specialist and she went along and was treated. It was a great help and the following sessions were arranged. It was then that I enquired on cost, now I know it is going to cost but I want to know what the going rate is and is there an 'average' amount of treatments which would be sufficient. Reason being is that at £35 for 15 mins and an offer of two sessions a week for the next weeks, then one thereafter until its cured, it’s going to cost a lot.

We are not looking for a cheapskate way out of this (but some NHS help would have been nice after paying for the bloody thing for the last 17 years) but have to watch the pennies after being made redundant.

Any help greatly appreciated.

[tonyvid]

That's about the right rate for round here - mine charges £33 or £28 for mate's rates as she has become quite a good friend.

[Pickled Piper]

Pricing sounds about right. Here in the West Midlands I've paid £50 for an initial consultation followed by £33 per session after that. The £33 sessions can be 15 to 30 minutes.

If you have got private health insurance they will normally pay up to a level.

pp

[lingus75]

Has anyone been to one with whiplash problems? After listening to the length of treatment schedule, I am feeling a little concerned that after two sessions she already knows the length of time it will take to cure. I would have thought it would be reviewed after each session or two. This almost feels like a subscription whether we need it or not

[Tuska]

Mine costs £34 for 20mins. Worth it tho......

[sb-1]

lingus75 said:

Has anyone been to one with whiplash problems? After listening to the length of treatment schedule, I am feeling a little concerned that after two sessions she already knows the length of time it will take to cure. I would have thought it would be reviewed after each session or two. This almost feels like a subscription whether we need it or not

I havn't been for whiplash,but shoulder & back problems.

The last one I went to sorted it out within a few consultations.

Find one through recommendation.

[mechsympathy]

lingus75 said:

Has anyone been to one with whiplash problems? After listening to the length of treatment schedule, I am feeling a little concerned that after two sessions she already knows the length of time it will take to cure. I would have thought it would be reviewed after each session or two. This almost feels like a subscription whether we need it or not

With experience you can start predicting how many treatments you think people will need. It's not set in stone but it gives an idea of what to expect.

[tonyvid]

mechsympathy said:

lingus75 said:

Has anyone been to one with whiplash problems? After listening to the length of treatment schedule, I am feeling a little concerned that after two sessions she already knows the length of time it will take to cure. I would have thought it would be reviewed after each session or two. This almost feels like a subscription whether we need it or not

With experience you can start predicting how many treatments you think people will need. It's not set in stone but it gives an idea of what to expect.

Is whiplash a mainly muscular thingy?

[mechsympathy]

tonyvid said:

Is whiplash a mainly muscular thingy?

But ligaments and joints are often involved too.

(And yes, a chiropractor is probably not the best person to treat a soft-tissue injury )

[Piglet]

I had a rear end shunt earlier this year and ended up with a whiplash injury on top of a previous neck problem.

I had chiropractic treatment to start with and have now switched to sports massage as the remaining problems I have seen to be muscular.

As you don't mention insurance I'm guessing she doesn't know who hit her, otherwise you can claim the cost of treatment from the other party.

[lingus75]

Piglet said:

I had a rear end shunt earlier this year and ended up with a whiplash injury on top of a previous neck problem.

I had chiropractic treatment to start with and have now switched to sports massage as the remaining problems I have seen to be muscular.

As you don't mention insurance I'm guessing she doesn't know who hit her, otherwise you can claim the cost of treatment from the other party.

We do know who hit her and the insurance company are already involved through her union (GMB). We are hoping the costs can be recovered but I would have thought if the NHS won't help (beyond a leaflet with exercises) and we made a decision to go private, this stops them having to pay?

[mouk786]

I had back/shoulder tighntness - which I saw the Chiropractor for, he did a few hard moves over a few sessions and he has resolved 90% of the problems, the rest being thigns I should be able to solved by stretching.. I may go and see him a couple more times.

Mine costs £36 for each session which lasts 20mins or so - I bet he could have dont most of the stuff within 2 or 3 sessions.

The inital consult is like £50.

[dreamer75]

Someone drove into the back of me 2.5 years ago, causing whiplash and lower back pain. I originally saw a rubbish physio, then an osteopath recommended to me. He was great at treating the pain, but some other symptoms gradually got worse (weak legs, tingling arms etc.), until I had an MRI scan a few months ago. That showed bulging discs and abnormal disc degeneration.

I'm now seeing an excellent physio who is treating the cause of the problems with a combination of physical manipulation, sports massage, and exercises (based on Pilates) to strengthen the muscles which have been weakened over time.

I've no doubt that if I hadn't had the scan and changed treatment, my symptoms would have worsened the base problem would have got worse.

I would encourage her to try and get an MRI or something, to confirm there is no damage, before making your mind up about who to see.

[mouk786]

It has to be said, there are a lot of poor medical experts out there

I've seen like 6 physios and only 1 of them really stands out as someone who really knows what they are talkign about and mroei mportantly wanst to push me to recovery.

Likewise I iamge there are lots of poor chiros out there, nmaybe go for soem free consults? i know a few of them offer it aroudn here to 'suck you in'.

[dave_s13]

lingus75 said:

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The NHS Chiropractor ..............

I didn't know such a thing existed?

[ofcorsa]

lingus75 said:

Has anyone been to one with whiplash problems? After listening to the length of treatment schedule, I am feeling a little concerned that after two sessions she already knows the length of time it will take to cure. I would have thought it would be reviewed after each session or two. This almost feels like a subscription whether we need it or not

I imagine most whiplash symptoms dissapear once the claim has gone through

Edited by ofcorsa on Monday 1st December 12:23

[AlRaven]

Price is about right but I'd recommend an Osteopath or good physio as well as perhaps sports/deep tissue massage, although that's another cost on top I'm afraid.

Getting a scan would be ideal but NHS are reluctant to splurge out on MRI scans as I think they cost best part of a grand

[Piglet]

lingus75 said:

Piglet said:

I had a rear end shunt earlier this year and ended up with a whiplash injury on top of a previous neck problem.

I had chiropractic treatment to start with and have now switched to sports massage as the remaining problems I have seen to be muscular.

As you don't mention insurance I'm guessing she doesn't know who hit her, otherwise you can claim the cost of treatment from the other party.

We do know who hit her and the insurance company are already involved through her union (GMB). We are hoping the costs can be recovered but I would have thought if the NHS won't help (beyond a leaflet with exercises) and we made a decision to go private, this stops them having to pay?

PI isn't my area at all but I'd talk to her lawyer. AFAIK if the injury is a consequence of the accident then the treatment costs can be claimed from the otherside and I don't see any reason why she should have to suffer with sporadic NHS treatment when she could be paying for good care. The other party in mine haven't complained about private costs and the specialist signed them off as perfectly resonable and necessary for the type of injury I suffered.

I managed to get ice onto my neck within an hour of the incident and was treated the same day, both the Chiro and the medical specilist who examined me for the claim have been clear that prompt treatment is important in this type of injury as left untreated all sorts of problems develop.

[lingus75]

dave_s13 said:

lingus75 said:

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The NHS Chiropractor ..............

I didn't know such a thing existed?

Your probably correct, I meant Physio....I think.

[Balmoral Green]

dave_s13 said:

lingus75 said:

.............
The NHS Chiropractor ..............

I didn't know such a thing existed?

Lots of foreign Doctors in the NHS, so why not Egyptians?