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Originally Posted by Zeke
Once injured it's easier to re-injure. You now really have to do exercises. Swimming is best, walking is second, but stretching and some strengthening are also part of rehabilitation. You need to come back better because just coming back the same, doing the same bad habits, you will injure yourself regularly.
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^^^ I don't think you'll get better advice than that. Zeke's obviously worn out the T-shirt as well...
I saw a number of chiros over the years. It's difficult to "tough out" back pain if you can't stand or walk...
Although stretching/exercise/core work is key, while you're getting back to healthy, self-adjustment is a real thing - listen to your back if you tweak it, use heat/cold as necessary and figure out what adjustments help the most; you can likely do much of it - especially for lower back, trickier for neck issues - for yourself.
In the US they're relatively thin on the ground, but (and with the greatest of respect to the fine chiropractors that have helped me) I would tend to prefer osteopaths over chiropractors; same philosophy on alignment/correction for the joints - but they devote time to relaxing spasmed muscles before adjusting - idea being that they don't resist the adjustment/pull it out of whack after.
IME you tend to be less sore after the adjustment and the beneficial effects seem to last longer/be more efficacious - although some chiros I've visited blurred the lines somewhat by adding massage and/or heat treatments. Either way, I find it's almost entirely down to the skills of the individual practitioner(s) - and there can be a lot of variation there.
Fingers crossed, I haven't had to visit either in more than 10 years. Very grateful for that.