Posted by Xevious on June 11, 2002, at 23:07:29
In reply to Chiropractor for depression?, posted by Anna P. on June 11, 2002, at 20:25:29
Hoo, boy... This is bound to be a controversial subject, but I'll contribute my opinion and knowledge of the facts.
There is empirical evidence that chiropractic care *can* help in the alliviation of back discomfort and certain kinds of headaches, but there is absolutely no scientific evidence that it has any effect on other conditions, including depression.
Although there are many good chiropractors out there, there are still many too many who mislead their clients with unsubstantiated (and frequently just plain false) claims of being able to cure anything from depression to cancer by "pressing on nerves" or "manipulating subluxations," all of which is, from a scientific and medical perspective, groundless hooey.
All of that aside, however, the fact that this particular chiropractor yelled at you and resorted to such low and manipulative tactics as saying that "nobody will want to hang around [you]" is more than enough reason to get yourself away from that quack! The fact that he happens to have 20 years of experience has nothing to do with whether he knows what he is doing or not, nor has it apparently taught him any basic manners.
Follow your first decision and quit!
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