Tightness in my lower back and left hip means a trip back to my chiro! The discomfort kicked in last Wednesday’s run and reared it’s ugly head again during my long run Saturday. Well that was enough for me – no point in risking derailing my training, time to revisit the chiro.
Have you ever been to a chiropractor? 
I was originally very hesitant…and maybe a little skeptical of seeing a chiropractor – the thought of all that popping and cracking kinda freaked me out. Then last November I went to a gait analysis clinic where the guest was Dr. G – a chiropractor and marathoner! I started seeing him and quickly started seeing improvement in both my lower back and left ITB. By the end of December, I was in good shape and on my way.
This is the first flare up I’ve had since and while I have no idea what I did to stir things up, I’m pretty certain heading back to Dr. G is the right move. One of the things I really like about working with Dr. G is that he takes a whole body approach – not simply focusing on the injury. And his treatment wasn’t just about adjustments, he also incorporated both cold laser treatments and the graston technique, as well as recommending stretches and exercises to help with imbalances. And, of course, I also love that he’s a runner 🙂
Obviously, seeing a chiropractor may not be for everyone. It should be a very individual choice based on your own research so you can gauge their approach in identifying a patient’s issue and the methods of treatment offered. And, in the end, never underestimate the trust factor!
Have you tried working with a chiropractor or using other alternative treatments?
