Had My Bones Cracking At A Chiropractic Clinic!

Nothing beats the first time I went to a Chiropractic Doctor to have my spine and bones cracking aligned. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take footage of it since I was not sure whether they were open to customers taking a video during the session. Nonetheless, we got what we came for!

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First Visit to a Chiropractic Doctor

Cebu Chiropractic was the first Clinic we went to. They are located at The Henry Hotel, 2nd Floor, Banilad Cebu. I brought with me my dad who was having severe lower back pains during the time and so the doctor had him go through the acupuncture needles while I had the spine alignment.

To be honest, I didn't have any specific issues I wanted to be fixed but I knew that my spine and other bones need readjustment after 29 years of unconscious, unhealthy ways of not taking care of the body. All my bones in the upper body were compressed and the adjustments the doctor did relieve me in ways I didn't expect. Before he went for the base of the skull and the bones at the neck area, he asked me if I was experiencing headaches and migraines. And I told him "ALL MY LIFE!". After the quick hand gesture he did, my head felt this immense release. It's been five months since and I rarely have migraines or headaches!

I was finally able to know the explanation for that sudden pain I felt in my mid spine way back in Christmas of 2019 that left me unable to bend my upper body and also do my inverted asanas. The doctor told me that my mid vertebrae got "locked up" and can't freely move which cause the muscles surrounding it to tighten as well to protect my spine and back from further injuries. Well, the body is intelligent on its own. And since knowing this, I've been more careful with my yoga practice and my day-to-day activities, honoring the body with its capabilities and limitations. Since my first chiropractic session, I have regained more than 80% of my flexibility and am happier than ever.

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2nd Visit to a Chiropractic Doctor

Generally, that first visit to the Chiropractic clinic should have been enough for me however 2 months ago, my right knee was in severe pain. Initially, I couldn't tell what caused the injury or pain. Every time I put weight on my right knee, it hurts. Probably it was from my boxing or from my dancing which activities I stopped doing for the time being. I waited a few weeks in case the pain subsides on its own but it didn't. Most of my traditional friends would initially say "go to a hospital" and as much as I respect them, I always go for the holistic route first before anything else.

So that's when I decided to go to a chiropractic clinic the second time around thinking that perhaps my knee joints just needed a little adjustment. I visited Cebu Pardis Chiropractic Clinic located at Ayala Center Basement 2, Cebu because it was much accessible for me that time. This time around, I got the approval of being able to document our session. The attending staff was kind enough to do it as well! I explained my condition to the Doctor but also asked to have my other bones stretched out. In the end, he deduced that my right knee got sprained and everything else was ok. He still adjusted my spine and neck which helped in relieving my body from the tension and stress.

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I would recommend anyone visit a chiropractic doctor. It doesn't necessarily mean you have to be injured or in so much pain for you to pay a visit. You never know, those back pain or headaches might just need a simple bone adjustment to provide you some relief. One session here costs about $45 but you can avail the other packages. It might seem costly but that $45 session saved me months from experiencing headaches, migraines, and lower back pains again!

Update on my right knee: Had it checked with my dance colleague who was also an Orthopedic Doctor and recommended me some medication. Also wearing knee support when I do some strenuous activity like dancing! Well, I just couldn't stop from dancing 😁 but no worries my knee is on its way to full recovery soon!