This video shows how chiropractic adjustments are performed by Dr. Stephen R. Gunter, DC. It is an actual office visit and was posted for educational purposes and to promote dialogue. For those interested in this field, this is a great video to observe. If there are questions, Dr. Gunter will check in to answer.
Frequently asked question:
“What was that clicky thing he was pushing on him? He does it at 4:26″
Answer by Dr. Gunter (BackCarePlus)
“This is clearly the most common question I get. That is an adjusting instrument called an Activator. It is spring loaded for rapid delivery of a force to move one vertebra at a time and has some advantages (and disadvantages, too) compared to traditional manual techniques. This treatment sequence shows several distinct methods of correction, and I commonly combine them in the manner shown, although there are times that one single method may be more desirable on a given treatment session.”
Duration : 0:8:55
#1 by WTFJ0ker on November 20th, 2009
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I dont see my …
I dont see my response. But I never said it wouldnt work. Let me restate what i said.
I said that Its crazy by all the sounds of the bones cracking and poping, i didnt say that it wouldnt work not once.
#2 by J3arc on November 20th, 2009
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Than is it the …
Than is it the chiropractor actually doing anything?
#3 by BackCarePlus on November 20th, 2009
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domandcaro, I’m not …
domandcaro, I’m not sure which chiropractors you are referring to. I have known some who are skilled, and some who are not. I guess that is like any field. In my experience, sciatica should be an easy fix; headaches usually, too. If you are not getting the results you need, perhaps you could get a referral from someone who is happy with their care. Athletes who are interested in performance often know of the best support available for them. Check out my website to see what I mean. Best of luck.
#4 by domandcaro on November 20th, 2009
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i dont know why but …
i dont know why but these chiropractors dont give me confidence in them. i never felt like i was getting my moneys worth. always sceptical, i have a sciatica and headaches. no fun.
#5 by Jolberious on November 20th, 2009
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Nice vid!
Nice vid!
#6 by neco461 on November 20th, 2009
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agreed.
agreed.
#7 by BackCarePlus on November 20th, 2009
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AuggieX1, I agree …
AuggieX1, I agree that if someone isn’t interested in receiving chiropractic then they should not feel obligated, but belief has nothing to do with it. I work with skeptics all the time; they respond just like my other patients do. It’s physiology, not superstition. I have, however, had patients who were unwilling to admit, or perhaps couldn’t recognize, what was happening, and some who found the changes to overwhelming to their belief systems. They found it easier to remain in pain or on meds.
#8 by Undertaker16ando on November 20th, 2009
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Hey VictoriasBack
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Hey VictoriasBack
just asking but why have you been going for so long?
ive only been going a couple of months.And year its not scary at all.
Undertaker16ando
#9 by AuggieX1 on November 20th, 2009
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WTFJOker, maybe …
WTFJOker, maybe Chiropractic isn’t for you then? If you don’t believe that it can work then your body won’t respond.
#10 by WTFJ0ker on November 20th, 2009
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this is nuts. …
this is nuts. popping and what sounds like cracking of bones. my god. lol
#11 by Wariki12 on November 20th, 2009
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thats called the …
thats called the activator. u can read it in the info section =)
#12 by WTFJ0ker on November 20th, 2009
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what is that metal …
what is that metal instrument he is using at 3:00?
#13 by VictoriasBack on November 20th, 2009
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i’m a teenager — …
i’m a teenager — i’ve seen a chiropractor since i was two, it’s not scary to me.
#14 by 10383484 on November 20th, 2009
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scarryyyy moves.
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scarryyyy moves.
one false move and say bye bye to what ever license you have
#15 by sfcomputers1 on November 20th, 2009
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I wanted to say …
I wanted to say thank you for posting this response and providing the evidence as well. Its always nice to learn something and have open discussion.
#16 by BackCarePlus on November 20th, 2009
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sfcom (con’t), …
sfcom (con’t), chiropractic is not only not the only answer for serious illness, in many illnesses it may be no answer at all. But 25 years of clinical practice shows me that in many illnesses, even serious ones, it can be very helpful, sometimes so much so that no other medication is required. Personally, I am no longer a militant anti-medic, since my ruptured appendix and peritonitis were resolved by surgery and drugs…humbling. Nonetheless, sick care and health care are two different things.
#17 by BackCarePlus on November 20th, 2009
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sfcom1, if you …
sfcom1, if you google “iatrogenic deaths + jama” you will find that statistic, published in the Journal of the American Medical Assoc. and supported by studies by the Institute of Medicine’s investigation into quality of health care in US. Sadly, these were preventable deaths caused by errors in treatment, misdiagnosis, improper medications, and incompetence. This does NOT account for adverse effects of the right medicine, which will occasionally kill very sick patients. And you’re right…
#18 by sfcomputers1 on November 20th, 2009
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I just have to ask, …
I just have to ask, where did you get this fact? Can you cite a source that proves that these deaths were a direct result of malpractice or improper care? While I do believe chiropractic care can help considerably with a number of ailments I don’t believe its the only answer especially for more serious illnesses.
#19 by chiropractic47 on November 20th, 2009
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Your dead wrong, …
Your dead wrong, chiropractic is effective and safe, and you can even become more dead wrong when you seek medical care (last year 225,000 Americans died from medical dotor care-fact). CHIROPRACTIC!!
#20 by igz20 on November 20th, 2009
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whats that pen/gun …
whats that pen/gun looking thing he uses?
I just started chiropractics last week due to a car accident but they have used that thing on me !
#21 by hiodr on November 20th, 2009
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the website jp5 …
the website jp5 refers to appears to be another front for attacking chiropractic through fear inducing disinformation, which also leads me to think jp5 is working for them. since the ama lost their suit bought against them by wilk, et al (chiropractors), surrogates have served the purpose of scaring the public away from their chief rival. on the site they mention pt’s and md’s as well as chiros, but their petition to force a disclaimer and warning is exlusively directed against chiropractors.
#22 by ndfootballch on November 20th, 2009
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more like saying …
more like saying you work with nasa if you work in their call center! lol
#23 by lovedbymany29 on November 20th, 2009
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Dr. as you can tell …
Dr. as you can tell MissJ-p-5 is not in the medical field look at her lack of terminology & most of all her delivery. I think she is a kid because what adult acts like this? I can’t even put that on a kid she is just ignorant as hell.
#24 by lovedbymany29 on November 20th, 2009
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MissJig-What do I …
MissJig-What do I know? I know enough from your immature, uneducated post to gather that your not a college graduate & your most likely an aid that empties the bowel content of the dead for the medical examiner if you get to do that much.lol
#25 by metknott1 on November 20th, 2009
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ok not to be on …
ok not to be on ones side but if your a cadaver why the do you have to be anonymous? ive never heard of that. plus it wouldn’t make sence, and of course if someone died from getting chiropractic which is very UNlikely, it WOULD be in the news
and keep your opinions to yourself…