anti-road bike doctor

[swlsue]

uhmmm....would you consider another opinion? Perhaps from a doctor who rides?

[Irulan]

what she said, find someone who understands cycling. I have the same rib thing , but I see a chiropractor who is a mountain biker and does an adjustment for it. She has also made me see how other things affect it, like stress and the ergonomics of my work etc. Chiropractors and Ospteopaths do pretty much the same thing. She did give me strentgh exercises for my back that make a huge difference when I do them.

It's important to understand the triggers, so that you can do self care so that it will happen less. I elminated 95% of the emotional stress in my life, and I'm down to a couple of adjustments year ( osteopaths do an adjustment too) instead of once a month or so. Usually after a mtb wreck.

So perhaps you can find someone to guide you in what else you can do for yourself.

As for the insurance issue - it comes down to what is it worth to you to get some support or different answers. I recently switched to a high deductible plant that covers almost nothing. It sure makes me think about what I need to pay for out of pocket, but it doesn't stop me from going when I think it's important. I think we get too spoiled with our $10 copays.

iurlan

[snapdragen]

I think I'd find a different doc - a cyclist or at least a sports medicine doc.

Have you tried Pilates for your back? It made a world of difference for me, I havea slight curvature of the spine. Since I started Pilates, my chiroprator tells me there is a huge difference - straight, strong spine.

[RoadRaven]

Sue, Irulan and Snap have said what I want to say

Find a doctor who understands cycling, or who is a cyclist

Hopefully this person will have constructive feedback for you