But if you can find a doctor of osteopathy (DO) -- a DO has a medical degree, and in several states are eligible to sit for the medical exams. Fees for both may be covered by your insurance, and the co-pay may be similar, but the medical knowledge underlying the treatment is far different when being treated by a DO than a chiropractor. I live in a state that permits DOs to become licensed MDs and for muscular-skeletal issues, if I can find an M.D., D.O. -- that is my first choice. My father, a physiologist, was skeptical until he taught Physiology in a School of Osteopathy in Des Moines, Iowa. After meeting and teaching the students, he well understood the difference between a chiropractor and a DO, and became a proponent of manipulation as a therapy. The difference between a chiropractor and a DO, is like the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist, note that I say like -- not the same as. One is a doctor, the other is a medical technical specialist. Provided of course, that the DO has passed your state's medical boards.

In April I had THR. No pain now which is good but have been having severe back pain because of scoliosis. My degrees are 62. I am 64. Was diagnosed at the age of ten. No surgery was ever performed because doctors said there was an 85% chance of paralysis. Ten years ago was examined again same results. I was going every year for check ups but for some unknown reason stopped. I have been told by my surgeon who performed my hip surgery pain is from my hip having to get used to my body. He doesn't want me doing anything about my back till April 2017. I decided to go to a chiropractor and try to see if I get relief from the pain. I would walk for 10 minutes and have to sit because of the pain. Now things are getting better. I can walk farther and when I do have pain I sit for a few minutes and it goes away. He has given me exercises to do too. I was seeing him 2 times a week went to once a week now he is going to try every two weeks. I do go for Swedish massage once a month. Have been doing that for ten years. Up until the last few times it helped but have a new therapist and it seems to make it worse. Don't know why. My daughter suggested I try REIKI had two treatments and felt better after. Funny thing they really don't touch you but create an energy. She actually told me exactly what was wrong. Also in the beginning she was experiencing pain on her right side and asked me if I had pain there. Told her about my hip. Told me I had a lot of issues with anxiety. After having been down 8 months with severe hip pain plus I was taking care of my mom with dementia and had to make the decision to put her in a nursing home. Guess that would do it. Before I was taking pain meds every 6 hours now if I do feel any pain it's usually at bedtime when I have been most active during the day. Hoping that will go away in time too.