Can people with a colostomy have chiropractic treatments? Thanks.
rvall01
Jan 19, 2023 2:05 am
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I was a fly on the wall for a while, before I joined the group. I think you will find it's a good bunch of people, who understand what you are dealing with like no one else could. Glad you found us.
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TerryLT
Jan 19, 2023 10:16 pm
As others have said, go ahead and make that appointment. Speaking of chiropractors, I recently visited mine for the first time since getting my ostomy. I mentioned that I had a few surgeries since seeing him last and that I now have an ostomy. I thought I should prepare him in case he came across it while adjusting me. He looked at me blankly and asked, 'What is that?'! I'm used to members of the general public not knowing what an ostomy is, but a so-called healthcare professional? He is a good chiropractor, though!
Terry
w30bob
Jan 22, 2023 2:49 am
Any chiro that can adjust pregnant women can adjust an ostomate. You just have to ask if that's their thing. Some will and some won't. Liability, I guess. Chiropractors rock! I bought an inversion table years ago and will never sell it... it feels that good!
;O)
Riva
Jan 23, 2023 1:33 am
Yes, you can. Don't let having a pouch define who you are and what you want to do.
Smokey
Jan 23, 2023 3:09 pm
I have been there. Be sure to empty your bag before you go, or even at the office before you lay it on the table.
Redondo
Jan 24, 2023 1:56 am
I have an ileostomy, and I have chiropractic treatments all the time. Like Smokey says, empty first.
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