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Hello! I have been suffering from "chronic" (self-diagnosed) lower back pain for many years now, and recently I went to see a chiropractor and she said I needed to go in 3 times a week for two months before I could see results. Every adjustment costed me $45 and lasted for 2 minutes where she used a manual applicator to "fix" my back and shoulders. After 4 sessions I didn't notice any results, and instead I have been feeling more sore than before and my wallet really couldn't justify spending the money. I know every chiropractor's practice is different but I would like to know your opinion on the following:

• How does a manual applicator differ to a hands-on approach? Wouldn't the hands-on approach be better since you can actually feel what you are doing, and apply pressure accordingly?

• How does a 2 minute 'adjustment' cost $45?! I cannot justify spending this amount of money where a small tool pushes my body in various spots.

• How do you fend off people who deduce chiropractic medicine as bullshit? In what way do you defend yourself from all the negative connotations people have towards chiropractors?

• Any advice for my lower back pain problem?

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