The pain in my back was not much better today, and so after researching my options and consulting my insurance app, I made the first available appointment I could find with a chiropractor, which will be Monday morning. As a generally low-maintenance person (medically speaking) I just wasn't sure what warrants immediate intervention or even who to check with, but the fact that I am mostly functional despite episodes of intense pain, made me think that I could wait the weekend to get an expert opinion.
The practitioner I chose is nearby and within my insurance network; her practice seems small, but well-rated, and I was asked to schedule the appointment online, which I did. A few hours later I got a personal and responsive reply; it was clear they had considered the information I had submitted, and their questions were relevant. They also sent me a link to the intake paperwork, which I could also conveniently complete online.
The questions were not hard, but they did require some thought in order to accurately describe the ailment I was experiencing. They were also redundant.
Among them was How has this condition affected your daily living?
I experience pain getting up, bending over, twisting, I answered. I can't exercise and it's hard to put my shoes on.
What specific activities does this problem prevent you from doing that you would like to do again? was the next question.
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