Just as a side note here, if you are considering going to a chiropractor, please do your research before you decide which doctor to see. My choice was simple as I worship with my chiropractor and therefore have a great amount of trust in him (and when you have someone holding your neck in their hands, trust is a VERY good thing to have!).
My doctor first did an exam (in which he called me "snappy," and not in the action verb sense of the word) to see how much I've improved since I started coming to him 5 weeks ago. I didn't realize until today how off things were in my neck previously.
I walk into the adjustment room. He asks me how my migraines have been. I reply that I haven't had one in a week (that's a record for me!).
And then the adjustment starts...
Lower back... "Well, Miss Meredith, that's really great to hear!" *pop*
Mid back... *pop* I try not to jump off the table as it was a rather uncomfortable pop.
Neck... "Going up high..." pressure followed by *pop*
He sits me up, asks me to turn over, and begins asking me the following series of questions, in a fatherly way, as the table lowers...
Dr: "So, any special someone in your life?"
Me: "*giving him the are you kidding me look* Ha! No!"
Dr: "You know...I don't get why you're single. Why are you single??"
Me: "I knew this was coming!! Are you planning on joining the club of women at West End (the congregation where we worship) who plan on finding me a man and getting me married off before December so I stay here in BG? And because the last relationship I was in messed me up pretty good."
Dr: "Ha! That's actually not a bad idea! And I'm sorry to hear that. You know...it's probably better to be single. You need time to get over stuff like that. No regrets, no stress... Here's my advice for you: be approachable."
Me: "*insert sarcastic tone*Thanks... And it's been 2 years, I'm over it."
Dr: "OH! I didn't mean it like that! *nervous laugh* Relax your neck... *pop*"
Me: "*trying to breathe deeply since I absolutely hate it when he pops my neck* Thanks for making me sound like I hate people."
Dr: "Relax your neck... *pop* I really didn't mean it like that! I mean...well...I come from a family of bachelors and bachelorettes. I met my wife through a friend. Didn't even get married until I was in my 30s! And since I don't have any kids, I've definitely had to deal with the pressure other's put on you."
Me: "Yeah, I hear ya on the pressure thing. I'm in the minority at West End because I am single. Can I sit up yet?"
Dr: "Nope. *leans casually against the wall and continues conversation* You know...I never really noticed how few single people there are at West End... So, are you getting pressure from home to get married?"
Me: "Nope! They know why I'm single and support me in it."
Dr: "That's good! I still don't get why you're single, though. I mean, you've got everything going for you...the brains, the looks, a good head on your shoulders... (this was the point where I quit listening and rolled my eyes in a 'yeah, ok' manner at him) *finally, he raises the table and lets me get up*"
Me: "Uh...thanks... But I'm ok with being single, really!"
Dr: "Well...just remember to not live with regrets, and be approachable!! Ha! *door opens* You never know, things may work out for you like they did for me!"
Me: "*insert sarcastic tone as I exit the room* Wow...can't wait! *laugh, duck and run to avoid him hitting me with my file*"
Dr: "*laughing while rolling his eyes at me* Get outta here!!"
I have yet to have a dull adjustment!
Thank you Dr. Woodward for yet another stimulating and thought provoking conversation during my adjustment!
In other news...oh how I miss my twin!!
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