I love it when a certified chiropractor has to ask the new patient, what seems to be the trouble? Well, doctor I’ve got this terrible stomach ache, and diarrhea. Can you help me? Sure I can, just let me pull on your neck and stretch your throat and you’ll feel the built up pressure relieve itself.
I went to a chiropractor for years with little to no help. I tried a physiotherapist and within a month my problem was solved and I was educated about how to keep the problem from recurring. :D
It looks like the doc has already prepared the bill before he even says anything useful. Besides, he has no feeling for his patients. Maybe he missed his calling and should’ve become a stand-up comic.
In Canada, Chiropractors are licensed “doctors of chiropractic”. They have a MINIMUM of 7 years post secondary education. There’s even a “College Of Chiropractors Of Ontario” for Lynn Lake and the rest of Ontario.
What he states makes sense. For me when I was stepping on a workforce bus like a motor home, I had the worst pain spasm pain, finally went to Dr. he said I sprang my back, he gave a muscle relaxer, and it relaxed all of me.
Next time you suffer a major muscle spasm in your back, shoulder, or neck, simply take 600-800 mg. of ibuprofen, lie down on the couch, and immerse yourself in a good book for three or four hours. Works for me!
If that chiropractor took a look at my back X-rays and CT scans and told me what he told John, I’d be out the door before he could put his clipboard down.
Interesting that when I daily, for eight or so hours, sat relatively straight at an office desk, I had occasional back muscle pulls, with accompanying pain, sometimes lasting as long as a week and needing prescription pain meds. Now I slouch and recline at my desk and computer at home, and now otherwise have more bend-over activities, but have not had a back issue…none in the past several years.
You need a physical therapist or a real doctor who will probably refer you to the PT. And get a real massage therapist while you are at it, not one who will charge extra for a happy ending.
20 some years ago back started hurting. Bad office chair position, I think, not my golf which I’d stopped temporarily because of tendinitis in the shoulder (fixed a year later by acromioplasty.)Saw a neighboring rheumatologist who blithely saw oh you do have a stiff muscle there let me massage that. Over the next 9 months it got progressively worse despite the massaging and even cortisone injections until I ended up not being able to walk comfortably except on all fours when my regular GP told me to go and see a real back man; who operated asap and said that95% of my disc had herniated. Not a twinge since!
Since my own back is hurting today, and I’m a retired IT worker, I suggest an IT solution: IT workers only need two tools, one of which is a screwdriver. Since the screwdriver obviously will not do the job, I’ll use the other one, a crowbar. On the chiropractor, not the dentist.
JD'Huntsville'AL over 2 years ago
PUT your back out? I’ve never heard it said like that before.
Macushlalondra over 2 years ago
Find another doctor John. This one’s a pain in the back!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 2 years ago
I like John’s expression in the second panel…
Baarorso over 2 years ago
The least of what I’d want is a doctor who has a sackful of dad jokes when I’m in pain!
dcdete. over 2 years ago
I love it when a certified chiropractor has to ask the new patient, what seems to be the trouble? Well, doctor I’ve got this terrible stomach ache, and diarrhea. Can you help me? Sure I can, just let me pull on your neck and stretch your throat and you’ll feel the built up pressure relieve itself.
littlejohn Premium Member over 2 years ago
While he fixes your back, the receptionist will be racking up your bill.
dlkrueger33 over 2 years ago
The last thing one needs is a doctor who does schtick.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Listen; do you hear the sound “quack, quack”??
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
See this week’s “Katzenjammer Kids” on Comics Kingdom.
'IndyMan' over 2 years ago
‘John’ is saying ‘Can I really be getting a lecture on terminology ??? Just ’FIX MY BACK’ ! ! ! ! !
Johnnyrico over 2 years ago
Whenever Lynn draws someone with a goofy smile like that, you know they’re going to be a goofy, annoying person..
M2MM over 2 years ago
I went to a chiropractor for years with little to no help. I tried a physiotherapist and within a month my problem was solved and I was educated about how to keep the problem from recurring. :D
Lizi over 2 years ago
What do you expect from a chiropractor named Laycock?
Jeffin Premium Member over 2 years ago
Oh. He should be in the funny pages….wait!
Prey over 2 years ago
Try slapping the chiropractor John, it won´t cure your back but you will feel MUCH better.
rhpii over 2 years ago
What this Chiropractor needs is a straight man for his lame jokes.
khmo over 2 years ago
Went to a quack and will soon be walking like a duck
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Not feeling like a chuckle here Doc. Just make the pain stop and then I will be happy to giggle for you.
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member over 2 years ago
Clearly they don’t teach bedside manner in chiropractry school.
this is summerdog over 2 years ago
“Crack!”
preacherman Premium Member over 2 years ago
It looks like the doc has already prepared the bill before he even says anything useful. Besides, he has no feeling for his patients. Maybe he missed his calling and should’ve become a stand-up comic.
mindjob over 2 years ago
He put his back out with the dog, and they became fast friends
jango over 2 years ago
This guy thinks he’s Henny Youngman.
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
The guy is right but also obnoxious.
well-i-never over 2 years ago
Chiropractor, Shmiropractor. If it’s a muscle, manipulating bones isn’t going to change anything today. Take some ibuprofen and keep moving.
Cincoflex over 2 years ago
That chiropractor’s teeth are terrifying.
robin.axten Premium Member over 2 years ago
This guy has the bedside manner of ground glass!
paranormal over 2 years ago
When I was a kid I thought chiropractor was the same as choir practice.
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Hardy har har indeed…..
kathleenhicks62 over 2 years ago
When someone is in that type of pain there is no humor. Wait until that Dr. goes to the dentist!
Allan CB Premium Member over 2 years ago
In Canada, Chiropractors are licensed “doctors of chiropractic”. They have a MINIMUM of 7 years post secondary education. There’s even a “College Of Chiropractors Of Ontario” for Lynn Lake and the rest of Ontario.
kab2rb over 2 years ago
What he states makes sense. For me when I was stepping on a workforce bus like a motor home, I had the worst pain spasm pain, finally went to Dr. he said I sprang my back, he gave a muscle relaxer, and it relaxed all of me.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
Why does the phrase “justifiable homicide” keep popping into my head?
ChuckAnziulewicz over 2 years ago
DEAR DR. PATTERSON:
Next time you suffer a major muscle spasm in your back, shoulder, or neck, simply take 600-800 mg. of ibuprofen, lie down on the couch, and immerse yourself in a good book for three or four hours. Works for me!
EXCALABUR over 2 years ago
I would be leaving – NOW
CJ Flintstone over 2 years ago
Was his back on fire? If so, he should be glad he was able to put it out.
Cactus-Pete over 2 years ago
Doc should first figure out why his body is grey. (Or the comic strip editor.)
gigagrouch over 2 years ago
Time to find another chiropractor!
Charlie Fogwhistle over 2 years ago
If that chiropractor took a look at my back X-rays and CT scans and told me what he told John, I’d be out the door before he could put his clipboard down.
drycurt over 2 years ago
Interesting that when I daily, for eight or so hours, sat relatively straight at an office desk, I had occasional back muscle pulls, with accompanying pain, sometimes lasting as long as a week and needing prescription pain meds. Now I slouch and recline at my desk and computer at home, and now otherwise have more bend-over activities, but have not had a back issue…none in the past several years.
CoreyTaylor1 over 2 years ago
Whaddya know, a chiropractor who lets a dentist write his jokes!
baraktorvan over 2 years ago
No one could ever put this man “straight.” Plus the back is not a firm solid straight vertical part of the body.
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
You need a physical therapist or a real doctor who will probably refer you to the PT. And get a real massage therapist while you are at it, not one who will charge extra for a happy ending.
Peam Premium Member over 2 years ago
20 some years ago back started hurting. Bad office chair position, I think, not my golf which I’d stopped temporarily because of tendinitis in the shoulder (fixed a year later by acromioplasty.)Saw a neighboring rheumatologist who blithely saw oh you do have a stiff muscle there let me massage that. Over the next 9 months it got progressively worse despite the massaging and even cortisone injections until I ended up not being able to walk comfortably except on all fours when my regular GP told me to go and see a real back man; who operated asap and said that95% of my disc had herniated. Not a twinge since!
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
And they laughter is the best medicine.
gammaguy over 2 years ago
If that doctor continues like that, he may soon need a dentist.
Ray Helvy Premium Member over 2 years ago
Since my own back is hurting today, and I’m a retired IT worker, I suggest an IT solution: IT workers only need two tools, one of which is a screwdriver. Since the screwdriver obviously will not do the job, I’ll use the other one, a crowbar. On the chiropractor, not the dentist.