Posted by sam at May 26th, 2005

    Well, since the accident last week, my back has become increasingly sore.  I find it difficult to sleep because I cannot find a comfortable position.  So today I talked to the insurance lady and she said to go see a chiropractor.  I’ve always thought these guys were witch doctors, but I figured “what the hell?”

    So I started calling through the phone book.  The first thing I learned was that chiropractors have really weird hours.  Nobody was answering their phones and I was getting messages like “We’re open Monday 8 to 10, 12 to 2 and at 3, then Tuesday through thursday at 17 and 42 and Friday until 9am.” 

    I eventually decided I would just go to the first place that answered the phone.  Finally I found one who would answer and they set up an appointment for Friday.  Being unsatisfied I called one more place.  Someone picked up and I set up an appointment for today.

    So I met with Dr. Roller today after work (after picking up my now fixed car and having dinner with Laura).  The whole thing was a bit weird.  I just wanted him to punch me in the back a few times ans send me on my way but instead I filled out a 20 page form that asked everything from my mothers maiden name to what kind of toothpaste my little brother uses. 

    My neck didn’t hurt when I went in, but after filling out all those forms, it was strained from looking down.  I see the trick here! 

    Anyway, after all those forms he came in and looked at me.  He had me bend this way and that and asked me all sorts of questions.  He also took about 10 x-rays.  By about the 4th shot of radiation through my neck I was thinking “This can’t be healthy…”

    After that he sent me home.  I was disappointed that he didn’t do anything to make me feel better.  We set up an appointment for Friday.  So that means two more sleepless uncomfortable nights.  Hopefully he will kick my back’s ass on Friday so I can sleep better.  Hot damn, all I want is a freakin therapeutic massage.