The Truth About A Chiropractic Y-Strap 

I want those old torture devices that stretch out every limb

I had the Y strap decompression done today for the first time after suffering from neck pain for months. My pain instantly went away.

Bro trying to take a shot at the ring dingers

They still do regular adjustments besides the y-strap.

I think a combination of y strap and specific work to trouble areas is the best way forward. There appears to be benefit to the patient from both methods.

This guy reminds me of the uncle that we all have that gives away too much information and takes the fun out of everything

I’ve yet to see one video where someone didn’t like the y strap and I’ve seen hundreds.

Sorry I'm with the y strap Get with the program

Y strap is never used in isolation. It’s part of an integrated treatment protocol to correct objectively verifiable issues as well as produce positive subjective outcomes.

Facts. Send like every Chiro is just doing y straps and getting as many pops as possible the louder the better for them n views

I've been a chiropractic physician for almost 33 years. During that time, I've developed my own technique (as most of us do over the course of so many years) that's a combination of Diversified, Thompson and a few of my own ways of reducing a subluxation. There are quite a few patients I treat that I've been treating since shortly after becoming licensed. I've been using the Y strap technique for less than a year. Regardless of whether the patient I treat is someone I've never treated before or someone I've treated intermittently over the last three decades, they've ALL experienced extremely positive results. Anyone I've ever treated in this manner requests that I do again. Some of the patients who are new to me have been treated by other chiropractic physicians for years if not decades. Every one of those, ones I've treated for decades or those someone else has, has expressed to me afterward that they felt something move that has never moved before and that absolutely needed to move because it gave them the most relief they've ever experienced. Although I can't be certain as there's no evidence, peer reviewed or otherwise, which proves it...I think that when the spine is decompressed in this manner that it occurs so quickly that the soft tissues, especially the nerves and the muscles they supply, don't have time to respond to or limit that decompression. I think that the decompression frees up the areas of concern that are causing the pain, even that caused by a buldged or herniated disk, and that when the decompression is over any tissue being affected by the misalignments that allowed pressure on the nerves or disk immediately reduces and naturally returns to where it should've been and where it belongs. Again, the only evidence I have to support this theory is anecdotal; however, dozens of thrilled and relieved patients grateful for that relief it's and always will be good enough for me ☺️

Wow thank you for existing 🙏🏽 and thank you for your brain and sharing with humanity.

Well it works for people with compressed disks. I had on in my neck and got it popped back into place with on of those. My atlas joint was compressed, caused headaches and throwing up

That's why they do all the adjustments first before the ystrap and why it's the last adjustment done

I want both..

Sounds like someone is jelly.

The real smh is Chiro has been around for 120+ years and someone just finally figured out this is the way to relieve people's pain.

get on board start listening to your patients

The y strap feels AMAZING

Didn’t realize you could do that with a fused disc-wow! 😎

that is what you think...but we needed the y strap 😂😂😂

No, I want both.

Thank you, I agree. I have had chiropractic adjustments since in my teen years. Later, I became a Chiro Asst Therapist and a Radiologist Tech in a Pain &Chiro Clinic. I applied therapies including including ice and heat therapy. Deep Tissue Massage, Interferential and Russian Stim as well as Ultrasound. I cringe when I see this being everywhere and encouraging the "One Yank" Miracle..I would NEVER allow a Chiro to give me this type of adjustmen. Although this seems very satifying to have one long crack down the entire spine, this could turn out very bad. I don't know if these doctors take x-rays before giving adjustments ... but I hope they do. I personally took xrays of three different patients over my career that did not know they had a fractured neck. This could truly be a disaster. 😮 Many loud adjustments give a satisfying crack that you think "Im cured!!" Realistically the next day you may find that your muscles stiffen up and you need more therapy/treatments. I think a Y Strap could end with a disaster such as ligament or blood vessal trauma .

Its supposed to be done before the other adjustment

It is true though. I'm sure you get relief with the y strap but to pin point what really needs to be done I say Dr.Rahim who does the gonstead chiropractor method, he has videos on RU-vid were he helped a lot of people with back pain.

Thank you doc for saying that, specificity is key!!!

Why not both? Make precise adjustments to properly align everything, then distract.

Funny, a snake oil salesman criticizing snake oil salesmen.

There were also other chiro doctors who mentioned that Y-Straps aren't good for all since human spine are naturally curve, not straight. The pressure will be compressed on the cervical area, thus creating another issue. Instant relief for sure, but could be painful. Case to case.

You can do both adjustments.

I want the everywhere pops thank you very much. Besides its not like the Y strap is all they're gonna do at a visit

How do you know they aren't ALSO doing a specific adjustment to C6? I've seen tons of y-strap videos with nearly off them providing relief. Just bcuz you don't do it doesn't mean it doesn't work

❤ 100% agree. My strap adjustment only further injured my neck. Be careful. Consider your options

But it feels soooooo good!

I would just do the y-Strap to break adhesions and loosen it up, not reset discs

Is it bad for you? I get it done like maybe once every two months and it feels so good.

Went to a chiropractor for adjustment and recommended the Y strap, I never had neck problems and after using the y strap my neck has never been the same. The left side below the back of my skull is so painful now! Don’t do it guys!

I have a Y Strap at home but i only use it for traction and it feels good.

I went to a chiropractor for months and the difference was negligible. I tried hanging one time and it turned my life around. Sometimes being delicate isn't enough.

They move the crooked joints first before doing the y strap genius

I'm not sure if you watch the more polar chiropractors on RU-vid: but they DO address any rotations. Then they do the ystrap to provide some release.

Shouldn't you avoid to adjusting exactly where the hernia is and work only around it because you could make it worse?

So what would you suggest?

Is it impossible for a synthetic extension to the carotid artery so it has an inch more of slack?

The y strap or ring dinger is more like a hard reboot 😂

Isn't this the reason the Y Strap is always left as the last maneuver, because you adjust all the little sections first and then finish with the grand finale (y strap).

Doing a lateral adjustment without loosening up the joint would cause damage

It's good for pulling pressure off of compressed vertebrae

Haters gonna hate and ain'ters gonna ain't

I disagree that its "just a while bunch of pops". I feel like its a large assortment of decompressions that together, allow for a lesser stress around many specific points along the spine.

The y strap is better for mid and low back the ring dinger with the towel is better for neck

Hear that? That's the sound of a million chiropractors snapping their heads back at this short.

Thank you for saying this. Straps are for dramatic effect and likely used because people see videos and want it done.

Why not both??....

I have never seen anyone use the y strap first! There s a reason why they take so many x rays! They spend a lot of time adjusting all the trouble areas and getting everything opened up before they use the strap. Its usually the last thing they do. I don't believe any of them would put their career on the line unless they know it works! We see what they want us to see because it works for so many. I'm sure they have patience they would never use the strap on.

Hell no bro we ain’t that aggressive pull all this weight and gravity we need that tug lol

I get this point of view, but why are there so many people getting relief from chiropractors using this y-strap method? It might not help everyone but for some it will hit the spot.

I mean they do individual adjustments on the subjected vertebrae. The Y strap is used at the end of the adjustment, it’s really meant for decompression for your entire spine, not a adjustment tool.

If only people knew how accurate this guy is y-straps and ringer fingers are going to give you short term relief why not solve your problem not your symptoms and get an accurate adjustment.

You can't "adjust" the spine.

Well done doc!!!!

That's all great, except that specificity and repositioning joints have been disproven plenty of times.

Try anything and everything in order to avoid surgery and gain relief

So a “Ring Dinger” is a solution, right? Cause it’s not twisting anything just “spreading” the joints (I know it’s not called that but I dunno the word for it) But it’s kinda like an accordion reaction where it’s pulled, giving space and “air” into the squeezed vertebrae’s…. Or am I all wrong? Do you understand what I’m saying at all- I mean, does it make any sense? 😅🤓

It does more than just pop. There has to be a reaction from central nervous system, endorphin release possibly? I am not a MD, but have had the procedure. Body perceives traumatic movement. Not sure

Thats why chiropractors use the ring-dinger in combination with targeted adjustments.

This is the Suge Knight going at Puff Daddy all over again.😂😂

Usually, proper adjustments are done BEFORE the Y-Strap comes into play.

It's to decompress the spine for an overall relief. There's specific adjustments to address specific issues in the spine and joints.

Bro if they go to a ystrap guy he dont just start at that. He goes through multiple other actions to solve problems in ur spine he always finish the y strap if he feels everything is on its place.

They do all that first, before the y strap. Do Joseph Cip does anyway

Can't we have both? Idc what anyone says, a good pop brings relief. I get that for long term change more needs to happen.

Misleading, if you watch, manual adjustments are performed pryor to Y adjustment. Keep your condisention!

Why not be specific 1st, then do all the others after with the y strap? 🤔

I never got this criticism. I’ve never seen a doctor not work on specific problem areas then use the y strap.

I can not believe you are not aware adjustments and Y axis decompression are both done on same visit.

Thank you!

Combine both techniques.

Still kicking too

Look im no expert but i’ve never had a y strap adjustment and left. Its usually specefic adjustments and the finale is the y strap for decompression

Then why are there traction machines, thst do this slowly

So would you use the y strap after you’ve made your adjustments? Are you saying there’s never a used case for a y strap?

Chiropractors critiquing chiropractors is hilarious.

If you pull a joint with an instability issue, it’s going to tear the connective tissues.

Nothing is better than the y strap. Not speaking as a doctor. Speaking as a recipient. Nothing works better than full on whole body adjustment. Wreck the system.

What about lower back and upper right leg pain after workouts… Y strap recommended? 😬

what about people that just need their spine decompressed and dont have some very niche issue like herniated disc?

That’s not all they do buddy, they do other adjustments as well, you’re hating it’s weird

Isn't that y they do the Y-strap at the end?

My competitors are taking my customers, so I'll create fear to scare them into using my service. Dinosaur

I hate when chiros use the "we want to specifically adjust" excuse as to why they don't do Y-strap. After years of pain from a bulge disk in my neck which causes other neck issues. After 1 Y-strap adjustment all of that was gone whereas the "specific" adjustments result in me having to come back more often.

People seem to love it and pay and line up for it why not

I’m sure a good DC will address the shift before giving y strap It’s more just give relief of pressure on spine overall which gives life to people and firing nerves again that might be compromised

pulling up at every vertibrea would adjust every vertibrea

Take the Y-Strap ALL day!!

Dude is the biggest party pooper

That's why you keep your chiro informed about your current state.

سبحان الله الذي خلق خلق العظام على اختلاف العضو

They are coming out. Are you guys hating on the ring dinger. 😂

Hi there, I have disc herniated on C5 - C6 for 4 years. I lost my right hand triceps.. Osteopathic doesn't help me a lot. After tbe first treatment , my power in my triceps back Only 20%. Do you think Chiropractors can help more ? Thanks