I had never been to a chiropractor before and so didn't know what to expect or what was normal. After my initial visit and x-rays, I was told that my back was basically in a very bad condition (a subsequent visit to my GP made me realise my back is actually relatively normal). Follow-up visits involve about five minutes at most in the consultation room and you need to cut your own hygienic protector for your head (rip a slit in a piece of paper towelling). I was told to visit three times a week which, after speaking with people, I realise is probably too much. I didn't feel any improvement at all (I suffered from migraines and heachaches) and the final straw was when they tried to sell me orthopaedics. They also have an information session where they try and talk your family/friends into using your services. I tried calling the chiropractic association to check whether all this was normal but I didn't get to speak to an actual chiropractor and they couldn't assist me. In total (before deducting private health insurance rebates) I paid over $2,000 over three months.

Approximate cost: $55