I am too young for this

so you all may recall that my body is slowly falling apart... like a short rib cooked for 10 hours.

Anyway I went to the chiropractor/ acupuncturist yesterday. I did my acupuncture session and then saw the chiropractor for may latest problem my ankle. Diagnosis: injured too many times not stable and in need of an orthotic. So in two weeks time I will get my first pair of orthotics. These will supposedly help my: weak ankle, my shin splints and my sore knees (oh and stabilize my lower back).
So here is my question: why weren't the orthotics suggested to me before (when I asked my aunt a DO) about my painful shin splints or knee problems? and What did people do before holistic health care? In the last year I have had more of my body problems solved questions answered and on time appointments with this office than I have ever had with a regular MD or DO.

I know many people don't believe these types of doctors actually heal problems, but my two cents is if your regular doctor can't help you maybe you should consider an alternative. The best part is my insurance has been great able this so far.

my feet are taped

or as we joke at work "bound"

but let's back track. Last year in desperation I reached out to an acupuncturist for my allergies. The doctor was a guy that one of my co workers had seen and was great. He wasn't super into the new age-y part of acupuncture, but it seemed to help and I was happy. Until... late last summer I found out that my Dr was moving to Afghanistan where his entire extended family was relocating.

I was upset, but not as much and another coworker what had started seeing him for headaches. she was able to fine a Chinese acupuncturist in the city and regaled us with stories of chi and sorters and foot taping.

Fast forward to last month. My coworker (who had originally found the doctor because the doctor shared the space with a chiropractor) went to the chiropractor and came back with great news. A new acupuncturist would be starting soon.

I let both of my coworkers visit before deciding to go today. The one said that the new doctor did exactly what the old doctor had done, the other now having gone to two different doctors said he was closer to the Chinese doctor that our original.

So I went. I had about 7 more pins than I used to, and my feet are taped. I did make another appointment, though, because I am willing to suffer through extra needles and have faith on these meridians if it means my allergies don't start up. My diagnosis today: my Kidney was strong, but my Spleen needed work. also I must have had some Lung problems based on the pain I had at some of my points.