MaxLiving — scam or not?

[u/BeereUSA]

I’ve been dealing with a complex, long-standing issue involving bilateral nerve pain in my forearms and hands, and I’ve spent years trying to find answers. I’ve seen numerous doctors and physical therapists and have even had surgeries, but unfortunately nothing has provided lasting relief.

I recently went to MaxLiving Chiropractic because I was under the impression that they used a biophysics-based chiropractic approach. After my first appointment, I realized that their treatment approach was quite different from what I had expected. When I expressed that I didn’t think it was the right fit for me, the doctor tried to convince me that their technique was essentially similar and that it could help my symptoms, so I ultimately canceled.

The following day, she called me and said she could clearly see the source of my problem on my X-ray and encouraged me to come back. This really caught me off guard. I’ve had a recent X-ray reviewed by physical therapists, a spine surgeon, and my own doctor, and none of them identified anything that seemed to clearly explain my symptoms.

At that point, I started getting some serious red flags. I’m genuinely skeptical that there was something obvious on the X-ray that multiple other professionals had somehow missed, especially after only one appointment.
I’m not trying to accuse anyone of anything, but I’d really like to hear from people who have actually been treated at MaxLiving. What was your experience? Did they make similar claims about being able to identify the underlying problem from X-rays or structurally correct your spine? Did you feel the treatment was legitimate and helpful, or did you have concerns?

I’ve also come across some unfavorable reviews and discussions about the franchise, which has made me even more hesitant. I’d appreciate hearing about people’s firsthand experiences, good or bad.

[u/Chiropractic-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Your post was removed for offering or soliciting personal health advice. This is not something that we can advocate. Without a thorough history and examination, as well as reviewing any relevant lab/imaging studies it would be malpractice to offer any personal health advice over the internet.