Question
Hello, hope my question qualify's for your answers.
I am 23 years old, and have led a pretty active life. I have had problems with my knees for 15 years...it's genetic the alignment in the joints is off.  
However, I started to see a chiropractor more than  5 months ago, as I also had back and hip pain, I figured from compensation for the knees.  Anyhow, it turned out that my SI joints were locked up and didn't move at all, and there were problems with two thorasic vertabrae, not sure which ones and two cervical vertabrae, I think 2 and 3. I saw him three times a week for a good two months, then we have slowly weaned down to where finally we are every 10 days. However, I am starting to feel concerned that maybe there is something more going on, every time...or pretty close to, atleast one of my SI joints has to be adjusted, usually both, because it is subluxed, my thoracic vertabrae always has to be adjusted... I am concerned that somehting more is going on, and we are missing it.  It seems strange that after all this time the SI joints should still sublux so easily, I know when they are out, as I get lot's of low back and hip pain and sometimes pain radiating down my leg.  
Can you answer my question? Is this normal? Am I always going to have to see a chiropractor every 10 days for the rest of my life, that could become a very expensice hobby.
Thanks for your time
Linney

Answer
Linney:

The first thing you should know is that the chiropractor's analysis isn't valid.  His (or her) analysis of your pelvis is wrong because it is impossible biomechanically (sacro-iliac joints don't subluxate because their joint motion is minimal [many people have no problems when they are totally fused].  The actual joint that has problems is the pubic symphysis).   Further, the thoracic and other analysis aren't correct either.  So I don't recommend you waste any more time with this chiropractor.

Instead I recommend that you get a biomechanical examination by a podiatrist for foot problems that may be worsening your knees and posture.  Next, visit a physiatrist (MD) and get an accurate diagnosis.  Then if you need referral find a physical therapist who has special training in spinal problems.  PTs and Osteopathic physicians know the correct biomechanics of the joint and would help you a lot more.

Sincerely,
ajb