Chiropractors not Allowed to work in Qatar?
It seems that all practicing Chiropractors have stopped working in Doha. American Chiropractor and the Doha Chiropractor Centre have closed down for the time being and I called Al Ahli hospital to be told that the chiropractor there resigned yesterday. Does anyone know anymore about this. Hope my back holds out....
I know this thread is old... but is there update to the story? I'm a chiropractor considering a move to middle east and this doesn't sound good...
dear ql readers,
I heard about the rumor of no chiros in doha for now. Have no substantiated proof. however i did try the following.
http://www.qatcom.com/listings/qatar-search/chiropractors
ACC no answer
Apollo the receptionist did not seem to know what a chiropractor was and put me on hold for more than 7 minutes
DCC no answer
Did not call Dr. SH because of the other QL post from MOH saying she is not licensed to practice here and uncertain of their abilities. (might be great I just don't know)
So back pain stayed for about 2 weeks. The option left according to all the searches was to fly to Dubai and spend 625+ per treatment. Flying to Dubai does not work with my work or recreational schedule. So I started to search medical resources to understand my problem.
This is my problem. I was not lifting anything heavy, not doing anything fancy or not excercising but hurt my back simply lifting an ordinary object a scsior from my home office desk. i would go on to learn later on from Mr. jesse K. that was due to pre-existing muscle imbalances. I went to Ahli the Ortho Dr. R checked me out (after 45+min of waiting, i tend to hate waiting while in pain in Dr.s offices) he said everything is normal, no breaks or fractures. Problem occurred Fri Dec 25, i saw Dr. R at Ahli on Dec 24. He put me on Rofenac gel for localized easing, muscadol for muscle relaxing, Tamal for severe pain relief. Problem persisted with no relief in site i went to see Dr. Abdel Kafi at DCH on Sun Jan 2 he checked me out after about 1 hour of waiting he said all is functional confirmed no breaks and fractures and put me on Relax(gel for local relief) Sirdalud for muscle relaxation, and Brufen 400 for pain relief. This Dr. comes highly recommended and is an expert for spinal injuries. So my feeling was that OK nothing must be broken but why do I still have so much pain. I could feel something was out of place but could not tell what to do about it. To both Dr.s I had said that oral voltaren is not suitable for my digestion and while it was their initial choice they changed to other meds. On Jan 6th after persistent discomfort I had to find my own pain relief as I enjoy kayaking with family and duning and outdoor sports and the pain was preventing me for participating in sports and making life miserable. My research indicated, lots of good material on the net on the subject, that this was my problem:
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Jesse's solutions worked for me. I have purchased the book as well.
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http://www.LoseTheBackPain.com/
It is not perfect but it has only been 24 hours and I am out of the main pain, things are sore, but after being in pain for 2 weeks temporary minor soreness with lack of pain is very bearable. Hope to go kayaking tomorrow at wakra.
resources http://www.sosbackpainrelief.com
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I hope it works for you.
Qatar Guide (kayak)
Well end of December and they are not back. Neither the Doha Chiro Clinic or the American Chiro Clinic have re-opened.
I was in so much need of a chiropractic adjustment I had to go to Dubai.
The Chiro there said he had heard rumour that they had been shut down.
Chiro is very expensive here in the middle east. QR650 for my Dubai appointment - of which I needed 2 and the insurance cover I have does not cover it. That is around $200 for an appointment of which I would only pay maximum $75 back home.
Would love to see a Chiro back here in Doha. If anyone knows of one - please post a phone number. The ones previously listed in Qatar living are not current numbers.
Don't worry. they'll be "Back" :O)
I asked the Ministry of Health where I could find Dr. Hormozi and they replied...
Sharon Hormozi does not have a license and is not allowed to practice here in Doha.
We would certainly be interested to hear from any of your friends who have seen her recently for chiropractic treatment if they are willing to come forward. If so, they should contact Ms Masouma Sada from our compliance group on 4070313 or msada/-a-t-/sch.gov.qa .
Best regards,
Erin Finn
Manager, Compliance & Investigations
Medical Licensing Department, Supreme Council of Health
T: (+974) 407-0312 (office)
T: (+974) 316-4922 (mobile)
Fax: (+974) 407-0800
Email: efinn/-a-t-/sch.gov.qa
What the heck has the fact that the internet was not around in the 80's got to do with the topic?
My comment was relative to whether practitioners were permitted in Doha. In the 80's they were not permitted.
(Note the heading on the thread)but there was one sponsored exclusively by the palace.
Your memory in comparison to the ICE Age. Who cares about the 80,s in Doha? The Internet was not around at that time.
Today I've called American Chiropractic Center and they told me that they are moving the studio in a new location and are going to open again in a copule of months from now in Land Mark area.
Doha Chiropractic Center is also closed because they are moving to a new location too close to Decoration Roundabout. They should open in less time than American Chiropractic Center (hopefully 1 month from now)
The allopathic advocates are hell bent on destroying all other forms of medicine.
Correction - 10-50% of the salary reduction not 10-15% for the expatriates under supreme health council.
Here's a link - http://www.qatarliving.com/node/1072672
blame the west
chiropractor in Doha some years ago and I believe he was sponsored by the palace. The name Chris Hampton ar Hammel ring a bell but I don't recall the exact name.
He left in the mid or late 80's.
what am i hearing?
corcaoich give us more news on this.
"These guys are going to reduce expatriates salaries by 10-15% ON EXPIRY OF CURRENT CONTRACTS"
Can some one shed some light on this one please...thanks
probably right. Saw a notice from Supreme Health Council in a barbers shop prohibiting barbers from rubbing your head, unless they have a specific massage licence! These guys are going to reduce expats salaries by 10-15% ON EXPIRY OF CURRENT CONTRACTS, how could they handle Chiropractors?