How to Find a Good Chiropractor
Need a chiropractic adjustment? Find relief from a chiropractor and avoid getting tweaked in the wrong way with this advice from the pros.
Ask around and read reviews
Find a chiropractor who specializes in your problem
You want to match the doctor’s specialty with your needs. Chiropractors often specialize in particular areas, from sports injuries to neck problems, which can be found on a provider’s website.
Chiropractors can get additional education in some specialties, such as pediatrics, but they routinely hone their specializations through hands-on experience.
Look at education and licensure
Chiropractors should keep up with continuing education requirements to maintain licensure, and check online through your state’s board of chiropractic examiners for disciplinary action.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require chiropractors to complete a doctor of chiropractic degree, in addition to undergraduate education. This typically takes four to five years, with intensive instruction and training in everything from adjustment techniques to anatomy and nutrition.
Check on experience
You want to make sure the doctor’s been in business for a number of years so you get someone who’s experienced enough to handle your problem. We suggest seeing a chiropractor who has practiced for five years or more, along with considering recommendations and reviews.
Chiropractors broad-based education permits those, in states that allow it, to offer a wide array of treatment. However, for most, manual therapies like spinal manipulation remain a core service, so experts recommend finding a chiropractor who employs techniques that fit your comfort level.
While the American Chiropractic Association doesn’t endorse specific chiropractic techniques, chiropractors commonly use certain types, such as Cox Technic, Diversified technique and Gonstead, more than others. Check chiropractors’ websites for techniques they prefer.
Expect a thorough evaluation
Once you set an appointment, expect a thorough discussion about the issues you face, questions about your pertinent medical history, a physical exam and X-rays, if needed, to inform diagnosis.
Offered standard, cookie cutter treatment with little consideration of your specific problem? Consider continuing your search by reaching out to us at Family Chiro Plus. We will provide a thorough examination and work towards fixing the root of the injury.
