FIVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GOING TO A CHIROPRACTOR
Simply put, chiropractic treatment relies on physical manipulation and adjustments of the spine for therapy, rather than on surgery or drugs. Before consulting a chiropractor about a lower back problem, there are several things you should know.
1) Since lower back pain can have many different causes, including kidney disease, bladder tumor and prostate cancer, it is essential to have the condition and its cause properly diagnosed. Since a chiropractor deals with manipulation and adjustments of the spine, some patients may require the treatment of another specialist. In other words, some lower back problems require treatment which is beyond the scope of a chiropractor.
2) While chiropractors are licensed health care practitioners, individual chiropractor’s credentials may differ, which can have an effect on the type of therapy regimen prescribed. There are also varying state laws regarding credentials and certain kinds of treatment. Make sure you check out a chiropractor’s credentials before undergoing any treatment.
3) Chiropractors generally diagnose like other doctors. Chiropractic treatment, however, does not involve the use of drugs or surgery as therapy— it involves adjustments and manipulation.
4) As a chiropractic patient, you should undergo a comprehensive consultation, which includes a review of your body systems and your medical history. You should also undergo a thorough physical examination in which the chiropractor looks for “subluxation” or the partial dislocation of a joint. The physical should also look for postural problems and/or problems caused by improper positioning or functioning of one bone in relationship to another.
5) A chiropractor should come highly recommended by former and current patients. One way to find a good chiropractor is to talk with friends or associates who have had chiropractic treatment. Their positive recommendations should give you confidence in the chiropractor’s ability.
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March 24, 2009 - 8:00 AM