How to Spot a Good Chiropractor

A good chiropractor will do a thorough history and examination to help find the source of the issue and develop a plan to help you get through it. A good chiropractor will explain not just what you need but why you need it. While it is important to know that we can help you, I think it is just as important to know what your injury is and what you need to do about it.

A good chiropractor will give you time during your visits to talk about how your treatment plan is going and to answer any questions you might have.They will also be eager to help you get better as quickly as possible and to empower you to take care of yourself in the future. They will be friendly and courteous.

Reading what other people have to say about a chiropractor can provide insight into how the chiropractor provides care, as well as how his or her practice is operated. Patient reviews typically talk about their experience with scheduling appointments, wait times, office environment, and office staff friendliness. You can learn about how well patients trust the chiropractor, how much time he or she spends with their patients, and how well he or she answers questions.

Choose a chiropractor with whom you are comfortable talking and who supports your information needs. When you first meet the chiropractor, ask a question and notice how he or she responds. Does he or she welcome your questions and answer them in ways that you can understand? Find a chiropractor who shows an interest in getting to know you, who will consider your treatment preferences, and who will respect your decision-making process.