How to Spot a Bad Chiropractor

Like in every profession there are good and bad practitioners. This applies to Chiropractors as well and in this blog I will give 3 warning signs of a bad Chiropractor. These guidelines don't apply 100% of the time but will give you a general idea if you are going to a bad Chiropractor.

Excessive Visits

One of the first warning signs to look for is whether the chiropractor schedules excessive visits. If your chiropractor suggests a 3, 6 or 12 month commitment after only the first or second visit, view that as a red flag.

With regular attendance to scheduled appoints, injuries heal over time. As the condition of the muscles and joints improves, the pain desists. In turn, fewer appointments will be required until eventually care is no longer needed.

No Re-Examinations

Without re-examinations or progress checks we will have a much more difficult time assessing the prognosis of the injury and how the treatment plan is going.  A BAD chiropractor will rush through or even skip the examination process just to get you adjusted and then scheduled for your next appointment.  

Scare Tactics

When you visit the chiropractor, typically you are not dealing with a life or death situation. There are exceptions to this, of course, but if you are relatively healthy aside from your back problems, chances are your life is not in immediate danger.

If, during your initial visit, you get the sense that your chiropractor is trying to scare you into coming back for a second visit, this is normally a red flag that something isn’t right with the practice. The physician may exaggerate your condition or insist you are in need of several visits per week. If your first visit with a doctor leaves you feeling frightened, you should consider a second opinion.