Ever wondered what to look for when choosing a Chiropractor? Well here are some tips!
1) Make Sure the Chiropractor has Good Communication Skills
- It is normal to have questions for your Chiropractor, let alone any doctor. Especially if it is your first time, there may be some common questions you will want to ask.
Even before you visit the Chiropractor's office, you should be able to speak with the doctor over the phone to have any questions or concerns answered. If the doctor is busy, they should return your call in a timely manner. If they don't, it's probably a good sign to keep looking.
As you talk to the doctor, get a sense of their demeanor and communication skills. Are they open to your questions? Are they understanding and re-assuring? Do they seem honest and clear with their answers? If you get the sense that the chiropractor is "talking over" you, using terminology you don't understand, or just doesn't seem interested in answering your questions, it's probably a sign your future interactions will be the same.
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- This is a very important point because patients need to have options. If your chiropractor is against referring you to other professionals such as Family physicians, massage therapists or physiotherapists, it's probably because they don't have a good working relationship with these other professionals.
Although many patients receive great care from their Chiropractor and see improvements, there are patients who would also benefit from other forms of care. Like anything else, Chiropractic can't work 100% of the time for 100% of patients.
3) Does Your Chiropractor Take a Detailed History and Exam?
- As commonly understood in healthcare, more than 80% of a diagnosis comes from a good history