Chiropractic is known as an alternative
treatment for health, which consist of a wide range of practice techniques and
philosophical beliefs. One of the best ways to chose a chiropractor is through
the use of referrals by friends, family, and/or primary care physicians. The
key component about these recommendations is how to chose wisely. Asking
the proper questions when looking for the best possible referrals.
With Chiropractic there are many
specialties in which a Chiropractic Physician can continue their
educational realm into different specializations (for example: pediatrics,
orthopedics, sports injuries), in which doctors are able to become certified in
these areas as well as learn specialized techniques to treat theses different
injuries and problems.
Here are few links to some of
the specialized certifications (also known as diplomat programs),
Chiropractic Physicians are able to be certified in. Also, you are able
to look for doctors within your area that specializes in these
certifications throughout these links, and provides chiropractic services.
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International Chiropractic Pediatric
Association: http://icpa4kids.org
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American Chiropractic Board Of Sports
Physicians: http://acbsp.com/
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The Academy Of Chiropractic Orthopedics:http://www.dcorthoacademy.com/
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American Chiropractic Neurology Board:https://www.acnb.org/
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American Chiropractic Association
(blog on chiropractic specialties):http://www.acatoday.org/content_css.cfm?CID=2323
The first question that would
be recommended is what is the primary reason for the needed care. Is it
for pregnancy, an old sports injury, whiplash or the common low back pain. Once
this has been answered, the next step recommended would be to do your research,
see who in the area where you are living or moving to, is certified in
that particular specialization or if its the typical musculoskeletal injuries
(such has back and neck pain).
When contacting a chiropractic center
ask the prospective office how many visits during the period of time should it
take before you begin to feel better. The best answer to this question would be
within the first few visits, and within the first 1-4 weeks pain should be
reduced. Normal treatment time would be advisable to come in 3 times a week and
decrease the amount of visits as the pain is reduced for that condition.
Another key component is to be advised
by the chiropractic center about their current insurance plans they are
currently covered under, and if the have cash plans for those who are not
covered by heath insurance. Sometimes a chiropractic center may have some form
of family discounts or specials running during that month.
Always remember the most important
factor in picking a doctor regardless of the profession, is how does the doctor
interact with you. Do they give you the personal time with you where the
interactions between you as the patient and as the doctor feels like a great
doctor/patient bond. Do they seemingly care and genuinely want to make sure
they can give you the best possible care. Also, are they willing to refer
out to insure your healthcare needs are giving the best treatment
possible. This is what makes the best doctors for any profession, especially a
chiropractic physician.
Chiropractic is a holistic approach to
treating injuries and a great alternative/co-management for treatment.
Through clinical examination, diagnostic testing, laboratory testing,
Chiropractic Physicians are able to asses the patient to determine the proper care
needed for the best treatment possible. It's a wonderful alternative approach
for treatment, and over all care for health and wellness management.
Discover what chiropractic can do for you, here at our office, Discovery Chiropractic and Wellness Center. We treat
different injuries such as low back pain, neck pain, arthritis, car accident
injury (auto accident injury).
