Chiropractic is one of the most contentious forms of health care. Millions of happy patients love their chiropractors, yet many others wouldn’t try it even if their health and wellbeing depended on it (which it does). There are many reasons for this dichotomy. Let’s expose some of the various myths so you’ll understand the safe and sensible discipline of chiropractic that we use at this office.
MYTH: YOU HAVE TO GO BACK FOR REPEAT VISITS.
TRUTH: Repeat visits are often necessary because our treatment is hands-on and typically requires a cumulative effect. When working in a physical way with a physical condition, repeat treatments are necessary to train the body — just as repeat exercise is necessary to train for strength.
MYTH: CHIROPRACTORS TAKE LOTS OF X-RAYS?
TRUTH: Like any physician, a history and exam will reveal if x-rays are required to further assess your complaint. Since we are skilled at assessing the physical structure, we often take fewer x-rays than other healthcare providers. You’ll find that at PCG, we prescribe x-rays judiciously.
MYTH: CHIROPRACTORS SIGN PEOPLE UP FOR LONG TERMS OF CARE.
TRUTH: Chiropractic care plays an important role throughout life, so this myth is partially true – we’d like to see you as needed, for the rest of your life. However, we believe that every type of doctor would say the same thing.
MYTH: WE WANT TO SEE YOU THREE TIMES A WEEK WHEN STARTING A TREATMENT PLAN.
TRUTH: There are different stages of healthcare – think of them as urgent, rehabilitative, and maintenance. In the urgent phase, more frequent treatment may be needed for the first few weeks, but rehabilitative care isn’t nearly as frequent (think 2-4 times per month) and maintenance care is much less often. We work with you to assess your treatment frequency and tailor it to your specific problems.