How to recognize good chiropractic care
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Dr. Peter Stanton, a chiropractic orthopedist from Burke, Virginia, offers these guidelines for identifying a chiropractic physician and the expected course of events during chiropractic care.
How does your chiropractor measure up?
Avoid chiropractors who?
- Emphasize “philosophy” or tout their treatment as a substitute for general medical care
- Apply pressure sales techniques or rely on their charismatic personalities
- Insistence on taking x rays of every patient
Typical treatment scenario.
- A trial of 2 to 3 weeks of care consisting of 4 to 6 treatments
- Noticeable improvement during that time
- End treatment if you are no longer making progress
- Instruction on the use of complementary home care such as exercises, stretching, and proper ergonomics
Maintenance
- Do not return for weekly “maintenance visits” when treatment is finished.
- One visit every few months should be enough to maintain joint mobility for most patients.
9/13/07 10:17 JR