This is useful.

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