Over the years chances are you have known someone who
regularly visited a Chiropractor for their back problems. Maybe you have even
gone to see one yourself. On the other hand, you have also probably heard a lot
about Chiropractors through the grape vine, often placing them in a not so
credible light. The truth is, many people actually have no idea what
Chiropractors really do. However, for decades now Chiropractors have fought the
good fight to gain the credibility that they deserve.
That being said, today I’m going to help shed some light on
the truth behind Chiropractic care, beginning with my list of the Top 5 Chiropractic
Myths:
1. Chiropractors aren’t real doctors
- To become a certified Chiropractor a person must earn a Doctorate (8 or more years of study) from an accredited university. They also must pass both national and local licensing exams, not to mention the hundreds of required clinical hours in a clinical setting.
Dr. Corey Schneider
Don't let his lack of white lab coat fool you, he's a real doctor.
2.
Chiropractic care is not Scientific
- Just because Chiropractors do not prescribe medication, does not mean it is not a scientific practice. Maybe this is a good comparison: while Medical Doctors study methods to delay death, Chiropractors study methods to enhance life. The profession assesses the spine and other joints (i.e. knee, shoulder, elbows, etc.) and the supportive soft tissues adjoining the area in order to establish proper body mechanics and movement. Chiropractors then evaluate if pain and dysfunction are due to degenerative changes, arthritis, weakness, nerve entrapments, disk hernias and more. In order to do this, Chiropractic Doctors must have a firm understanding of the human body and scientifically proven healing methods.
3. Chiropractic adjustments are painful and potentially
harmful
- Occasionally you might feel a little discomfort during an adjustment, especially if you have never had one before, however, usually these will not hurt at all. In fact, quite often the patient experiences a great sense of relief afterwards. Furthermore, when performed by a licensed Doctor adjustments are incredibly safe!
On the other hand, I wouldn't recommend the at home approach...
4.
Once you start going you can’t stop
- Of course this is not true. It’s a free country after all. Returning to a Chiropractor is just like going to the gym to keep fit or visiting the dentist to avoid cavities. Patients who return often do because they liked the results (i.e. better sleep patterns or a wider range of movement), and would like to continue seeing these positive results.
5.
Chiropractic care is too expensive
- According to a study done in 1996, 87% of Chiropractic patients who had been seeing a Chiropractor for a longer period of time not only considered their health to be exceptional, but also experienced fewer chronic conditions linked with aging and took less medications. This ultimately saved them a lot of money on health related costs. In addition, depending on your insurance provider, Chiropractic care is often included.
102-year-old French Cyclist Robert Marchand
I'd say an outcome like this would be a pretty good ROI.
(Image source: bicyclinghub.blogspot.com)
Sooo… Have I convinced you yet? If not, Goodyear Chiropractic
Health Center always has its doors open, and Dr. Corey Schneider would be happy
to sit down with you and tell you more about all of the benefits of
Chiropractic Health!
(Sources: Coulter et al TopClinChiro, www.goodyearhealth.com
