Unlike your average visit to your local general practitioner, finding the right chiropractor for you may be a difficult and stressful process. Reason being, your relationship with your chiropractor may be much more intimate as they will have to perform hands-on care onto your body.
Thus, to ease your anxiety and help you find a great chiropractor, we’ve compiled a list of a few useful tips!
Do your research
Like every other service, you should always research the industry, as well as potential chiropractors before committing to one. Keep in mind that most chiropractors will also offer a pre-consultation before your first chiropractic care session, meaning you can gauge whether or not the chiropractor is suitable for you before committing to one.
When doing your research, make sure to read the chiropractor’s (or their clinic’s) independent client reviews on sites such as Google and TrustPilot. Also ask for recommendations from your friends or family who have experienced chiropractic care before, as they may understand your concerns and direct you to appropriate chiropractors for you.
Determine what it is you are looking for
Although a seemingly obvious tip, you’d be surprised how many patients have failed to find the perfect chiropractor for them simply because they never looked deeply into their options, nor determined exactly what it is they are looking for.
There are a few factors you can consider when choosing the right chiropractor for you, such as:
- Gender. For some patients, that may be more comfortable having a chiropractor of the same gender perform the therapy. When booking a chiropractor, make sure to request that they are of the gender you prefer. Don’t be anxious to do so, as most chiropractors will understand where you are coming from, and many others have done the same!
- Area of focus. Although chiropractors do not have an area of expertise, there are some which may be more experienced treating a particular part of the body (such as the back, neck or shoulders). If you are looking to treat a specific area of your body, consider looking into chiropractors who have more experience treating such areas, as they may be able to understand your pains and concerns better.
- Experience. In addition to having more experience in performing chiropractic care on a particular area of the body, you may also want to look for a chiropractor who has been in the business for a long time. Like any healthcare field, experience is highly valued and the more experience a chiropractor has practising, the more likely that they may treat your health concerns.
Consider alternate communication strategies
Especially in today’s context of a worldwide pandemic, it may also be worth looking into communication strategies outside of the old-fashioned face to face. There may be some chiropractors who are willing to consult with you online first, before meeting face to face. Some chiropractors may also offer online sessions, teaching you stretches for your body and other home treatment methods.
Finding the right chiropractor for you is no easy task, especially if it is your first time seeking alternative medicine therapies. If you are having trouble finding one, perhaps starting locally may be the best option for you. For those in the Coogee area, here is a chiropractic clinic local to you!
