5 Common Myths about Chiropractors

As health care professionals, chiropractors treat, prevent, and diagnose neuromuscoskeletal problems. The value of chiropractic treatment has been repeatedly questioned by both patients and the rest of the medical communities.

Myths About Chiropractors in Taylorsville

Over the years, several misconceptions about chiropractic care have been perpetuated by individuals who cannot get their facts straight. As a result, many patients feel hesitant and utterly confused about the benefits, safety, and effectiveness of chiropractic services. The only way to debunk these myths is to depict chiropractic care in the light of factual findings. Here are the top five myths together with scientific explanations for your enlightenment.

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1.) Chiropractors are not professional doctors.

RAND Corporation, a nonprofit institution that conducts research and analysis, made a study about the “Changing Views of Chiropractic” in 2001. The results of this study strongly affirm the professional contribution of certified chiropractors in the treatment of spinal problems alongside other health care experts such as surgeons and general health practitioners. The sudden change of attitude towards chiropractic practitioners started when medical communities recognize the long-term benefits of spinal adjustments.

2.) Chiropractic adjustments are unsafe and ineffective.

It is understandable if you feel scared about the effectiveness of spinal adjustment and joint manipulation procedures especially if you have no idea how these things should be done. Recently, the Journal of American Medical Association, led by Goodman et al, supports the efficacy of spinal manipulation for low back pains. Similarly, the British Medical Journal also confirms that spinal mobilization techniques are highly effective and extremely safe in treating neck and back problems.

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3.) Chiropractic care requires nonstop visits to the clinic.

Chiropractors always encourage patients to focus on preventative measures. As a result, most people wrongly believe that this type of therapy requires perpetual visits to chiropractic clinics. The truth is that the human spinal tissues are always subjected to physical stress either because of bad postures or an unhealthy lifestyle. To prevent spinal problems from recurring, you have the option to undergo periodic physical examinations with a chiropractor

4.) Spinal adjustments are extremely painful.

As a medical procedure, a chiropractic adjustment involves moving your joints in order to enhance physical functioning and to provide instant relief from severe pain. An effective chiropractic treatment should always be done by an experienced and certified professional to make sure that you do not experience major discomforts during the procedure. If it is your first time, you may experience slight discomfort especially when you try to resist the pressure. 

5.) Chiropractic adjustments are very expensive.

Chiropractic treatment is also cost-effective. In fact, it is much more affordable compared to major surgical procedures and medications. In 2008, the Ontario Government in Canada published a report titled “A Study to Examine the Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Chiropractic Management of Low-back Pain.” This report provides compelling evidence to prove that chiropractic services are significantly more affordable than conventional medical treatments.

On the whole, these misconceptions about the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic services originate from a lack of knowledge and understanding. To dispel these myths, you need to learn how to filter misleading information and to depend solely on proven facts.  

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