Have some back, neck, and body pain you could do without? Chiropractic care is the way to go when it comes to healing pain and improving your overall health.

That being said, it is important that you find the right chiropractor to meet your needs so you can feel better, or maybe even back to normal.

A chiropractor needs to have your back.

As said in the previous blog post on why you should see a chiropractor for lower back pain, healing your back heals your life. Chiropractic care not only helps you mentally and physically but helps you get back to work, back to the gym, and back to spending quality time with your family.

If you are already struggling with everyday tasks like getting in the shower, putting on your shoes standing up, or doing your job at work, the last thing you need to worry about is wasting even more time and money in pain by seeing a chiropractor that simply isn’t up to par for excellent service.

Being that a good chiropractor can significantly improve your quality of life, searching for the right chiropractor is not only worthwhile, but essential.

What Makes A Good Chiropractor

1. Experience

When looking for a chiropractor, experience often determines what kind of treatment you will receive. Experience often means the physician has perfected their practice and has built many long lasting relationships with patients.

With so many years under their belt, physicians have treated different types of pain and have found countless solutions to make patients happy and healthy (otherwise, if they do bad work, they wouldn’t still be in business)

It’s always wise to find out how long they’ve been practicing and ask about their credentials. This should give pretty clear insight to their ability and success in helping your spine recover from life’s wear and tear.

The best way to do this is to schedule an in-person consultation (a free visit), and then don’t be afraid to ask questions about their experience. If you need specialized care, ask if they have a history in this and what the results were, especially if there were any complications in other patients.

For example, if you have lower back pain you will want to see a doctor that has extensive knowledge in this area. If you have frequent migraines, you want to look for a doctor who specializes specifically in migraines treatment.

However experience alone does not make a good chiropractor.

2. Reputation

Referrals and reviews are super important in this search for the right chiropractic care.

A good chiropractor will have people referring them since these individuals will want their family and friends to receive the same great care as they did, or they’ll want to reward the chiropractor for their great customer service.

Equally important is to spend a few minutes checking out the chiropractic office’s online reviews.

The two most important are Google listing reviews and Facebook reviews. Reading these comments will give you a solid idea of what other patients feel and have experienced before you sign up for an adjustment or massage.

And while it could be that the patients have received excellent care but just haven’t spent the time to review the chiropractor online, if you see multiple 1 star reviews that look credible then you probably will want to steer clear of that chiropractor. When there’s smoke, there’s usually a fire.

A chiropractic office that is doing a good job will often have a star rating of over 4.0 out of 5.0. As long as they’re enough reviews, this should be a vote of confidence that this office is good at helping patients feel better.

3. Individual Attention

Since dealing with your back pain and migraines is beyond stressful and infuriating, you need your chiropractor to be personable and give you individualized care.

You want to work with a chiropractor who doesn’t just see you as another check, but values you as an individual person. This is of the utmost importance.

A good relationship with your physician is the foundation of your treatment. If the chiropractor doesn’t value you as a person, they certainly will undervalue your healing and may not have your best interest in mind. 

Your chiropractor not only needs to be understanding but needs to be a friendly face you get along with. You do not want someone who adds stress to your day (you probably have enough of that already).

Because if you are in pain, the last thing you need is an awkward visit to the doctor’s office where you feel like you can’t be yourself around them.

When you feel uncomfortable, it’s hard to communicate your needs. This isn’t helpful at all since communication is key to the treatment and healing process.

A good chiropractor truly cares about you and what you need. The treatment is unique to your specific health concerns.

When first consulting a chiropractor it’s important to ask the right questions to get to know them, their techniques, and their philosophies about health. Check out some questions for chiropractors.

Other important things to know about your chiropractor is if they specialize in certain treatments.

For example, if you have lower back pain you will want to see a doctor that has extensive knowledge in this area. If they specialize specifically in migraines, you may want to find someone that has more experience in lower back pain.

Trust Your Instincts

Looking for a new physician can be intimidating, we get it. Whether it’s lower back pain or migraines, all that is certain is the constant source of pain and you need help from a professional chiropractor to start feeling better.

To be certain about a chiropractor, do research into their experience, see how personable they are, and check out reviews. The best way to do this is to schedule a consultation where you can ask questions directly about their practice, their medical philosophy, and them.

This way you’ll get an in-person feel for how much individualized attention and care they give you.

When looking for treatment, getting to know the chiropractor is a necessity. Comfort and ease is a must when it comes to the healing process.

As the joined centers of the nervous system, treating your back and your head for injuries affects your overall health.

This is why you not only want a chiropractor that knows what they are doing, but a chiropractor that cares. Schedule a visit with your local Montgomery chiropractor, Dr. Scanlon today.