Choosing a chiropractor.
Health care of any type is a serious issue. Your health and safety is tantamount and is important when you consider how to choose a chiropractor that is right for you and your needs. Some signs of a good chiropractor are:
· The plan and provision of treatments to get you better as fast as possible with as few visits as necessary, and the advisement of how to avoid future problems. Yes.
· A good chiropractor will put your needs first and offer you sensible advice without excessive pressure to purchase anything or commit to a long term maintenance treatment plan. Yes.
· X-rays and other tests will only be ordered if necessary. Yes.
Now that you know what to look out for, use these tips to choose a chiropractor:
· Recommendations. It is always important to check will all of your resources for recommendations. These can be family, friends, neighbors or coworkers who have seen or are seeing a chiropractor. Ask how long they have been treated and if they would recommend the chiropractor to anyone else. I do believe I have established a good reputation in the community and am respected by the physicians. On a three year quality control study, patients reported over 88% very or satisfied with their results.
· Accreditations. Make sure that the chiropractors that you are considering are licensed and have the right qualifications. I have my honours degree in human health sciences from the University of Guelph, and my honours Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. I have further study with the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, in addition to ongoing education. I am registered to practice in Ontario by the College of Chiropractors, and a member of the Canadian and Ontario Chiropractic Associations.
· Relationships. A good chiropractor will promote strong working relationships with other medical professionals from general family practice to specialists. Specialists can include orthopedists, neurologists, podiatrists, psychiatrists, physical therapists and athletic trainers. I work well and will help you work with (advocate) your allied health professionals.
· Methods. Treatment methods can vary from chiropractor to chiropractor. Make sure that you ask what methods and machines that they use. The spine is the focus of chiropractic treatment; however other areas of the body can be worked on as well. For example, neck adjustment is a common treatment that can be accomplished by hand or via a precision machine that applies pressure to the vertebrae in the neck that need adjustment. You may prefer one method over the other. This is why it is important to find a treatment method that you like and are comfortable with in order to have a successful outcome from your treatment. I use a diversified method of treatment, including more soft tissue work than most chiropractors, hands on manipulation (which I find more effective than instrument adjusting), and will use ultrasound and laser.
· Interview. Just like a job interview, interviewing your chiropractor is recommended. Make sure that you visit the clinic where they operate to meet the chiropractor and look at the equipment they use by scheduling an initial consultation. Ask a lot of questions pertaining to what you need them to do for you. Not only will you see and hear about the treatment methods they use but you will get to know the doctor a little to see if you will be comfortable working with them. You are welcome to visit for an initial complimentary consultation. Ask any questions you wish. An informed patient generally gets better results.
As with any chiropractor, most professionals offer ways to understand what they do and what their role will be in your healing and/or maintenance process. It is important to be honest with them about your needs so that your treatment can be tailored to what will be most effective for you and produce the best possible outcome. We will discuss your options and what I believe is in your best interest. As always, how you wish to proceed is your choice.
If I may be of any service to you, please contact me by phone, email, or an in-office consultation. Consultations to meet me and discuss your concern are complimentary and no obligation. If I expect that I can help you, we will discuss your options. If I do not expect I can assist you, I will offer what direction I can. Either way, it is your choice to proceed informed.
· The plan and provision of treatments to get you better as fast as possible with as few visits as necessary, and the advisement of how to avoid future problems. Yes.
· A good chiropractor will put your needs first and offer you sensible advice without excessive pressure to purchase anything or commit to a long term maintenance treatment plan. Yes.
· X-rays and other tests will only be ordered if necessary. Yes.
Now that you know what to look out for, use these tips to choose a chiropractor:
· Recommendations. It is always important to check will all of your resources for recommendations. These can be family, friends, neighbors or coworkers who have seen or are seeing a chiropractor. Ask how long they have been treated and if they would recommend the chiropractor to anyone else. I do believe I have established a good reputation in the community and am respected by the physicians. On a three year quality control study, patients reported over 88% very or satisfied with their results.
· Accreditations. Make sure that the chiropractors that you are considering are licensed and have the right qualifications. I have my honours degree in human health sciences from the University of Guelph, and my honours Doctor of Chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. I have further study with the College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, in addition to ongoing education. I am registered to practice in Ontario by the College of Chiropractors, and a member of the Canadian and Ontario Chiropractic Associations.
· Relationships. A good chiropractor will promote strong working relationships with other medical professionals from general family practice to specialists. Specialists can include orthopedists, neurologists, podiatrists, psychiatrists, physical therapists and athletic trainers. I work well and will help you work with (advocate) your allied health professionals.
· Methods. Treatment methods can vary from chiropractor to chiropractor. Make sure that you ask what methods and machines that they use. The spine is the focus of chiropractic treatment; however other areas of the body can be worked on as well. For example, neck adjustment is a common treatment that can be accomplished by hand or via a precision machine that applies pressure to the vertebrae in the neck that need adjustment. You may prefer one method over the other. This is why it is important to find a treatment method that you like and are comfortable with in order to have a successful outcome from your treatment. I use a diversified method of treatment, including more soft tissue work than most chiropractors, hands on manipulation (which I find more effective than instrument adjusting), and will use ultrasound and laser.
· Interview. Just like a job interview, interviewing your chiropractor is recommended. Make sure that you visit the clinic where they operate to meet the chiropractor and look at the equipment they use by scheduling an initial consultation. Ask a lot of questions pertaining to what you need them to do for you. Not only will you see and hear about the treatment methods they use but you will get to know the doctor a little to see if you will be comfortable working with them. You are welcome to visit for an initial complimentary consultation. Ask any questions you wish. An informed patient generally gets better results.
As with any chiropractor, most professionals offer ways to understand what they do and what their role will be in your healing and/or maintenance process. It is important to be honest with them about your needs so that your treatment can be tailored to what will be most effective for you and produce the best possible outcome. We will discuss your options and what I believe is in your best interest. As always, how you wish to proceed is your choice.
If I may be of any service to you, please contact me by phone, email, or an in-office consultation. Consultations to meet me and discuss your concern are complimentary and no obligation. If I expect that I can help you, we will discuss your options. If I do not expect I can assist you, I will offer what direction I can. Either way, it is your choice to proceed informed.
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