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Friday, July 5, 2013

By Susie Quan


I'm sure that you've heard advice from time to time that you should speak to your primary care chiropractor. The thing is, do you even know who that is for you? Do you have one? If not, it's time to start the search so that you're properly cared for should the need arise. Here is some advice to help your search along.

Chiropractors should be made aware of any advancement, new technology, and new chiropractic information that is relevant. It is important to ask your chiropractor how they keep track of all the new chiropractic information out there. The more ways they can learn the new information the more helpful that it can become.

No patients really enjoy chiropractic tests. They are invasive, inconvenient, possibly embarrassing, painful and mysterious. Yet, if you are to be diagnosed properly and treated successfully and expeditiously, it is always advisable to cooperate with your chiropractor and his staff to the best of your ability. Should you be unable or unwilling to assist your back pain specialist in your own recovery, you may find that you are referred out to find a different chiropractor.

Sometimes our health care provider is in another area, including another area code. If this is the case, see if they have a toll-free number that you can use to contact them. This is especially important if you call your chiropractor often, as long-distance calls can cost you more money.

Sometimes there is hidden information in the documents you sign after the first consultation with a chiropractor. Make sure that before you sign any paper that all of your questions are answered, and there is no other doubt that you want to be in the situation with the back pain specialist of your choice.

Female patients are at high risk for sexual abuse while being treated by a chiropractor, but this does not exclude men, particularly gay men. There have been reported cases of gay men being abused through chemical castration and shock therapy unwillingly. Just because it is a male being treated does not exclude them from the same fairness as others concerning treatment. These instances, if witnessed, should be reported to the lead back pain specialist immediately.

While having top of the line equipment is not necessary in a good chiropractor's office, you should at least expect things to be in safe working condition. This includes the furniture and such in the waiting room, as well as any equipment in exam rooms. If you see things in poor condition, it may be time to look for a new provider.

Sometimes our chiropractor orders us to take some tests to better determine what is wrong with us or how to treat us. When this occurs, ask them where the facility is. This can be important because sometimes we have transportation limitations. Ask if the chiropractic clinic or office offers a shuttle service to the lab, or a deal with a cab company. Both of these can help.




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