Myths About Chiropractors

Some individuals have a variety of profound misconceptions about chiropractors. Rumors and myths are never a good place to base expectations, but some of them are hard to shake. Factual information is better than gossip and hearsay. Here are some myths about these medical practitioners and the factual flipside.
- They aren’t well trained. 
This is an untruth. Chiropractors are highly trained health care professionals with a great deal of training and experience under their belts. They must complete four years of undergraduate university study before even applying for Chiropractic College. Undergraduate schooling typically includes studies of chemistry, physiology, anatomy and mathematics. Once these individuals apply to a graduate program, they will spend another four years learning the tricks of their new profession. This includes graduate level courses in anatomy, physiology and further study of all that relates to the human musculoskeletal systems. Along with the academic hours, they will put in much time with patients gathering hands-on experience in spinal manipulation techniques and more.
- This is a new-fangled, airy-fairy discipline. 
Not true! Chiropractic studies have been around since the late 1800’s. A father-and-son team with the last name of Palmer are the individuals credited with pioneering this healing methodology. Isn’t it interesting that their last name was "Palmer" since palms and hands are tools used in this method of curing patients?
- All they do is crack backs. 
Doctors of Chiropractic, also referred to by the initials DC, do much more than crack backs. They do believe that spinal alignment has a great deal to do with a person’s health and well being. A misalignment affects nerves and musculature systems surrounding the spinal column. Chronic asthma, earaches, headaches, neck and hip pain, insomnia, colic, digestive ills and more are all affected by spinal misalignment. Not only do DCs focus on realignment, they also incorporate techniques such as massage, heat or light therapy, and acupuncture.
- Insurance companies don’t pay for their services.
Actually, many insurance companies are beginning to incorporate chiropractic care into their scope of covered procedures. Many preventative and non-surgical treatments offered by DCs are extremely effective alternatives to the traditional western medicine doctor who prescribes medications and performs surgery. An individual should check with their health insurance provider to see what types of coverage is available for chiropractors.
- Once you start seeing a chiropractor, you will have to go for the rest of your life. 
This isn’t true. Although many treatments require a series of adjustments to accomplish the goals, they don’t take a lifetime. Many patients choose general practitioners as their main health care provider, however, some may see chiropractors throughout their lifetime for a host of maladies.
- They don't use any high tech equipment.
This isn't true. Many DCs choose to use x-rays to see inside a person’s flesh to their bones. X-rays can be effective ways to chart the realignment taking place.
Chiropractors are well trained professionals who have gained increased popularity over the years. Many patients are quite intrigued and impressed with the results of these natural physicians’ methodology and hands-on techniques.