“How do I choose a good chiropractor?”

Word of mouth and Google reviews.

Look at reviews, products and therapies offered, degrees and awards received by the Doctor(s) and patient testimonials. Find one that works for your schedule and do not be afraid to ask questions.

I look for good reviews online, but most importantly I look for a chiropractor who I feel a connection with, someone who’s confident in how to help me and friendly.

Check their reputation on the major platform medias, e.g.:

-google
-findatopdoc.com
-ratemds.com
-vitals.com
-healthgrades.com
-ratemds.com

Best of luck,

Dr. Majed Nagoulat

There are several ways to find a good doc. You can start by asking friends and family who they see. You can also do a google search for chiropractors near you. Look at and read the reviews associated with the doctor. You should be able to get a feeling from the reviews how their patients feel about the doc and the office staff.

Every Chiropractor helps get sick people well. But did you know that they are over 300 different chiropractic techniques. So I would choose a Chiropractor that you feel good about. You can also go online and look at their website and reviews. Just like all medical Doctor are not the same it is the same with Chiropractors.

Look at their websites and try to get a feel for the techniques that they utilize. What kind of problems do they primarily treat. Do they have any special qualities that might appeal to you. For example do they work with athletes, or is there a specific problem you’re having that the chiropractor specializes in. Do you want a non force technique or do you want electric stimulation or massage or ultrasound. Then call a couple and try to get a sense of whether or not you feel confident and comfortable there. Talk about your issues and your expectations and ask if they have experience with your concerns. In the end you can always switch if you’re not happy after a few visits.

Find a chiropractor that utilizes Motion Palpation. I would beware of any office that automatically requires xrays and a long treatment plan.

Hello,

I would strongly advise to start by asking close family and friends. It has been my experience that family and friends will usually send you somewhere they had a good experience. 2nd, check the doctors reviews on Google, Facebook and Yelp. Reviews can provide a lot of useful information. At the end of it all, use your best discretion. Not all doctors and patients are good fits. I pray this helps.

Sincerely,

Dr. Duchon

Probably the best way to answer is to go back to the basics. The chiropractic profession was founded in 1895 after Dr. D.D. Palmer discovered that a man who had been deaf for seventeen years had a neck vertebra out of position insulting his spinal cord. Many doctors had treated Harvey Lillard’s ears over the years, but nothing they did helped him.

When Dr. Palmer identified the problem with Harvey’s vertebra he reasoned that correcting the misaligned vertebra might take the pressure off of his nerve system. They decided to try something to realign the spinal bone, and that effort became the first chiropractic adjustment in history. The man quickly regained his hearing and the chiropractic profession grew rapidly as other people received spinal adjustments improving their lives in many different ways.

The scientific term for a misaligned vertebra that is insulting the nerve system is “vertebral subluxation.” Since that humble experiment chiropractic has grown by correcting vertebral subluxations on millions of people.

The key point is that if you want to find a good chiropractor, you need to find one who is competent to precisely analyze and adjust vertebral subluxations. If you go to the website of a chiropractic office, look for evidence that the practice is centered on finding and correcting vertebral subluxations. Many practices focus on less relevant services like decompression, pain treatment, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc. While those services may be beneficial, they have no relevance to chiropractic care, and may indicate that the doctor is not centered on what matters most, the vertebral subluxation. When looking at websites or speaking with office personnel, try to find out if the practice is centered on vertebral subluxations. If it isn’t, then keep looking.

Best wishes,

Dr. Myron Brown

The best way is to ask around. Ask friends, co-workers or family. Chances are you will get a good recommendation. Next I would do a google search for chiropractors in your area and read the reviews.

The best way is to talk to some neighbors or friends and see if they receive chiropractic care. They may be able to share their experience with you. Great or even not so great, you may be able to determine a selection for yourself. You may also keep in mind what issues that you want addressed. There are multiple disciplines ranging from children to geriatrics. If you are a weekend warrior, you may need a chiropractor that deals with athletes. Do you diligence and you will be on your way to a thriving life.

Years of experience, post-grad training, if they do an X-ray and examine your spine before beginning any care.

This depends on the nature of your pain or injury. Many Chiropractors specialize in specific conditions or groups of people (children, pregnant women, athletes, etc). Do some research for the Chiro that best suits your needs. I would Google something like Chiropractor and Headache, or Neck Pain, or Shoulder pain, etc.