What To Look For In A Bellevue Chiropractor

Written by Dr. Michael Weir Sunday, 08 May 2011 10:28

Not every chiropractor was made equal. Sounds silly right, but they all look at the body in different ways. If every person had the exact same body this would not be important, but the fact is, we are all different so there has to be different techniques to address everyone. I have made a short list of things that you should be watching for when looking for your Bellevue Chiropractor.

Not every chiropractor was made equal. Sounds silly right, but they all look at the body in different ways. If every person had the exact same body this would not be important, but the fact is, we are all different so there has to be different techniques to address everyone. I have made a short list of things that you should be watching for when looking for your Bellevue Chiropractor.

1. Do they have a technique (how they treat you that is best for your body?) Again, remember what I stated above. Not all chiropractors do things the same way and not all ways will work for your individual body. So how do you know? First off if you are queasy AT ALL about the "snap, crackle, pop" that comes from a hands on treatment, then that is not right for you, and you need a more gentle treatment like the Proadjuster or the activator. Next, if you have ever received a "deep tissue" massage and been worse afterward then a heavier chiropractic treatment is not for you.

2. When they are finding what is wrong with you, are they assessing the WHOLE body? All too many times, something wrong in your feet can mess with the alignment of your pelvis or low back. This is because we are a big chain. You need to ask if they have the capability to examine your feet, spine, arms and legs. They may not need to do these tests to every single person, but they should be able to.

3. When it comes to their continuing education, how much emphasis do they put on it? Chiropractic science is finding new things every single day. To not be on the cutting edge is being left in the dark. Although every single chiropractor in the US has to undergo a certain number of hours each year to maintain their license, education should go above and beyond that.

4. As part of their care do they use exercise or rehabilitation? If the muscles supporting you are not strong, you are not going to be able to hold onto the positive changes that take place in your body, and you will have ongoing problems. This is an integral part of you getting better.

I hope these tips have given you a sense of some of the things you should look for in your Bellevue Chiropractor.