When people make medical decisions about their health, it is very important to know and fully understand all the facts about all the available approaches, including their advantages and disadvantages. But when doing research, people ask friends and look for information on the internet which can be unverified, leading to patients believing in incorrect information.

Chiropractic care is among those medical subjects with a lot of inaccurate information being passed around. We want to you to be able to make an informed decision, which is why in this post we want to share with you correct information about our practice. Let us debunk some of the most common myths about chiropractic care.

Chiropractors are Not “Real” Medical Professionals

Just like medical doctors, chiropractors also undergo medical training and are licensed to provide care and treatment. The difference between medical doctors and chiropractors do not largely lie in their education or the kind of training they receive but more in the kind of care that they provide their patients.

You Can’t Stop Once You Start the Treatment

We understand that almost everyone is not comfortable making commitments especially financial ones. Others think that chiropractic treatments last a lifetime. The truth is, like with other doctors, a treatment plan will be made by chiropractors once the cause of the problem is identified. This treatment plan includes the number of sessions the patient needs to improve his or her symptoms. If you’re getting chiropractic care more for ‘preventive maintenance’, like with exercising or taking on a healthier lifestyle, it is your choice to either continue going or to stop the treatment.

Adjustments are Painful

You are already in pain, why would you want to feel worse, right? We understand that, and we’d like to assure that you that done correctly, adjustments should not be painful. You might experience some discomfort, but this is due to your present injury and not the adjustment. Needless to say, patients experience relief and comfort after an adjustment.

You Can Crack Your Back on Your Own and Get the Same Results

This belief is really frustrating. See, chiropractors get four years of pre-medical undergraduate education and then complete another four to five years of specialized study at an accredited chiropractic college. We have an understanding of how sensitive joints are, how they function, and what approach is best for them. You cannot possibly learn all the things a chiropractor knows from just watching one chiropractor work, or from watching a video on the internet.

These are just some of the most common myths about chiropractic care. What have you heard about chiropractors and the treatment we provide? Let us know and we’ll tell you whether they’re true or not!