How to Find a Good Chiropractor Near You

How To Find A Good “Chiropractor Near Me”

Chiropractic care can be an essential part of a pain management plan. By working closely with your pain specialist or primary care doctor, a chiropractor can help you realign your spine to support a strong, healthy body. One of the most difficult parts of receiving chiropractic care, however, is locating a really great and well-qualified chiropractor near you. This can be daunting. Simply going online to find a list of names doesn’t help you to know if the chiropractor you choose is going to work for you, right? There are some easy steps to take, however, when asking “how to find a chiropractor near me?” And by taking these steps, we promise you can find a chiropractor who can help you relieve your pain and get back to your life.

Chiropractic care does work, especially for people who suffer from conditions like lower back pain and neck pain. With a little bit of research at the beginning, you can ensure you find a doctor who can help you. Here are four steps to get started. 

Step 1: Know how a good chiropractor can help you

Chiropractors use many different spinal manipulation techniques to realign the spine and restore normal spinal mobility. There are many different conditions that chiropractic care can help, including:

• Lower back pain

• Neck pain

• Tension headaches

• Whiplash

• Falls

• Injuries due to lifting

• Sports injuries

• Injuries due to car accidents

• Migraines and cluster headaches

• Painful muscle spasms in the back

• Weakness/tingling in the arms and legs

• Sciatica

• Stiffness and pain in the back or neck

• Discomfort standing for long periods of time

Some chiropractors believe that chiropractic care is the only treatment needed for any health problem. Some claim they can treat ADHD, Asthma, GERD, Autism, IBS, etc. Others, like Dr. Taffe, are committed to providing evidence-based care for musculoskeletal conditions, working with your pain management specialist as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. When looking for a chiropractor close by, it is important to decide which type of chiropractor is right for you and your pain condition.

Step 2: Ask for recommendations for a chiropractor near me 

If you are lucky enough to have family and friends who regularly visit a chiropractor, ask them for help finding a “chiropractor near me.” A license to practice shows that the doctor is qualified, but a person who has worked with them can tell you about their bedside manner and demeanor. It helps to keep in mind what kind of doctor you generally prefer. Whether you like a warm, caring doctor or a capable but business-like doctor, a recommendation from a family member or friend may be able to help.

You can also check online reviews from other patients about a doctor or clinic. Having many positive google reviews shows that patients are happy with the care and service they receive. At Cedar South Chiropractic, we have over 55 reviews from patients who responded well to care in our office.

Finally, contact your insurance provider for a list of chiropractors who are covered by your network. Use this to make sure that you find a chiropractor who is within your plan and recommended by your insurance. The doctors at Cedar South Chiropractic are in network with all the major insurance carriers.

Step 3: Find out what will be performed on your first visit

Many Chiropractors will require x-rays and other unnecessary tests on the first visit, and they often times will not treat you on your initial appointment. When you are in pain, you don't want to go through a sales pitch like some time-share meeting, you want to get to the cause of your symptoms and get relief! Many chiropractors will use your x-rays and "nerve scans" to try and scare you in to a lengthy, expensive treatment plan during their "report of findings" on your second appointment. If they tell you you need to bring a spouse or family member to your report of findings, that's usually a bad sign. Here at Cedar South Chiropractic, you will be evaluated and treated on the first visit. If there is a significant recent trauma, or other concerning symptoms, we may refer you out for additional imaging. We will start you off on a short-term trial of care, based on accepted standards of care. If you respond well to care, you will be released from active care. If you are not responding as expected, we will make the appropriate referral. We will never try to convince you that you need a 36 visit, $3,000 pre-paid care plan.  Ever.

Step 4: Find a Chiropractor who uses a technique that will work for you

There are many different chiropractic techniques out there. Most commonly, chiropractors will perform hands-on spinal manipulations. These spinal "adjustments" quickly move the vertebrae in order to restore normal mobility to the spinal segments, which in turn helps relieve pain and stiffness. There are also lower force techniques, often using an adjusting instrument like the Activator. This can be good for people who don't like the "popping/cracking" of the hands on adjustment, or those who require less pressure, like the elderly or very young. The doctors at Cedar South Chiropractic mainly use what is known as "Diversified Technique" which is mainly the hands-on, manual manipulations. We also use low force instrument-assisted adjustments on those who request it. We combine the adjustment with other modalities, like soft tissue muscle work, stretching, rehab, and passive modalities like electric muscle stimulation.

Finding a chiropractor near you doesn’t have to be stressful. 

Take these 4 tips into consideration when looking for a chiropractor. At Cedar South Chiropractic we take great pride in providing an excellent experience in our office, and most importantly we want to make sure our patients receive great clinical results with their musculoskeletal conditions in a short amount of time. If you think we would be a good fit for you in your search to find a great chiropractor near you, let us know and we would be happy to see how we can help you!