You Want to Find the Right Chiropractor for Your Needs. Now What?

With back to school season underway, many people are building new routines. If you have decided to incorporate chiropractic care into your life, you have probably seen the wide variety of service providers available. This might leave you wondering how you will ever be able to choose a chiropractor -- luckily, we’ve helped many different patients with different requirements at our Mississauga practice, and we have some tips to help you find the right chiropractor for your lifestyle, no matter your needs.

Know Thyself!

Whether you have experienced an injury or you have decided to tackle a chronic issue, it is essential for you to know why you are going to the chiropractor’s. Chiropractors are experts on the human musculoskeletal system, but you are the expert on your body. Fully understanding your experience will make it easier to discuss your situation with your chiropractor, and it will also make it easier to find a chiropractor whose services fit your specific needs. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

• Where is the pain I am experiencing? Is it localized or general?

• Do I know when and/or how it started?

• Does it get better or worse in different conditions?

Once you have identified these issues, it is time to solve them.

Get Recommendations From Friends and Family

Getting recommendations is an excellent way to find a service you can trust, and who better to ask than family and friends. People visit the chiropractor for a wide variety of reasons, including pain from living a sedentary lifestyle, injuries, and regularly participating in high-impact or strenuous physical activities; however, even if your needs are not the same as the people whose recommendations you are seeking, there are a few questions you can ask to get a sense of their overall experience:

• Did your chiropractor assess your needs and develop an action plan tailored to you?

• Did they ask about your medical history, physical health, and overall lifestyle?

• Did they listen to and address your concerns?

• Did they perform regular check-ins on your progress?

Your service provider’s personality and demeanor are important parts of your visit; you want to feel comfortable in their practice, and your comfort level will play a large role in your motivation to go to your appointments, perform any exercises and stretches recommended, and stay focused on your journey to a healthier you. It’s important to find a friendly, professional and engaged chiropractor whose treatment style fits your needs.

Remember That Chiropractic Care Is Not Just About Your Back!

Although chiropractors are known for adjusting spines, there are many other ways that chiropractic care may help in your overall health and wellbeing. Whether you need physical therapy or fibromyalgia treatment, or even help with conditions like vertigo or jaw pain, there are ways that the right chiropractor may help.   

Your chiropractor will put together a plan for your healing, including how often you should be having adjustment appointments, and any exercises or stretches that will help build up your mobility. Your treatment plan will be personalized. 

Whether you are looking for traditional treatment, or specialized or alternative care, it is important to find a trusted professional who will develop an individualized plan for your recovery. After all, the right chiropractor for you is the one who may help you live pain-free. 

To learn more about the wide range of chiropractic treatments options available, explore our services or contact Dr. Lanoue to find out more.