5 Myths about Chiropractors

Chiropractors are licensed and monitored by state and peer-review boards. Yet, few people understand what they do. This lack of understanding is the basis for many myths and untruths about chiropractors. This article addresses a few of those myths.
1. Once you go, you have to keep going.
2. Chiropractors are not real doctors.
3. I get massages Massage therapists work with muscles and chiropractors work with bones.
4. I don’t hurt or it doesn’t hurt anymore.
5. Children shouldn’t go to the chiropractor.
Just as in any other profession, there are good chiropractors and bad chiropractors. Interview many different ones until you find the right one for you and your family. A good chiropractor will focus on making you whole and healthy.
Have you ever noticed how many times a baby falls when learning to walk? How about a child on the playground? Rapid growth in babies and children make them more susceptible to injuries. Chiropractic keeps all those little tumbles from becoming big problems later in life. Chiropractors make sure the back and neck develop the proper curves. Chiropractic is very safe for babies and children. Waiting to go to the chiropractor is like waiting until you have a toothache to go to the dentist. The cavity has been forming for a long time, possibly years. It is the same with your bones and joints. Sometimes, you feel something move and know that you need an adjustment. Most of the time, however, you don’t feel the gradual shifting of your joints and bones. When you are under regular care your chiropractor finds these subtle shifts (subluxations) and fixes them before they cause pain. Massage therapy and chiropractic are very complimentary treatments. Most people will benefit from both. It is quite a luxury to get a massage and adjustment in the same visit. Ask your chiropractor whether you should get a massage or an adjustment first. The main difference between chiropractors and medical doctors is in their method of treating patients. Medical doctors use medicines and surgery. In other words, they put something in or take something out. Chiropractors work with your body to correct a physical problem such as back pain, poor posture, muscle spasms and many other symptoms.You only have to go to the chiropractor as long as it is helping you. Regular chiropractic patients frequently mention they are more in tune with their body and therefore are able to head off problems with a visit to their chiropractor before they become painful. Let your body be your guide.
Dr.Gil Kentof 615-794-0800 Franklin, Tn
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