Question 1

What is a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

A chiropractor is an alternative medicine practitioner who deals with musculoskeletal, with the help of manual manipulation or electric stimulation, helps relieve the pain in joints, spinal cord, headaches, muscle tension, etc.

Question 2

What does a chiropractor do?

Accepted Answer

A chiropractor helps diagnose, prevent, and manage joint pain and muscle soreness associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Question 3

What are some common conditions that chiropractors treat?

Accepted Answer

Disorders associated with musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal injury, joint pain including elbows, knees, temporomandibular joint, neck pain, arthritic conditions, sports injury, etc., are some of the conditions managed by chiropractors.

Question 4

How long does it take to see a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

The number of visits to a chiropractor depends on the severity of the patient's condition.

Question 5

Is there anything I need to do before seeing a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

No special preparation is required before seeing your chiropractor. The only preparation one can make wearing loose-fitting clothes to make appointments comfortable.

Question 6

Does insurance cover chiropractic care?

Accepted Answer

Some insurance plans cover the cost of chiropractic treatment in some way, but a channelized discussion with the insurance company will prove beneficial.

Question 7

What are the risks of seeing a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

In general, there are very low risks associated with chiropractic care. But a public discussion with the practitioner before starting the treatment will help evade the concerns.

Question 8

Is there anything I need to do after seeing a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

The instructions or advice the practitioner gives must be followed with utmost care.

Question 9

When should I see a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

In case one find symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders, it is good to see a chiropractor.

Question 10

What is the difference between a chiropractor and an orthopaedist?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors are associated with diagnosing and treating ailments related to musculoskeletal diseases, whereas orthopaedists are specialized medical doctors who deal with conditions associated with bones, muscles, tendons, and cartilage and treat them by surgical or nonsurgical intervention.

Question 11

Can chiropractors treat conditions other than back pain?

Accepted Answer

Other conditions, including elbow or knee joint pain, headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint pain, etc., are managed by chiropractors.

Question 12

Can children see a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

In the case of musculoskeletal disease, even children can see a chiropractor.

Question 13

Can I see a chiropractor if I'm pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Chiropractors treat pregnant ladies with joint pains with required precautionary measures.

Question 14

What are the benefits of seeing a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

A chiropractor helps reduce joint pain and inflammation of joints and improves the range of motion.

Question 15

What are the side effects of seeing a chiropractor?

Accepted Answer

The side effects after seeing a chiropractor are minimal.

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