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By Jana Serrano


A specialist in back and neck pain is in high demand. It just so happens that it is the purview of a chiropractor Fairfax. The right one can alleviate discomfort through spinal manipulation in the confines of his or her own office. Surgery and medication are not part of the process. Hence the wide appeal of the profession. It is in high demand as the population ages.

Chiropractic is the alignment of the nervous system with the spine. Chiropractic care does not include taking in of medicine or undergoing an operation. Practitioners do realignment first with assessment of the person's lifestyle, suggesting changes and alignment of the spine and the joints manually with their hands. According to this practice, healing will come once these body parts become synched and aligned with each other.

The best source of recommendations for this health care practitioner is people who also care about your health - friends and family. Professionals in the same field are also good sources because of their expertise. Whenever, you always hear a name always being recommended, chances are, he is a good choice. You must remember though that the term "good chiropractor" is very subjective.

What constitutes a good therapist? Ask questions on the phone or during the initial interview. You want to know the background of the practitioner and the years of experience in this specialty. Patient testimonials are always in order.

While waiting for your appointment, you may chat with the staff and other patients as well. Be genuine with your objectives so that they will be open to answer your questions. Asking outright will make you sound suspicious and probing. With the staff, you may confirm the chiropractor's degrees and certifications. With the patients, you may confirm his effectivity and method.

Through the internet, you can do your own background check for the medical practitioner. You can check if there are cases filed against him. You can also check on the website of the Council on Chiropractic Education if the college he attended is accredited.

At your consultation, you will discuss your symptoms and ailments while the doctor makes a preliminary diagnosis. If you elect to go forward and have discussed fees and insurance, you may be given tests and have an X-ray. Expect a thorough overview and explanation of realignment and what it entails. Does the doctor expect you to improve and how will this come about?

You can also research on the different techniques used by a chiropractor. By knowing this, you will learn his language and will facilitate ease of communication for both of you. You can ask that some techniques be performed and he can agree if these will suit you or not. This is a very proactive way towards one's health.

To make everything short, a good practitioner will not impose his own method. The method to be carried out to the patient will depend upon unique preference. He will recommend a series of treatments and it depends on the patient if he will push through or not. A good chiropractor will strike the balance and will patiently explain the need for treatment and for what each alignment is for.




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