By Roy van Rivero


Though there is a rapid increase in the number of people/patients who go to chiropractors to avail themselves with alternative treatments these health professionals are offering, some are still unsure on whether or not to try chiropractic services due to several misconceptions circulating around.

If you surf the Internet, you will be surprised on how many false claims about chiropractors you can find. These contribute to why there are still people/patients who are in doubt on whether or not chiropractors can really provide benefits for their health particularly when it comes to treating physical ailments. These misconceptions include the following:

Chiropractors are not real doctors

There are patients who cast doubt on the capacity of chiropractors in addressing physical ailments because 'they are not real doctors." This conception is plainly wrong. Chiropractors are professionals duly-licensed by the government. In fact, the degree that they hold is D.C., which stands for Doctors of Chiropractic. They received the necessary training on anatomy, physiology, biology, and related subjects as well as clinical experience on spinal manipulation and diagnosis during their study duration. (Checkout this related article published on the United States Department of Labor website: How to become a chiropractor)

Chiropractors can put risks to health

Another misconception this is. Well, though there is no such thing as 100% safe treatment - even those services given by expert medical practitioners employed in the biggest medical facilities in town - we can say that chiropractic services are generally safe. In fact, chiropractic is considered to be one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive treatments available; else, approval from the Government's regulating body given to chiropractors is unlikely to be granted to them. Since chiropractors use only natural techniques, procedures definitely are a safe alternative to treatments given by conventional medications.

Chiropractic is not covered by insurance plans

This is another common misconception that has misled many individuals. The truth is, most health insurance programs cover chiropractic treatments. These include major medical plans, Medicare, workers' compensation, and Blue Cross Shield plans for federal employees. Chiropractic treatments are also available to the active-duty members of the military at more than 60 military bases as well as to various medical facilities for veterans.

Chiropractic is not safe for children

This is another misleading claim. The truth is that chiropractic procedures are safe even for children. This is the reason why chiropractors encourage parents to bring them to their clinics. Children, as we know them, are physically active and encounter different types of injuries in their daily activities, which, when unattended, could lead to a more serious condition. Chiropractic can be designed so that it suits best to a patient's unique needs, including children's.




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