- Once you go to a chiropractor, you have to go forever.
Have you ever heard from a friend or colleague, that once you go to a chiropractor, you have to continue going forever! Our decision to go to a chiropractor once, fives times, or every few months depends on our individual needs and desires. Some people decide to exercise 5 times per week, and some every week or two. We all have our personal preferences, complaints and necessities, and a chiropractor help work with you to figure out a plan the best works for you.
- Chiropractic is dangerous.
This is also a common misconception. Although the sound of a crack during a chiropractic adjustment may sound scary and painful, it is often said to sound much more painful than it is. Like any manual treatment, such as massage or physical therapy, muscles can feel sore and tired after a treatment, but it is often milder than expected.
- Chiropractic is only for low back pain.
Although chiropractic has been proven to be effective at reducing low back pain, it has also helped countless other with a variety of different complaints. Since chiropractic treats the nervous system, and helps with the automatic healing process of every part of your body! The effects can range from stress and fatigue relief to improvement in digestive and breathing issues.
- When you get low back pain, you must always rest/move.
Determining how best to go in with your day while suffering from low back pain can be tricky. Should you lay in bed all day? Should you walk as much as possible? Unfortunately there is no one answer that fits for every type of back pain. A chiropractor can help guide you through your recovery, ensuring that you can make the right decisions to heal yourself.
- If you have ‘nerve pain’ you need an operation.
There are different cause of pain in the leg, not all of it from the nerves. A chiropractor can help determine where exactly the pain is coming from. Even if the pain is coming from the nerves, surgery may not be necessary. Visit your chiropractor to see all the available options.
