This Chiropractic Awareness Week, we wanted to answer a few of the most common myths and misconceptions around chiropractic treatment:
1. “Chiropractic is just cracking backs”
MYTH - In the UK chiropractic is a regulated profession and chiropractors provide patients with a whole wealth of treatments, spinal adjustment being just one. There’s no one fit approach and every patient’s plan is treated individually – many will never hear the crack or popping sounds. The crack or popping sound that’s produced from a spinal manipulation comes from a small pocket of air being released between the joints. It’s generated by something called a cavitation.
2. “Chiropractors are massage therapists with a different name”
MYTH - Chiropractors are extensively trained to diagnose, treat, manage and prevent disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, and muscles), as well as the effects these disorders can have on the nervous system and general health.
3. “Chiropractic leads to a dependence on treatment, rather than solving the problem”
MYTH - The goal of a chiropractor is always to create a bespoke work and care plan for each patient which aims to get the problem of their pain and solve it in the safest and most efficient way possible.
Feeling physically well positively impacts every aspect of how we live our day-to-day life, so maintaining good back health is extremely important. In partnership with the BCA, we want to raise awareness and show that anyone can be proactive about their back health this Chiropractic Awareness Week!
Easy changes can make a significant difference, but if your pain doesn’t reduce or is prolonged, you should always see a health professional for further guidance.
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