As with any specialty, it is important to know what to look for in a chiropractor. In the chiropractic field, there are many different techniques, including spinal manipulation, Activator Technique, Thompson Technique, Flexion-Distraction Technique, and Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT). When performed by a trained professional, all techniques are safe.

We have some tips for you.

• Verify that the chiropractor is licensed and certified in your state before you hire him or her.

• Ask questions. Do not be afraid to ask questions in order to decide which technique is most comfortable for you. The names of techniques mean nothing to the average person. They are more than happy to explain what it means. Make sure you understand what you need, so they can explain how what they do can help.

• Research the experiences of others. Reviews may often reflect a perception, and not the professional’s ability to do their job. While this is true, it is not unreasonable to want a professional that you feel comfortable with. Personalities can clash, and make a doctor-patient relationship difficult to form in any situation.

For ideas of more detailed questions you can ask, and other things to look for, this article gives many wonderful ideas:

https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/how-select-best-chiropractor