What Are the Most Common Myths About Chiropractic Care?
If you have never been to a chiropractor before, you are probably doing a lot of online research or talking to friends or family to learn more about chiropractic care. Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths about chiropractic care that are floating around, and it’s important to separate facts from myths so that you can make an informed decision about your healthcare. At SunCoast SpineCare, we value patient education and we always provide as much information as possible to our patients about their condition, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment plan. Let’s take a look at some of the most prevalent chiropractic myths and have Dr. Schwartz in Bradenton, FL debunk them.
Chiropractic Adjustments Are Painful
At SunCoast SpineCare, we take every precaution to protect our patients’ safety, mitigate risk, and make sure all of our treatments are safe and effective. When performed by a professional in a clinical setting, a chiropractic adjustment is safe and pain-free.
Chiropractors Are Not Real Doctors
Chiropractors must earn a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university before attending a chiropractic college. While they are earning their doctorate in chiropractic, they will take around 4,200 instructional hours of course credits and follow a very similar curriculum to that of a medical doctor. In their fourth year, they will complete a clinical internship in a chiropractor's office and a clinical rotation in a hospital. They may also choose to complete their post-graduate education and become board certified in a specialty. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in chiropractic, chiropractic neurology, and electrodiagnosis.
You Only Need to Visit a Chiropractor if You Have Back Pain
Dr. Schwartz offers holistic healthcare, which means that he treats issues that affect your physical and mental health. He does treat chronic and acute back pain, as well as neck pain, shoulder pain, and other types of pain. He also treats dysfunction and misalignment of the spine, which can cause many other symptoms in addition to back pain. He can treat:
- Auto injuries
- Work injuries
- Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
- Sports injuries
- Muscle sprains and strains
- Herniated discs
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune disorders
- Pregnancy, menstrual, and menopause symptoms
- Pre- and post-surgical recovery
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Headaches and migraines
- Degenerative disc disease
- Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Piriformis syndrome
- Poor posture
- Weight gain
- Sleep disorders
- Stress and anxiety
Visit Our Chiropractor in Bradenton, FL
If you have more questions about chiropractic myths and chiropractic care, visit our chiropractor in Bradenton, FL, at SunCoast SpineCare. Dr. Schwartz and his team will answer any questions you have, give you a tour of our state-of-the-art facility, and help you understand the safety and efficacy of chiropractic care. Request an appointment online today.
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