Awaiting the next patient
A chiropractor is a health-care professional that "focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health," according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). What makes a chiropractor good is his ability to listen to patients, be congenial and be board certified in some specialty, like orthopedics or neurology.
Expert Insight
The Mayo Clinic considers a good chiropractor to be a practitioner who is willing to work with other members of the patient's health-care team.
Consultation
The Mayo Clinic also recommends that a person first consult with the prospective chiropractor in order to determine how he will address her problem. If the patient is not comfortable with the practitioner's methodology, he is not the right one for her.
Warning
A good chiropractic practitioner will be board certified in some specialty, such as orthopedics or neurology, according to Dr. Neill H. Payne of the Family Chiropractic Clinic in Black Mountain, NC.
Identification
A good chiropractor should listen to a person's concerns, respect her opinion and answer all questions honestly and factually.
Considerations
Talk to friends and acquaintances about their chiropractors. Enthusiasm over a particular doctor may be an indication of his competence and ability to work with you congenially.
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