 If you are new to the world of chiropractic care that’s okay. New patients discover the wonders of chiropractic care every day. The chiropractic profession in an important part of the Australian health care system with chiropractors managing an estimated 21.3 million patient visits per year. (1) In the U.S., doctors of chiropractic treat almost 35 million Americans annually. That’s 1 million chiropractic adjustments performed every business day. (2)
Chiropractic care is increasing in popularity. More people are turning to chiropractic care for everyday aches and pains to maintain their spinal health and for drug-free pain management. In fact, in the fight against opioids, chiropractic care is becoming increasingly important. People with lower back pain or chronic pain are looking for drug-free approaches, and care from a doctor of chiropractic can help manage their pain without the use of prescription drugs and opioids. Another reason that more people are turning to chiropractic care is the financial benefits. Most health insurance plans offer some form of coverage for care. Research is also showing that chiropractic care can be cheaper than prescription drugs or other medical interventions. A review from The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found that a chiropractic adjustment for back pain instead of a visit to a family doctor could save Medicare nearly $83.5 million/year. (2) If you are nervous about trying chiropractic care, seek out the advice of a doctor of chiropractic. They receive 5 years of university level education and are the third-largest group of doctorate level professionals in the healthcare industry. Doctors of chiropractic know their industry; they know the benefits of regular care and are passionate about helping their patients feel their best. You’ve got to give it a try! References
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