How do I choose the best chiropractor in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania?

Since the opioid epidemic was declared in 2017, more and more people have been looking for alternative ways to help their low back and neck pain.  One alternative strategy for pain relief is seeing a chiropractor.  If you are considering seeing a chiropractor in the Mechanicsburg area, here are three things that you should consider.

Number 1: What does the chiropractic office have to offer? 

Most chiropractic offices will utilize an adjustment or manipulation to increase the range of motion in a joint.  One thing you should ask yourself is if there is anything else you are looking for to help get rid of your low back or neck pain?  Other alternative treatment options utilized by a chiropractor include exercise therapy, nutritional counseling, acupuncture, electrical stimulation, mechanical traction, and ultrasound.  Make sure that you are researching the website of the chiropractic office you are considering if you have a specific treatment option you feel best fits your needs.

Number 2: What do other people have to say about the chiropractic office?

We are currently living in the age where Google reviews are becoming more popular as the primary method of determining how proficient a business is at their craft, but there is more to look for than a 4.9/5.  One thing you should consider is how does the chiropractic office respond to negative reviews?  Every business at one time or another will receive a negative review, but the important aspect of that interaction is their response.  Do they respond with courtesy or hostility?  The chiropractic office’s interactions with the patients that have reviewed them can say a lot about the character of the office itself.

Number 3:  Is the chiropractic office open when I am off work?

Similar to physical therapy, more than likely a chiropractor will not be able to get you 100% better after one visit.  An average treatment plan for low back or neck pain consists of about 12 visits in a 4-6 week time frame.  If you want to avoid using sick days, make sure the office hours of the chiropractor you are considering function well with your work schedule, so that you do not have to take off work to make your appointments. 

I hope that these tips are helpful for you in choosing a chiropractor in the Mechanicsburg area.  If our office fits your needs, we would be happy to help you in any way we can.  Feel free to give us a call at 717-766-5406 to schedule an appointment.