Do you trust your chiropractor?

Trusting a new doctor may seem like a daunting task, especially if it is your first visit or you’ve had a terrible experience in the past. Trusting someone with your health who may not know you very well is a step of faith in many ways.

The truth is that working with a doctor is a very vulnerable experience.

You are trusting them with your body and allowing them to touch or treat the areas where you might be in pain. You are also allowing them to look into the depth of your life and give you advice on your health.

If you’re hesitant or perhaps you’ve been hurt by the treatment of a medical professional, don’t let those reservations stop you from getting the help you need.

Take a deep breath.

Do your best to let go of any fear and anxiety.

Read below for some tips on how you can overcome those feelings of reservation and accurately examine a medical professional before treatment.

Step 1. Look at reviews.

Before calling or scheduling an appointment, you should do your homework on the doctor. Do a Google search using their name and look at what others are saying about them through reviews. Nowadays, the internet can be a wonderful resource for everything.

In addition, keep in mind that not every bad review is accurate. Look at both the positive and negative reviews and give the doctor a fair assessment according to the majority opinion.

Step 2. Ask questions.  

A medical professional such as a chiropractor should know their profession extremely well. A great way to test their knowledge and experience is to ask them pointed questions about your condition or about their practice.

Ask them if they’ve treated someone with your ailment before.

Ask them for recommendations for treatments outside of what they can offer.

Ask them for resources that back up the treatments they are doing.

You might even ask them about their education, training, and medical background.

Step 3. Ask for referrals.

If you’re in the consideration stage, you might also ask for referrals from past or present patients that have been treated by the doctor. Ask to talk with patients with your similar condition. You might also ask your friends or others in your community if they have dealt with the doctor. Listen carefully and ask if they trust the doctor you’re checking out.  

Step 4. Go with your gut.

Human instinct can be both and wonderful and a horrible thing. In most cases, if you’ve done your homework and asked the right questions, you should have a pretty good idea on whether the doctor is legit or not.

Don’t be afraid to interview multiple medical professionals if it just doesn’t seem like the right fit. Also, don’t force yourself to go to a doctor that hasn’t proven themselves with good referrals and medical knowledge.

Trust your gut and go with who has earned your trust.

A Chiropractor You Can Trust

Dr. Curtis Smith is committed to earning your trust and helping you to resolve your fears. He will answer all of your questions and can refer you to many patients that have been restored to wellness through his Tulsa Chiropractic Office. Fill out the form below for any questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith and the Care Family Medical & Chiropractic team.