Why is a chiropractor doing orthopedics? Shouldn’t I just go to an orthopedic surgeon? And, why chiropractic rehabilitation? Aren’t physical therapists the rehab people? Why doesn’t he just crack backs like chiropractors are supposed to?
More good questions. Kind of like, “So What?”
Sure, orthopedic surgeons do orthopedics. But what if you don’t need surgery? Your surgeon will probably just send you to physical therapy. And, sure, physical therapists do rehab, usually dictated by a standardized protocol for all patients with that problem. But you’re not like everybody else. Finally, chiropractors do “crack backs” but what if yours isn’t a back problem that “cracking” can help, or not a back problem at all?
The point is you need a good, thorough orthopedic evaluation of the painful area. But it shouldn’t stop there. That evaluation should expand to other body parts and consider prior injuries, daily activities, ergonomics and a host of other things that could slow your recovery. The goal is a complete diagnosis from which your health care provider can tailor a treatment plan to meet your specific needs.
That is chiropractic orthopedics and rehabilitation.
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