Choosing a chiropractor is one of the first steps to recovering from a car accident or sports injury, so it’s crucial to find a reputable, skilled physician. However, there are several screening questions you should ask potential candidates to determine their competency and ability to treat your condition. Here’s what you should keep in mind. 

What You Should Ask Before Picking a Chiropractor

1. How Experienced Are You?

Few things teach a skill as well as experience. When choosing your chiropractor, find one with a good deal of experience, preferably at least 10 years. Ask them when they received their degrees and licensure and how many years they’ve been actively practicing chiropractic care.

2. Do You Have Patient References I Can Call?

An experienced, quality back pain doctor can greatly improve their patients’ lives, so a reliable one should have at least three patients who are happy to serve as references. Discuss this with the doctor, and contact the references they give you. Ask them about their experiences, their results, and whether they would return to the same chiropractor for future needs.

3. Do You have a Specialty?

If you have a sports injury or were just in a car accident, you should search for a professional who specializes in these areas as they’ll have more experience and knowledge when it comes to treatment for these conditions. A specialty also shows that the doctor likely has the dedication, self-discipline, and determination required to become a master at their trade.

4. Will You Work With My Insurance?

Affordability is another important thing to consider, so try to find a provider that accepts your medical insurance. This will greatly reduce your expenses for appointments, treatments, tests, and medications. Make sure you have the details of your plan available for the doctor and consider contacting your insurance company prior to your appointment to double-check that they’ll cover your treatment.

5. What Licenses & Degrees Do You Have?

All of your candidates should be licensed by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), which requires a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. They also need to be licensed by the state in which they’re practicing to legally perform spinal adjustments. Beyond these requirements, any additional licenses that the doctor holds implies that they’re committed to their profession, driven to do well, and skilled enough to acquire multiple licenses or degrees.

If you’ve recently been in a car accident or obtained a sports injury, you deserve the quality of care offered at South Main Chiropractic Clinic in High Point, NC. Their in-house chiropractor specializes in back pain treatments for auto accident recovery, but their team provides a comprehensive range of other services, including spinal screenings, scoliosis testing, sports injury treatment methods, strength training, lifestyle advice, and more. Same day and walk-in appointments are available Monday through Friday, so you can get prompt attention when you need it most. Learn more about their services online, or call (336) 885-5200 to schedule a consultation today.