5 Reasons to book a Senior Physio instead of a Chiro

How our Practice Differs

Many chiropractic practices and physiotherapy practices are pushing patients through their practice with extremely short appointments. There is barely enough time to treat, let alone provide the care that is needed to prevent ongoing issues. At Health 4 the Whole Person, we provide lengthy appointments of a minimum of 45 minutes (sometimes much longer) at the same or less cost that other physio or chiro practices charge for treatment. The reviews we get from our patients and outcomes achieve reflect the care and time we invest (see our reviews). 

What is the Difference Between Chiropractors and Physiotherapists?

Physiotherapists and chiropractors are both healthcare professionals who specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, but they employ distinct approaches and techniques to achieve therapeutic outcomes.  We are strong advocates for physiotherapy as opposed to chiropractic services for a number of reasons. Here are the top five reasons.

Top Five Reasons why You Should see our Physiotherapist:

1. Specialised assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. 
2. Evidence-based interventions, including massage, acupressure, exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, light therapy, heat therapy, hydrotherapy, and education
3. Holistic approach to rehabilitation, addressing not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction. 
4. Personalised treatment plans specific to your needs, goals, and preferences. 
5. Empower you to achieve long-term health and independence so that you don't have to keep coming back for physiotherapy appointments.

Top Five Reasons why not to see a Chiropractor

1. Primarily focus on spinal manipulation and alignment. 
2.  Interventions are primarily focused on a set-procedure of spinal manipulations and rarely involve other modalities.
3. Often the focus of the care is treating symptoms and not on underlying causes.
4. Treatment plans are not as personalised and typically follow a set pattern.
5. The tendency is to create dependence on having regular chiropractic appointments. This is achieved through limited education.

 
As an added bonus as to why we do not recommend Chiropractic practices is because it has its origins in spiritualistic practices (ghosts). If this is new to you, look up its spiritual roots or origins on google. Here is an article from Los Angeles Times which may be of interest to you.

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