Chiropractors Misunderstood?
Probably one thing that affects the notoriety of chiropractors is that people do not understand what a chiropractor has to offer to their overall health. People question their credentials and compare them to a medical doctor. While there is a significant difference in the treatment and services each offers, they can complement each other.
A Doctor of Chiropractic cannot prescribe drugs to treat illnesses like a Medical Doctor but they can treat ailments related to the muso-skeletal system. Chiropractors focus on the proper alignment of the spine and how it relates to the rest of the body. Using a series of treatments from manual to table manipulation they focus on adjustments to the spine.
If you have not used the services of a Charleston chiropractor, it may be something for you to consider. Just make sure you are comfortable and have a clear understanding of what they can and cannot do for you.