How to Choose a Chiropractor | Dr. Laura Cayce, D.C.
with Dr. Laura Cayce, DC · Chiropractor, Pillar Health Co., Champaign
Not sure how to choose a chiropractor, or what actually happens at a visit? In this episode of the Top Providers Podcast, Joe Brown talks with Dr. Laura Cayce, D.C., a chiropractor at Pillar Health Co. in Champaign, IL. Dr. Cayce covers: - What to look for in a chiropractor - What happens at a new-patient visit - Why the spot that hurts isn't always where the problem starts - How to tell normal soreness from an injury worth getting checked - Where to start with low back pain after years without exercise - What a session can include besides adjustments - How the number of visits is decided, and why the homework matters This episode is for general information and isn't a substitute for advice from your own doctor or chiropractor. Talk to your own care team about your options.
- 0:00When your knee hurts, but the problem starts somewhere else
- 0:41Welcome & meet Dr. Laura Cayce
- 1:24What to look for in a chiropractor
- 2:26What happens at a new-patient visit
- 3:50Where pain really starts
- 5:22Sore vs. injured
- 6:27Back pain at 55
- 7:40More than cracking backs
- 8:57How many visits
- 10:36Before you walk in: the homework
- 12:01Wrap-up
For general information, not a substitute for advice from your own doctor.
The guest
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Clips from this episode
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Shorts0:51Why the spot that hurts isn't always the problem
Knee pain that keeps coming back? She explains why the spot that hurts isn't always where the problem starts, and how ankle range of motion, hip strength or your mechanics can play a part. General information, not medical advice.
Shorts0:42How to tell normal soreness from an injury
Sore after a workout, or hurt? She describes normal soreness as showing up within 24 to 48 hours and easing with rest. If pain keeps coming back every time you squat or run, she suggests getting it looked at. General information, not medical advice.
Shorts0:45What happens at a new-patient chiropractor visit
Nervous about seeing a chiropractor? She walks through a new-patient visit: a conversation about your history, then movement screens, orthopedic exams and strength tests before any care plan. General information, not medical advice.
Shorts0:37More than cracking your back
Adjustments are one of the tools she uses. She explains what else a visit can include, such as scraping, cupping and corrective exercises. General information, not medical advice.
Shorts0:51What to look for in a chiropractor
What she suggests looking for when you choose a chiropractor: a well-rounded scope of care that can include corrective exercise, soft tissue work, strength and rehab, and spinal alignment. General information, not medical advice.
Transcript
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