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If you have back or neck problems, seeing a chiropractor will be a good step to take. The best professional to handle your problems may still be a medical doctor, but even medical communities now recognize the value of chiropractic in rehabilitative treatment of spine and neuromuscular illnesses. Long gone are the days when chiropractic was frowned upon by science.

Today, it is a well-known and accepted fact that this method of healing is actually effective and can even suffice by itself under certain situations. Apparently, people with back and neck problems but no pre-existing serious health conditions can just go to a chiropractor without a doctor's permission. Over time, more and more people have realized how this type of healing can make a great difference in improving their health.

If you yourself are considering visiting a chiropractor, the following are the most basic things to look into:

1. Education and Experience - It is safe to ask which school the chiropractor finished his education and training, whether or not he has a bachelor's or post-graduate degree, and how many years he has been in practice. Experience and education are the basic things to consider when hiring a chiropractor to make sure that you are in good hands.

2. Qualification - The chiropractor you choose first be licensed in their state of practice, must have passed the National Board exams and must be accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.. It is also good to look into whether the chiropractor has undergone disciplinary action by inquiring from the state's Chiropractic Board of Examiners.

3. Fees, Discounts and Insurance - Definitely, fees, discounts and insurance matter when choosing a chiropractor. Ask how much the fee is for an initial exam as well as for standard chiropractic adjustments. It's good to ask as many clinics in your area as you can so you can compare. Also inquire about insurance and what types of plans are covered as well as which services are not covered by the insurance company. Discounts are common for patients who come as families or groups.

4. Patient Satisfaction - This is something you can do well only by actually asking patients who come or leave the clinic. Be discreet when you do this and try to listen to what people tell you. Whatever their experience with the chiropractor in the clinic is probably what you will experience with him as well. You can expect varied reports of both negative and positive experiences, but it is all up to you to judge.