How do I pick a good chiropractor?

Five things to look for:

1. They examine you before they treat you. A chiropractor who adjusts on visit one without an assessment is treating a body part, not a person.

2. They explain the plan. You should leave the first visit knowing what they think is wrong, what they're going to do about it, and what success looks like in 4–6 weeks.

3. They give you homework. Lasting change requires movement work between visits. If you're only being told to come back, that's a red flag.

4. They work with other clinicians. Spine, soft tissue, and rehab aren't the same skill. An integrated practice or a strong referral network matters.

5. They taper your care. A good plan reduces frequency as you improve. Lifetime adjustment plans are a marketing model, not a clinical one.