Using telehealth for your chiropractic needs can seem paradoxical at first. Chiropractors are very hands-on, so how can they help you using telemedicine? In reality, hands-on care is only one part of the chiropractic appointment. Read on to learn more about how chiropractors can still help you achieve your health goals using telemedicine.
How Telehealth Works
Telehealth, also called telemedicine, usually works by connecting the provider to the patient over the internet. Using platforms like Doxy, providers can see their patient while the patient stays in their own home for one-on-one consultations, exams, and more. It is similar to walking into the doctor’s office but from the comfort of your own home.
How Chiropractors Use Telehealth
In a traditional, in-person chiropractic appointment, you sit down with your practitioner and discuss your symptoms, history, and goals. Your provider may then diagnose your concerns and help you with an adjustment and physiotherapy.
In a telehealth appointment, your symptoms, history, and goals are still discussed. The chiropractor can visibly see pain, swelling, or loss of function. This discussion may also include details about your lifestyle, such as nutrition and physical activity. If X-rays or MRIs are needed, images can be requested for further review. The combination of subjective input (your symptoms and history) and objective findings (doctor’s observations) is usually enough to formulate a plan of action.
Treatment varies by provider, but Dr. Ashley Dixon, DC, Owner of Dixon Chiropractic in Oakland Park, has perfected telehealth with excellent results. After a diagnosis, she may provide insight into the mechanism of injury, lifestyle changes to prevent reinjury, and recommend at-home therapies such as affordable rehab equipment and guided exercises.
Benefits of Telehealth
Due to COVID-19, telehealth has become a valuable way to receive care if you cannot physically come into the office because of self-quarantine or being at higher risk. It allows you to stay at home, avoid exposure, and still receive professional support. Telehealth is also useful for patients with limited transportation, and its low-overhead model can make visits more affordable.
Who Benefits the Most From Telehealth
Telehealth can help patients of all ages and conditions, but it is especially effective for those experiencing chronic pain (pain lasting or recurring for 3+ weeks). It provides tools and supervision to manage long-term conditions without frequent office visits.
Acute pain patients may also benefit from immediate telehealth care. If hands-on treatment is necessary, Dr. Ashley Dixon, DC offers in-office visits in Oakland Park for adjustments, therapies, and acupuncture. Unsure if chiropractic care is right for you? Free telehealth consultations are available, saving you time and money.
Dr. Dixon currently provides telemedicine throughout the State of Florida, with in-office appointments available locally.
Get Started Today
Call or Text (954) 372-7795 to schedule your telehealth consultation and discover how chiropractic care can support you from the comfort of home.