When starting a new chiropractic practice, you are going to need to purchase a wide variety of equipment for your practice. The key is to know what equipment to focus on first, and what to add to your practice over time.
Adjustment Tables
The most important piece of equipment you need, and one of the most expensive, is a chiropractic adjustment table. This is where the majority of your work will be done, and you will need one for each treatment room.
Most people think of chiropractors taking care of things like sore muscles in the back, neck, etc., but there are many other conditions the chiropractor can treat. Below are two of these conditions so you will know when to make an appointment with a chiropractor in your area.
Headaches
If you get a lot of headaches the first thing is to determine if there is a medical reason for this. For example, this could be something as dangerous as a brain tumor or could be due to a sinus infection.
Knee pain can be a terrible affliction when it hurts with every step. Your knee may even be weak and put you at risk of falling. Pain relievers might help with pain, but they don't do anything for healing. That's where chiropractic care can help. Here are different ways a chiropractor can help with your knee pain.
Work On Alignment Issues
If your hips or back is out of alignment, there might be too much stress on your knee when you walk.
Back pain can be insidious. It affects every little move you make. Most of the time, back pain is due to simple muscle soreness from strenuous activities like physical labor or exercise. After a day of rest and an over-the-counter pain reliever, the pain is usually gone. However, if your back pain lasts for more than a day or two and seems to be spreading or worsening, it may be more than just a strain.
Sightly uneven shoulders is a fairly common situation since you tend to have one dominant hand and use one side of your body more. However, when your shoulders become so uneven that people begin to comment on it, it's time to uncover the cause before damage is done to your spine or nerves. A chiropractor can help you determine the cause of your uneven shoulders and develop a plan for bringing them back into balance.
