As a patient you are entitled to know precisely what the chiropractor has diagnosed your condition to be, how long he/she expects it will take to attain an acceptable result, and what the associated costs will be.

Avoid chiropractors who routinely x-ray all patients, try to convince you that you are going to need ongoing and frequent care as well as those who try to "sell" you long term care at reduced prices. While it is true that longstanding conditions need more care, every treatment strategy such have a beginning and an end. Never-ending care only promotes treatment dependence and has never been proven to be either necessary or effective. Also, avoid clinics that advertise reduced rates for initial consultations or free x-rays.