Aches and pains are inevitable. That’s especially true for athletes or anyone who engages in intense physical activity. When an injury happens, you know to go to your primary-care provider right away. But after they address your acute symptoms, you may need someone to treat your chronic pain, restore your structural alignment, and get you back to your full strength and mobility.
That often means you need to make a decision: Physical therapy vs chiropractor. But which?
Chiropractic and physical therapy are in the same category of care, says Nolan Lee, a board-certified and licensed chiropractic physician, acupuncturist, and yoga instructor based in Chicago. “That umbrella will encompass a lot of overlapping tactics,” he says. The common denominators are that they both address musculoskeletal conditions, and both provide care without surgery or meds.
Which you choose depends on your particular situation, needs, and preferences.
Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractor: Basic Differences
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are licensed health care providers who use exercise, stretching, massage, and other methods to help…
