21/11/2024
12 Red Flags to Watch Out For in Spinal Care 🚩
When it comes to treating your back pain, not all advice or care is created equal. Knowing what to avoid can protect you from ineffective or unethical practices.
provides some of his key red flags to be wary of:
1️⃣ Paying upfront for treatments without clear goals.
2️⃣ Scare tactics designed to pressure you.
3️⃣ Relying only on one type of treatment.
4️⃣ Ignoring psychosocial factors that affect your recovery.
5️⃣ Using misleading terms like “out of alignment” or “bad posture.”
6️⃣ Short, rushed sessions without proper explanations.
7️⃣ No shared decision-making or involvement in your care plan.
8️⃣ Painful manual therapy or a “no pain, no gain” approach.
9️⃣ Promising a “quick fix” or cure.
🔟 Unnecessary imaging without clinical justification.
1️⃣1️⃣ Avoiding collaboration or referrals when needed.
1️⃣2️⃣ Encouraging inactivity or stopping activities/exercises you enjoy without proper justification.
✅ Your care should feel safe, empowering, and evidence-based.
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