i got hurt during soccer tryouts and a sports med teacher said that i might have hurt the tendon on my patella. she adviced me to see a doctor. i want to know if i could just go to a chiropractor instead, because it's more convenient for me. so is a chiropractor almost as good as a doctor when it comes to these issues?
2007-11-09 15:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by soccerkid 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Chiropractors are highly trained in dealing with this sort of problem. It is a common misconception that they only deal with the spine, they are also highly trained in dealing with problems in knees etc. I would recommend seeing one instead of a regular doctor, as you probably don't want pain killers, but rather would like a solution to your problem.
As for the websites that are listed above, they are simply opinion websites written by people who were too dumb to actually make a living from the profession.
Go see your chiropractor if its more convenient for you.
2007-11-11 10:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chiropractors are better trained in this area than primary care medical doctors. So, yes, see your family Chiropractor.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-11-09 23:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no, chiropractors are for backs only you need to see an orthopedic doctor but first go to your md orthopedics are a specialty and it will cost you much more
2007-11-09 23:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by dpreston001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
THE BEST COURSE IS TO CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDICIAN (BONE SPECIALIST)
2007-11-09 23:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by macmillion46 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋