When choosing a chiropractor, it's essential to understand the diverse spectrum of practice, from holistic to medical base. Finding a familiar comfort level is key and building trust with the doctor is crucial.

Dr. Rachel Skolnick, a chiropractor with expertise in treating sports injuries and athletes of various levels, shares her journey from a PE and health teaching degree to becoming a world-famous chiropractor. She reveals the misconceptions surrounding chiropractic care, emphasizing that it's not just about spinal adjustments. She highlights the importance of myofascial work, tissue understanding, the benefits of stretching and more.

She joins podcast hosts Amber Beger and Dina Wizmur to discuss the frequency of chiropractic visits and the individualized approach based on the severity and type of injury. Dr. Rachel stresses the importance of preventive care, encouraging patients to address issues before they become acute. She explains the relevance of chiropractic care for infants and how traumatic experiences during childbirth can impact their well-being. Dr. Rachel sheds light on differentiating between chiropractic and physical therapy, emphasizing the need for both in certain cases. They discuss the role of medication in conjunction with chiropractic care and explore the debate over ice versus heat for injuries.

Learn more about Dr. Rachel's practice here.

Episode Highlights:

-Patient Range and Chiropractic for Babies: Chiropractic care is not limited to adults; specialists cater to prenatal care and even babies. Dr. Rachel explains how childbirth can cause trauma to babies, and chiropractic care helps realign their bodies.

-Chiropractic and Physical Therapy (PT): Dr. Rachel discusses the differences between chiropractic and PT, emphasizing the importance of manual therapy in chiropractic care, which may be lacking in insurance-based PT.

-Preventative Measures: The importance of preventative measures is highlighted, including regular stretching, the use of stretching devices, and finding activities like yoga to maintain flexibility.

-Home Remedies and Self-Care: Dr. Rachel suggests home remedies like Epsom salt baths, hot showers, and topical treatments for pain relief. The debate between heat and ice is addressed, and the choice depends on the nature of the injury. Medications and

-Chiropractic Care: While chiropractors can't prescribe medications, Dr. Rachel recommends over-the-counter anti-inflammatories like Advil or Motrin in combination with chiropractic care, especially for acute discal pain.

-Recovery Tools and Techniques: Devices like the CastleFlex and posture pump are mentioned as tools to aid recovery. Kinesiology tape and preventative measures play a crucial role in helping patients recover from injuries