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If you’ve never tried visiting a chiropractor before, you may be wondering what to expect. It’s hard to relax when you’re trying an alternative treatment method for the first time and you’re just entirely clueless about the whole process.
Some of you may even be curious about little details like what chiropractors should wear and how their office should look like. We’re here to talk about the first one: should chiropractors wear scrubs? If not, then what should they wear? Let’s have a closer look.
Should Chiropractors Wear Scrubs?
As an alternative treatment method, chiropractic care has its own way of doing things. It’s a medical procedure, but it does not require chiropractors to wear scrubs. In fact, they don’t have a strict dress code or uniform. What chiropractors wear is entirely up to them.
This is because chiropractic treatment is a non-invasive procedure. Your chiropractor is not at risk of getting contaminated by bodily fluids or anything like that. It’s an all-natural type of treatment that relies on manual adjustment more than anything.
That said, chiropractors can wear scrubs any time they like. They can even wear the traditional white coat that’s often associated with medical doctors.
What they wear is their decision. But then again, they have to consider what’s appropriate and what’s not. We can say that as long as it is appropriate in an office setting, a chiropractor can wear it. So how do we define appropriate? What should they wear? What is considered proper?
You’ll be surprised by how often this topic comes up within the chiropractic community. It is often discussed by chiropractors especially those who are only starting out. Some of them are conscious of how they present themselves.
What Should they Wear?
Some chiropractors choose to wear scrubs for hygienic purposes. Others wear it to appear more professional. Perception is important after all, especially if you are working with patients. Some people are quick to dismiss practitioners of alternative treatment methods. Wearing scrubs is one way to relax a patient and show them that you know what you’re doing.
Chiropractors are trained to provide spinal adjustments. But some patients won’t believe it unless the chiropractor also looks the part.
Still, there are others want to appear more casual and approachable. They may choose to wear khakis and a polo shirt. Women may favor dresses and more fashionable blouses or dress pants.
It is important to remember that chiropractors are not medical doctors so they don’t really have to wear this uniform. But it makes them more presentable and gives their patients more confidence.
Again, it all depends on the chiropractor. It’s a form of non-verbal communication. The way they dress may shape their patient’s opinion of them. Chiropractors may use their style of clothing to reflect their intelligence, credibility, and professionalism.
So even if they can wear anything they want, you will rarely find any of them wearing sandals or slippers.
Chiropractors use manual adjustment techniques to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. They use spinal manipulation to restore their patient’s range of motion and provide pain relief. Scrubs aren’t necessary for this. So as long as your chiropractor is well groomed, there should be nothing to worry about.
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