What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks

What to know before visiting a chiropractor: Experts discuss benefits and risks

Orthopedic surgeon reveals red flags and green flags when seeking chiropractic care

Nearly 62 million adults saw a chiropractor in the last five years, and around 35.5 million did so in the last 12 months, a Gallup survey showed. (iStock)

If you feel a joint is "out of alignment" or you "just don't feel right," a chiropractor could be beneficial, experts say. (iStock)

Radiating pain may warrant a visit to an orthopedic specialist, experts say. (iStock)

"Just like other healthcare professions, chiropractic has different specialties — so it is important to find the right chiropractor for your specific needs," a chiropractor told Fox News Digital. (iStock)

Someone who is vague on diagnoses or doesn't order tests or imaging after you've voiced your concerns is "definitely a red flag," a spinal surgeon said. (iStock)