02/06/2026
Have you been dealing with an ache or pain, but you’re not sure who you should see for treatment? 🤔
You’re not alone!
Chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists all and treat neck pain, back pain, and extremity pain, so it can be hard to decide where to go.
If you are suffering from general muscle tension and soreness, paying a visit to a massage therapist makes perfect sense!
However, as a basic rule, we encourage people suffering from new onset complaints, or something they are unsure of, to have them assessed and diagnosed by a chiropractor or physiotherapist. Identifying the problem is 🔑, and helps determine a treatment plan, which could then incorporate other health care providers, such as massage therapy.
While a chiropractor can treat a sprained ankle, and a physiotherapist can treat neck pain, we often recommend starting with a chiropractor for spinal complaints and extremity complaints be assessed by a physiotherapist.
Once again, this is a general rule for those who are unsure of who to see. Ultimately, if you have had good experiences with a particular practitioner or profession, then following your preference is totally reasonable!👌
Our final point may be the most important: Timeliness of the visit. It is shown that early treatment leads to the best outcomes. Seeing a provider ASAP can be subject to availability, and from there, they will make sure you are seeing the most suitable service provider for your complaint ✅
