11/10/2025
Physiotherapy vs Chiropractic — What’s Best for You?
Many people confuse physiotherapy and chiropractic. While both aim to reduce pain and restore mobility, they differ in approach and focus.
Similarities:
• Non-invasive, hands-on techniques
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• Both assess history, movement, and functional limitations
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Key Differences:
• Scope & Focus: Physiotherapy treats the body more holistically and addresses functional movement while chiropractic primarily targets spine and joint alignment.
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• Treatment Style: Physios rely heavily on exercise, mobilization, strength & rehab while chiropractors often use spinal manipulations / adjustments.
• Session Frequency: Chiropractic care sometimes involves more frequent “adjustment” visits while physio emphasizes patient participation and tapering visits over time.
• Post-Op & Broader Application: Physiotherapy is more commonly used for rehabilitation after surgery to manage chronic conditions, and treating joints beyond the spine.
So which is right for you?
• If your main issue is spinal alignment, neck/back pain, chiropractic might offer quicker symptomatic relief.
• If you need rehab, functional recovery, strength & movement restoration, physiotherapy is often a better choice.
• In many cases, combining both (in a coordinated plan) may give you the best results.
Which approach have you tried before? Or which one would you like to learn more about? Comment below!
