Is chiropractor a doctor?

A chiropractor, or doctor of chiropractic, is a health care provider who is trained to diagnose and treat joint and muscles disorders. Contrary to popular belief, chiropractors do not work with bones.

Chiropractors are NOT medical doctors or orthopaedic doctors.

Traditional vs. modern chiropractors

Not all chiropractors are the same. Traditional chiropractors – known also as “straight” chiropractors – believe they can correct “subluxations” or misalignment in the spine with chiropractic adjustments. According to them, spinal misalignment disrupts the nervous system and correction of the “subluxations” will give better health.

However, there is no evidence to support this approach to care.

On the other hand, modern chiropractors apply the latest research in their treatments. We move follow an evidence-based approach and utilise the best treatments to help you achieve faster recovery.

When it comes to managing lower back pain, advice, education, and exercise the #1 treatment (The Lancet, 2018).

Choosing the best chiropractor in Singapore

Needless to say, we think we are the best chiropractor in Singapore. Of course asking you to believe that will be a hard sell. So we have put together a list of what to look for to determine who is the best chiropractor.

Read more: Here’s how you choose a good chiropractor or physiotherapist in Singapore

How much does a chiropractor charge per session?

The cost of seeing a chiropractor in Singapore can start from as little as $18 to $280. The average cost typically ranges between $80 to $120 depending on the number of sessions purchased. As accurately pointed out by Light Chiropractic’s article on ‘Chiropractic Fees & Cost in Singapore’, the total fee for chiropractic treatment plan is dependent on the package and type of services rendered.

While chiropractic packages in Singapore can cost up to thousands of dollars, the average spend per client at Square One Active Recovery is between $955 to $1,630.

You would probably know someone who have had a difficult time dealing with a chiropractor.

A quick search of the Internet will bring up multiple horror stories of chiropractors using fear-mongering tactics (The Straits Times) to sign clueless patients up for chiropractic packages. These encounters usually start with a cheap chiropractic promotion and end up a often expensive and unnecessary package. Some clinics even offer 90-session packages!

We are honest and transparent about our fees at Square One. For price comparison, we included a chiropractor Singapore price table to show how we charge relative to our chiropractic competitors in Singapore.

Read more: The Chiropractic Adjustment – Seven Hard Truths You Want To Know

Square One Active Recovery does indeed charge a higher fee than our competitors and for good reason – over 80% of our clients achieve full recovery in 4 to 7 visits! We do not hard-sell or tie you down with packages.

Because we charge what we consider to be a fair fee, we are not enticed to over-service you.

How much is chiropractic treatment in Singapore?

Our clients spend an average of $955 to $1,630 with us while other chiropractic clinics have been known to charge upwards of $5000 for a chiropractic package.

(This means we make less money than almost all our competitors. We are willing to do this because we are honest and we prioritise your recovery over our profits.)

p.s. we are unable to find the fee structure for the bigger chiropractic chains such as Chiropractic First, Natural Healings, or True Chiropractic.

Remember, cheap chiropractors are NOT always cheaper!

The Allure of Cheap Chiropractors

You may consider our competitors over us because they are cheaper. And indeed, they often are! You can find discount chiropractors on Fave (previously Groupon) for as little as $9 per session!

“Affordable” and cheap care, at the expense of a quality and meaningful therapeutic relationship, is their selling point!

You have to do your homework and your due diligence. Find out how much chiropractor Singapore cost. We are going to guess your chiropractic experience with discount chiropractors will be no less unpleasant than the ones I had back in the day.

Cheap chiropractors in Singapore offer steep promotion (up to 94% on Fave, believe it or not) for an opportunity to sell you a package that will easily cost you thousands of dollars.

Most chiropractors in Singapore are also remunerated on a sales-based commission model. Not results! There is no incentive to help you get better, faster. Their relationship with you ends the moment you commit – on pen and paper – to their package. From that moment on, you become one of the many bodies that pass through their clinic each day.

You have been warned. Make sure you ask those questions before moving ahead. Based on their responses, you should be able to gauge if they are indeed the right place for you.

Believe it or not, we have a money-back guarantee at Square One. Because you come first. Always.

Read more: Four Things Your Chiropractor Doesn’t Want You To Know

Research-based chiropractic treatments

We are tooting our own horn here but Square One offers the highest value.

Instead of helping you feel better with chiropractic adjustments (i.e. dependent on us to feel better), we teach you to “fish” for your own pain relief.

This means you are 100% not dependent on us and you don’t have to keep coming back!

*Dr Theo from Light Chiropractic has informed us he also offer lots of free advice and do free workshops for the public in my office. Do check them out!

p.s. We are not affiliated to Dr Theo or Light Chiropractic.

How often should you get a chiropractic adjustment?

Do you know over 80% of our clients leave our care within 4 to 7 visits? Doesn’t matter if it’s neck pain, shoulder pain, or knee pain. We are about helping you achieve pain-free living and with full function.

Why do we get such results? It’s because exercise works. We believe exercise-based therapy, endorsed as first-choice treatment by virtually all international clinical guidelines, is the way to long-term pain relief.

If you are asking us how many chiropractic treatments you need in total to get better, I’d say four to seven visits should suffice. We do not particularly like the idea of maintenance/wellness care because we think that means you are not truly better.

But for argument’s sake, how often should you see a chiropractor if you want to keep coming back? Based on a study in 2018, patients who come back for regular chiropractic visits experienced 13 fewer days of lower back pain compared to the control group. On average, the participants saw the chiropractor for just under 9 visits a year. So, that works out to one visit every month or two months.

If you are looking to buy a 12 or 16 session package to be used over a year, that might make sense. Anything more, as supported by academic literature, is a bit of an overkill.

How to find a value-for-money chiropractor in Singapore?

The truth is you will likely pay more per visit at Square One. (The most expensive by far charges $120 for two minutes). We understand our approach to care is different (long treatment sessions, prescribed home exercises, and more expensive fees) and does not suit everyone.

We charge more per session because we spend more time with our clients to make sure we correctly understand their needs. It’s that simple! The result? Our patients get better faster.

Each and every one of our patients is unique and we want to ensure we customise their care to their specific needs. We believe in giving you more value for your dollar. Because that’s what builds a stronger, healthier community.

We consistently deliver results our competitors cannot match! We are one of the most successful clinics in Singapore with a stellar track record of 100% 5-star reviews on Google (as of publication time). Don’t forget – we are still the only clinic with a 100% money-back policy in place!

There are many good reasons to see a chiropractor but only you can decide who is best for you. Finding an affordable chiropractor Singapore is hard work and we welcome you to talk to us should you need more help in determining who is best for you. We promise you will be in good hands!