Why Chiropractors Get So Much Hate (And What Most People Get Wrong)

Chiropractic care is one of the most misunderstood professions in healthcare. In this episode of The WebbMD Podcast, spine surgeon Dr. Antonio Webb sits down with Dr. Korey Rose of Rose Family Chiropractic to discuss the biggest myths about chiropractic care, when patients should see a chiropractor, when surgery is actually necessary, and why better collaboration between healthcare providers could improve patient outcomes. They also discuss chronic back pain, sciatica, disc herniations, posture, sitting too much, insurance challenges, physical therapy, and the surprising condition Dr. Rose believes is being misdiagnosed in millions of patients. If you've ever wondered whether chiropractic care works, when to see a spine surgeon, or how to avoid unnecessary surgery, this conversation is for you. In this episode: Chiropractic myths and misconceptions, When chiropractic care can help, When surgery may be necessary, Disc herniations and sciatica explained, The dangers of prolonged sitting, Why posture matters more than you think, Common causes of chronic back pain, The role of physical therapy and chiropractic care, Insurance frustrations in healthcare, Why patient education is critical for recovery Guest: Dr. Korey Rose Rose Family Chiropractic – New Braunfels, Texas https://rosefamilychiro.com 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about spine health, surgery, pain relief, and patient education. #Chiropractic #BackPain #Sciatica #SpineHealth #DrAntonioWebb #WebbMDPodcast 00:00 Introduction & Chiropractic Misconceptions 01:05 Meet Dr. Korey Rose 02:00 Why Some People Distrust Chiropractors 03:10 How Dr. Rose Chose Chiropractic Care 05:20 Starting and Growing a Practice 07:15 Building a Great Team in Healthcare 09:25 Insurance Challenges in Modern Medicine 12:20 Why Healthcare Providers Need More Collaboration 14:15 Chiropractors vs Surgeons: Common Misunderstandings 16:00 The "Y-Strap" Debate Explained 17:15 The Hidden Condition Affecting Millions of Women 22:00 Common Conditions Treated by Chiropractors 23:45 Why So Many People Have Back and Neck Pain 25:45 The Real Damage Caused by Sitting Too Much 27:40 Why Patient Education Matters More Than Treatment 29:15 Quick Adjustments vs Long-Term Results 31:00 When Should You See a Chiropractor? 33:00 Red Flags That Require Immediate Medical Attention35:00 Do Chiropractors Need X-Rays? 36:30 What Chiropractors Mean by "Subluxation" 38:20 Can Chiropractic Help Disc Herniations? 40:20 Chiropractic vs Physical Therapy vs Surgery 42:00 Conditions Chiropractors Won't Treat 44:00 Do Healthcare Providers Unfairly Criticize Each Other? 46:15 Is Chiropractic Safe for Pregnancy and Infants?49:00 Vitalism vs Structural Medicine 51:30 The Future of Integrated Spine Care 53:00 Best Exercise for Back Pain? 54:20 The One Habit Destroying Your Spine 55:40 Final Thoughts