Why do doctors discourage chiropractors?

Some doctors are cautious about chiropractic care, though plenty of them refer to chiropractors regularly. The hesitation usually comes from a few places. Medical and chiropractic training are separate tracks, so some physicians simply are not familiar with what the care involves. Others have concerns rooted in older practices or in the small number of providers who overtreat. And after a serious crash, a physician is right to want dangerous injuries ruled out first. The picture has shifted, though. Guidelines for low back pain now list manual therapy among the first line options. At Muskingum County Accident & Injury Center in Zanesville, Dr. Byus works alongside physicians, stays in his lane, and refers out when something needs a different level of care.