05/10/2026
A wee reminder: your body deserves more than a crack and a guess! 👀😂
When booking treatment, check that your therapist has appropriate qualifications, hands-on training and insurance for what they’re offering. A polished Instagram page isn’t a qualification.
No qualifications on the wall? Ask what they hold! Not everyone displays their certificates, but they should be happy to show you their credentials. If they’re cagey about it, ask yourself why. 🚩
And please—an assessment should come before any manipulation, including HVT (high-velocity thrust). If someone’s ready to crack your neck before they’ve even checked how it moves, asked about your symptoms or taken your medical history… we’ve skipped a few fairly important steps! 😅
The big pitfall? It can all look impressive online: dramatic movements, gadgets, someone standing on a treatment table… but are we treating an injury or auditioning for Cirque du Soleil? 😂
Looking spectacular doesn’t prove a treatment is safe or effective. Big, theatrical movements aren’t a requirement for effective treatment, and a loud crack isn’t proof something has been “fixed”. Personally, I wouldn’t let anyone manipulate me without careful positioning, precision and control.
There’s no “same cracks for everyone” approach. Treatment should be tailored to you, explained clearly and carried out with your consent.
You should also leave understanding more than when you arrived. If you’ve had twenty minutes of medical mumbo jumbo and still don’t know what might be wrong or what the plan is, that’s not good enough. You booked an appointment, not a medical terminology quiz! 🤓
A definite diagnosis isn’t always possible straight away, but you deserve an honest explanation, clear next steps and a referral when needed.
And would you let someone near your teeth with a drill if their only training was online, with no supervised hands-on practice? Nah, me neither! 🦷😂 Online learning has its place, but practical treatments need practical training too.
Ask questions. Check credentials. You’re allowed to say no.
Your body deserves proper care—not just a good sound effect. 💙
Caitlyn
The Recovery Lab
