Telehealth Actually Works For Your Injuries
(Yes, Even Without the Hands-On Stuff)
Let’s be honest — when most people think of chiropractors, they imagine hands-on adjustments, loud cracks, and someone physically “fixing” them.
So it’s totally fair if your first reaction to telehealth for musculoskeletal injuries is:
“But how’s that supposed to work if you can’t touch me?”
Well, I’m a chiropractor, and I don’t do adjustments.
I also use telehealth, and here’s the wild part: it works.
Really well, actually.
Let me explain why — and why movement, not manipulation, is often the missing piece for long-term recovery.
1. Most Injuries Don’t Need Hands-On Fixes — They Need Movement
The real game-changer for most people with pain isn’t getting their back “cracked.”
It’s learning how to move better, load tissues gradually, and rebuild strength and confidence in their body.
Whether it’s a cranky shoulder, low back pain, or an ankle that rolled one too many times — most musculoskeletal injuries respond best to graded, intentional movement.
And guess what? That can all be coached over video.
I’ve helped people improve pain, get back to training, and move more confidently — all from their living room.
No need to drive across town. No awkward waiting rooms. No hands-on voodoo.
2. You Get a Program That Actually Fits You
Let’s say you sprain your ankle.
You don’t need someone to poke it — you need a plan.
Telehealth gives us the time and space to walk through:
What’s going on
What movements feel okay
What you can safely start doing
And how to build things back up so you don’t just “rest and hope”
It’s not a one-size-fits-all PDF — it’s a collaborative approach that actually makes sense for your body, goals, and lifestyle.
3. Empowerment Over Dependency
A big problem I see in traditional rehab is dependency.
People go back week after week to be “fixed,” but they’re not learning how to fix themselves.
Telehealth flips that.
Because I can’t physically do anything to you, we have to work with your body.
That means building knowledge, movement skills, and confidence — so you walk away with tools, not just temporary relief.
4. It’s More Convenient — And Just As Effective
Multiple studies have shown that telehealth is just as effective as in-person care for many musculoskeletal conditions, especially when exercise and education are the main drivers of recovery.
And when you don’t need to commute, take time off work, or wait around — you’re more likely to actually do the rehab, which is what matters most.
Final Thoughts: The Fix Is Already In You
Pain is frustrating — I get it.
But more often than not, the solution isn’t a magic adjustment or a miracle machine.
It’s consistent, targeted movement.
It’s learning what to do, how much to do, and when to progress.
It’s about building trust in your body again.
And all of that?
Totally possible through a screen.
So if you’ve been skeptical of telehealth — I get it.
But if you’re looking for a smarter, more empowering way to rehab, this might just surprise you.
