After getting past what I was told in medical school which was, “All chiropractors are quacks,” I’ve consulted one for back and joint pain largely due to osteoarthritis. It helped! What also helps is daily dosing of hyaluronic acid capsules. I take 4 capsules per day (ii am and ii pm). I noticed a near immediate effect in the muscles of my hands and wrists; a bit later, shoulder pain was eased (it was worse in the shoulder I had broken), next were knees and ankles. Chiropractors who stick to what they are trained to do (musculoskeletal pain) are probably ok. If they offer other treatments—beware! And do some research!
The one I saw did hyaluronic acid injections into knee and shoulder joints under fluoroscopy—but the idea of a needle going into my joints creeped me out. If the capsules hadn’t worked, tho’, I may have given it more consideration. NEVER allow a chiropractor or an acupuncturist to go anywhere near your spine.