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ON Chiropractic Use Social Media To Promote Self-Care. And Your Practice! Media savvy patients want to learn self-manage- ment tips – give them what they’re asking for! A good way to get started is to ask your patients what social media they tend to prefer and take note. For example, middle age patients may favour Facebook and younger patients may like Insta- gram the best. Depending on your practice demographic, there may be one ideal platform to leverage your expertise and brand. Building trust with patients can include sharing helpful content like online exercise videos. It establishes a connection with followers, making them more likely to engage with you online and in person. Consider partnering with social media influencers like mommy or fitness bloggers as a strategy to increase your digital reach; they’ll have a community of fans who could benefit from your content. This exposure to new audiences may lead to new patients if they value your social contribution. Remember, your social media reflects your reputation. Always publish factual and accurate information. Reviews and endorsements shared by friends and family on social media are highly valued. Many people consider these personal posts more trustworthy than brand advertising ! www.chiropractic.on.ca 11