If I go to a chiropractor, will I then have to do so for the rest of my life?
The answer to this is no…but you may want to.
Chiropractic Visits
First of all, remember that you never “have” to do anything when it comes to medical care. Chiropractic is all about a collaborative relationship between a doctor and a patent, and if you find that your issues are resolved, you may not have to come in anymore.
That being said, it is important to remember that very few issues can truly be resolved in just one visit. A chiropractic adjustment is not a one-and-done situation. Adjustments may need to be repeated, as may be stretching exercises, massage, or acupuncture services that a comprehensive chiropractor will offer. Furthermore, depending on how severe an injury or condition is, you may need to see a chiropractor repeatedly in order for a treatment plan to be fully executed. Pain is always the first thing that goes away and the last that shows up so the problem may not be solved or stable until care is completed.
However, to be clear, no, you will absolutely not need to see a chiropractor for the rest of your life in order to address an injury or condition. Most conditions can be resolved after multiple chiropractic visits.
Wellness Visits
However, in many cases, you may want to continue to visit a chiropractor. This is because visits to a chiropractor can be about so much more than healing an injury or reducing pain from some debilitating condition.
Comprehensive chiropractic services can be an important part of wellness. This is because visiting a chiropractor can help to improve muscle strength, increase your peace of mind, and prevent you from a future injury. This is done by adjustments, exercises, stretching, and therapy that you can practice at home. Furthermore, many chiropractor clinics offer a variety of other medical specialties, including massage, acupuncture, and more. If you can find a chiropractor who works injunction with these additional healing modalities, you stand to benefit by having a variety of other issues addressed. Finally, a good chiropractor will also give you exercises and stretches to practice at home, posture, and lifestyle advice. As such, you can ensure that you continue to improve your body even when you aren’t seeing the chiropractor.
Chiropractors can do so much more than just heal an injury. Call ours today and find out how we can help you.
