Is it true once you go to a chiropractor you have to keep going?

Is it true once you go to a chiropractor you have to keep going?

You only have to continue going to the chiropractor as long as you wish to maintain the health of your neuromusculoskeletal system. Going to a chiropractor is much like exercising at a gym, eating a healthy, or going to the dentist. As long as you keep it up, you’ll reap the benefits!

Can Chiropractors diagnose problems?

Chiropractors diagnose and treat many different spinal disorders that cause musculoskeletal or nerve pain. Similar to other types of doctors, a chiropractor performs a physical and neurological examination as part of his or her process of making an accurate diagnosis.

Why do you have to keep going back to the chiropractor?

Changing your posture, changing your spines ability to move, changing your muscle health and structure take time. Months in fact. All muscles have memory and your body wants to go back to its old patterns instead of creating new healthy ones. That is why adjustments need to be repeated again and again.

Do chiropractic adjustments do anything?

Results. Chiropractic adjustment can be effective in treating low back pain, although much of the research done shows only a modest benefit — similar to the results of more-conventional treatments.

Why do my chiropractic adjustments not hold?

If the balance of muscular pull isn’t proper, and certain muscles are pulling more or less than they should, your spinal alignment can and will be thrown out of whack. When adjusted by a chiropractor, the vertebrae are nudged back into proper alignment.

Why do I feel worse after chiropractor?

The most common reaction to an adjustment is soreness in muscles and the back. Your muscles may be used to supporting poor posture or been weakened by injury and are reacting to these systems being interrupted as your body returns to proper form. This change can cause joints to ache as well as muscles.

Can a chiropractor diagnose MS?

There is no evidence that chiropractic can alter the underlying disease process or the disease course in MS. While there is anecdotal evidence that people with MS have experienced some symptom relief, there are no controlled clinical trials demonstrating treatment safety or efficacy in MS.

When should you stop chiropractic treatment?

In general, it is advised to discontinue chiropractic care if any of the following is true:

1. Increased pain. It is not uncommon to note mild discomfort after the initial manipulation treatment for the first 24 to 48 hours (similar to starting a new exercise).
2. No improvement within 2 to 4 weeks.
3. Symptoms have gone away.

What are the disadvantages of chiropractic therapy?

Disadvantages:

• Spinal and joint manipulation has a chance to go wrong and may cause unwanted fractures or injuries. So it is important that you only have an appointment with an experienced chiropractor.
• The cost of treatment can be quite high.
• Some insurance companies do not have coverage for chiropractic care.

Why won’t my lower back stay in alignment?

Your spine may be out of line from just one of your vertebrae being pulled out of its place. This is called a spinal subluxation. An injury is often the reason for your vertebrae to be pulled out of line, but stress, inactivity, obesity, and poor posture are also reasons your spine may have alignment issues.

Can chiropractic adjustments be permanent?

Because each person and their goals are so different, it’s hard to pinpoint a length of time each adjustment should last. People undergoing severe pain may find adjustments last only a day or so. Those who seek adjustment to boost performance may find their adjustments last a month or more—or even a year.

Do chiropractors crack your spine?

Yes, a (reasonable) treatment plan is needed in most cases, but this can only be determined after a proper diagnosis and measuring how a patient responds to care. Many chiropractors talk about getting to the source of the problem and then all they do is “crack” your spine every which way. There is more to the puzzle.

Should I go back to the chiropractor for a second visit?

Think Twice Before Coming Back for a Second Visit. If your chiropractor doesn’t treat you on your first visit because they need time to read over your x-ray and develop a “specific” treatment plan for you, please fire them…… they are lying. They are lying. Sorry, I want to make sure you don’t misunderstand me, they are lying.

Is it normal to go to the chiropractor 80 times a year?

Going to the chiropractor 80 times per year is not normal and pretty unethical if you ask me. We are by no means perfect at our office, but first and foremost we put the patient first.

What can a chiropractor do for me?

A valuable chiropractor in most cases will combine manipulating the spine with addressing the involved muscles and provide you with self-management strategies. These strategies could include strengthening exercises, stretches or lifestyle modifications to improve the long term outlook of your present condition.