It's not uncommon to notice mild discomfort after the initial manipulation treatment for the first 24 to 48 hours (similar to starting a new exercise). No improvement in 2 to 4 weeks. There are some cases where chiropractic treatment should be stopped. The best-case scenario is when the patient has already achieved the initial goals set for their treatment.
A new chiropractic adjustment session can be restarted at any time with a new set of goals, whether it's for wellness, pain management, or any other health issue. Patients with herniated or slipped discs and those with arthritis may need the advice of medical specialists before seeing a chiropractor. If there is a physical abnormality or injury to your body, such as a fracture, chiropractic care may not be for you. People with osteoporosis and people in fragile health should also check it before starting chiropractic care.
Provided the treatment program is effective, the 12-week transition to return to proper spinal health will be completed. Your chiropractor may recommend 3 to 5 more spaced appointments over the course of several months, as a form of maintenance. After that, you can visit the chiropractor as needed, depending on how your body responds to certain stressors or acute incidents. There is no earthly reason why you should have made 103 adjustments in a year.
Treatment should be stopped when people have no symptoms or after a couple of weeks if there is no improvement. You should not undergo regular manipulation of the spine without good reason. You should seek such treatment only when you need it and only if it is effective in relieving your symptoms. During a typical chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor places you in specific positions to treat affected areas.
Often, you're placed upside down on a specially designed padded chiropractic table. The chiropractor uses his hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a joint, pushing it beyond its usual range of motion. You may hear popping or crackling sounds as the chiropractor moves your joints during the treatment session. Chiropractic adjustment is safe when performed by someone who is trained and authorized to provide chiropractic care.
For example, a person using chiropractic to treat pain from chronic degenerative disc disease may have a different course of treatment than a person using chiropractic to treat whiplash after a car accident. Anyone who performs chiropractic care to get to the root cause of health problems must honor the fact that changing the locomotor system requires two very important things: time and frequency. Only through a full health exam can a chiropractor determine the current health of his patient and the evolution of the ailments that need to be addressed. The main advantage of chiropractic care compared to drug-based treatments, or surgical procedures, is that it can be interrupted at any time without harming the patient's health.
How quickly you see chiropractic results depends on your medical history and the reasons for seeking chiropractic care.
