Chiropractic : If I Go Once, Do I have to Keep Going?

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Many people often ask me  “Do I have to keep Going to see my Chiropractor?”  False – mostly! Like many things in life, this isn’t a black and white issue. Chiropractic can be used as a short-term acute treatment or as part of a long-term preventative and health maintenance protocol.

Sometimes a person may get injured, which can result in pain or limited performance. This can happen due to a car accident, lifting heavy objects in an awkward manner, or perhaps taking a hard hit while playing sports. This can result in debilitating pain that prevents the ability to continue with the same lifestyle that existed prior to injury—whether that means having to modify one’s occupation, an exercise routine, hobbies, or a specific daily routine. Chiropractic adjustments are an excellent means to correct acute issues related to the spine. It is possible that a very short-term stint of care will properly address the pain or performance issue and result in healing for the patient that requires no follow-up.

My Chiropractic Experience

My first experience with chiropractic care helped me with headaches. When I was a teenager I remember going to my family doctor complaining of headaches. The doctor gave me no explanation why I was getting them but told me to take pain medication to relieve them. Years later, after trying chiropractic care, I discovered that I was getting headaches because my neck was out of alignment and it was irritating nerves in my neck causing head pain. Now, after years in practice, I have seen hundreds of patients receive relief from headaches without needing drugs or surgery, by using chiropractic adjustments.  Neither surgery nor medicine was required to make me or other’s well. This example powerfully depicts how chiropractic is able to immediately resolve functional issues, eliminate pain, and get the patient back to the life they love to live.

While there are instances where chiropractic can be used as an isolated treatment option there is also a tremendous benefit to consistently using adjustments to maintain excellent health, manage and eliminate pain, and enjoy top physical performance. Many professional athletes such as Olympic hopefuls and NFL players include chiropractic as part of their training regimens. They know that their bodies perform optimally when their spine, joints, and nervous system are carefully maintained with chiropractic adjustments.

Think about it, you probably visit the dentist annually or semi-annually to ensure your pearly whites are in tip-top shape with a checkup and cleaning. Keeping a close watch on your spinal health and getting regular “check up” adjustments or treatments is an excellent proactive step towards ensuring optimal spinal health.   The spine has an impact on all other bodily systems and therefore should be a priority for routine maintenance and wellness.

Discuss your health goals and concerns with your chiropractor to determine if they will best be met by consistent care over time or if perhaps reaching your goals will require a shorter duration of care.