How Long do Chiropractic Adjustments Last?

London Wellness Group

When you go to a chiropractor, you might not know what to expect.

What are "chiropractic adjustments?"

How many of them does a patient usually need?

Are they permanent fixes or will I have to keep getting them again and again?

These are all very good questions.

Read on to find the answers.

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

In the world of chiropractic, an adjustment is just that—an adjustment a chiropractor makes to vertebrae of the spine.

These vertebrae are in sub-optimal positions along the spine, and the result is that the muscles can feel in pain, stiff, or just uncomfortable.

A chiropractor will push, shove and essentially force the wayward vertebra back into place.

These adjustments have also been recognized as being effective by the mainstream medical establishment.

How many adjustments do you need?

The short answer is “it depends.”

When you go to see a chiropractor, he or she will ask you a lot of questions about your pain or discomfort.

They'll want to know whether this is a new injury or one you've had for a while and whether the injury is chronic or not.

You can also expect your chiropractor to look at your overall health and examine your health history for any diseases which can cause complications in the treatment, like diabetes or scoliosis.

Finally, the number of adjustments you need will depend on the technique the chiropractor uses.

They might just treat the symptoms to help alleviate the pain so you can heal on your own, which most patients prefer.

However, they might want to do a corrective set of adjustments, which can take longer.

After all these factors have been evaluated, your chiropractor will tell you how many adjustments you need.

While even providing a range is impossible, it's safe to say that curing minor discomfort and one-time injuries will require fewer adjustments than treating chronic pain or severe muscle injuries.

How long do the adjustments last?

Unfortunately, the answer is still "it depends."

How long adjustments last depends on all the factors listed previously.

However, you also need to take into consideration how closely a patient follows the treatment plan and how often they do the stretches and exercises their chiropractor recommends.

Chiropractic adjustments may also not last as long for people who have a heavy workload or have a high stress level.

Other factors to consider include your diet, your current fitness level, how often you exercise, and even your hobbies.

The bottom line is that some people might only require a chiropractic adjustment every few months.

Other people might want to schedule multiple visits per month to make sure the adjustments don't wear off.

Contact London Wellness Group

If you'd like to learn more about how long chiropractic adjustments last, reach out and contact us at the London Wellness Group.

We’ll consult with you and recommend the optimal type treatments targeted to your specific needs, how many adjustments you'll need and how frequent the visits need to be.

Why live with pain when you can alleviate it with chiropractic?

Contact us today!

Until next time,

The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.