Frequency of and treatment duration for chiropractic adjustments is one the most common concerns our patients have at DC Family Chiropractic. Should the sessions be done closer together for optimal benefit? Could you have too many adjustments? If you are feeling well, should you stop getting chiropractic help all together? 

The answers to these questions will vary from patient to patient and depending on the type of injury and pain you are experiencing. For some patients, the aim is to prevent injury and retain or improve flexibility versus a cure for a specific pain. Each of these factors will affect frequency of chiropractic adjustments and the period of time you receive them over. 

Every person’s body is different, but most people can benefit from spinal manipulation and other chiropractic treatment. And a variety of studies have determined chiropractic care is helpful for many conditions, such as:

• Acute and chronic back pain
• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Back pain that may otherwise indicate surgery

Life's stresses will always continue to bombard your body, causing spine and nerve pressure to build up as before. However, if your spine is not checked and adjusted regularly, your body and overall health will suffer because the spine and nerve stress is not being reduced or eliminated.

A big factor that plays into the length of your chiropractic care is your condition. Has the pain in your lower back been building for a while, or did it just hit you? Have you just had major surgery or dealt with an injury? During your visit, you’ll want to talk with Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. about your goals. Are you seeking short-term relief or long-term preventative care?