Because chiropractic care is hands-on, you have to be in the office to receive it, so a course of care usually means several visits. That's different from, say, a prescription you take at home. Your doctor of chiropractic should tell you what they recommend, how many visits to expect, and what it will cost.
"Once you start, do you always have to go?"
No. Many people have heard that, but your spine doesn't become dependent on adjustments. Like exercising or eating well, the benefits of healthy habits last as long as you keep them up. If you stop stretching, sit for long hours and stop exercising, old problems can come back.
How we plan care
- Recent injuries: most of our patients come in with an acute problem. We build a plan to get you back to how you were before the injury, then release you. Most people don't need further care for that injury.
- Long-standing problems: some chronic conditions are managed with occasional visits to keep symptoms under control. That's your choice.
- Maintenance: some people choose to come in periodically even when they feel well, because they like how it helps them stay active.
Whatever you choose, we'll show you exercises to do at home and won't sign you up for a long prepaid plan.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Our doctors are doctors of chiropractic (D.C.), not medical doctors. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.