Many patients seek a chiropractor’s care following an injury or to help lessen severe pain they are experiencing. They may feel better or experience some benefits after one visit; however, in most situations, regular chiropractic visits prove to be more beneficial than just a treatment or two.
Chiropractic maintenance care is a preventive measure, as well as a means to continue reaping the benefits of initial adjustments and alignment. Here are just a few reasons why chiropractic maintenance care is so important to your overall health.
Continued Healing
You may feel better after an adjustment or two, but research shows that the body actually takes more time to heal beyond the initial improvement phase. The ligaments and muscles that support your spine are still healing even after you no longer feel the pain.
Your initial appointment merely begins to address the problem. It is only the beginning of healing for the soft tissues around your spine. Continued maintenance care will complete the healing process and lead to recovery that is lasting.
Prevent Recurrence
Flare ups are a regular issue with spinal issues. In fact, it’s likely there was soft tissue damage prior to the actual onset of pain. It can take time and repeat treatments to properly heal an injury, as well as to prevent it from recurring.
Unhealthy patterns in spinal function are likely to return and lead to relapse in pain without ongoing chiropractic maintenance.
Avoid Future Pain
Spinal trauma or injury is a touchy issue. Numerous everyday experiences like sitting for long periods, emotional stress or worry, poor posture and other things can put pressure on your spine and delay healing. Getting regular chiropractic care can keep the spine healthy, while heading off some future issues.
Actually Save Money
Yes, seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis can actually save you money in the long run. Your overall health will be improved through continued chiropractic maintenance. Thus, you’ll require fewer doctors’ visits in general.
In addition, you may be able to avoid a large medical expense through preventive chiropractic visits, as well as reduce future injury or relapse of a current problem.
Feel Better
Continued chiropractic care will enhance your overall health. A healthy spine leads to more energy, fewer future injuries and ease of movement, among other benefits. Improved spinal health requires regular visits to your chiropractor.
Proper alignment of the spine and reduction of inflammation in the tissues surrounding it play such a huge role in every aspect of our lives. You’ll be amazed at how much healthier you can feel in general with ongoing regular visits to your chiropractor.
As you can see, there are a number of advantages to continued chiropractic care. Spinal problems are rarely a one and done kind of issue. While a visit or two to your chiropractor may help to alleviate pain and bring some comfort, you will probably be back for the same issue or a related problem before too long. Chiropractic maintenance is imperative to overall wellness.
