How Often Should You Visit the Chiropractor?

By Randi Morse

Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Absolutely! Have you ever eaten too much chocolate cake or got a little too much sun? There are tons of things that can cause problems when you indulge in them too much. Can you get too much chiropractic care? If you've never been to a chiropractor before, you may find some things confusing. Many newcomers to the chiropractic world wonder how often they should see their chiropractor. The answer is: it varies.

Sciatica

Sciatica pain can be extremely frustrating. Not only is it painful, it can make it difficult to do your daily routine. Sometimes even sitting can become so painful that you dread sitting down or even having to drive. Your quality of life can be very diminished. A study found in The Spine Journal shows that people who are suffering from sciatica pain can find a great deal of relief from regular chiropractic visits. Gentle spinal manipulation can help ease the pain that occurs from sciatica.

Chronic Back Pain

People who are dealing with chronic back pain often rush to find solutions to help eliminate the pain. The world we live in promotes pain medications, which has been shown to lead to dependency problems. Chiropractors specialize and work with their clients to help relieve chronic back pain. With regular visits, many people who suffer with relentless back pain can find a great deal of relief, enabling them to avoid pain medications. 

Pain Relief

While we are on the topic of pain medications, let's talk about general pain relief. Many people don't know how interconnected our body really is. The pain you are getting in your shoulder, for example, may be caused by a joint restriction in your spine. The headaches that you keep getting may also be connected to your spinal column or muscles connected to the spinal column. A chiropractor can work with their patients to determine what may be causing the pain and to come up with a treatment plan to help solve the problem.

So how often should you see your chiropractor? At The Joint Chiropractic, our chiropractor can examine you, helping to pinpoint your problem and what it's cause is. It is only at that point that they will be able to create a treatment plan, letting you know how often you are advised to visit. With open office hours, and affordable rates, The Joint Chiropractic makes it easy to make routine chiropractic care part of your self-care routine. 

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Katy, Tex.