What to Expect From Chiropractic Care
What to Expect from Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic treatment is one option for a variety of musculoskeletal problems.
Results vary from person to person. To see the conditions we commonly treat, check out our common conditions page.
For more information about our Chiropractic Care or to book your consultation, call us at (01) 575 2623 or visit our contact page.
How Long Does Chiropractic Treatment Last?
To understand how many treatments would be required, it is crucial to identify your current condition, the time the problem has been present, and most importantly, the expected outcome for you and your clinician through these treatments.
Your plan is set after assessment.
Chiropractic Treatment plan takes into consideration various aspects that may affect a condition. For instance, if you have a recurring health issue or symptoms of developing or recurring health issues, this will be kept in mind by the chiropractor.
Tell us your goals for treatment and we will take them into account.
Your First Visit
At your first visit, your clinician takes a detailed history, examines you, checks there is nothing that makes treatment unsuitable for you, and looks at any MRI or X-ray reports you bring.
They then explain what they found and the suggested plan, including the alternatives, and give you a first treatment if it is suitable. You don't have to decide anything that day.
Treatment usually combines exercise with hands-on care such as spinal manipulation, mobilisation, soft tissue work or massage, depending on what suits you.
Follow-up Appointments
Total length and period of treatment required are dependent on three aspects:
- Nature of the condition/health issue
- The time it has been present
- What you expect and need out of the treatment?
In cases that you are suffering from a recurring problem or withhold symptoms suggesting a high risk of obtaining a recurring health issue, your chiropractor will consider this when planning your care.
Back pain can come back, so we usually recommend a long-term exercise plan you can do yourself.