Can chiropractic help with preventing pain in the future?
Prevention is the idea of taking action now to reduce the risk of future symptoms. Getting chiropractic care on a regular basis falls into this category. We have many patients who get adjusted to prevent future problems. When we ask them how they are feeling, they many times will say they have “NO PAIN.” They are typically amazed, during the course of our exam, how many areas in their back are very tender to light touch. These are what we call pre-symptoms areas. If the lack of proper function exists long enough, the chances of experiencing an untimely symptoms increases dramatically. The solution is to get adjusted on a regular basis. This preventative measure re-establishes proper movement in your spine to ensure proper health. How often you get adjusted depends on your specific needs and lifestyle. We have patients who get adjusted every month and we have patients who get adjusted four times a year. They get adjusted even when they are feeling “NO PAIN.” Prevention makes much more s
