Sunset Chiropractic Clinic

Back Issues

HOW MANY CHIROPRACTORS DOES IT TAKE...

Maybe you've heard the old joke, " How many chiropractors does it take to screw in a light bulb?". Answer: "Only one but it takes 23 visits!".

It's true that if you've never had any care for your spine and you find yourself with chronic back or neck pain at age 40, it's going to take a series of adjustments to get you well. The same analogy could apply to someone who didn't have dental care for several years and then found themselves in a dental crisis requiring a root canal, fillings, and a crown!

Generally speaking, the longer you've suffered with pain, the more adjustments it will require to correct the problem. The reason why is that the muscles, ligaments, and nerves of the spine have become out of balance. For example, the muscles on one side of the spine might be stronger than the other side and will keep pulling the spine out of alignment until those muscles have been re-trained through a series of adjustments. It is critical that you stick to your treatment schedule or else the muscles will forget their new routine and slip back into their old, painful patterns.

It can take weeks, months or, in some cases, years until the spine once again becomes stable and balanced. The sooner you get the problem adjusted, the less time it takes to correct it. Proper diet, exercise, and mental attitude will shorten the process.

Once your problem is corrected, periodic performance check-ups of your spine are as important as your regular dental exams. They catch problems early and if any are found, those can be taken care of in a very short time, often just one or two visits.