How often should you see a chiropractor

Item: Central Physiotherapy & Massage
Rating: 5
Author: David Kitch

A fair question, and one you should get a specific answer to rather than an open-ended schedule.

It Depends on Why You Are There

There is no universal frequency, and anyone who gives you one without assessing you first is guessing. What there should be is a plan with a stated purpose and an endpoint you are working toward.

Broadly, treatment falls into three phases, and the frequency drops as you move through them.

The Three Phases

Questions Worth Asking Your Practitioner

Whether you are being treated here or anywhere else, these are reasonable things to ask, and you should get clear answers:

What are we trying to achieve, and how will we know when we have?
Roughly how many visits do you expect, and what happens if it is not improving by then?
What am I doing between appointments, and how much does that matter?
What is the plan for reducing frequency?

On maintenance care. The evidence for ongoing preventive chiropractic in people without symptoms is limited. That does not make it worthless — some people genuinely function better with periodic treatment and choose it knowingly. But it should be your informed choice, not a schedule you were signed up to. If you are ever told you need indefinite appointments to stay well, ask what the reasoning is.

Common Questions

Will I have to keep going forever?

No. Most people are treated for a specific problem and then stop. Ongoing care is optional and should be presented that way.

Why more often at the start?

Because that is when symptoms are active and gains are easiest to consolidate. Frequency should come down as you improve.

What if it is not getting better?

That is important information, not a reason for more of the same. After a reasonable trial the diagnosis should be revisited, or you should be referred on.

Does my insurance limit how often I can come?

Most plans cap either visits or dollars per benefit year. We can check your remaining balance when we submit a claim — see direct billing.

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