What Happens After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Many scenarios can happen post-adjustment, varying from person to person. For example, a patient may feel immediate relief, no relief, or relief after a few days or more pain. If one or more of these scenarios occur, there are several things to do.

If you experience immediate relief, congratulations! Now it is important to monitor if the problem comes back, how long it takes, the quality of the comfort, location, or if your body is calling attention to new places? Continue to be aware of what makes the issue dissipate rather than aggravate.

If you experience no relief, relay that to your chiropractor in Lewistown, MT. They will probably say, "give it 24 hours or more and see where you're at". This is true. Sometimes an adjustment needs to "settle." The nervous system needs time to process and organize the input it was just given. Monitor your issue and follow up with any changes at the next visit. Many times, with acute patients, our Lewistown, Montana chiropractors will treat patients a second time on the same day to speed recovery.

Sometimes as your body releases stored tension, this can manifest into physical illness such as flu-like symptoms. It's essential to drink lots of water so that it will hydrate your muscles, joints, and body. If you experience more pain, bring this to the attention of your chiropractor. Muscle soreness is relatively common, and the area is advised if it is present icing.

Is there anything you can't make post-adjustment? The short answer is no. Typically you can resume daily activity. Many people are afraid of working out after an adjustment, but it is good to retrain muscles to a new state of alignment. If anything is uncomfortable or causes pain, do not proceed with doing such activity. Overall, there really is little to post-adjustment care. The biggest takeaway is awareness of the state of your body post-adjustment and relaying that to your chiropractor at your subsequent adjustment. Honest, thoughtful communication is critical in determining how you are recovering and giving our chiropractors in Lewistown, MT, a better understanding of your treatment frequency.