Why Am I Not Getting Better?

How many visits and how frequently should I see my Chiropractor?  These are great questions. I like to take one visit at a time and see if what I am doing is helping my patients. There is no recipe for all injuries and all patients.

Your first visit includes an exam, a review of your condition, age, lifestyle, attitude and an evaluation of other such relevant factors.   Each of these factors plays a role in your treatment plan.  You can choose to be aggressive and come twice a week or treat it less aggressively and come once a week.  Sometimes if the visits are too far apart the body does not have enough treatment to change the dynamics of the injury.  Sometimes the visits are too frequent and the body does not have time to repair and rebuild your dysfunctional tissue. Every injury and body’s response is unique.

Other times there are other factors that impede your recovery. Activity, lack of activity or pharmacological treatment might affect recovery positively or negatively. Each visit I re-evaluate so that I can determine what is working or not working for you and the specific injury you have. 

Missed VisitsThis speaks for itself.  If you do not make time to get better, your progress is impeded and so is the evaluation process.  I know time and money play a role in your ability to get treated.  But, in order to fully recover, you have to make time to yourself!

Be patientBasic Science regarding tissue repairing and rebuilding says it takes 4-6 weeks.  It is a process that takes time.   This time varies and is different from person to person.  Other factors are how acute or chronic the injury is. Have you had this issue for greater than 3 months?   If so, the injury is now chronic and may require a more aggressive approach and more time to repair.  But, like I tell all my patients, “You heal yourself!.” I am just the catalyst.
Home careWhat are doing after treatment?  Are you doing something that can slow down the process?  For example: Activities that cause you pain should be avoided. Also, you should incorporate a home exercise program to help with your progress.
What kind of lifestyle changes have you make to help yourself? Be honest with yourself

1. Drink water
2. Rest
3. Nutrition
4. Yoga 1-2 times a week
5. Foam rolling or TP Kit 1-3 times a day
6. Stretch after activity
7. Stress reduction or coping mechanism
Referral
If after 3-5 visits there is no change in your condition, I will refer you for diagnostic tests and/or many refer you to another specialist depending on the results. Like you, I am concerned with decreasing your pain and improving your function. 
If I am not meeting your expectations, let me know so I can respond appropriately and help you get the results you deserve!

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