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How long is chiropractic treatment for back pain?

I have back pain. How long is chiropractic treatment for back pain?

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Well....that depends on what the source of your back pain is. If it's something relatively simple such as a misalignment or muscular strain, it may require one to three treatments. Whereas, if it's something more chronic and significant like Central canal stenosis, a disc herniation, or intervertebral disc displacement with radiculopathy, it may take several months to alleviate but the patient will show gradual and steady improvement throughout the healing process.
The length of treatment depends on a variety of factors. Some of the most important factors include what your specific condition is and what type of treatment modalities your chiropractor is using. Usually patients experience relief within 1-3 treatment sessions. If your back pain isn't improving after 4-5 treatments I would consider getting a second opinion to rule out something more serious.
Depends on your
1- physician opinion based on your X-rays, symptoms, rate for response to treatment and your personal, professional lifestyle.

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6-8 treatments for lowback pain
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The general scope and practice of chiropractic includes more than just chiropractic manipulation. The practice of chiropractic may include exercises, physiotherapy, bracing, orthotic supports and, of course, diagnostics; all as it pertains to neuro-muscular-skeletal problems of the human body. In this sense of the definition, saying “chiropractic” does NOT mean a chiropractic adjustment, but rather the practice of chiropractic as a holistic, non-surgical method for the care of the human body.

With that said, to overcome back pain it may take several weeks but sometimes patients notice improvement the very first visit. You have to understand that chiropractic is a wellness art as well as a corrective art. So your long term health is the goal. Many people come in often to correct something and then monthly for maintenance and because if feels great to be in alignment.

Depends on the Chiropractor and what you do in your "free" time.
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Each case is different. After an evaluation with chiropractic physician a proper treatment plan can be recommended.
This is a tough question to answer as it is not a blanket answer. Each person has a different time with pain. Each person's lifestyle is different. We all have the same body parts, but we all react differently to pain and relief. There are many factors involved in answering your question: health history, mechanism of injury, spine health and compliance. Some people respond quickly, and some people take alittle longer.