“Can I exercise after a back adjustment?”
I have a little soreness after my back adjustment. Should I go exercise on the same day or should I wait for the soreness to stop?
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I like to have patients rest the day of the adjustment to help it settle and take effect.
Yes
Yes
Generally speaking, yes. Movement is life! Chiropractic is a practice based on proper alignment of the spine to allow for proper movement and bio-mechanics so that you can live your life to the fullest!
Keep in mind that physical stress - good or bad - such as working out, will create stress on the spine, making Chiropractic care something you will want to keep up with along side of your workout!
This is a great question for YOUR particular chiropractor who knows your individual case and your spinal needs. Best of luck!
Keep in mind that physical stress - good or bad - such as working out, will create stress on the spine, making Chiropractic care something you will want to keep up with along side of your workout!
This is a great question for YOUR particular chiropractor who knows your individual case and your spinal needs. Best of luck!
It is not unusual to have some soreness when beginning an adjustment routine. But, that should go away after the first few adjustments. If you are getting regular adjustments (once a week or two) and this is true every time you are adjusted, be sure to talk to your chiropractor and let him know. He may need to modify the adjustment, use a different technique or re-examine you to find out why this is continuing to happen. If you are improving over time, this may eventually stop, but you chiropractor should still want to know.
As far as exercise goes, I tell my patients that exercise sets the adjustment. It may be that after an adjustment gentle exercise like walking or range of motion exercises within pain tolerance would be beneficial and help reduce the soreness. Drinking extra water can help flush toxins that are released from muscles that become more relaxed and that may feel sore after and adjustment. Soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is also helpful.
Run these suggestions by your chiropractor to get his input on them. He knows your back and situation better than I do. Also, listen to your body and do the things that make it feel better. That is usually a good guide.
All the best,
Dr. Payne
As far as exercise goes, I tell my patients that exercise sets the adjustment. It may be that after an adjustment gentle exercise like walking or range of motion exercises within pain tolerance would be beneficial and help reduce the soreness. Drinking extra water can help flush toxins that are released from muscles that become more relaxed and that may feel sore after and adjustment. Soaking in an Epsom Salt bath is also helpful.
Run these suggestions by your chiropractor to get his input on them. He knows your back and situation better than I do. Also, listen to your body and do the things that make it feel better. That is usually a good guide.
All the best,
Dr. Payne
There’s nothing dangerous about working out after adjustment with a little soreness. If there is actual pain, you can rest it for 24-48 hours. Everyone reacts differently however, a good adjustment can only help.
Vishal K. Verma DC CCSP
Vishal K. Verma DC CCSP
There is no reason not to work out after an adjustment unless you have a condition that you should avoid exercise for a while to begin with. Your doctor should let you know if there is a reason avoid exercise.
Hope this info is helpful. Take care and be well.
Hope this info is helpful. Take care and be well.
I generally tell patients they can exercise after an injury only if painless. Hope that helps!
It depends on your history. But if you’re an otherwise normal healthy individual then sure you can work out.
Absolutely.
Wait 1-2 days
I think it is a good idea to get movement right after the adjustment. I would be cautious of the type of exercise and where your pain is. Just be sure to get an adequate warm up.
Yes, you can exercise after a back adjustment. Should wait 10-15 minutes to let your adjustment settle in
It is normal to have soreness post-manipulation (adjustment). The ligaments attach bone to bones, and the muscle tendons attach muscles to bone. It is most often these soft-tissue structures are minimally stretched/strained post-adjustment, plus various other factors are applicable. I always recommend to my patients to not work-out same day post-treatment because it may pull the adjustments out. This is also why Chiropractors request that you come for multiple treatments so your adjustments hold longer.
To maximize the benefits of your chiropractic adjustment, it’s best to not exercise on that day. Walking is fine and light stretching is okay, but wait a day before you do vigorous exercises so the adjustment has a good chance to hold.
It is not recommended to do any exercise except walking after an adjustment. The reason is that muscles and ligaments are still reactive to the adjustment for several hours. If you want to exercise on the day of an adjustment, either do it before or, for an example, if you receive your adjustment in the morning, wait until late afternoon to work out.
Exercise is fine. I wouldn’t lift super heavy weights or push it too much. But light exercise can actually be beneficial.
The soreness may just be the muscles reacting to the spine in a different position. You may go to exercise, but if pain increases or persists, then you need to take it easy. Most often patients with some soreness respond favorably to activity to lessen any soreness. Make sure to mention it to your chiropractor for additional information.
Hello,
I would check with your chiropractor since he/she is more knowledgeable with your current spinal health. I frequently tell my patients if it doesn't hurt, try it, and if it starts hurting, stop, stretch, ice, and inform me during their next visit.
Respectfully,
Dr. Joel D. Duchon
I would check with your chiropractor since he/she is more knowledgeable with your current spinal health. I frequently tell my patients if it doesn't hurt, try it, and if it starts hurting, stop, stretch, ice, and inform me during their next visit.
Respectfully,
Dr. Joel D. Duchon
