Don't Stop Your Chiropractic Care Because You Get A Little Sore!
Posted Jun 02 2009 4:34pm
San Francisco Chiropractor comments:
Sometimes when you start a chiropractic treatment program you get a little more sore than you already are. I guess it's to be expected. We tell our patients this when we give the first chiropractic adjustment. To reduce the likelihood of the soreness from being anything more than what you would feel if you did a new exercise, we recommend icing every couple of hours for 10-20 minutes for the first week. In fact, all of our new patients walk out the door with two ice packs and icing instructions. This is after a very thorough demonstration of exactly how to apply the ice.
The analogy I like to use when I explain to a new patient why they may get sore from the chiropractic sessions is... the person that goes to the gym to start a new exercise program. Sure, they may be going there to get in shape, and they may even hire a trainer. But, because exercise is physical, just like a chiropractic adjustment (even though our technique is very gentle), there is still potential to get a little sore. In actuality, it's expected that one will get sore from new exercises.
Here's what we do to minimize soreness...We start out with low intensity and build it up gradually as the body adapts to the chiropractic (or exercise). And, we have you ice as a preventative measure. In addition, we want you to keep all your appointments so we can scale up to the desired intensity in a timely manner.
I guess the moral of the story is...Don't let the soreness from your first few adjustments spook you...It's totally OK. Just do your ice at home, make your appointments, and let the process unfold. Chances are...you will be glad you did :)
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for care at our San Francisco Financial District Chiropractic Center, please call 415-392-2225 and ask for a complimentary consultation.
San Francisco Chiropractor comments:
Sometimes when you start a chiropractic treatment program you get a little more sore than you already are. I guess it's to be expected. We tell our patients this when we give the first chiropractic adjustment. To reduce the likelihood of the soreness from being anything more than what you would feel if you did a new exercise, we recommend icing every couple of hours for 10-20 minutes for the first week. In fact, all of our new patients walk out the door with two ice packs and icing instructions. This is after a very thorough demonstration of exactly how to apply the ice.
The analogy I like to use when I explain to a new patient why they may get sore from the chiropractic sessions is... the person that goes to the gym to start a new exercise program. Sure, they may be going there to get in shape, and they may even hire a trainer. But, because exercise is physical, just like a chiropractic adjustment (even though our technique is very gentle), there is still potential to get a little sore. In actuality, it's expected that one will get sore from new exercises.
Here's what we do to minimize soreness...We start out with low intensity and build it up gradually as the body adapts to the chiropractic (or exercise). And, we have you ice as a preventative measure. In addition, we want you to keep all your appointments so we can scale up to the desired intensity in a timely manner.
I guess the moral of the story is...Don't let the soreness from your first few adjustments spook you...It's totally OK. Just do your ice at home, make your appointments, and let the process unfold. Chances are...you will be glad you did :)
If you would like to find out if you are a candidate for care at our San Francisco Financial District Chiropractic Center, please call 415-392-2225 and ask for a complimentary consultation.