Take this pill everyday.
Okay.
Take this pill forever.
Okay.
Go see a chiropractor every week.
WHAT?! WHY?!
Go see a chiropractor frequently for a few months.
WHAT?! WHY?!
I wish people asked their chiropractor the same hard questions they ask, or should ask, about any treatment: what does it do, what are the risks, how long will I need it. Ask them of your medical doctor too. The answers are worth having. (And never stop or change a prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it.)
It’s not enough to say to yourself “I don’t want to take these pills.” Wanting a different approach is the start. Understanding what that approach involves is the next step.
But, I will go ahead and tell you why you should see a chiropractor frequently for a few months before you get on a maintenance care plan of once a week. Because just like a new workout plan or a new diet, consistency early on matters. Care plans often start with more frequent visits, then taper as things settle; your doctor will explain why for your case. If I started you on a once-a-week “maintenance plan” from day one, what would we be maintaining? The problem you came in with. Ask questions, so you understand where the recommendation comes from, and then give the plan a fair run.
What are you maintaining?
What are you overcoming?
What are you masking?
This is general information, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Book an exam for a diagnosis specific to you, and never stop a prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it.