How long after a chiropractic adjustment do you feel better?

Surprisingly, approximately two-thirds of our patients report some improvement after the first chiropractic adjustment. Most of the rest will be in the first one to three weeks, after several more treatments. This really depends on the person, but many people feel better immediately after adjusting. If your body has been out of alignment for a long time, then re-aligning will feel good, and you may also feel more relaxed and flexible afterwards.

Drinking plenty of water helps flush out these toxins, allowing the body to heal. If you don't hydrate, those toxins could settle back in and the pain could return. This is usually one of the first chiropractor tips you'll receive when you go in. The current hydration guidelines for men are to drink 125 ounces of water per day; for women, it is approximately 91 ounces.

Chiropractic is a very gentle practice, and in general, whatever you feel after a session shouldn't be a cause for concern. Most of these feelings are just part of the healing process and are signs that you are recovering. The feeling of pain or even a little pain occurs as the body reaches balance by providing more energy to the restricted areas and releasing blockages. As the body continues to heal, these feelings will subside within a few days, depending on each patient's particular situation.

Consider all the cells, tissues, and organs governed by the central nervous system (CNS). Think about all the changes the body will experience when the CNS heals other cells. This explains why you feel much better after an adjustment. Here we'll share evidence-based research that explains why you feel better, healthier, and stronger after a chiropractic adjustment and other types of chiropractic care.

While no studies have been conducted to determine the actual rate of stroke after chiropractic neck manipulation, several authors have reported a very rare incidence rate of stroke during chiropractic adjustment treatments that include statements such as, there is probably less than one death of this nature from several tens of millions of manipulations. During treatment by a chiropractic physician for spinal disorder or subluxations, the patient receiving the chiropractic adjustment may experience certain reactions.