How long does a typical chiropractic therapy session last?
June 1, 2024 | 40,00 EUR | answered by David Schröter
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Chloé Bahr and I have been suffering from lower back pain for some time now. The pain occurs especially after long periods of sitting or standing and significantly affects my quality of life. After conventional treatments such as physiotherapy and pain medication have shown limited success, I have decided to consider chiropractic therapy.
My question to you is: How long does a typical chiropractic session last and what can I expect from such a treatment? Since I am heavily involved in my profession, it is important for me to know how much time I need to allocate for therapy sessions. Additionally, I would like to know if the pain relief from chiropractic therapy is permanent or if regular treatments are necessary.
I am concerned that the pain may recur and would like to find long-term solutions to permanently alleviate my back pain. Therefore, it would be helpful if you could provide me with further information regarding the duration and effectiveness of a chiropractic session.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Chloé Bahr
Dear Mrs. Bahr,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding chiropractic treatment for your lower back pain in the lumbar spine area. As a chiropractor, I would like to provide you with further information about this treatment method.
A typical chiropractic session usually lasts about 20-30 minutes. During this time, as a chiropractor, I will specifically mobilize and manipulate blocked or misaligned vertebrae and joints in your spine to restore normal mobility. These manipulation techniques are gentle and relatively painless, but may cause slight discomfort temporarily. In most cases, noticeable improvements in symptoms can be expected after just a few sessions.
What you can expect from a chiropractic session is targeted treatment of your back pain aiming at the root cause of the pain. By mobilizing the vertebrae and joints, blood flow and nerve function are improved, leading to pain relief and increased mobility. Many patients report significant improvement in their symptoms and quality of life after chiropractic treatment.
With regards to the long-term relief of pain after chiropractic treatment, it depends on various factors. For acute pain, a few sessions may be sufficient to alleviate the pain. However, for chronic back pain, regular chiropractic sessions may be necessary to control the symptoms in the long term. It is important to identify the causes of your back pain together with your chiropractor and take targeted measures to achieve a sustainable treatment outcome.
I hope this information is helpful to you and I am happy to answer any further questions you may have. Feel free to schedule an appointment for a personal consultation and treatment.
Best regards,
David Schröter, Chiropractor
