How quickly can one expect an improvement of symptoms through chiropractic therapy?
May 13, 2023 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Heike Böhm
Dear Doctor,
My name is Paul Melzer and I have been suffering from severe lower back pain for some time now. These pains occur especially when bending, lifting heavy objects, or sitting, and are significantly impacting my daily life. I have already tried various pain-relieving measures such as heat treatments, painkillers, and physiotherapy, but they have not led to a long-term improvement.
Due to my symptoms, I have now become aware of chiropractic therapy and wonder how quickly I can expect an improvement in my symptoms through this treatment method. I am worried that the pain will persist in the long term and continue to affect my quality of life.
Could you please explain to me in more detail how chiropractic therapy works for lower back pain and how quickly I can expect an improvement in my symptoms? Are there any risks or side effects that I should be aware of? What other treatment options would you recommend if chiropractic therapy does not have the desired effect?
Thank you in advance for your help and advice.
Sincerely,
Paul Melzer
Dear Paul Melzer,
thank you for your detailed description of your lower back pain and your interest in chiropractic therapy. I understand how burdensome and limiting these pains must be for you and would like to explain in detail how chiropractic therapy may be able to help you.
Chiropractic therapy is a manual treatment method that aims to identify and correct joint and spinal functional disorders. Through targeted manual adjustments and mobilization techniques, blockages are released, mobility is improved, and pain is reduced. This treatment is usually painless and is tailored to your specific complaints and needs.
Regarding the effects of chiropractic therapy on lower back pain, many patients feel a significant improvement in their symptoms after the first few treatments. Pain may decrease, mobility may increase, and posture may improve. It is important to note that reactions to chiropractic therapy vary from person to person, making it difficult to predict how quickly improvement will occur.
It is also important to mention that chiropractic therapy is generally considered a safe treatment method. Possible risks or side effects are rare and usually mild, such as slight muscle soreness or temporary worsening of pain. However, it is important that chiropractic therapy is performed by an experienced and qualified therapist to avoid complications.
If chiropractic therapy does not show the desired effect, there are other treatment options available to help alleviate your back pain. These may include physiotherapy exercises to strengthen the back muscles, injections of pain relievers, or alternative therapy methods such as acupuncture.
I recommend scheduling an appointment for my online consultation so that we can discuss your complaints in more detail and develop an individual treatment strategy for you. I am here to help you with your back pain and improve your quality of life.
Best regards,
Heike Böhm
