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Read below for some vital information following chiropractic care.

Ice or Heat?

After an adjustment, we typically recommend using ice. This is normally the areas we are regaining movement in that haven’t moved for a very long time in the correct manner. Apply it to the adjusted area for 20 minutes at a time, repeating this several times over the next 24-48 hours. It's normal for the adjustment to cause some inflammation, leading to redness, slight swelling, and tenderness in the area. Repeated ice use will help reduce inflammation, aiding in both recovery and comfort.

Healing Takes Time

With Thoughts, Traumas and toxins over time we expect healing times to differ per individual. In the early weeks of care, fluctuations in symptoms are completely normal. If you’re feeling better, it’s important not to push yourself too hard, as this could cause a setback. Likewise, if you’re feeling sore or worse, remember that healing takes time. It’s essential to allow tissues enough time to recover before expecting to feel your best.

What to expect

It's completely normal for any of the following to occur after your initial adjustments:

  • Feeling somewhat better: This is a positive sign, but remember, healing is still taking place in your tissues. Relapses at this stage are common.

  • Feeling the same: During the first few visits, the chiropractor may only perform a couple of adjustments. If more are done, it can be difficult to assess which adjustment caused what change—whether that’s feeling better, the same, or worse.

  • Feeling sore or slightly worse: This is a response sometimes unavoidable as adjustments often target areas with inflamed or injured tissues, which can cause discomfort.

Movement

Adjustments are designed to promote better movement in your body. Many people notice an immediate improvement after an adjustment. However, without proper management, tightness may return. To maintain this new range of motion, we encourage simple, gentle exercises that don’t cause pain or discomfort—your goal is to move, not to stretch.

Healing Times

Research shows that different tissues in the body take varying amounts of time to heal, depending on the severity of the injury. Here are typical healing times for various tissues:

  • Muscles: 1 - 6 months

  • Tendons: 1 - 6 months

  • Nerves: 1.5 - 9 months

  • Ligaments: 2 - 18 months

  • Spinal Disc Herniation: 6 - 12 months

    As you can see, healing takes time. Your treatment plan will be tailored to your specific condition, based on the duration of your symptoms (how long you've been dealing with them) and the tissues involved.