How long should I be in pain before I see a Chiropractor?

Sooner is always better when determining the right time to see your chiropractor. Even if movement is completely inhibited there is still a lot a chiropractor can do, such as obtaining a proper diagnosis to determine if further imaging or referral is needed, or passive modalities such as dry needling or Softwave for holistic pain relief. 

Why should you see a chiropractor sooner than later? 

Pain can be broken down into categories based off of how long it has been occurring. These categories are,

• Acute (1-3 days)
• Subacute (3 days to 2 weeks) and 
• Chronic (> 2 weeks)

Once an injury with pain gets into the chronic stage, it becomes increasingly more difficult to treat, for a number of different reasons. Reasons include neuroplasticity, psychological factors and adaptation. Pain that has began occurring more recently is much easier to manage.

At Gallatin Valley Chiropractic we are certified in all of the newest modalities, such as dry needling. Dry needling is an excellent way to decrease muscle tension and inflammation passively, meaning there is no movement required. So, if a patient is scared to be adjusted do to pain with movement, a passive modality such as dry needling is a great option to initiate care. 

If you have been in pain for a long time is it too late to see a chiropractor?

Patients with chronic pain or a lingering injury can see a number of benefits when seeing a chiropractor. These benefits include,

• Decreased pain medication
• Improved quality of life
• Ease of performing activities of daily living
• Better sleep
• Improved mood

We at Gallatin Valley Chiropractic have a large number of patients who can testify to these benefits. We pride ourselves on being a trusted chiropractic clinic in the Gallatin Valley so you can count on always getting honesty and good communication with every visit.

With any questions please feel free to call our office and talk to one of our doctors. We are available at 406-551-2177