This is a clinical decision and varies from patient to patient. Although not every patient needs x-rays, pictures of your spine can be helpful after a trauma, or can confirm other findings to make your care more precise. We can tell you if we need them after completing our other examinations. Doctors of chiropractic don't dispense drugs and they do not perform surgery. To control any painful symptoms, you may be advised of any natural methods available to you, such as the use of ice, nutrition, or topical analgesic creams.
Some patients experience almost instant relief.
Others discover that the healing process can take weeks, sometimes months. Every patient recovers at thier own pace. After patients get the relief they want, many choose to continue with some type of periodic care. These patients show up for their visits feeling great. These visits can help to support the final stages of healing and help detect and resolve new problems before they become serious.