Post-Treatment Care: What to Expect

After your treatment—whether chiropractic or acupuncture—you might receive passive or active rehab treatments to reduce pain and support your healing. Our goal is always to minimize discomfort and help you feel better and function better as quickly as possible.

What You Might Experience After Treatment:

While not everyone will experience these sensations—and they do not occur after every visit—it's important to know what to expect:

• Mild Soreness: Similar to how you might feel after a good workout. This is normal and usually resolves within 24 to 72 hours. Any soreness typically improves within the first few visits as your body adapts to care.

• Fatigue: As your body adjusts and begins the healing process, you may feel more tired than usual. Healing requires rest, this is your body’s way of telling them to slow down and allow the process to unfold.

If you experience significant discomfort or if your symptoms persist beyond 72 hours, please contact our office. One of our treating providers will reach out to assess your situation and provide guidance on next steps.

 

The Benefits You Might Notice:

Many of our patients experience positive changes following treatment, such as:

• Improved Mobility: You may notice an increase in your range of motion or a reduction in stiffness.

• Reduced Pain: Many patients feel relief immediately or within a few sessions.

• Better Sleep: As your body finds balance, rest and recovery often improve.

• A Sense of Well-Being: Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments often promote a relaxed, balanced feeling as your body moves toward optimal function.

 

Active Care: What to Expect from Your Care Plan

At Taproot Chiropractic, our Active Care plans are designed to get you feeling better as efficiently as possible—providing only the care you need without unnecessary visits.

Most of our treatment plans start at twice a week, except in severe cases where more frequent visits may be needed initially. As your condition improves, the frequency of care will taper down to ensure your progress is maintained without over-treating.

Your personalized care plan will include:

• Your Diagnosis: What we found during your exam, including the specific condition or conditions contributing to your symptoms.

• Your Prognosis: How long we expect it will take to achieve your goals, including an estimated timeline for recovery and improvement.

• Treatment Recommendations: Whether you need adjustments, acupuncture, muscle work, nutritional counseling, herbal formulas, sauna sessions, decompression, laser therapy, or a combination of services.

• A Path Forward: We'll outline how frequently you’ll need care and what to expect along the way.

Our treatment plans are structured based on your condition and goals, with regular re-exams to ensure that your care is progressing as expected. If adjustments to your care plan are needed, they will be made thoughtfully and only after thorough evaluation.

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Wellness Care: Maintaining Your Progress

Once your active care plan is complete and your condition has stabilized, we transition many of our patients into Wellness Care. The goal of wellness care is to maintain your progress, prevent relapses, and support your overall health and well-being. The truth is, most people can’t—or won’t—completely change the habits and activities that brought them to us in the first place. That’s where wellness care comes in. By maintaining regular visits, we can help slow down or even prevent future damage and injury, keeping you feeling your best while living your life to the fullest. 

Wellness Care Frequency:

• Once a Week to Once a Month: Depending on the chronicity of your condition, we recommend wellness visits ranging from once a week to once a month.

• Listening to Your Body: While many patients benefit from monthly visits, it’s important to listen to your body. If you’re experiencing discomfort, tightness, or pain—even in wellness care—schedule an appointment. Our team will evaluate your condition and adjust your care plan as needed.

Why Wellness Care Matters:

• Preventive Approach: Helps manage the daily stresses and strains that impact your body.

• Support for Active Lifestyles: Whether it’s work-related posture issues or sports-related stress, regular visits help keep you feeling your best.

• Early Detection: Regular check-ins allow us to catch and address minor issues before they become significant problems.

 

What Makes Taproot Chiropractic Different?

• Comprehensive, Patient-Focused Care: Our treatment plans are structured, thoroughly evaluated, and tailored to your specific health condition and goals.

• Collaborative Environment: Our providers work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. With a team of chiropractors and acupuncturists skilled in diverse techniques and strong connections within the local medical community, we offer a truly collaborative approach to your care.

• Always Learning, Always Growing: At Taproot, our providers don’t just meet the state’s continuing education requirements—they double them. Many go even further, constantly seeking new knowledge and refining their skills. This commitment to learning ensures that our patients receive the very best care, guided by the latest insights and techniques.

• Flexibility in Care Options: If you are interested in trying a different technique or if we believe another approach may benefit you more, we are always open to exploring those options. Whether it involves switching to a different provider within our clinic, co-treating with other specialists, or referring you to trusted professionals outside our practice, your care and comfort come first.

We’re committed to helping you achieve whole health, whole life care—providing you with the tools and support to feel your best now and in the future.