How Often Should You See a Chiropractor

When it comes to chiropractic care, one of the most common questions we hear from patients is:
“How often should I see a chiropractor?”

The answer depends on your health goals, your current condition, and your lifestyle.

At Back in Balance Chiropractic in Adelaide, we focus on personalised treatment plans that support long-term spinal health, mobility, and wellbeing — not one-size-fits-all schedules.

Below, our Adelaide chiropractic team breaks down how to determine the right frequency for your visits.

Understanding Your Chiropractic Needs

Every spine has a different history — from desk-related posture strain to sports injuries and everyday stress. Because of this, your recommended visit frequency may differ from someone else’s.

In most cases, your chiropractor will assess:

• Pain levels and areas of discomfort
• Range of motion and mobility
• Posture and spinal alignment
• Muscle tension and joint function
• Daily habits and work environment
• Previous injuries or recurring issues

This ensures your treatment plan is based on your body’s current needs, not a generic timeline.

Acute Pain or Recent Injury: More Frequent Visits

If you’re experiencing sudden pain, a flare-up, or an injury, your body needs more support early on.

Typical frequency:
2 visits per week initially (for a short period)

This phase aims to:

• Reduce inflammation
• Restore normal joint movement
• Relieve nerve pressure
• Ease muscle tension
• Speed up recovery

Most patients begin to feel improvement quickly, and frequency decreases as symptoms settle.

Corrective & Strengthening Phase

Once pain reduces, the next step is correcting the cause — not just the symptoms.

Typical frequency:
1 visit per week or fortnight

During this phase, care focuses on:

• Improving posture
• Strengthening supporting muscles
• Increasing mobility
• Preventing recurrence
• Building healthy movement habits

This stage helps long-term correction rather than temporary relief.

Maintenance & Prevention: Long-Term Spinal Health

Even when you feel great, chiropractic care can help keep your spine functioning at its best — much like servicing your car or going to the dentist.

Typical frequency:
1 visit every 4–6 weeks

This helps maintain:

• Spinal alignment
• Mobility and flexibility
• Nervous system function
• Posture balance
• Overall wellbeing

Many Adelaide patients include chiropractic care in their long-term health routine for consistent comfort and mobility.

So, How Often Should You Visit?

There’s no blanket answer — and that’s the point.
Chiropractic care is most effective when tailored to your body, your lifestyle, and your goals.

At Back in Balance Chiropractic, we work with you every step to build a plan that feels right, works with your schedule, and supports lasting results.

Book Your Adelaide Chiropractic Adjustment Today

Whether you’re in pain, recovering from an injury, or wanting to stay active and aligned, we’re here to help you move and feel better every day.