“How long does a chiropractic session last?”
I am a 29 year old female. I will be having a chiropractic treatment for back pain next week. How long does a chiropractic session last?
15 Answers
Chiropractic sessions can last anywhere from 10mins to 1 hour. This all depends on the technique and if rehabilitation modalities are used.
It only takes a few minutes for the actual adjustment once an exam is done.
If you are coming to our office, the adjustment can bee anywhere from a few minutes up to 10 or even 15 minutes depending on if there is any manual stretching done be for the adjustment. Some of our parents do some stretching and exercises before they leave the office and that can add another 15 to 45 minutes to the appointment.
This depends on the condition of the patient. With filling out forms and or computer programs and then the examination and treatment the length of time varies considerable. Simple cases your first visit maybe about 30 minutes and follow up treatments 5 to 15 minutes. More complicated conditions maybe a hour or more for the first visit and 15 to 30 minutes for follow up visits. they simple verses complication of the condition is in the judgement of the Doctor not the patient.
Usually an initial session is between 30 minutes to one hour. Follow up treatments are usually 10- 15 minutes
The length of treatment depends on the individual practitioner and the condition that is being treated. It is better to focus on the quality of treatment, rather the time factor.
A first visit in my office lasts 30 minutes max. Every visit after that, we have patients in and out and on with their day in 10 minutes or less.
A typical visit to your chiropractor usually will last 10-15 minutes for a daily visit. An initial exam visit will be longer, depending on your condition(s) and severity. Also, treatment may include other modalities such as e-stim and ultrasound that can add an additional 10 to 30 minutes.
Thanks for your question,
Dr Armour, DC
Thanks for your question,
Dr Armour, DC
Depends on your chiropractor. Typically, first appointments last between 15 minutes and one hour. Depending on your concerns, level of examination performed, discussion, therapies, and other adjustments performed.
An initial visit to a Chiropractor can vary based on what is done that day. Some new patient appointments can be completed in under 30 minutes, while other appointments can be over 90 minutes. The length of time is dependent on a few factors such as: whether or not paperwork was completed online before the actual appointment; the complexity of the new patient's case/injury; and whether or not treatment is done on that first visit. To find out more specifics, you would need to call and talk to that specific office you plan to go to. I hope that helps and good luck with the back pain.
On your first visit, it may take anywhere from a half hour to an hour. It all depends on what the Chiropractor does in terms of examination, taking X-rays, etc.
Hi. As a new patient, the first chiropractic session will last about 45-60 minutes because there is paperwork, examination, x-rays and possibly therapy and a chiropractic adjustment too. Subsequent visits are much quicker, usually 5-20 minutes (time depends on how many therapies are done after your chiropractic adjustment.). I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you have any further questions. Sincerely, Dr. Craig.
1 to 5 minutes
Depending on the chiropractor and which techniques they use, a session can last anywhere from 5-30 minutes.
The initial evaluation and treatment can be up to an hour long. Good luck, you’ll do awesome.
