How Often Should I Come for Treatment?
One of the biggest secrets to success is how often you come in.
The right timing and consistency helps your progress stick. And while everyone’s needs are a little different, there are some common patterns that can guide the process.
Why Frequency Matters
Your body is used to the patterns it’s been in — even if those patterns include pain, tension, or restricted movement. When we do a treatment and improve how your muscles, joints, or nervous system are working, your body suddenly finds itself in a new state. Functionally, it’s better — but it may not feel “normal” right away. Often, your body will want to drift back to its previous pattern because that feels safer and more familiar.
That’s why the first few sessions are so important. Coming in a little more often (and staying consistent with your home care) helps reinforce those changes before your body slips back into old habits. The more we keep you in that improved state, the quicker it can become your new normal.
What Progress Really Looks Like
Progress isn’t always about how you feel day to day. Sometimes you’ll notice big shifts, and other times you might feel about the same. That doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
When I reassess, I often see improvements even if your symptoms haven’t fully changed yet, such as:
Better muscle activation
Increased range of motion
Less compensation in movement patterns
Your symptoms changing (this is usually a good sign, even if it doesn’t feel that way)
These are early signs that tell us we’re on the right track.
And if something isn’t shifting the way I expect, or if your symptoms fall outside the norm, I’ll be the first to let you know. That might mean referring you to a trusted colleague, or recommending further testing, imaging, or another type of care. My goal is simple: to get you results — whether that’s with me or with the provider best suited to help you.
A Typical Treatment Plan Progression
Every body is different, but here’s the general rhythm most people follow:
Phase 1: Reset → Start things off right with 2 visits per week for the first 2–3 weeks. This is when things are acute or flaring. We’re focused on breaking old patterns, calming pain, and getting weak or inhibited muscles working again.
Phase 2: Correct → Once symptoms are easing and stability has improved, we shift to weekly visits. Changes are starting to hold longer, but pain or tension may still creep back. These treatments reinforce progress and help build lasting patterns.
Phase 3: Maintain → When you’re feeling better consistently, we move into tune-ups every 2–4 weeks (or as needed). The goal here is to keep you steady, prevent setbacks, and support your body so you can stay active and keep doing what you love.
What if your concerns are chronic, longstanding, or complex?
If you’re dealing with multiple injuries or issues that flare at different times, progress can be slower and may come with more ups and downs. That’s completely normal. The key is still consistency over time — with stretches of more frequent care when things flare, and longer gaps once symptoms are steadier.
The Bottom Line
Healing isn’t always a straight line. Some days you’ll feel amazing, and other days old patterns might creep back in. That’s normal. The key is looking at the overall trend: relief lasting longer, flare-ups easing faster, and movement coming back more naturally.
By starting with a little more consistency, tracking how long your results hold, and checking progress in reassessments, we can find the rhythm that works best for you.
And if you’re ever unsure about how often you should be coming in? Just ask at your next visit — I’ll always guide you toward the plan that makes the most sense for your body and your goals.
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