6 Signs That Your Back Is Getting Better 

When we first start seeing a chiropractor, we tend to instantly notice the difference. However, after a few sessions, the improvement appears to be slowing down. 

Then we start to wonder if we need to carry on going to see the chiropractor? Have we seen all the benefits we will see from chiropractic treatment? 

Well, the truth is, at first chiropractors fix the small problems that have an immediate effect on our pain. Then it takes them longer to work on the larger problems. It is important that you carry on getting your treatment. 

There may be some benefits that you haven’t noticed, that show your chiropractic treatment is working. 

#1 – Your Headaches Have Disappeared 

If you have pain in your back then you are probably aware of how much it can affect the rest of your body. One of the most common side effects of having problems with your back is having headaches and migraines. 

When you are receiving chiropractic treatment to keep track of your headaches, you will probably notice that you are having less and less of them as the treatment goes on. 

#2 – You Can Move Your Neck More Than Before 

Our spine feeds into our necks and therefore back problems can also affect our neck. 

When we are unable to move our back properly, we end up putting extra strain on our shoulders and necks. This can cause damage to those two areas of the body. Neck problems can also cause headaches and earaches. 

The longer you spend with your chiropractor the more likely you are to notice tension relief in your neck. Tension relief will lead to less pain and more mobility. This is something that we all want. 

#3 – You Can Sit At Your Desk For Longer 

Sitting at a desk all day can do damage to your back, and then that damage can make it difficult for you to sit at the said desk. 

Because a lot of us spend a lot of time sitting at our desks, this is where we will notice the first difference of regularly seeing a chiropractor. 

You will notice that you slowly start to find it easy to sit at your desk all day and to keep your back straight. You will even find using a standing desk easier as time goes on. 

#4 – You Are Sleeping Better 

If you have had a bad back for a long time then you are probably used to going through life with very little sleep. 

However, as your chiropractor starts to get to work on your back, you will find it easier to sleep. This is mostly because you will be able to find more comfortable sleeping positions because you are in less pain. Chiropractic care and sleep quality go hand in hand and getting help when needed is always beneficial.

So, keep track of your sleep, notice when your back pain doesn’t wake you up and mention it to your chiropractor when the pain is ruining your sleep. 

#5 – Areas Of Your Body Stop Being Numb 

Your spine protects your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is home to many of the nerves in your body and is responsible for you being able to move and feel different parts of your body. 

If you have spine and back problems, you may have started to notice areas of your body going numb, particularly in the lower half of your body. 

As you start to get treatment from your chiropractor, you may notice sensation returning to these parts of your body. This is a sign that your treatment is working and worth continuing in the future. 

#6 – You Have Better Control Of Your Bladder 

Issues with your bladder can be caused by many different things – but some people have bladder problems because of issues with their backs. 

If this includes you then you should start to keep track of your toilet trips and whether they are getting easier. 

You may find that between your sessions, controlling your bladder and the act of going to the toilet starts to get easier. 

Having trouble with your back can actually cause you to feel pain all over your body. As you receive treatment from your chiropractor, you will notice some of these issues disappearing. 

You can see improvements all over your body – from your bladder to your toes, and even see fewer headaches on a day-to-day basis. You may not even have known that some of these issues were caused by your back problems.