How Many Visits Do I Need? Understanding Healing Time and Chiropractic Care Plans

When someone walks into Bloom Chiropractic for the first time, one of the most common questions we hear is:“How many visits will I need?”

It’s a great question—and an important one. But the answer is not one-size-fits-all. Your spine and nervous system are as unique as your fingerprint, and your healing journey will reflect that.

At Bloom Chiropractic, your family Chiropractors in Rolleston, our goal is always the same: long-term results, not short-term band-aids.

In this article, we break down how healing actually happens in the body, why some people improve quickly while others progress gradually, and what goes into creating a personalised chiropractic care plan for you or your child.

Why Healing Takes Time: Understanding the Process

Most people don’t realise that chiropractic care is not about “cracking” a joint back into place. It’s about restoring neurological function—helping the brain and body communicate clearly again.

When the nervous system is stressed, irritated, or overloaded, the body often compensates. By the time pain or symptoms show up, the underlying imbalance may have been developing for months—or even years.

Just like fitness, dentistry, or post-surgery rehab, healing generally follows 3 phases:

1. Relief Phase (Decrease tension and symptoms)

This is where many people begin. You may come to Bloom Chiropractic with headaches, back pain, pregnancy discomfort, or unsettled behaviour in your baby.The aim here is to calm irritation and help the nervous system unwind.

2. Corrective Phase (Address the cause, not just the symptoms)

Once you start feeling better, the deeper work begins. Here we stabilise spinal patterns, strengthen neurological pathways, improve posture, and make sure changes hold long-term.

3. Wellness Phase (Stay clear, stable, and functioning at your best)

Many people who are health-conscious choose to continue with wellness visits.These lighter, less frequent appointments help support growth, development, and ongoing resilience.

How Many Visits Do You Need? Key Factors

At Bloom Chiropractic, we don’t guess—we measure.Your care plan is based on:

Your history

How long the issue has been present

Previous injuries

Pregnancy, birth, or developmental factors (for babies and children)

Your examination findings

Posture

Range of motion

Neurological tests

Muscle tension

Cranial and spinal indicators

Your goals

Do you want quick relief?

Do you want long-term correction?

Do you want preventative care for your baby or family?

Your lifestyle

Stress levels

Sleep habits

Movement/exercise

Work loads

Daily postural pressures

All of these impact healing speed!

A General Guide to Chiropractic Visit Frequency

Every person is different, but here’s a general outline many people follow at Bloom Chiropractic:

Adults

Relief Phase: 1–2 visits per week for 2–6 weeks

Corrective Phase: Weekly or fortnightly visits for 2–3 months

Wellness: Monthly or seasonal check ins

Pregnancy Care

Because the body changes quickly, especially with pelvic alignment and ligament shifts:Weekly care is common from the second trimester onward.

Babies

As Chiropractors for babies, we use extremely gentle, specific techniques.

Babies often respond quickly because their nervous systems are highly adaptable.

A typical plan may include: 4-6 visits over several weeks, then reassessment.

Children

For posture concerns, school ergonomics, developmental stress, or sports:

Weekly to fortnightly care during correction, then maintenance as needed.

Why Some People Need More Visits—and Others Need Fewer

Healing varies because:

• The longer a problem has been there, the longer it usually takes to correct.

• Younger bodies (including babies) typically heal faster.

• Lifestyle stress can delay progress.

• Sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress management all influence healing time.

• Pregnancy, history of severe trauma, or early developmental challenges may require more consistent support.

This is why every care plan is personalised at Bloom Chiropractic—your body tells us what it needs.

You’ll Always Know Where You Stand

Transparency is essential to us.

During your Report of Findings appointment, your chiropractor will explain:

• What’s going on

• What needs to be corrected

• How long it may take

• How many visits are recommended

• What kind of improvements you can expect

• When we’ll re-check progress

There are no surprises, no pressure, and no generic “packages.”

Just clear, open communication.

Can I Just Come In When It Hurts?

You can—but you won’t get the long-term benefits chiropractic was designed to offer.

Pain is often the last thing to appear and the first thing to fade.

Meaning: symptom-based care usually only scratches the surface.

If your goal is true, sustainable change, then consistency is key.

Ready to Begin Your Healing Journey?

If you’re curious about how many visits you may personally need, the best first step is a thorough assessment.

Book an appointment with Bloom Chiropractic—your family-centred Chiropractor in Rolleston—and discover what your body is truly capable of.