For the better part of a year I was treated with many adjustments (4/month via the Wellness Plan) by various chiropractors. Each session generally lasted between 3-10 mins and with varying levels of effectiveness; depending on what activities I'd accomplished or how hard the week hit me-and of course-the chiropractor I had my back cracked by. In the aforementioned time, I had the opportunity to be adjusted by: Dr. Joel, Dr. Jesse, Dr. Brandon, Dr. Mina, Dr. James, and Dr. Vargas. From my experience, each chiropractic physician had his own particular style within the process of providing the same methods of spinal manipulation or HVLA techniques.
In particular, I experienced the most alleviation from discomfort when I scheduled a massage (outside of The Joint establishment) within the week of my adjustment. I also noticed a greater benefit whenever I was consistent with adhering to my own set/regimen of daily stretching. I also enjoyed having Dr. Brandon and Dr. Jesse provide me with "homework" in the form of exercises I could use to help a specific or specific areas of concern.
During part of my journey, I'd experience (what I'd call) chiropractic plateau and decided to continue my own self-care regimen minus my current Wellness membership. I'd also had other priorities that led me to abstain from therapeutic back cracking. I decided to pause my membership for two months and when the 2 months dwindled down, I attempted to extend my streak freeze for another month (by my obtained knowledge, The Joint provides the option to freeze your membership account for up to 3 months within a year and the option to unfreeze anytime after 30 days), to no avail. Therefore, my membership resumed.
By this time, I'd changed locations in Orlando and decided to visit another The Joint location.
Overall, I'd give The Joint 3.75/5. Being my first foray into chiropractic care, it was nice to be treated respectfully and compassionately and given tools to help continue my own specific wellness journey. There were occasional times (2-3) where I did not find my session to be effective and had to personally rehabilitate a particular part of my body to pre-adjustment condition aka less pain/discomfort. Per the style, technique, skill, experience, and prior history/rapport you've built with the chiropractor you meet with, your experience will also vary. read more