What Is Maintenance Care and Why Do I Need It?

May 1

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If you’ve visited us at Lolo Wellness for back or neck pain, chances are you felt relief after just a few visits. But what happens once the pain goes away? Should you stop coming? Not necessarily!

This is where maintenance care comes in—a simple but powerful way to stay feeling your best, even when nothing “hurts.”

Relief vs. Maintenance: What’s the Difference?

When you first come in for chiropractic care, the goal is relief—to help reduce pain and get you moving comfortably again. But just like eating healthy or working out, ongoing maintenance care is about prevention and long-term wellness. Rather than waiting for pain to return, maintenance visits help:

Keep your spine in alignment
Prevent small issues from becoming big problems
Support your nervous system and overall function
Boost energy, flexibility, and recovery

Think of it like routine tune-ups for your body—keeping everything running smoothly before anything breaks down.

How Often Should I Come?

It depends on your lifestyle, body, and goals. Some people come in monthly, while others find every 6–8 weeks works well.

Maintenance care is great if you:

Sit for long periods or work at a computer
Lead an active lifestyle or play sports
Have a physically demanding job
Want to manage stress and tension
Are committed to your long-term wellness

Beyond Chiropractic: Add Massage and Acupuncture to the Mix

At Lolo Wellness, we take a full-body approach to care. Many patients find they get even better results by combining chiropractic with massage therapy and acupuncture.

Massage helps release tension, improve circulation, and aid recovery
Acupuncture supports balance in the nervous system and helps reduce stress

Together, these therapies can keep you feeling aligned, relaxed, and resilient.

What to Expect During a Maintenance Visit

Your chiropractic appointment is typically focused on spinal movement and areas of tension or misalignment. Treatments are then performed for correction. Most patients leave feeling lighter, more mobile, and more at ease.