Introduction

Your chiropractic adjustment is powerful—but healing doesn’t stop when you leave the office.

At Dr. Jennifer Simons Chiropractic & Wellness in Cashiers, NC, we teach our patients how to take small steps between visits that make a big difference in their progress. These steps help your body hold adjustments longer, reduce stress, and prevent pain from coming back.

Here are 5 simple things you can do between visits to get better results—and stay feeling better longer.

1. Keep Moving (Even Gently)

Motion is medicine. Even light daily movement like walking, stretching, or using a foam roller can keep your joints and muscles loose, reduce stiffness, and support circulation.

If you sit for long hours, set a timer to stand or walk for 2–5 minutes every 45 minutes. Small movements done often help your body hold its alignment better.

2. Use Cold or Heat When Needed

Not sure when to use ice or heat? Here’s a quick tip:

• Cold helps with inflammation, swelling, or sharp pain (especially after an injury or adjustment).
• Heat helps with muscle tension, stiffness, or soreness from overuse or stress.

Ask Dr. Simons if you’re unsure—she’ll guide you based on your specific care plan.

3. Stay Hydrated

Water helps your spine, joints, and muscles recover faster. It keeps tissues flexible and supports the healing process after adjustments.

Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily (more if you’re active or in the heat). Add lemon or cucumber if you need variety.

4. Watch Your Posture

Your posture plays a big role in how long your adjustment holds. Try these tips:

• Keep your screen at eye level
• Sit with both feet on the ground
• Avoid slouching or crossing your legs for long periods
• Use a supportive pillow and avoid sleeping on your stomach

Dr. Simons can show you personalized posture tips based on your spine and lifestyle.

5. Don’t Skip Your Follow-Up Visits

Healing is a process—not a one-time fix. Each adjustment builds on the last to create long-term results.

Skipping visits or only coming in when things hurt slows progress and lets old patterns return. Sticking to your plan helps your body re-learn proper movement and stay out of pain for good.

Bonus Tip: Let Us Know If Something Changes

Pain that shifts, flares, or disappears suddenly may tell us something important. Don’t wait to mention it. Dr. Simons will adjust your care as needed to keep your progress on track.

You’re not in this alone—we’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Stay Aligned. Stay Well.

You don’t have to live in pain—or wonder what’s going wrong between visits. A few simple habits, done daily, can help your care work faster and last longer.

Schedule your next chiropractic visit with Dr. Jennifer Simons today and keep your healing momentum going strong.