The Joint Corp. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Revenue Disclosures - Revenue Related to Performance Obligations - Maturity (Details)

Revenue Disclosures - Revenue Related to Performance Obligations - Maturity (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 15,107
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 2,741
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 2,626
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 2,240
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 1,907
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 1,477
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized	$ 4,116
Contract liabilities expected to be recognized, year