Laying the foundation

Chiropractic care is like building a house – certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and work correctly. When building a house, if you tried to put up your walls before you had a solid foundation, your walls would be weak and eventually collapse. If you tried to put on your roof before the walls were ready, you would run into the same problem. The same is true for your body. Your body goes through phases of repair, and depending on your particular problem, the length, phase, and duration of care recommended, will reflect your individual needs and current phase in the healing process.  While under care we monitor and track your progress daily, and through re-evaluations to best measure your progress towards release, and to determine if a referral is needed.  There are three general phases of chiropractic care for which you may be a candate . . .

Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our office, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, our care could last for days or even weeks.  If our conservative care of your problem does not improve your condition, or if it gets worse, we will order the appropriate diagnostic tests, or refer you to the appropriate healthcare professional.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for several weeks or even months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor as needed.   Some patients come in a few times a month while others a few times per year, it all depends on your lifestyle and goals.