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 has to go through a particular plan of care in order to repair itself correctly and fully. There are three general phases of chiropractic care . . .

Phase 1: Relief Care

If you are in pain when you come into our office, our first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.  It is important to understand that resolution of a symptom such as pain does not necessarily meant that your body is healthy yet.  Corrective/restorative care is necessary to preserve the progress that has been made during relief care, while rehabilitating the problem area(s) to ensure that the symptom does not recur.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, the neuromuscular units (joints, muscles, and the nerves that supply and control them) will be re-educated to hold the spine in a proper position, thereby helping prevent re-injury.  A patient under corrective care will typically need adjusted 4-8 times per month for 6-24 months, depending on overall health and the severity of the problem.  We will monitor your progress with techniques such as Insight assessment of the nervous system, chiropractic analysis, and X-rays.

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 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.

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