Laying The Foundation

The process of achieving optimal health through chiropractic care can be compared to the process of building a house; things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and work correctly. If you were building a house you wouldn’t put the walls up before laying a solid foundation, and you certainly wouldn’t try to attach a roof to your unsecure walls. The same can be said when “building” a healthy body. Your body has to go through a particular plan of care in order to repair itself correctly and fully. This plan is broken into three general phases of chiropractic care:

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, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.

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 4-8 times per month for 6-24 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 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.