Laying the Foundation for Total Health
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, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care two to three times per week for 3-4 weeks.
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are becoming more stable are allowed to heal more completely, thereby strengthening and stabilizing around the area of concern as well as decreasing the chances for re-injury. It is typical in this phase of care to need between 1-2 visits per week for 4-6 weeks, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Once your body has fully healed, it can be very beneficial to come in for periodic adjustments to maintain a desired level of spinal health and to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-2 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.