We could say in some ways, chiropractic care is like building a house - certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and sturdy. When building a house, you would not put up your walls before you had a solid foundation because your walls would be weak and eventually collapsed. Same as not to put on your roof before the walls were ready, or you would run into the same problem. These concepts apply to your body as well; it 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 reduce your pain and help you feel better. Depending on the severity of condition, it is typical for a patient 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, which helps to 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 and back to 100% functioning, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future. Usually, this phase only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.