PHASES OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE

PHASE 1 - SYMPTOMATIC RELIEF
Many people seek chiropractic care because they are in pain. In the first phase of care, the main goal is to reduce your symptoms. This may require daily visits, or two to three visits per week for a time.

Most people assume that if they are pain free, then their problem has been resolved. Unfortunately, pain is a very poor indicator of health. In fact, pain and other symptoms generally appear once the condition has become advanced. When you begin chiropractic care, pain is usually the first symptom to resolve, even though the underlying condition still remains.

PHASE 2 - STABILIZATION
As the symptoms (pain, paresthesia, etc.) begin to improve, correction and stabilization begins! It is important to follow your chiropractic doctors instructions and recomendations during this phase of care. As the symptoms are reduced, he will continue to work with you at a reduced frequency of treatments while continuing to correct and stabilize your spine biomechanics.

During the correction/restorative phase of care, you will not have to receive adjustments as often as you did in the relief phase of care. Depending on your circumstances, you may begin a program of exercises and stretching to help accelerate your healing.

Do not be discouraged if you experience a flare up of symptoms or a set back to your care. This is normal. Your body is not fully healed and the area is not stabilized. This phase can take from two to three weeks to several months depending on the severity of your condition.

PHASE 3 - MAINTENANCE
Once your body has fully healed, routine chiropractic care is essential to ensure that your physical problems do not return, and keep you in optimal health, just like continuing an exercise program and eating well in order to maintain the benefits of chiropractic care.

When chiropractic care become a routine or part of your lifestyle, you can avoid many of the aches and pains, your joints will last longer and you will be able to engage in more of the activities you enjoy.