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, the first objective is to help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, you may be seen multiple visits within a short period of time to initiate the healing process and to get you feeling better as quickly as possible. It is very common to receive not only chiropractic adjustments but pain relieving therapies designed to help reduce muscle spasm and inflammation. Patients usually fall into one of two categories; those who heal fast and those who don't. Once you are more stable and feeling better it is time to make a decision...
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. In addition, more active therapies are incorporated into the care plan such as, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and specific posture strengthening stretches.
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 for a "tune up". We believe it is easier to stay healthy than it is to get healthy!
