What to Expect

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.  Relief care is that care necessary to get rid of your symptoms or pain, but not the cause of it.  It is the same as drying a floor that is wet from a leak, but not fixing it.  Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 3-4 times per week for 6-8 weeks.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

Corrective care differs from relief care in that its goal is to get rid of the symptoms or pain while correcting the cause of the problem as well. During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury.  Corrective care varies in its length or time, but is more lasting.  It is typical to need care 6-8 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.

• Your First Visit
• Phase 1: Relief Care
• Phase 2: Corrective Care
• Phase 3: Wellness Care