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 begin to 'hold' your alignment and help you feel better. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for the first 4 weeks. After 30 days, a re-evaluation is performed, noting improvements and most likely decreasing your plan of care.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to stabilize and heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care 4-8 times per month for the next month, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem. As you continue 'holding' and healing, your visits are again reduced.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic check-ups to maintain your alignment 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.

Move well... Eat well... Be well.