Laying the Foundation for Total Health
Chiropractic care follows a systematic approach similar to constructing a house. Just as a solid foundation is crucial before erecting walls or adding a roof to ensure strength and stability, your body requires a specific plan of care for proper and complete repair.
To start, we must learn about your symptoms and find the root cause(s) during your First Visit through examination and testing. Then, we will go over the results with you on your Second Visit and discuss a treatment plan tailored to you. The chiropractic journey consists of three main phases:
Phase 1: Relief Care
Many seek chiropractic help for pain relief. During this phase, our focus is on alleviating your symptoms based on your unique needs.
Pain isn't always a reliable indicator of health; it often emerges late in the progression of a condition. Just like a cavity doesn't hurt until it's severe, underlying issues can exist without immediate pain. Chiropractic care targets the root cause, relieving pain first, though the condition may persist.
Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care two to three times per week for four to 12 weeks.
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury.
Many chiropractors consider symptom relief the initial step in care. However, stopping at pain reduction increases the likelihood of symptom recurrence. To prevent this, continuous care is essential, even after symptoms vanish.
During the correction/restorative phase, adjustments may be less frequent, and exercises may be introduced to aid healing. Mild symptom flare-ups are common and expected as the body continues to heal.
Depending on the severity and duration of your condition, this phase may last several months to a few years, with patients commonly being seen four to eight times per month.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Sustaining health is essential.
After complete healing, regular chiropractic visits can prevent the reappearance of physical issues and maintain optimal well-being. Just as consistent exercise and balanced nutrition sustain fitness benefits, ongoing chiropractic care preserves musculoskeletal health.
Incorporating regular chiropractic visits into your lifestyle reduces aches and pains, enhances joint longevity, and enables increased participation in favored activities.
Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor one to four times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.
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Just like building a house, each phase is vital for your body's strength and stability.
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