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: Basic 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, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks. The main intent of basic care is to reduce the stress accumulated in the nervous system. The goals are to reduce muscle spasms and tension, improve posture and begin restoring flexibilityand adaptability of the spine.

Phase 2: Intermediate Care

This is where true healing occurs. It's the "remodel" phase. As we see the spine and nervous system transform, we see the individual transform as well. During intermediate care, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. It is typical to need care 4-8 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. The nervous system is always subject to stress accumulating which causes an acceleration of the aging process. By continuing regular chiropractic adjustments you eliminate or reduce the effects of stress. This is one of the best preventative measures you can take toward better and prolonged health. Many studies indicate that the immune systme functions more effeciently when one recieves wellness care.Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.