Phase 2: Intermediate Care

Teaming Up for Optimal Health

Most chiropractors regard the elimination of symptoms as the easiest part of a persons care. If all that the chiropractor does is to reduce the pain and stop there, the chances of the condition recurring are much greater. In order to prevent a rapid recurrence of symptoms and maximize your spinal health it is necessary to continue receiving care even though your symptoms are gone.

During intermediate/ transformative phase of your care, you will not have to receive adjustments as often as you did during the first phase of care and, depending on your particular circumstances, you may begin doing exercises and stretches. You will also become more active in the adjustments, learning how to stretch the tiny muscles and ligaments between vertebra. People often experience a "somatopsychic wave" phenomenon during this phase of care. This is a physical wave movement that moves up and down the spine. Some people equate this to the kundalini described in eastern practices.

Do not be discouraged if you have mild flare-ups in your symptoms on occasion. This is normal. Flare-ups are bound to occur during this phase because your body is digging deeper to clear the stored distortions. Sometimes people will also feel out of sorts as things change on an emotional/mental level. Depending on the severity of your distortions and how long they have been there, this phase of your care may last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years.