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. The care plan is determined by the type and extent of the injury/complaint.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. Just like going to the gym takes time to build muscles and maintain them. This phase of care is meant to stabilize the spine with the ultimate goal of preventing  future injuries or health problems.

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. Just like you get regular checkups at the dentist and oil changes for your car, your body needs constant maintenance. This includes proper stretching, exercises, diet and regular chiropractic check ups.