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. Each joint needs to have pain free range of motion, so it can be trained and strengthened
properly.
Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. Rehabilitation of muscles and other soft tissues is emphasized
during this phase of healing.
Phase 3: Wellness Care
Once your body has fully healed, it is important to avoid problems in the future. Helping maintain proper joint function and strength helps prevent future episodes. This is based on your lifestyle and goals.
