It is important to understand the stages of chiropractic care,
because chiropractic care addresses core physiological and
biomechanical aspects of the body.  The process to correct problems without drugs or surgery can take time.  Some conditions can be treated
in a few visits, while others may take longer.

Relief Care:  The majority of patients consult a chiropractor because because they have an ache or pain.  In the first phase of care, the main objective is to eliminate or reduce your discomfort and stabilize your condition in the shortest amount of time.

Rehabilitative Care:  Once your condition has stabilized , you enter the second phase of care, where the objective is to correct any underlying injury or cause of discomfort, strengthen the muscles, and improve neuromusculoskeletal function.  Care may be supplememted by rehabilitation exercises, nutrition, and modification of daily habits.

Once your discomfort has subsided, you may think all is well and choose to abandon your care.  However, if you end your care before fully healing the muscles and soft tissues, you can invite a relapse.  It is hard to believe that, after all the time, effort, energy, and money put into correcting a problem, a patient would choose to forgo this relatively easy phase of care!  As much as we would love to see you in our office, we would rather assist you in maintaining your health rather than relieving your pain.

Wellness Care:  The wellness phase is designed to maintain your improved health, encourage normal spinal function, prevent the return of the original condition, and catch small problems before they become serious.  A personal wellness care program will be designed specifically for you where we teach you how to incorporate good nutrition and exercise habits into your everyday life, thereby promoting vitality, endurance, and ability to enjoy life at its fullest.

A good way to look at chiropractic is to relate it to dentistry.  We all know it takes a long time to develop tooth decay,
but with regular maintenance and check-ups,
the plaque doesn't have a chance.