Phases of Healing

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.  During the acute phase of injury swelling and spasm occur, this response causes the discomfort experienced witihn the injured area.  We perform treatments aimed at reducing this initial inflammatoy response.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury. During this time period we aim to improve strength, and range of motion through chiropractic manipulation and active stretching techniques.  Therapeutic exercise is introduced to improve endurance and neuromuscular balance.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments, maintain a regular exercise program, while avoiding a diet that is nutrient deficient.