On your first visit we need to determine your needs and wants. So, we'll start with a consultation. We'll then follow with an examination which could include X-Rays. From the information we have obtained we can now determine the most correct direction to follow.
Some patients want only Chiropractic care and others may want Holistic Health Care, which takes into account many different stratagies in alternative health care.
Health care is like building a house – certain things have to happen in a particular order for everything to 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. It 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.
Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks. - Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care
During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, thereby helping prevent injury.
It is typical to need care 4-8 times per month for 6-24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem. - Phase 3: Maintenance Care
Once your body has fully healed, it is important to come in for periodic adjustments to avoid problems in the future.
Usually, this only requires a quick visit to the chiropractor 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.