Stages of Chiropractic Care

Stage 1:
Pain and Symptoms Relief Care

“This pain is killing me, I need it to stop!!!”

Patients consult a chiropractor first and foremost because they are in PAIN. Therefore, the priority is to accurately diagnose the problem and help relieve the pain and associated symptoms. The goal is to end further progression of the condition, prevent damages to the surrounding tissues, and to regain proper function. Focus on reducing or eliminating the most obvious symptoms, and getting patients back into normal daily activities, pain-free.

Stage 2:
Corrective/Restorative Care

“I’m not in acute pain anymore and I want to get back to 100%, so this won’t happen again!!”

Once a patient is no longer experiencing significant pain, the corrective stage begins. The body is at ease, movements are beginning to return to 100%, and soft tissues are no longer stiff and tender all the time. This is the stage when your body heals.

This stage we work on maintaining proper joint movements and giving time for our tissue to fully recover. Joints have more stability, muscles and ligaments are returning to normal strength and flexibility. The focus then turns to correct the cause of the discomfort, improving functions, and posture.

Stage 3:
Wellness Care

“I’ve been good, and I’ve been feeling good. Let’s keep it that way!!”

Once tissues are healed and biomechanics have restored the patient will be recommended to continue with periodic spinal checkups. This is the time when a patient continues to maintain a healthy lifestyle and prevent problems from re-occurring. Regular maintenance care will address any minor problems before they are given a chance to manifest into serious conditions.