The Journey to Wellness

Phase 1: Pain Relief

Many people visit a chiropractor for the first time because they’re experiencing pain or discomfort. In Phase 1 of care, our main goal is to reduce your symptoms and help you feel better as quickly as possible. This may involve more frequent visits at the beginning to help move you out of the acute phase of your condition and begin the healing process.

It’s a common misconception that no pain means good health. In reality, pain is often a poor indicator of overall wellness—it’s typically the last signal your body gives when something has been wrong for a while.

Think of it like a tooth cavity or heart disease. These conditions don’t cause pain when they first develop; discomfort only appears once the problem has progressed. The same is true for issues like spinal misalignment, stress, or joint dysfunction. When you start chiropractic care, pain is usually the first symptom to fade—but true healing continues well beyond that point.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

Getting patients out of pain is the easy part. Typically, the pain will be 80% or more improved within the first 6 visits.  If you stop treatment at this point, the chances of the pain recurring are much greater. Even though your pain is gone, the problem still remains. Until we correct that problem, the chance of your symptoms coming back is very likely.

During phase 2, your visits will be spaced out longer.  You will be given exercises and stretches to perform at home to help restore function and stability.

It is incredibly important to finish your treatment plan.

Phase 3: Wellness Care

Maintenance is Key to Healthy Living

Once your body has fully healed, routine chiropractic care can help ensure that your physical problems do not return. You can’t expect to visit the gym for a month and have results for life. In a similar way, it is important to continue chiropractic care to ensure the health of your musculoskeletal system.

Many years ago, dentists convinced everyone that the best time to go to the dentist is before your teeth hurt, that routine dental care will help your teeth remain healthy for a long time. The same is true of chiropractic care for your spine. It is important to remember that your spine experiences normal wear and tear as you walk, drive, sit, lift, sleep, and bend. Routine chiropractic care can help you feel better, move with more freedom, and stay healthier throughout your lifetime.

When you make routine chiropractic care a part of your lifestyle, you avoid many of the aches and pains that so many people suffer through, your joints will last longer and you will be able to engage in more of the activities you love.