Teaming Up for Optimal Health

Most chiropractors regard the elimination of symptoms as the easiest part of a persons care. If all that the chiropractor does is to reduce the pain and stop there, the chances of the condition recurring are much greater. In order to prevent a rapid recurrence of symptoms, it is necessary to continue receiving care even though your symptoms are gone.

During the correction / restorative phase of your care, an emphasis will be on a combination of treatments including spinal adjustments to reduce symptoms and improve posture, specific exercises and stretches to improve posture and increase flexibility and strength, and specific traction protocols to correct any underlying structural problems in your spine identified on your initial visit.  Depending on your particular circumstances, you may begin doing exercises and stretches and possibly using traction tools at home to help accelerate your healing.

Do not be discouraged if you have mild flare-ups in your symptoms on occasion. This is normal. Flare-ups are bound to occur during this phase because your body has not fully healed. Depending on the severity of your injury or condition and how long you have been suffering from it, this phase of your care may last anywhere from a few months to a year or more.