Phase 2: Corrective Care

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. Symptoms, unfortunately, are the last thing to show up and fortunately, the first thing to go away! When you feel thirsty, you have already been dehydrated for quite some time. When, you feel painful symptoms, this is your body's "five alarm fire bell" ringing. Your body is begging you to pay attention.

During the correction / restorative phase of your care, you will not have to receive adjustments as often as you did during the first phase of care and, depending on your particular circumstances, you may begin doing exercises and stretches either at the our studio or at home to help accelerate your healing. You may also be advised to begin a yoga or pilates workout on a regular basis. Often time, this is an excellent time to incorporate other healing modalities such as massage and acupuncture.

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 couple of years.