Laying the foundation
Chiropractic care is the primary care at A Family Practice and Wellness Center. Chiropractic care is like building a house - certain things have to happen in a particular order in order for everything to stand strong and 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. Your body has to go through a particular plan of care in order to repair itself correctly and fully. There are three general phases of wellness 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 and history of your problem, you will be evaluated by one of our providers. A typical treatment plan may consist of care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks or less. This may involve seeing our medical doctor, our chiropractor, a physical therapist, getting needling or cupping, or possibly massage therapy depending on your problem.
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 several months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem. This is the strengthening phase and will help you maintain your improved health.
Phase 3: Wellness 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 once a month, based on your lifestyle and goals.