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, they have not done their job.  If they do not fully correct the cause of the problem, the chances of the condition recurring are much greater. In addition to flare-ups, the affected nerves will continue to be damaged, and the body parts they innervate will continue to get sick and diseased.  In order to prevent a rapid recurrence of symptoms, stop further sickness and disease from developing, and allow the damaged tissues to heal, it is necessary to continue receiving care even though you may not have anymore symptoms.

Correction will begin with your first adjustment.  The bones will immediately move to a better position and alleviate pressure from the nerves.  Each adjustment builds on the last.  For many people the correction process is challenging years (or decades) of bad habits and poor patterns.  As your body begins to heal, and becomes stronger, you will not have to receive adjustments as often as you did during the initial phase of care and, depending on your particular circumstances, you may begin doing exercises and stretches 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 it has been developing in your body, this phase of your care may last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years.

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