What To Expect

Laying the foundation

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 chiropractic 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 of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks.

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 6-24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of your problem.

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 1-4 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.

Acupuncture utilizes needles, acupressure, and lasers to help balance the body's "qi." This ancient Chinese art has been around for thousands of years and has proven its effectiveness with main-stream medicine. Several scientific studies have shown acupuncture's ability to relieve pain, relax muscles, and help alleviate several common and/or complicated symptoms. The World Health Organization has published an extensive article reviewing and analyzing the studies performed. As with chiropractic, a detailed treatment plan will be designed for each individual patient. The amount of care needed will vary; based on how long the the patient has been experiencing symptoms, the age of the patient, and if other variables are present. Schedule your consultation today with Dr. Debra Corum.