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. when you first arrive at the ckinic you will be asked to fill out our new patient information and consent forms. These forms are also available right here on the website in the New Patient Center under Online Forms. You could print them out and fill them out at home and bring them along to the clinic saving you time at your appointment. During your initial exam a foot scan will done as well as an EMG Spinal scan. You will receive copies of each of these scans to take with you. After reviewing your scans and your medical history and discussing these with you, Dr.Vicari will also give you your first adjustment. Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for the first several 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 several 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.