Phase 2 of 3
Phase 2: Corrective Care
Getting the pain to stop is the easier part. In corrective care, muscles and other tissues are given the time to heal more completely — because stopping when the symptoms stop makes them far more likely to return.
Teaming up for optimal health
Most chiropractors regard the elimination of symptoms as the easiest part of the care a person receives. If all the chiropractor does is reduce the pain and stop there, the chances of the condition recurring are much greater.
To prevent a rapid recurrence of symptoms, it is necessary to continue receiving care even though your symptoms have gone.
What changes in this phase
- You will not need adjustments as often as you did in phase one
- You may begin exercises and stretches, either at the center or at home
- Mild flare-ups can happen from time to time, and they are normal
- How long it lasts depends on the injury and how long you have had it
How long phase two lasts
Depending on how severe your injury or condition is, 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.
As a general guide, it is typical to need care four to eight times per month for six to 24 months, depending on your overall health and the severity of the problem.
Where this sits
Corrective care is the middle of the three phases.
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