What to Expect

Laying the foundation - The Building Blocks of Care

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. If your spine (your body's foundation) and the supporting muscles are not strong, many things can go wrong including back and neck pain, headaches or other symptoms.  Just as with the foundation of a house, if things are not strong enough and in their proper place the foundation cannot support the building.  Once the foundation is strong, the rest of the building will stand strong. The same is true for your body.  It is important to remember that these are basic guidelines.  Dr. Gary Sclabassi will tailor the amount of care specific to your needs based on the severity of your problem.  The amount of time you decide to benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you. Following are three general phases of chiropractic care...

Phase 1: Relief Care

Most patients come to our office in pain, whether it is from an injury, accident or work injury.  Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks to achieve complete pain relief.

Phase 2: Corrective/Restorative Care

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely through continued adjustments and the introduction of corrective exercises.  This will help prevent a relapse or re-injury.  It is typical to need care 4-8 times per month for up to 6 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 1-2 times per month, based on your lifestyle and goals.