Treatment

Pain Relief

  • Period of intensive care

  • Relief of symptoms 

  • An important reduction in pain is often achieved in less than 
       2 weeks 

  • Ideal Frequency is 1-2 times a week

  •  Or usually, much longer and difficult to relieve the pain

  • The duration of this phase depends on the condition and its severity

  • The evolution of the patient’s condition is followed closely to make sure 
       that the diagnosis is correct

  • Chiropractic Treatment

    • Soft tissu therapy (20-40 minutes)

      • combination of massage, stretches, trigger points…

    • Joint mobilizations

    • Chiropractic adjustments

      • Adapted to the condition, age and worries the patient may be feeling

    • Light traction

    • …

Correction

  • Correction of the subluxations to prevent pain from coming back

  • Correction of bad habits

  •         Posture

  •         Stretching

  •         Exercise

  •         Nutrition

  • Advice must be respected

  • If not, pain may return in the future

  • Pain is usually absent during this phase

  • However

  • Movements are still diminished

  • Muscles are still tight

  • Ideal frequency is 2-4 times a month  

Maintenance

  • Prevention of pain

  • Muscle strengthening

  • Increase of muscle endurance

  • Ideal frequency is 4-12 times a year

  • Many patients also discover that other health problems improve or even disappear 

Wellness

  • Optimal function of the body’s systems 

  • The chiropractor makes sure that the patient’s posture and 
     ranges of motion are optimal 

  • The chiropractor can hence prevent other problems from appearing 

  • Ideal frequency depends upon many different factors 

  •         Age

  •         Respecting the advice: stretching, exercise, nutrition, etc.

  •         Lifestyle: athlete, desk job, construction worker, etc.

  •         And many other factors