Chiropractor, Portland Oregon

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. If you tried to put up your walls before you had a solid foundation, your walls would be weak and eventually collapse.  The same is true for your body. For the best results, your body must 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

If you are in pain when you come into our office, our first objective is to help you "Feel Better Today." Depending on the severity of your problem, it is typical to need care 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks or until the most obvious symptoms have resolved. Understand, problems that build over weeks, months or years will require time to heal.

Phase 2: Correction

During the corrective care phase, muscles and other tissues are allowed to heal more completely, helping to prevent re-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. As your condition improves, treatment frequency decreases.

Phase 3: Wellness

Once your body has fully healed, it is important to keep it that way. Most patients understand and schedule for periodic adjustments to avoid relapse and future problems. It just makes sense.

Maintenance always costs less and is much easier than "crisis intervention."

Remember... Whatever your condition, you are always in charge. You make your own decisions based on your individual circumstances. We are simply here to help you to... 

"Live Your Ultimate Potential."

Questions or concerns? Just call and ask. We are here for you.

(503) 431-2388