how long does it take to heal
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A simple graphic for Chiropractic patients and Physicians to help explain the time it takes to heal from acute back pain.TRANSCRIPT
how long will it take to heal ?Obvious Pain & Discomfort
Some Relief
Some Relief
Starting toImprove
ReducedSymptoms
Feeling Good
Enjoying Care
Optimizing Health
OptimalHealth
Joint Instability& Nervous system
Dysfunctionare present
Inflammationand tissue
degeneration is decreased
Range of motionis increasing and
Muscle Spasms aredecreasing
ImprovingTissue
Function
Nerves interactingwell with Joints
and Muscles
Muscles and ligaments arebeginning tonormalize
Your body is stabilizing and undergoing
re-education
Your body works at an
optimum level
Initial Intensive careAlmost everyone begins care at this stage
The Primary treatment goals include the reduction of symptoms improving Quality of Life, and reducing swelling and inflammation.
Depending on how severe your condition is, visitswill be frequent and care should be strictly monitored
Supportive CareAches and pains are diminished, muscle and soft Tissues begin to normalize and heal
This is the most delicate stage of care because yourbody is undergoing intense re-education and learninghow to function properly.
Dropping out of care at this stage can result in a quickrelapse of symptoms as well as chronic states of pain.
Visits are not as frequent as long as the patient proceeds with care.
Wellness CarePatients who graduate to this stage are no longer in a state of defense, but a state of support.
Your body works at its peak performance.
Visits are reserved for routine checkups ensuring prevention of future problems.
This stage of care is the most affordable as wellas rewarding.
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