Our mission at the Chiropractic Rehab Center is to deliver the highest quality treatment programs in a gentle, safe, and effective manner in a relaxed and professional atmosphere. We strive to provide the highest quality care to each and every person that we come in contact with. It is vitally important that every patient have a complete understanding of their current health problem before treatment begins. We strive to not only correct a person's health problems, but to educate and enlighten people so that they can continue a lifelong road of wellness.
We would also personally like to welcome you and congratulate you on making an educated decision to improve your health. There are three important stages in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and health problems and they are: 1. Relief 2. Correction 3. Strengthening. Initially our primary concern is pain control which involves the control and reduction of your current symptoms.
Stage 1 usually requires acute-phase care and involves more frequent treatments and home care instructions such as ice packs, over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medication, immobilization, rest, and limited activities. Your response to our treatment will be closely monitored. In most cases we will take things on a day to day basis and you should notice improvement within the first few days or weeks. If during the initial course of treatment there is no improvement, you will be re-evaluated and if needed, I will refer you for additional diagnostic testing and/or referral to the appropriate health care professional for further evaluation and concurrent treatment.
Stage 2 care requires sub-acute treatment and the emphasis is on the correction of biomechanical problems and restoration of normal joint mechanics. Your treatment plan at this point will be reduced and you should continue with all therapies and home instructions. You will be given basic home stretches and exercises to be performed at home and it is extremely important that you follow through with these instructions to help assist in your treatment and help speed up your recovery.
Stage 3 involves more supportive care and advanced rehabilitation. This is the most important phase because increased flexibility, coordination, and strength will prevent the likelihood of future flare-ups and exacerbations. You may also be instructed in proper posture, activity modifications, ergonomics, lifestyle changes, nutrition, stress reduction, and safe lifting techniques.
Remember, it is important that you follow the treatment guidelines as indicated in order to achieve the maximum benefit in the correction of your particular injury or health problem. As with everything else in life, you get out of it what you put into it. The whole rehabilitation process is a team approach and involves a concerted effort on both our parts. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to bring them up at any time.
Since our practice has been built on “word of mouth referrals”, we ask that you thank the person that referred you, and please tell others of your wonderful health experience.
