More about Chiropractic Care

Types of Chiropractic Care:

The number of treatments necessary to resolve a patient’s complaint is very individual. Factors that may influence recovery include: the patient’s goals, health status, date of the injury, if the injury is causing chronic pain, compliance with home/office therapies and the number of injuries. Some patients simply seek relief from the immediate pain and may require a few treatments, whereas others prefer to experience optimum health and require intensive and comprehensive care. The decision is always up to the patient. Many people make adjustments part of their routine health maintenance.

Active Care: 

Acute Care, Remobilization, Reactivation and Rehabilitation

Acute care is provided during the first few days following an injury. It is intended to relieve pain, inflammation and muscle spasm. Therapeutic modalities such as electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound may be used to help achieve the best results.

Remobilization is the stage of treatment directed at restoring optimal mobility flexibility to your joints and muscles. Spinal manipulation (adjustments) and myofascial release techniques are often used to accomplish these goals.

Reactivation care is when exercises and flexibility training are included in the treatment strategy. Scientific studies have shown that early introduction of exercise in the treatment program facilitates more rapid recovery from an injury and prevents recurrences.

Rehabilitation is the stage of care when more intensive training is necessary. This is the period when coordination, strength and endurance are emphasized. The goal of rehabilitation is to prevent recurrence of symptoms and re-injury. The ultimate objective of this treatment is to train patients how to control symptoms through exercise therapy and correct posture. Depending on the patient’s needs, one area may be emphasized.

Supportive Care:

After a patient has completed active care and has been discharged, supportive treatments may be indicated. This type of treatment is directed towards assisting in controlling periodic flare-ups that may occur. Typically, a short course of treatment is indicated. We are available to you should you experience a period of symptoms or a flare-up. If you have not been seen in six months or longer, a brief examination will be performed.

Preventive/ Maintenance Care:

Maintaining a healthy environment within the body is the key to feeling well and also to preventing disease. Good spinal health is an integral component of the body’s system. Patients who receive regular spinal adjustments understand the benefits of a healthy spine. The daily aches and pains experienced by others are rare occurrences to those who receive routine preventive care. The frequency of care is usually once per month in order to maintain improved health after active care has been completed. Maintenance care includes adjustments and moist heat treatments. Insurance companies typically do not pay for preventive/maintenance care.

Call us today at 508-698-0688 for more information about how Dr. MacEwen and the team at Tritown Chiropractic Offices can help you find the relief for your pain.