Phase 1: Intensive Care
This is the initial phase, during which your chiropractor will address the health issues and symptoms which brought you to their office. This phase is intended to reduce to near-elimination the concerns revealed herein, if the care plan is properly adhered to. It is during this phase in which visits are most frequent; this means both that it is the most costly stage of your chiropractic care, and that it is the most essential to establishing a good foundation for ongoing treatment.
Your care plan will be based on the findings of your chiropractor’s initial exam, as well as factors like medical history, physical condition, age, and lifestyle. It should include a new patient orientation or a health care class, both of which can help you to get your bearings. After this phase has been completed, a progress evaluation will take place in order to allow for an updated assessment of your condition and the changing of care recommendations and frequency as needed.