Corrective care is typically recommended for patients who have suffered from spinal problems over a long period and may have developed more complicated conditions that have not been properly treated. If your spinal issues are more complex, if you have significant postural deformities, or if you've experienced recurring pain, this type of care may be appropriate for you. A thorough evaluation is required to determine if a corrective care plan is right for your specific situation.

Advanced corrective care may help with a range of conditions, including back and neck pain, headaches and migraines, scoliosis, postural deformities, shoulder pain, and whiplash injuries. It is also used to address issues like fatigue and trouble sleeping, and to help restore normal spinal alignment after trauma. The goal is to correct the underlying structural issues that contribute to these conditions.

Your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs based on the findings from your initial evaluation. It may include a combination of specific chiropractic adjustments, traction, corrective home exercises, and other active therapies like neuromuscular re-education. An advanced corrective care plan is typically more frequent initially, often involving 2-3 visits per week, and extends over a longer term to achieve lasting structural changes.

The main difference is the goal. Relief care focuses on reducing immediate pain and discomfort, while corrective care aims to correct the root cause of the symptoms. Corrective care is a more advanced, intensive phase that often involves more frequent visits and a longer treatment timeline. It moves you past just feeling better and into a phase where we address the underlying structural issues.

Yes, there is significant research supporting the effectiveness of corrective care approaches. Studies have documented the correction of abnormal spinal alignment and posture. Furthermore, studies have demonstrated that corrective care can be effective for conditions like scoliosis, with patients achieving a 21.2% average correction in Cobb angle.

Your first visit will include a comprehensive evaluation of your spinal and postural health. This may include a detailed health history, physical and neurological exams, and specific postural and structural assessments. Based on the findings from your evaluation, our chiropractor will develop a personalized corrective care plan tailored to your specific needs. You will also be educated on your condition and the recommended treatment approach.

The duration of a corrective care plan varies based on your specific condition and how your body responds. Because you are addressing structural changes, the process usually takes longer. For example, some research protocols have involved 4 visits per week for 9 weeks or 3 visits per week for 12 weeks. Our chiropractor will provide a personalized plan with an estimated timeframe and will adjust it based on your progress.