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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.

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Page 1: How long does it take to heal

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.

Day 1 Day 3 Day 5 Day 7-14 Day 21-30 Day 30-60 Day 60-90 Day 90 +