Stabilization Care Plan Details

 A stabilization care chiropractic approach focuses on addressing underlying structural and functional imbalances. The goals of stabilization care are to facilitate change structurally to make a more lasting correction of the problem.  This approach  is typically three times a week* for a set amount of time.  This care is designed to continue until the patient reaches the end of their scheduled care, then a re-exam is performed to verify progress.   

 *The thrice-weekly schedule provides consistent intervention during the critical acute phase.  Benefits of this approach include:

• Shorter overall treatment duration
• Fewer total visits (up to 50% fewer visits based on studies)
• More sustained pain relief
• Faster functional improvement
• Reduced risk of regression between visits
• Better long-term outcomes

As your condition improves, your chiropractor will recommend decreasing visit frequency. This progressive approach helps ensure lasting results while minimizing the total number of visits needed to resolve your condition.

 Your treatment will consist of a combination of the components below.  More specific and detailed explanations of your recommendations are below.  

• Chiropractic Adjustments:  Spinal and Extremity adjustments coupled with soft tissue techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Manual Therapy: Soft tissue techniques such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release and PNF stretching to reduce muscle tension,  improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Passive Modalities:  Therapies such as Electric muscle stimulation, therapeutic ultrasound, mechanical traction or hot / cold therapy for pain and inflammation management. 
• Therapeutic Exercise:  Customized progressive exercises beginning with gentle range of motion exercises to maintain mobility.  Gradual introduction of strengthening exercises to increase stability as tolerated.
• Education: May include items such as ,activity modification guidance to prevent exacerbation, proper body mechanics instruction for daily activities, and home pain management strategies.

•  Correction of underlying structural imbalances and movement dysfunctions
• Restoration of optimal biomechanical relationships
• Improved neuromuscular efficiency and coordination
• Enhanced postural stability and control
• Development of proper movement patterns and body mechanics
• Reduction in recurrence of symptoms
• Establishment of a foundation for ongoing self-management