From making the first chiropractic appointment to discovering pain relief, you are key element to the process.
You will find that if you participate to the fullest in your care, you will learn to avoid pain-producing situations, discover that you advance faster, and stay pain-free. Many factors contribute to your healing process and continued pain-free quality of life:
- Making all the in-office appointments as recommended
- Understanding fully your spinal pain condition
- Following the suggestions for its relief
- Conforming your activities of daily living including your job, if necessary
- Recognizing limitations that your spinal condition may impose
Suggestions for your at-home chiropractic care may comprise of exercise, hot/cold therapy, massage, nutrition as well as use of good posture and movement skills.
You will find that you do have dominion over your condition even though there may not be a cure for the condition. You are central to your care. You can gain back the quality of life you want and deserve.
Some tips for at-home care:
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