Three Stages of Chiropractic Care
At De Vita Chiropractic Office, P.C. our focus is both preventative care and the treatment of pre-existing conditions. We offer three stages of care for all of our patients—relief, curative and prevention. We also offer two types of adjustments, the traditional manipulation as well as the Activator© adjusting. For more information on the painless chiropractic Activator© system visit www.activator.com
Relief or Initial Intensive Care: After taking a complete case history, a thorough examination will be conducted. Visits may be frequent, depending on the severity of your condition. The doctor may also use adjunctive therapies including electrical muscle stimulation and traction. The primary goal of the relief stage of care is to provide the patient with symptomatic relief.
Curative or Corrective Care
When the pain diminishes, the objective is to stabilize spinal function and promote healing. Muscles and soft tissures of the spine are strengthened during this stage of care, helping to 
avoid a relapse. Rehabilitaiton exercises will be introducted. This stage is vital to complete recovery from the source of the pain.
Preventative Wellness or Elective Care
Once a patient's condition has stabilized, we recommend periodic adjustments to maintain optimal structure and function of the spine. This type of preventative or wellness care can save time and money by keeping minor problems from becoming more serious, much like gong to the dentist periodically.
