What this phase is
When you arrive at our office in significant pain, our first job is to stop the pain. Relief Care is the initial phase of treatment focused on calming inflammation, restoring basic joint motion, and reducing muscle spasm.
What to expect
Most relief-care patients are seen 2-3 times per week for 4-12 weeks, depending on severity. Visits are short (10-20 minutes) and focused on adjustment, ice/heat, and basic at-home recommendations.
Signs you're ready for Phase 2
- Pain is reduced by 50-80% from your starting baseline
- You can perform daily activities without flare-ups
- You're sleeping through the night
- Your doctor has identified the underlying cause and is ready to address it