No two patients are exactly the same.

That’s why we believe a chiropractic care plan should NOT be exactly the same either.

When our doctors make recommendations, they consider your health history, previous injuries and accidents, examination findings, X-rays when clinically appropriate, current symptoms, lifestyle, physical demands, stress levels, goals, and how your body responds as care progresses.

Our goal isn’t simply to help you feel better for a few days and then repeat the same cycle when the problem returns.

We’re looking for lasting improvement in how your body moves and functions.

Why Can Care Be More Frequent in the Beginning?

This is something we spend time explaining to patients.

When chiropractic care is appropriate, visits may be more frequent during the beginning stages of a care plan. As your body responds and progress is demonstrated, your doctor may recommend changing that frequency over time.

Think about other changes you make in your body.

You don’t build muscle by going to the gym once.

You don’t improve your fitness by exercising once a month.

And you don’t change long-standing movement patterns overnight.

Meaningful change generally requires consistency over time.

That’s one reason frequency can be an important part of the doctor’s initial recommendations.

But Frequency Is Only One Part of Your Plan

While some patients may begin with similar visit frequencies, that doesn’t mean they’re receiving identical care.

Far from it.

Where and how your doctor adjusts you will depend on your individual examination findings and how your body is functioning. Your doctor’s approach may even change from one visit to another as your body responds and your needs change.

If physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, massage therapy, home recommendations, or other supportive services are appropriate, those recommendations are also based on your individual needs.

Your care should evolve as you do.

We Also Have to Consider the Stress You’re Still Experiencing

Healing doesn’t happen in a bubble.

While we’re working with the effects of previous injuries and accumulated stress, you’re still living your life.

You’re still working.

Sitting at the computer.

Driving.

Exercising.

Raising children.

Experiencing emotional stress.

Sleeping in the same bed.

Doing many of the things your body was adapting to before you ever walked through our doors.

Those factors can influence how you respond and are part of the bigger picture your doctor considers when evaluating your progress and recommendations.

What If I Just Want Relief?

That’s okay too.

Some patients come to Chandler Chiropractic looking for the most comprehensive approach possible. Others simply want help getting out of pain and aren’t interested in pursuing a longer-term plan of care.

We can meet you where you are.

Our doctors will always have an honest conversation with you about what they found, what they believe is contributing to your problem, and the care they professionally believe gives you the best opportunity for optimal results.

We take that responsibility seriously.

A doctor shouldn’t change a professional recommendation simply because it’s easier to hear. We want to give you the same recommendation we’d want a member of our own family to receive.

But it’s also important to understand something:

It’s your health, and ultimately it’s your decision.

You can accept all of the doctor’s recommendations, some of them, or decide that relief-focused care better fits what you’re looking for right now.

If relief is your goal, we’ll respect that decision.

And choosing relief-focused care doesn’t mean you’ll receive less attention, less compassion, or less effort from our doctors. We’ll bring the same commitment to your visits and work with you toward the goals you’ve chosen, within what we believe can be provided safely and appropriately.

That’s what we mean when we say healthcare should be a conversation.

Our responsibility is to give you our best professional recommendation. Your responsibility is to decide what’s right for you. Our job is to respect that decision and continue caring for you to the best of our ability.

That’s individualized care at Chandler Chiropractic.