Follow-up maintenance or well-care is usually recommended after a patient is discharged from active care in our offices. Most patients are unaware that chronic conditions may require months of monitoring afterward for the optimal result as their bodies learn how to move and function better over time. Adult adaptation can require months, while children can do this much faster. Active people benefit from proper spinal hygiene so they can play with their children or grandchildren without worrying if their body will handle it. Can your body handle spring or fall cleanup and recover quickly? Do you have the stamina to complete your next race, play softball while avoiding an injury such as a muscle pull? Taking care of your body can pay off for years to come. Staying regular with chiropractic care is a lifestyle choice that can have the benefits of Fewer acute episodes of pain. Fewer muscle pulls or joint injuries. Insuring your joints last as long as you do. Improved function as we age, which is good for our skeletal system. Improved sleep occurs when we are more comfortable. Well-care visits can help you avoid developing problems you are not yet aware of, similar to visiting your dentist to maintain your teeth. Regular chiropractic maintenance does the same for your skeletal system. Preventive care helps you avoid more costly health problems later on. What happens during a well-care or maintenance visit? Patients are initially asked about their recent health history and how they feel. Then, a quick functional evaluation is performed to determine if any problems are developing. The doctor uses this information to treat any problems using myofascial release and spinal or extremity adjustments. If there is a more complicated problem developing, the doctor performs a more thorough evaluation and may recommend additional visits to resolve it before it becomes a more complicated problem. Often, the periodic visit can result in you feeling and functioning better, and then the doctor may suggest a follow-up in a month or two, depending on your body, history, and function. If you haven’t been in for a while, perhaps now is the time to take care of yourself so you can properly take care of everyone else. Book online now.