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Stages of Care

Patients typically go through three stages of care.

The Relief Care,The Corrective Care, The Wellness Care and understanding importance

Relief Care
The first stage of care focuses on symptom relief. The primary goal is to reduce pain and discomfort as quickly and effectively as possible. During this phase, treatments are designed to help patients continue with their daily activities while minimizing discomfort. Patients are advised to stay active, as long as it doesn’t risk further injury or harm. Therapies to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms may also be used at this stage.

Corrective Care
The second stage aims to address the underlying causes of the condition and heal the affected tissues. If the root causes aren’t addressed, there’s a higher chance of the issue recurring. Compliance with the doctor’s instructions is crucial at this stage to ensure proper healing and rehabilitation of tissues. While pain may have subsided, the healing process may still be ongoing, and additional treatments may be necessary to complete tissue repair and function restoration.

Wellness Care
Once the tissues are healed and spinal alignment is restored, patients are encouraged to continue with periodic spinal checkups. These checkups may be scheduled annually, monthly, or more frequently depending on individual needs. Similar to dental checkups, these spinal visits help detect minor issues before they lead to pain or permanent damage. Just as untreated cavities or heart conditions can cause significant harm before symptoms appear, unaddressed spinal issues can also lead to irreversible damage.

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Dr. Victor Helo
12215 Ventura Boulevard Suite 208 Studio City, CA 91604

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