Chiropractic Care in Belper, Derbyshire

Your Chiropractic Care Phases

Phase 1 – Restoring Motion

The first phase of your care focuses on improving spinal motion in areas that are most restricted, out of alignment, or not functioning correctly. Your Chiropractor will identify these regions during your assessment and design a treatment plan to target them. Alongside your in-clinic adjustments, you’ll be given specific at-home stretches to help maintain and encourage joint mobility between visits.

This is typically the most intensive phase of care, lasting between 4 and 8 weeks, with Chiropractic adjustments scheduled 1 to 3 times per week depending on your specific needs. The frequency and duration of care are fully personalised based on your body’s response and your Chiropractor’s clinical recommendations.

Phase 2 – Strengthening and Stabilising

Once joint motion improves and symptoms reduce, the second phase of care shifts focus to building strength and improving stability — especially in the spinal regions that showed the most dysfunction during your first phase. In addition to stretches, your Chiropractor will introduce strengthening exercises designed to support spinal alignment and enhance muscular endurance.

This phase usually lasts another 4 to 8 weeks, with adjustments scheduled approximately once per week. As always, the plan is tailored to how well your body has responded so far and is aimed at giving you lasting results.

Phase 3 – Wellness and Maintenance

By the end of the second phase, most patients experience significant relief, improved mobility, greater strength, and a renewed sense of wellbeing. From here, the path diverges depending on your personal goals:

• Discharge: Some patients feel they’ve achieved their goals and are ready to conclude their care. Your Chiropractor will support this decision and recommend ongoing stretches and exercises to maintain your progress independently.
• Maintenance Care: 80% of patients choose to continue with less frequent Chiropractic visits to maintain spinal alignment and prevent future issues. This is particularly useful for those with evidence of joint wear or previous long-term dysfunction, where continued support can help manage and preserve spinal function.

At the end of your second phase, your Chiropractor will review your progress and present your options, allowing you to make an informed decision on your next steps toward better health.