Chiropractic Care For Everyone: Unlock Your Best Fitness And Function

Understanding the Injury Timeline

Injury recovery follows a natural progression through different stages, and understanding these stages is key to optimal healing. Here’s a breakdown of the typical injury timeline:

1. Acute Phase (0-72 hours):
   This phase immediately follows the injury and is marked by pain, inflammation, swelling, and loss of range of motion. The focus during this phase is pain management and reducing inflammation. Chiropractic care can play a crucial role in alleviating pain and setting the foundation for recovery.

2. Sub-Acute Phase (after 72 hours):
   Once the acute inflammation decreases, your body enters the sub-acute phase. During this period, range of motion starts to improve, but some pain and swelling may persist. Chiropractors use targeted adjustments to improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and restore postural alignment. They also guide you through non-weight-bearing exercises to promote healing.

3. Chronic Phase (2 weeks to months):
   If injuries are left untreated for too long, they can become chronic, which means the body has accepted the injury as the “new normal.” The longer an injury goes untreated, the harder it becomes to fully recover and regain peak function. This is why seeking chiropractic care as early as possible is vital for long-term well-being and performance.