I am regularly asked by my clients: How long will I need to come in for? Or how many visits will it take to get better? Sometimes people even think that once they start a care programme that they will have to continue forever! To put it simply, how long you decide to benefit from care is always up to you. No two people are the same and you are treated as an individual at NBH. Depending on your age, condition and lifestyle, the recommended plan of care is different for everyone. However, the final decision always rests in your hands.

In general there are three types of care. The first is initial intensive care. This is the stage with which we are all familiar. You are experiencing an ache, pain or other obvious problem which have led you to seek out help. At this stage frequent visits are often required to relieve symptoms and begin the healing process. Many attend until they feel some relief and can move again. But what about getting to the root of the problem? This leads us to the next type of care: corrective care. At this point your initial problem is gone and you are at a crossroads. You can decide to end your care or you can really aim to get at what caused the problem in the beginning. This stage promotes complete healing. Visit frequency is reduced and you may be encouraged to supplement your care with exercises.

The final and third type of care is preventative or wellness care. Or what I like to call “MOT/NCT” stage!! This stage is for health-conscious adults who desire optimum health and function. You are already feeling good but want to stay ahead of the game and correct new issues before they become a problem. For my clients in this stage, I find they often have excellent awareness of their body and know when they are due for a “check-up”. Like other preventative measures, wellness care can save time and money by helping you to stay well. Many of us visit the dentist once or twice a year for a check-up to keep our teeth in good shape, why not regularly get your muscles and spine checked by a professional?

If you are putting up with persistent headaches, low back pain, dizziness or neck pain, contact the clinic for an initial consultation. A gentle, hands-on and natural solution to your problem is possible. For any further questions you may have on this post or in general, feel free to contact the clinic on 087 1815007.