Grapevine Chiropractic, Dr. Christy Porterfield

Or does it mean something more? At Grapevine Chiropractic, we think of health as a complete optimization of your potential.

There are three basic categories of health:

Health Continuum

Health is a journey, and each day we make decisions that either brings us closer to optimal health or closer toward disease and death. (rollover for more information)

Total Health An optimal state of physical (body), emotional (mind) and social well-being (spirit). Stress Physical, Chemical, Emotional Subluxation Stress that disturbs the communication within the central nervous system causing abnormal function in the body. Abnormal Function Information going to the organs and cells of the body is distorted and mis-communicated. Dis-ease An imbalance in the body leading to disease. Disease A pathological condition resulting from an imbalance in the body. Death The final result of disease.

Steps to total health:

Each person starts on their journey toward optimal health at a different point on the health continuum. There are three basic stages of health care that are stairs leading toward the final goal of optimal health:

Phase I: Initial Intensive Care
This is where we make structural changes in the spine, reducing the physical stresses that you’re feeling in your body and initializing the healing process. As the structural changes are made, the nerves are ‘freed’ and begin to bring healing to the body. This portion of care lasts from 1-12 weeks.

Phase II: Correction & Stabilization
During this stage we are continuing to align the spine through regular adjustments, reducing stress in the nervous system. This stage of care stabilizes and reinforces what we did in Phase I. This phase of care lasts from 1-3 years.

Phase III: Wellness Care & Health Optimization
Now we’re keeping up and improving on all the amazing changes from Phase I and II. During this phase patients experience the benefits of long term chiropractic care. Many patients notice more energy & better rest, higher immune function, and increased awareness of their bodies among other things. Here we are working towards a state of optimal health. Your nervous system learns, and by setting up healthy patterns, you can become healthier tomorrow than you are today. See how a healthy body affects your DNA. This phase of care lasts a lifetime!