We’ve heard this too, but it is actually not true, and it is definitely not true in our office.  We offer three phases of care and let our patients choose the care they want.  First is relief care.  Here the goal is to get relief from whatever ails you.  Once you get relief, you’re done.  This is achieved usually from one or two visits to two or three weeks.  Second, there is corrective care.  Here we work to actually correct the underlying cause of the problem.  Because the underlying cause has usually existed for awhile, it can take longer to get a full correction.  It varies from person to person.  But it is wise to get the problem finally corrected once and for all.  And finally there is maintenance care.  We could also call this phase prevention or wellness.  These visits are designed to keep you healthy and prevent future problems.  Many patients choose this care because they want to be as healthy as they possibly can be.  So you’re totally okay to choose the type of care you want.