Wellness Chiropractic Care

At West 79th Street Chiropractic, we promote wellness care for all of our clients.  This entails regular adjustments as a means of optimizing and strengthening your body to avoid injuries in future.  The frequency of adjustments needed will vary and is dependent on a number of factors.  To see how often you should come into the office, answer the questions below and tally your score.   When you are finished, call or e-mail Dr. Rob, or stop by to discuss your results and possibly set up a wellness plan.

How many hours do you work per week?
1. Less than 20 3. 41-55
2. 20-40 4. 56+

How many hours per day do you spend sitting?
1. Less than 2 3. 6-8
2. 2-6 4. 8+

On average, how many hours do you sleep per night?
1. 8+ 3. 6-7
2. 7-8 4. Less than 6

How would you rate your level of stress at work?
1. Not stressed at all        3. Very stressed from time to time
2. Moderately stressed     4. Always very stressed

How would you rate your level of stress at home?
1. Not stressed at all        3. Very stressed from time to time
2. Moderately stressed     4. Always very stressed

How would you rate your diet?
1. Eat healthy most of the time      3. Rarely eat healthy
2. Eat healthy some of the time     4. Never eat healthy

How often do you exercise (including extended walking)?
1. 5-7 times per week      3. 1-2 times per week
2. 3-4 times per week      4. Rarely/never

Do you…
Smoke regularly? (add 5 points)
Smoke occasionally? (add 3 points)
Have 8 or more drinks per week? (add 5 points)
Have 5-7 drinks per week? (add 3 points)

Total your score:

Score Suggested Adjustment Frequency
7-12 Once every other month
13-17 Once per month
18-21 Once every other week
22-27 Once per week
28+ Twice per week