Chiropractic patients occasionally experience the phenomenon of retracing. Retracing is the re-experiencing or re-awakening of pain or other symptoms, including memories or even emotions that seem suddenly to erupt to the surface. It appears to be a part of the healing process.

Some new patients stop care when they experience retracing. How scared are they now? They were hesitant about “Chiropractic Wellness” in the first place. They are under care for a short time and feel better, but still aren’t sure where this is all going. Then one day they walk in and express to the CA how lousy they feel. They will tell you how their ailments, old injury pains and symptoms have returned and gotten worse. Patients will also tell you they are not sure if this Chiropractic method of “Wellness” is for them.