The initial goal of chiropractic care is to eliminate your pain and rehabilitate your injured tissues. After that, it is recommended that you maintain a schedule of regular spinal check-ups. Chiropractic is likened to dentistry in that most people, who want to maintain good oral hygiene and health, go for maintenance care their entire lives. Periodic chiropractic care minimizes spinal and nerves stresses, reduces recurrences of old injuries and prevents new injuries from developing. Also, regular care minimizes degenerative processes which enhances overall health and wellness.