Precision approaches. Purposeful care.

Chiropractic is about more than temporarily addressing the place that hurts. The spine protects and interacts with the nervous system, which helps coordinate movement, sensation, recovery, and the body’s response to daily demands.

Our doctors assess for areas of neurological or biomechanical dysfunction. When a chiropractic correction is appropriate, it is selected and delivered with a specific purpose. The goal is to support better function while respecting each patient’s comfort, anatomy, and needs.

Upper cervical chiropractic focuses particular attention on the top of the neck, including the atlas and axis vertebrae, and their relationship to the rest of the spine and nervous system.

The Blair approach recognizes that anatomy is not identical from one person to the next. Detailed examination and, when clinically appropriate, imaging help the doctor understand the orientation of an individual patient’s joints before determining an appropriate correction.

Torque Release Technique, often shortened to TRT, is an instrument-assisted chiropractic approach. A specialized handheld instrument delivers a quick, very specific adjustment at the location and direction selected by the doctor.

TRT is considered a tonal approach because it looks at patterns of tension and nervous-system function, not only the position or movement of individual joints. For patients who prefer to avoid traditional manual twisting, popping, or cracking, it provides another way to receive chiropractic care.

The Activator is a handheld chiropractic instrument designed to deliver a fast, low-force impulse to a specific area. It gives the doctor another way to make a focused adjustment without relying exclusively on a manual technique.

Activator methods may be chosen based on the patient, the area being addressed, and the doctor’s clinical judgment. As with every Summit approach, the recommendation begins with the findings from your examination.

• Handheld instrument
• Low-force delivery
• Specific application
• Selected individually

Digital X-ray can provide important information about spinal structure and individual anatomy. When imaging is clinically appropriate, it may help the doctor evaluate findings more completely and plan a more specific chiropractic approach.

Not every patient needs X-rays. The decision is made after the consultation and examination, based on what is appropriate for that person’s presentation and care.

Spinal decompression uses computer-guided traction to gently change pressure through selected areas of the spine. It may be considered as a supportive option for some patients with disc-related or mechanical spinal concerns.

A consultation and examination help determine whether decompression is appropriate. If recommended, settings and positioning are selected for the individual rather than applied as a standard protocol.

Class IV laser therapy delivers light energy to a selected area as a non-invasive supportive therapy. It may be used to encourage circulation, cellular activity, and a healthy inflammatory response during the recovery process.

Laser therapy may complement chiropractic care or another recommendation, depending on your examination and goals. We do not present it as a cure or a replacement for appropriate medical evaluation.

• Non-invasive
• Targeted application
• Supportive technology
• Selected case by case