Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

APRIL 29, 2025

Palmer Method Named after the founder of chiropractic, the Palmer Method targets misalignments in the upper cervical spine — particularly the atlas, the first vertebra at the base of the skull. This chiropractic technique is based on the belief that an atlas misalignment can disrupt the entire nervous system.

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Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

JANUARY 10, 2025

While minor sprains may heal on their own, fractures often require medical attention, including x-rays and possible immobilization. Here’s how chiropractic care can help: Addressing Subluxations Subluxations, or misalignments of the vertebrae, can occur when you fall.

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Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

JANUARY 31, 2024

Palmer, focuses on misalignments of the upper cervical spine, particularly the atlas (the first vertebra at the base of the skull). This involves using X-rays to pinpoint the exact position of the atlas. However, if any of the vertebrae become misaligned, changes will be prevalent throughout the whole body.

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Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

APRIL 29, 2024

The Gonstead adjustment is known for its thorough evaluation process, which uses visual assessment, full spine X-rays, and a temperature-sensitive instrument to detect spinal issues. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for patients who may not be comfortable with the manual thrusts of more traditional adjustments.

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CLA

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What Is the Function-First Paradigm in Chiropractic? The public perception of chiropractic has centered around the idea that structure dictating function. Misaligned vertebrae are seen as obstacles to a healthy, well-functioning body. This thinking has led us to focus on restoring an ideal spinal structure.

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CLA

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Lets cut to the chase: if youre still relying solely on X-rays and manual assessments, youre missing the bigger picture of whats happening inside your patients bodies. Unlike tools that focus on structure (like X-rays), these scans reveal whats happening at the functional level. X-rays show structure, not function.

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CLA

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unlike X-rays , which focus on structure, these scans assess nerve communication, adaptability, and efficiency. How Nervous System Scans Compare to Traditional X-Rays X-rays show the spines structure, while nervous system scans reveal its function. Lets dive deeper!

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