Chiropractic Care
Customized to Your Body’s Unique Needs
The word “chiropractic” comes from two Greek words: “cheir” meaning “hand,” and “praktos” meaning “done.” Put them together and you get “done by hand”—which perfectly describes the natural, hands-on approach to healing that happens at Schultz Chiropractic & Acupuncture. Unlike traditional medicine that relies on drugs or surgery, chiropractic care works with your body’s own ability to heal itself by removing the interference that’s preventing optimal health.
What makes our approach truly different is that Dr. Alan Schultz doesn’t limit himself to just one technique. His unique background as a clinic intern supervisor during chiropractic school gave him mastery across seven different adjustment methods, allowing him to customize your treatment based on your specific condition, body type, and comfort preferences. For over 35 years, he’s been helping people throughout Johnston experience the life-changing benefits of expert, personalized chiropractic care.
How Chiropractic Care Restores Health
Your central nervous system—made up of your brain and spinal cord—is the master control center for your entire body. When vertebrae in your spine become misaligned, they create subluxations that interfere with nerve communication between your brain and body. According to the Vertebral Subluxation Complex, these misalignments cause five common problems: bone malalignment, compressed nerve tissue, muscle weakness, inflammation, and degenerative changes that worsen over time.
Dr. Schultz’s Seven Specialized Techniques
Most chiropractors learn one primary technique and use it on every patient. Dr. Schultz’s mastery of seven different methods means he can select and blend the exact approaches your body needs, adjusting his strategy as your condition improves and your needs change.
- Gonstead Technique: An engineering-based approach that analyzes your spine from the ground up, identifying exactly how each vertebra is misaligned—whether rotated, tilted, or shifted. Dr. Schultz delivers highly precise, segmentally-specific adjustments that address the actual source of your problem without affecting surrounding areas. Perfect for complex spinal issues or patients who haven’t responded to other methods.
- Thompson Technique: Uses a specialized Zenith table with gradual breakaway sections that assist adjustments, creating gentler corrections with less force. Particularly effective for hips, pelvis, and middle back, making it ideal for older adults, patients with osteoporosis, children, or anyone preferring comfortable, controlled adjustments.
- Diversified Technique: The most versatile chiropractic method, using high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts that create the characteristic “popping” sound as gas bubbles release from joints. Highly adaptable to different body types and conditions, with adjustable speed and force based on your preferences and daily needs.
- Upper Cervical Technique: Focuses on the top two vertebrae in your neck—the atlas and axis—which have unique relationships with your skull and brainstem. Extremely precise, gentle adjustments that are remarkably effective for migraines, chronic headaches, vertigo, dizziness, brain fog, and neck pain. Dr. Schultz has helped patients find lasting relief after decades of suffering.
- Cox Flexion-Distraction: A specialized technique specifically for herniated discs, bulging discs, and spinal stenosis where traditional adjustments would be too aggressive. Dr. Schultz trained directly under Dr. James Cox, the pioneer of this method. Uses a specially designed table that gently flexes and stretches the spine, creating negative pressure that helps disc material move away from compressed nerves. Research shows up to 86% success rates—an excellent alternative to injections or surgery.
- Logan Basic Technique: One of the gentlest techniques available, using sustained light pressure rather than thrusting adjustments. Ideal for patients in extreme pain, infants, elderly patients, or anyone anxious about chiropractic care. Despite its gentle nature, it’s remarkably effective at releasing muscle tension, decompressing the lower back, and restoring nerve function—perfect for acute pain when other techniques would be too uncomfortable.
- Biomechanics Analysis: Examines how your entire body moves and functions as an integrated system, identifying how dysfunction in one area affects others. Often, pain in one location is caused by problems elsewhere in the kinetic chain. This comprehensive approach addresses not just where you hurt, but why you hurt, preventing the frustrating cycle of temporary relief followed by recurring problems.
What to Expect During Your Care
Your first visit includes a thorough consultation where Dr. Schultz takes time to understand your health history, current symptoms, and treatment goals. He’ll perform a comprehensive examination that may include orthopedic tests, neurological assessments, range of motion evaluation, and palpation to identify areas of restriction or misalignment. If digital X-rays would help understand your condition or plan your care, he’ll discuss this with you and explain what he’s looking for.
Before your first adjustment, Dr. Schultz explains his findings in clear language—no confusing jargon. You’ll understand where the problems are, how they’re affecting your health, and see a customized treatment plan specifying which techniques he’ll use and why. During adjustments, you may hear popping sounds as joints release—this is completely normal. Most patients find the experience surprisingly comfortable and even relaxing. After your adjustment, he may recommend complementary therapies like stretching, cold laser, or specific exercises to support healing between visits.
Precision Care That Adapts to You
Imagine if a builder only had a hammer—he’d be limited in what he could build or repair. The same applies to chiropractic care. When a chiropractor only knows one technique, every patient gets essentially the same treatment regardless of their unique needs. Dr. Schultz’s mastery of multiple methods means he can choose the exact right approach for your specific situation, transition between techniques mid-treatment if needed, and adjust strategies based on how your body responds.
Dr. Schultz takes detailed notes about what you like, what you don’t like, and how your body responds to different techniques. Your treatment evolves as you heal, and you’re never locked into an approach that isn’t serving you well. This is precision medicine, not one-size-fits-all treatment—and it’s why our patients experience lasting results when other approaches have failed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will I need adjustments?
Can chiropractic help with headaches or migraines?
Can I combine chiropractic with other treatments? Yes! Chiropractic works beautifully alongside physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and medical treatments. Dr. Schultz is happy to coordinate with your other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
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Your health deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. With Dr. Schultz’s mastery of seven chiropractic techniques and over 35 years of experience, you’ll receive precisely targeted care customized to your body’s unique needs. Contact Schultz Chiropractic & Acupuncture today to schedule your comprehensive consultation.
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