What Is Gentle Chiropractic?

Gentle chiropractic is an approach that restores spinal and nervous system function through precise, low-force techniques instead of forceful manipulation. There is no twisting, turning, or "cracking" of the neck or back. Rather than relying on speed and force, gentle care relies on accuracy: finding exactly where nerve stress exists and correcting it with the least amount of force necessary.

How Do We Get Such Great Results With Such a Gentle Technique?

Simple. It's the Zone Healing Technique. Zone Healing balances the brain and aligns the spine so your body can restore itself toward maximum health by finding and fixing disturbances between the brain and body.

The spine houses the root of the nervous system, the spinal cord, which makes chiropractic and Zone Healing a foundational choice for effective healing. Most doctors examine only the nerves that carry signals out from the spine (efferent nerves). Dr. James also examines the nerves that carry information back to the brain (afferent nerves). If that communication back to the brain is stressed, it can imbalance the brain centers that help control and regulate the organs and tissues of the body, and a host of dis-ease processes can follow.

Because Dr. James is advanced certified in Zone Healing, he is able to use the most modern, advanced, and gentle techniques to remove stress on both the afferent and efferent pathways. He then helps restore energy flow through the acupuncture meridians with gentle acupressure through our needle-less acupuncture. By integrating these two approaches, Dr. James has made difficult cases his specialty and has seen many people return to a level of health they previously thought was unattainable.

Gentle Prone Technique With Zone Healing

Much of our care is performed while you rest comfortably face down (prone) on the table. In this relaxed position, there is no need to twist your neck or rotate your spine. Dr. James uses a gentle, specific touch to address areas of spinal nerve stress, which is why patients who are nervous, in acute pain, pregnant, elderly, or dealing with complicated health conditions can receive care comfortably.

Why Don't We Twist Patients?

Twisting and rotational manipulation are not necessary to restore function. Our precise, low-force approach allows us to achieve results without the forceful movements that make many people uncomfortable or anxious. Avoiding twisting is especially important for:

• Infants, children, and expecting mothers
• Older adults and patients with osteoporosis or arthritis
• People recovering from auto accidents and whiplash
• Patients with disc problems, sciatica, or spinal degeneration
• Anyone who is nervous or has had a poor previous chiropractic experience
• Patients who were told they could never see a chiropractor due to complications or contraindications of their health condition

Every patient receives a thorough examination first, and if something requires medical evaluation, we will tell you.

Gentle vs. Traditional Chiropractic

Traditional chiropractic often uses high-velocity thrusts and rotational positions that produce a "popping" sound. Gentle chiropractic focuses on precision over force, evaluating the nervous system in depth and using the minimum input needed for the body to respond. The goal of both is restored function, but gentle care makes that goal accessible to people of every age and health status, from infants to the elderly. Dr. James has cared for patients from one day old to 101 years old.

The Six Brain Centers & What They Regulate

Zone Healing organizes care around six brain centers that help regulate the systems of the body.

Glandular System
Immune function, concentration and memory, sleep, normal appetite, skin, hair and nails, energy and emotional balance, and reproductive function.

Eliminative System
Breathing ability, immune function and the ability to fight infection, proper bowel movements, and allergen removal.

Nervous System
Balance, mental acuity, digestion and elimination, sleep, the ability to relax and be energized, normal sense function, the ability to heal, and emotional adaptation.

Digestive Function
Healthy weight, bowel movements, function of the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and stomach, digestion and assimilation of foods, and blood sugar levels.

Muscular System
Normal feeling in all limbs, strong muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons and joints, the ability to move freely, healthy pain-free muscles and joints, and excellent joint motion.

Circulatory Health
Thyroid and blood pressure regulation, cardiovascular function, lymphatic function, heart and lungs, and blood flow to all organs and tissues.

Why Do Many Patients See Results Beyond the Musculoskeletal System?

Chiropractic is a musculoskeletal technique for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It is not for the treatment of disease, but for finding and removing spinal nerve stress, known as a subluxation. Nerves have three components: sensory, motor, and autonomic. As we address the root cause of nerve stress and restore communication, pain often decreases as the sensory portion improves, movement improves as the motor portion improves, and many patients notice other benefits as autonomic nerve flow improves. Those are the kind of "side effects" we like.

Can Gentle Chiropractic Help Arthritis?

Yes, gentle care is often an excellent fit for people with arthritis. Because there is no twisting or forceful thrusting, care can support joint motion and reduce spinal nerve stress without aggravating sensitive joints. It may also be combined with red light therapy and functional nutrition to help address inflammation.

Have You Been Told You Can't See a Chiropractor?

Many of our patients arrive after being told that chiropractic was not an option for them. Our gentle, precise approach, combined with a thorough evaluation using our advanced diagnostic technology, allows us to work safely with many complicating factors. If we find that care is not appropriate for you, we will help you find the right next step. Explore our unique approach, meet Dr. James, or view the conditions we help.

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You Don't Have to Keep Living in Pain

Chiropractic is for the nervous system, and our method is also for the nervous person. Call Performance Chiropractic Clinic at (817) 337-3636 to experience gentle, safe, and effective care with Dr. James in Keller, TX .

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