Techniques Built on Science. Results Built on Trust.
Every technique we use has decades of clinical research behind it. We choose methods that are gentle, precise, and proven — so your family gets the best possible care without guesswork.
Cox Flexion Distraction Technique
Cox Flexion Distraction is a gentle, doctor-controlled spinal manipulation technique performed on a specialized segmented table. It is one of the most researched chiropractic methods in the world, with over 50 years of clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness.
How It Works
The Cox table allows the chiropractor to apply a gentle, rhythmic traction and flexion motion to the lumbar spine. This decompresses the intervertebral discs, reduces intradiscal pressure, and creates space for bulging or herniated disc material to retract. The motion also stretches the posterior ligaments and muscles, improving mobility and reducing nerve irritation.
Conditions It Treats
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Sciatica and leg pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Facet syndrome
- Spondylolisthesis
- Chronic lower back pain
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
Why Patients Choose It
- No twisting, cracking, or high-velocity manipulation
- Safe for post-surgical patients and seniors
- Clinically proven to reduce disc herniation symptoms
- Comfortable and relaxing — most patients fall asleep
Zone Technique
The Zone Technique is a whole-body neurological approach developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet in 1931 and refined by Dr. Peter Goldman. It is based on the principle that the brain controls every function in the body through six distinct neurological zones — and that interference in any zone leads to dysfunction and disease.
The Six Zones
The Zone Technique identifies six zones of the body controlled by specific brain centers: the Glandular Zone, Eliminative Zone, Nervous Zone, Digestive Zone, Muscular Zone, and Circulatory Zone. The chiropractor uses specific spinal contacts to stimulate the brain centers that control each zone, restoring proper neurological communication and allowing the body to heal itself.
What Patients Experience
- Improved energy and sleep quality
- Better digestion and elimination
- Reduced stress and nervous system tension
- Stronger immune response
- Improved circulation and muscle function
The Six Body Zones
Regulates hormones, immune function, sleep, and energy levels
Controls the lungs, kidneys, skin, and bowel elimination
Governs the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system function
Manages the stomach, liver, gallbladder, and digestive organs
Coordinates muscles, tendons, ligaments, and movement
Supports heart function, blood flow, and lymphatic health
ArthroStim Instrument Adjusting
The ArthroStim is a state-of-the-art chiropractic adjusting instrument that delivers precise, controlled impulses to targeted spinal segments and joints. It was developed to provide effective chiropractic adjustments without the manual twisting, cracking, or high-velocity thrusts associated with traditional manipulation.
How It Works
The ArthroStim delivers 12 incremental thrusts per second — a frequency that matches the natural resonance of the nervous system. This allows the instrument to stimulate joint mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors with exceptional precision, sending a clear neurological signal to the brain to correct spinal dysfunction. The result is a gentle, effective adjustment that is comfortable for patients of all ages.
Clinical Advantages
- 12 impulses per second for optimal neurological input
- Adjustable force settings for infants to adults
- Precise targeting of specific spinal segments
- No rotation or lateral bending of the spine
- Effective for extremity joints — shoulders, knees, ankles
Ideal For
- Infants and children
- Elderly or osteoporotic patients
- Post-surgical patients
- Patients anxious about traditional adjustments
- Athletes requiring precise extremity care
Torque Release Technique
Torque Release Technique (TRT) is one of the most advanced tonal chiropractic methods in the world. Developed by Dr. Jay Holder, TRT uses the Integrator — a spring-loaded, torque-generating instrument — to deliver precise, reproducible adjustments to the spine and nervous system. It is the first chiropractic technique to be validated through a randomized clinical trial.
How It Works
TRT is based on the understanding that the nervous system operates tonally — meaning it functions best when tension and tone are balanced throughout the spinal cord and dural system. The Integrator delivers a gentle, high-speed thrust with a specific torque and recoil that mimics the body's own neurological impulses. This precise input corrects tonal imbalances at the spinal cord level, restoring proper brain-body communication from the inside out.
What Patients Experience
- Improved nervous system tone and function
- Reduced anxiety, stress, and emotional tension
- Better sleep, energy, and mental clarity
- Relief from chronic pain and neurological symptoms
- Gentle enough for infants, children, and sensitive patients
Why It Stands Apart
- The only chiropractic technique validated by a randomized clinical trial
- Addresses the root cause — tonal imbalance — not just symptoms
- The Integrator delivers consistent, reproducible adjustments every time
- No cracking, twisting, or high-velocity manual manipulation
Chiropractic BioPhysics®
CBP is the most researched, evidence-based chiropractic technique in the world — combining precise spinal analysis, mirror-image postural correction, and structural rehabilitation to restore the spine's ideal alignment from the inside out.
Structural Correction
Targets the underlying spinal curves and posture — not just symptom relief.
Peer-Reviewed Research
Backed by over 300 published studies — the gold standard in chiropractic science.
Measurable Results
X-ray analysis tracks real structural change over time — not guesswork.
Dr. Pappicco is currently completing CBP certification. This technique will be available at Vital Steps Chiropractic soon.
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New patients welcome. We'll explain exactly which technique is right for you before we begin.