Advanced Chiropractic Techniques: Tailored Precision from Gonstead to SOT

Precision, Safety, and Results with Dr. James Fraser

At Spine Spot Chiropractic in Willits Town Center, we understand that every spine is unique. A 350-lb linebacker requires a different approach than a newborn baby or a grandmother with osteoporosis.

That is why Dr. James Fraser utilizes a diverse toolbox of adjustment techniques. As a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic (the founding school of the profession), Dr. Fraser is an expert in the "Palmer Package"—a collection of the most effective, evidence-based manual adjustments in the world.

Whether you prefer a firm, manual adjustment or a gentle, low-force instrument correction, we have the right technique for you.

🏛️ The "Palmer Package": Manual Adjusting

These are the classic, hands-on techniques that have made chiropractic famous for restoring mobility and reducing pain immediately. Dr. Fraser has performed over 140,000 of these specific adjustments.

• Palmer Package – The core curriculum of the world's most prestigious chiropractic college. A blend of specific, high-velocity techniques.
• Gonstead – Dr. Fraser’s specialty. The "Gold Standard" of biomechanical analysis and precision adjusting, avoiding generic rotation.
• Diversified – The most widely used chiropractic technique. Great for mobilizing stiff joints and restoring range of motion.
• Thompson – Also known as "Drop Table." This technique uses a specialized table and Newton’s laws of physics to deliver a precise adjustment with less force.
• Toggle – A highly specific "Upper Cervical" recoil technique used to correct the top vertebra (Atlas) without twisting the neck.

🍃 Gentle & Low-Force Techniques

For patients who are in acute pain, elderly, or simply prefer not to be "cracked," we offer highly effective gentle approaches.

• Activator – An instrument-assisted technique. The Activator tool delivers a high-speed, low-force impulse to the spine, resetting the nervous system without manual pressure.
• SOT – (Sacro Occipital Technique) A gravity-based system using padded blocks to gently normalize the relationship between the pelvis (Sacrum) and the head (Occiput).
• Cox Flexion/Distraction – A gentle, non-force decompression technique. Ideally suited for patients with disc herniations, sciatica, and spinal stenosis.

🎯 Specialized Adjustments

Chiropractic isn't just for the back. We treat the whole body and specific life stages.

• Extremities – We adjust shoulders, knees, ankles, and wrists. Essential for skiers, golfers, and hikers in the Roaring Fork Valley.
• Webster's – A specialized analysis and adjustment for the pelvis during pregnancy. It balances the sacrum to allow optimal fetal positioning.

👨‍⚕️ Why Trust Dr. Fraser's Hands?

Experience Matters. Chiropractic is an art and a science. It requires thousands of hours to develop the muscle memory and sensitivity to feel exactly where a joint is stuck.

Dr. Fraser is a Palmer College Graduate who has honed his skills over a decade of clinical practice. He doesn't guess; he analyzes. Using the Gonstead System of visualization, instrumentation, and palpation, he delivers the exact adjustment you need—nothing more, nothing less.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Adjustments)

"What is the popping sound?"

That sound is called a cavitation. It is not bones rubbing together. It is simply the release of gas bubbles (nitrogen and carbon dioxide) from the joint fluid when pressure is released. It is safe, natural, and usually feels great.

"Will it hurt?"

Most adjustments are painless and provide immediate relief. If you are in severe pain (acute inflammation), Dr. Fraser will use gentle techniques like SOT or Activator to ensure you are comfortable.

🚀 Experience the "Spine Spot" Difference

Your spine is the lifeline of your body. Trust it to an expert.

• Call: (970) 924-1015
• Visit: Willits Town Center, 341 Market St, Basalt, CO
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