We do a revolutionary technique in our office called Koren Specific Technique, or KST.

This is probably very different than what you may have experienced in the past.

KST is very gentle, but very powerful. There is no cracking, popping, or

twisting. In fact, most adjustments are done

standing, instead of laying on the table.

We use a form of muscle testing (like Applied Kinesiology) to determine what we need to adjust.

While you are standing, you will feel the Doctor tap or swipe an area on your back, and then feel our thumbs sliding down the back of your head.

We are feeling for one side of your occiput (the base of your skull) to drop a bit after we have tapped or swiped in a specific area.

We adjust using a tool called the Arthrostim, which gently taps the bone into place, versus manually adjusting.

It resonates at a frequency that activates the mechanoreceptors (which allow your joint to move) but not the nociceptors (which sense pain in the joint).

The Arthrostim allows us to easily and comfortably adjust any joint that we need to, including your cranial bones.

Throughout the day, your body will be processing your adjustment.

Most patients feel very relaxed initially and may even need to take a nap; some feel a surge of energy, and others don’t feel an immediate change.

Some patients experience some soreness after their adjustment, and you may feel a little worse before you feel better.

Make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body flush out the toxins being released by your body.

This is a phenomena that occurs with other chiropractic techniques, but is very prevalent with KST.

Your body is in a state of healing while you are under care.

You may notice sensations in other areas of your body, or notice symptoms that you weren’t currently experiencing. This is normal and expected.

Sometimes, you feel worse before you feel better. This feeling will pass.

You may feel slightly sore, which should be no more than trying a new exercise.

Normal water intake should be half of your body weight in ounces, per day.

To help the healing process, we recommend that you drink more water than usual.

You may also apply a thin layer of Biofreeze to the affected area. There are sample packets in your Welcome Bag!

While applying ice to sore areas for 20 minutes per hour is good, we recommend that you do not use heat.

Every individual heals at a different rate. How quickly you feel better depends on

how severe your issue is and how long it has been in place, as well as your overall state of health.

The first two weeks are like a roller coaster ride, sometimes you’ll be better and sometimes you’ll be worse.

Typically, we do see improvement within the first 2-4 weeks of care.

Typically, we do like to see you more often within the first 2-4 weeks of care.

We have found that more frequent visits initially is the most effective at changing the pattern your spine has developed.

As your muscles, ligaments and tendons heal, the bones tend to stay in proper position and we need to see you less.

We will continually modify your progress and adjust your visit frequency.