Knee-Chest Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Neptune Beach

Learn about the approach and the questions to discuss before deciding on care.

What is the Knee-Chest approach?

Knee-Chest is a named approach within upper cervical chiropractic. Its name refers to patient positioning used as part of the technique. At Apex Chiropractic, Dr. William Soriano’s background includes advanced upper cervical study and leadership in Knee-Chest training. Read his biography for details.

A technique name is a starting point for discussion, not a diagnosis or a guarantee of results. Ask the doctor to explain the exact procedure being proposed and why it may or may not fit your examination findings.

Assessment comes first

The consultation considers your symptoms, medical history, previous injuries, examination findings, and preferences. The craniocervical junction, or CCJ, includes the relationship between the skull and the top two neck vertebrae. A finding in this region does not by itself prove the cause of a symptom.

If imaging is clinically indicated, CBCT and MRI may answer different questions about bony anatomy and soft tissues. Referral and review of existing studies should be guided by the clinical question. Imaging is not an automatic requirement for every consultation.

For adults and older children, NeckCare is part of our initial examination. It measures neck range of motion, joint position error (how accurately the head returns to a target position), and sensorimotor control (how accurately head movement is guided). These results provide a baseline for assessing neck function and tracking change over time; they do not by themselves diagnose the cause of symptoms. On this page, a NeckCare result alone does not establish that an adjustment is needed.

Questions to ask before care

What do the examination findings suggest, and what remains uncertain?
What would the proposed treatment involve?
What are the expected goals, alternatives, potential risks, and costs?
How will progress be measured and when will the plan be reassessed?

Understanding evidence and safety

We do not claim that Knee-Chest is superior to every other approach, cures concussion or migraine, or repairs injured ligaments. Manual treatment can cause temporary discomfort. Suitability depends on the individual assessment; suspected instability, fracture, or concerning neurological findings require appropriate investigation.

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Apex serves Jacksonville and the Beaches. Learn about upper cervical assessment, concussion-related cervical concerns, and alar ligament anatomy. Contact us to discuss your questions before deciding on care.

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808 3rd St C, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
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