Our Techniques

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Diversified
Think of an adjustment as "tuning" a piano, adjusting each string so it produces the perfect tone.

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»

Thompson

Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more»

SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction... read more»

Activator Methods®

This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more»

Palmer Package

We’re experts on a wide range of effective adjusting approaches taught at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, the birthplace of chiropractic… read more»

Lumbar Disk Distraction

Flexion Distraction is a gentle, non-force adjusting procedure that works with the body's natural design to aid in healing. A special table has been developed by Dr. James Cox for effective use of this technique. A Flexion-Distraction table is used to apply the distraction spinal adjustment. What to expect from this technique: Tractioning the spine and then flexing it can resolve pain from joint and disc

Dr. Jean Scazello performing an adjustmentproblems painlessly. It is a powerfully effective, conservative approach to low back and leg pain and an alternative to explore before recommending surgery. For patients with non-disc related conditions causing back pain (facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain/strain, scoliosis, transitional vertebra, sacroiliac subluxation, stenosis), Flexion-Distraction provides all of the above benefits plus the ability to place spinal joints into normal movements to restore spinal motion without pain.




ArthroStim

This hand-held instrument applies a series of highly controlled "taps" to misaligned vertebral segments, avoiding the twisting, turning or “cracking” of spinal joints. read more»

Cold Laser

This high-tech tool produces light in the red portion of the spectrum, which has been shown to assist in the healing of soft tissues. read more»

Therapeutic/Relaxation Massage Therapy.

Available by Licensed Massage Therapist on staff.

We also work on people who have been in Auto Accidents or have a Workman's Compensation Injury

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Wakeland & Dr. Scarzello know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.




Dr. Robert Wakeland & Dr. Jean Scarzello | (253) 566-8800
6412 20th Street Court West, Fircrest, Washington

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The Doctor Asks some important questions of interest to Fircrest residents - Chiropractor Fircrest The Doctor Asks...

Why is a "slipped disc" unlikely?
Separating each spinal vertebra is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually "slip." However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin and collapse. But it can't slip.
How could chiropractic help a stomach problem?
Chiropractic works by locating and reducing areas of the spine compromising nerve communications between your brain and your body. If nerves to or from your stomach are irritated, your stomach won't work right. Chiropractors find the source of the interference, reduce it and allow your body to work as designed.