Full-Spine Adjustment Chiropractor in Bend, OR
Find lasting relief with Bend’s trusted full-spine adjustment chiropractor. Precise care to ease sciatica pain and restore alignment—so you can move pain-free.
- Medically Reviewed
- Last Updated On July 22nd, 2025
Living with nervous system dysfunction can dramatically alter your quality of life, affecting everything from your physical comfort to your emotional well-being. Many people don’t realize that the persistent pain, limited mobility, or recurring health challenges they face may stem from neurological imbalances that can be addressed through comprehensive chiropractic care. When your nervous system functions optimally, your entire body has the opportunity to express its full health potential.
At Pangea Chiropractic, our team of experienced doctors takes a neurologically focused approach to full-spine adjustments that goes far beyond simply “cracking” joints. We understand that your spine serves as the protective housing for your spinal cord—the information superhighway connecting your brain to every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. Our chiropractic practice in Bend, Oregon, specializes in identifying and correcting interference in this crucial system, enabling your body to communicate appropriately and function optimally.
The Neurological Foundation of Full-Spine Adjustments
Traditional views of chiropractic adjustments often focus solely on skeletal alignment and pain relief. While these are significant benefits, our approach at Pangea Chiropractic recognizes that full-spine adjustments serve a much deeper purpose: restoring proper neurological function throughout your entire system.
Your nervous system controls and coordinates every function in your body, from conscious movements to subconscious processes like breathing, digestion, and immune response. When vertebral misalignments (subluxations) occur, they can create pressure on nerves, disrupting the flow of information between your brain and body. These disruptions may manifest as pain, but they can also cause dysfunction in organs and systems that don’t immediately produce noticeable symptoms.
Our comprehensive approach focuses on detecting these neurological interferences through detailed assessments. Using advanced diagnostic techniques, including digital X-rays and motion studies when necessary, we precisely identify where subluxations exist, how long they have been present, and what is needed to correct them. This thorough evaluation enables us to address not only the obvious symptoms but also the underlying neural dysfunction contributing to your health concerns.
Our Neurologically-Based Adjustment Techniques
At Pangea Chiropractic, we employ a range of specialized adjustment techniques tailored to address the unique needs of each patient. Our doctors are skilled in multiple approaches, allowing us to provide personalized care tailored to your specific condition, preferences, and response to treatment.
Full-Spine Technique
This comprehensive approach addresses alignment throughout all regions of the spine, including the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) areas. By ensuring proper alignment from top to bottom, we help restore communication pathways throughout your entire nervous system.
Gonstead Technique
Known for its precision and specificity, the Gonstead system uses detailed analysis to identify precisely which vertebrae require adjustment. This technique focuses on correcting the structural and functional relationships of the spine to optimize nervous system function.
Thompson Drop Technique
Using specially designed tables with drop mechanisms, this technique allows for gentle yet effective adjustments that require minimal force. The dropping action works in conjunction with the adjustment to help restore proper vertebral position while minimizing tension in surrounding tissues.
Upper Cervical Specific
The upper cervical region, where your spine meets your skull, houses critical neurological structures that affect your entire body. Specialized adjustments to this area can have profound effects on central nervous system function, often providing relief for issues ranging from headaches to systemic health concerns for Bend, OR, residents.
Benefits of Neurologically-Focused Full-Spine Adjustments
When your nervous system functions optimally, your entire body can express greater health and vitality. Our patients report numerous benefits from our comprehensive adjustment approach:
Enhanced Neural Communication
By removing interference in the spine, full-spine adjustments help optimize communication between your brain and body. This improved signaling allows for better coordination of all bodily functions, from movement and sensation to immune response and healing processes.
Whole Body Wellness
Rather than simply addressing individual symptoms, our neurological approach promotes overall wellness. Patients often notice improvements in areas they didn’t initially connect to their spinal health, including sleep quality, energy levels, digestion, and mental clarity.
Sustainable Health Improvements
Because we focus on correcting underlying neurological dysfunction rather than just symptoms, the improvements our patients experience tend to be more lasting and comprehensive. Our goal is to help your body function better as a whole, creating sustainable wellness rather than temporary relief.
Prevention and Proactive Health
Regular neurologically-based adjustments can help identify and address subluxations before they develop into symptomatic problems. This proactive approach helps maintain optimal nervous system function and supports your body’s natural ability to adapt to stress and prevent illness.
The Pangea Chiropractic Difference
What sets Pangea Chiropractic apart is our unwavering commitment to treating the whole person through optimizing nervous system function. Since 2012, our team has served thousands of patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and surrounding areas with care that goes beyond symptom relief to address the root causes of health challenges.
Our doctors take the time to truly listen and understand your health concerns, conducting thorough examinations to identify precisely where neurological interference is occurring. We believe in educating our patients about how their body works and empowering them to participate actively in their healing journey. This comprehensive approach has earned us recognition as Bend’s Best Alternative Health Care Provider for six consecutive years.
Begin Your Journey to Optimal Neural Function
At Pangea Chiropractic, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your fullest health potential through expert neurologically-based care. Our team of five skilled doctors brings diverse expertise and a shared commitment to excellence in full-spine adjustments that restore proper nervous system function. We’ve built our practice around serving families in our community with the same care and attention we would want for our own loved ones.
Take the first step toward experiencing how comprehensive, neurologically-focused full-spine adjustments can transform your health and well-being. Contact Pangea Chiropractic today at (541) 728-0954 or schedule your appointment through our contact form to discover the difference that optimized nervous system function can make in your life. We’re conveniently located in Bend, OR, ready to serve you and your family’s health needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sciatica Treatment
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is pain that specifically affects the lower back, buttocks, and legs, and it’s typically caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve. The underlying causes of sciatica vary from person to person, but some common ones include a herniated disc in the spine, pregnancy, or bone overgrowth. Symptoms of sciatica normally involve pain, and this pain often gets worse when you move. Many patients even find their sciatica pain is worse when they cough or sneeze, as well as walking and other routine movements. However, you may also feel tingling, weakness, or numbness, especially in the legs, back, or butt.
How does a wellness-focused chiropractic approach treat sciatica differently?
Our wellness-focused approach treats sciatica by addressing the underlying neurological causes rather than just managing pain. At Pangea Chiropractic, we perform comprehensive assessments to identify spinal misalignments affecting your sciatic nerve and develop personalized care plans that improve overall nervous system function. This approach not only relieves current symptoms but helps prevent future episodes by optimizing neurological health, creating lasting results rather than temporary relief.
Can chiropractic care provide long-term relief from sciatica?
Yes, chiropractic care can provide long-term relief by addressing the root causes of sciatic nerve compression. Through regular spinal adjustments and neurological optimization, we help patients achieve lasting improvements rather than temporary symptom management. Many Pangea Chiropractic patients who initially sought help for sciatica continue with maintenance care to prevent recurrence and maintain optimal nervous system function, with approximately 70% becoming completely pain-free through our comprehensive approach.
How do I know if my sciatica requires a comprehensive care plan?
If you’ve experienced recurring episodes of sciatica, or if your pain hasn’t responded to basic self-care measures, you likely need a comprehensive approach. Signs that indicate the need for a care plan include pain lasting more than a few weeks, symptoms that interfere with daily activities, weakness or numbness in the affected leg, or pain that returns after temporary relief. At Pangea Chiropractic, we evaluate each patient individually to determine if our wellness-focused care plans would benefit their specific condition.
What lifestyle changes complement chiropractic care for sciatica?
Complementary lifestyle changes that enhance chiropractic care for sciatica include maintaining proper posture during daily activities, implementing ergonomic improvements at work and home, performing specific core-strengthening exercises, and avoiding prolonged sitting. At Pangea Chiropractic, we educate patients about these supportive practices while providing spinal adjustments that optimize nervous system function. This combined approach creates a foundation for lasting neurological health that helps prevent future sciatic episodes and supports overall wellness.
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- Dr. Andrew Torchio
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We’re conveniently located in Bend, OR, at 409 NE Greenwood Ave, Suite 120, in the heart of the city. Enjoy our welcoming office space, with plenty of parking available, and easy access from all parts of town for a comfortable and convenient visit.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Torchio
This content has been medically reviewed by Dr. Andrew Torchio, founder and clinic director at Pangea Chiropractic in Bend, Oregon. As a respected authority in holistic wellness, Dr. Torchio specializes in creating comprehensive care plans focused on long-term neurological health rather than quick fixes. He leads a team of five doctors at Pangea Chiropractic, where they’ve successfully helped thousands of patients achieve optimal wellness through natural healing methods. Dr. Torchio is recognized for pioneering a family-centered wellness approach, where multiple generations of families receive care at his practice.
