Is Your Spine Structurally Sound?
A stable spine means your vertebrae move smoothly together without sliding out of alignment. An unstable spine is like a wobbly Jenga tower—the ligaments are too loose, and the bones shift dangerously, grinding against discs and pinching nerves.
This is most often caused by whiplash from an auto accident, sports trauma, or severe degenerative changes over decades. If standard chiropractic care hasn't helped, or if you feel worse after being adjusted, you likely need a thorough spinal instability evaluation.
Our Evaluation Process
- Moving X-Rays (DMX)Because instability only happens when you move, standard MRIs miss it. We use Digital Motion X-Ray to film your spine while you bend, objectively measuring the exact millimeter of ligament laxity.
- Neurological AssessmentWe test your reflexes, strength, and sensation to see if the instability is severely compressing a nerve root (cervical radiculopathy) or the spinal cord itself.
- Creating a Stabilization PlanOnce diagnosed, we implement a targeted postural stabilization program to strengthen the deep core muscles and lock the unstable joints down without surgery.
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Medically Reviewed
The clinical information on this page has been reviewed and verified by Dr. Dirk Woodmansee, DC, an advanced certified Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) provider in clinical practice since 1997, with extensive experience in structural spinal rehabilitation.
Last Reviewed: September 2026 | Disclaimer
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If you live in the Salt Lake Valley and are struggling with spinal instability, arm or leg numbness, or have been diagnosed with a spinal condition, contact Comprehensive Chiropractic Clinic to determine whether corrective CBP® care may be appropriate for your condition.
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