Prep the Muscles.
Hold the Correction.
The adjustment gets the attention — but what happens before it is what makes it last. We relax and prepare your soft tissue first, so Dr. Yager's adjustment comes easier and holds longer.
A relaxed muscle releases faster — and holds longer
When a spinal joint is restricted, the muscles around it tighten to protect it. That guarding is your body doing its job — but it works against the adjustment. Try to restore motion while the muscles are locked down, and the correction is harder to achieve and quicker to slip back.
Pre-adjustment muscle work solves that. By relaxing the soft tissue first, we lower the body's guard so the joint can move freely — and so the correction stays put after you leave.
- Targeted soft-tissue therapy — focused hands-on and percussion work that loosens tight, guarded muscles around the joints being treated.
- Electrical muscle stimulation (e-stim) — gentle electrical pulses that relax spasm, ease pain, and increase circulation to the area.
- Warm-up and circulation work — preparing the tissue so it responds to the adjustment rather than fighting it.
The benefits you'll feel
More comfortable adjustments
Relaxed muscles mean less force is needed and less guarding stands in the way.
Longer-lasting results
Corrections hold because the tissue isn't immediately pulling the joint back out of place.
Less post-visit soreness
Warmed, loosened muscles recover faster after care.
Faster overall progress
When each adjustment holds better, your care plan moves forward more efficiently.
Built into every visit
Pre-adjustment muscle work isn't a separate appointment — it's a built-in part of how we deliver care. The whole sequence is smooth, comfortable, and designed to get you better, faster.
We prepare the area
You spend a few relaxing minutes while a member of our team loosens the soft tissue with hands-on work and e-stim.
Dr. Yager assesses your spine
Using the computer-guided ProAdjuster, he objectively measures which segments need attention.
Your adjustment is delivered
With the muscles already relaxed, the correction comes easier and holds longer between visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the muscle work hurt?
No. Soft-tissue therapy and e-stim are designed to relax and soothe — most patients find this part of the visit genuinely comfortable, even enjoyable. If anything is ever too intense, we adjust it on the spot.
How long does it add to my visit?
Just a few minutes. The goal is to warm up and relax the muscles around the area Dr. Yager is going to treat — a short, focused step, not a separate appointment.
Is this the same as a massage?
It's related but more targeted. Rather than a full-body relaxation massage, our team focuses on the muscles guarding the joints Dr. Yager needs to adjust. The aim is functional — to prepare the tissue for a better, longer-lasting correction.
Do I have to do it every visit?
Most patients receive some form of pre-adjustment muscle work because it measurably improves results. Dr. Yager tailors it to what your body needs that day.
“Best adjustments I've ever had! They take the time to do it right — I always leave feeling loose and so much better.”
— ProHealth Patient
Our Other Services
Every patient's plan is different. Explore the rest of what we offer in Garden City, Kansas.
ProAdjuster
Computer-guided spinal care — our primary technique. No cracking, no twisting.
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Traditional hands-on techniques — Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, and more.
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Coach Jodi's supervised, ChiroThin-based 42-day program with real coaching.
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Custom insoles, water massage, and premium alkaline water beyond the adjustment.
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