YOU WILL FEEL THE DIFFERENCE
At Brave Roots Chiropractic, we specialize in restoring maximum function to the joints, nerves, and soft tissues of the body. Our techniques result in less pain, improved posture, greater freedom of movement, and the restoration of damaged nerves. Our Fort Collins CO chiropractors and technologies that we have in-house make us truly one of a kind in Northern Colorado. Because of this, we can reproducibly get AMAZING results with spinal pain, peripheral neuropathy, plantar fasciitis, and knee pain.
Dr. Steven Cook is an in-network provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield (also known as Anthem) and Cigna health insurances. Have a different insurance? No problem. We are also capable of billing automobile insurance for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Our office also routinely bills health savings accounts (HSA) as well as most other health insurance policies as an out of network provider, which sometimes results in less out of pocket expense on your behalf believe it or not. If you have chiropractic benefits, we would be happy to bill them for you. Simply pay your co-pay or have us apply your payment towards the deductible – we'll do all the rest!
WE ARE NOT YOUR AVERAGE FORT COLLINS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
If only we had a nickel for every time someone has said this in our office. Well, it's true.
We specialize in a rare breed of chiropractic care known as the Gonstead method. Out of the 150 chiropractors in Fort Collins - Dr. Steve Cook remains the sole Gonstead practitioner dedicated to continuing to refine his craft with the mentors at the original Gonstead Clinic in Wisconsin and their seminars across the country. New patients repeatedly report they have never felt this level of improvement and attention to their spine in other chiropractic clinics.
Our clinic has one of the MOST complete Peripheral Neuropathy treatment programs in Northern Colorado. And the best part is - it is 100% NATURAL. And yes, it WORKS!
We have developed THE BEST Plantar Fasciitis treatment program in Northern Colorado. Our natural process has 4 key components you will not find anywhere else. Get ready to say GOODBYE to your Foot Pain.
Knees full of pain and arthritis? We see them every day. Our unique knee pain program addresses the joint alignment, soft tissues and pool of inflammation like nothing else.
Chiropractors restore “normal” nerve transmission/function to the body through specific adjustments to the spinal bones. “Abnormal” nerve function (too much/too little) comes from misaligned bones or what chiropractors commonly refer to as “subluxations”.
These “subluxations” can create a state of “dis-ease” in the body…sometimes resulting in certain conditions. Specific adjustments bring the body back to it’s “EASE” state, oftentimes restoring one's state of health.
To determine whether chiropractic will be effective or not, one must consider a few important factors:
No. Adjustments are intended to be specific. The specificity is what makes chiropractic unique! Treating everyone the same way with the same twisting of the neck and lower back from right to left and popping everything in between is not at all specific. Anything less than specific is not chiropractic and may do more harm than good to the patient!
Brave Roots Chiropractic uses the Gonstead method of adjusting and analyzing the spine. We're one of a few offices in Fort Collins that exclusively uses the Gonstead method. By thoroughly analyzing the spine through the use of x-ray, instrumentation, visualization, static and motion palpation you can expect a properly delivered adjustment.
Yes, chiropractic adjustments are safe…given that they are performed by a skilled and competent chiropractor! Like I tell patients, anyone can make a “popping” or “cracking” noise but very few people can make a proper adjustment. This is an art or skill that takes years to become efficient at. Chiropractic has been around since 1895 with a proven track record of success!
Besides the more common symptoms of neck and back pain, patients may often find relief/support with other symptoms such as:
Just to name a few!
Absolutely! During pregnancy, a women’s body goes through some pretty dramatic changes that can create stress along the spine. If the spine was already stressed before pregnancy, chances are it will intensify during the pregnancy. Great care is taken to be sure that both the mother and her baby are safe when performing an adjustment. We utilize special adjusting tables with different modifications to give the most gentle and accurate adjustment up to the time of delivery.
Unfortunately, most people associate a “popping” or “cracking” noise as being on the same level as an adjustment. Certainly, If you rotate your spine hard enough you will likely create a loud noise! However, this in no way constitutes an adjustment and may prove to be more harmful than good!
Adjustments are specific! For instance, the Gonstead technique utilizes a listing system that helps the doctor determine how the misalignment is occurring and the best way to make the correction.
It’s important to adjust the bone in the proper direction in accordance to how the bone is misaligned. It’s of even greater importance that the adjustment reduces and eventually eliminates nerve pressure and restores vital nerve function.
Sciatica often presents itself as pain down one leg or both. Oftentimes, the pain may travel all the way to the foot. Typically, when there is misaligned bone (subluxation) in the spine, this will induce an inflammatory response in the disc that can potentially irritate the spinal nerves…in this case, the nerves that travel down the leg.
With a proper analysis, the doctor can specifically determine how vertebrae has misaligned and where the nerve pressure is being affected. This information is then used to determine the best approach to restoring proper position and motion of the subluxated vertebrae that may be affecting, in this case, the sciatic nerve.
Chiropractors take x-rays to see the internal condition of the spine. X-rays also reveal if there are any underlying spinal disorders, such as arthritis of the spine, abnormal development, disc disorders, bone spurs, and spinal deterioration.
Having an x-ray taken before any adjustment helps chiropractors make a correct diagnosis. Combining x-rays with other exams will benefit the patient ultimately.
2111 S College Ave Suite B
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Monday
8:30am - 1pm | 3pm - 6pm
Rossiter Stretching: 2:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday
11am - 5pm
Acupuncture: 10am - 5pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 2:30pm
Acupuncture: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 1pm | 3pm - 6pm
Acupuncture: 2pm - 5pm
Rossiter Stretching: 1:30pm - 6pm
Friday
8:30am - 10am
Rossiter Stretching: 8:30am - 11am
Saturday & Sunday
Closed