Get the Care You Deserve
Cape Chiropractic Clinic was originally founded in Cape Coral, FL by Dr. Jerry L Felger back in 1970. After 50+ years of service in Florida, Dr. Felger moved to Virginia to practice Chiropractic with his grandson: Dr. Josiah Guerra. Together, their mission is to heal and encourage people through Upper Cervical Chiropractic care, enabling them to reach the highest heights of their innate potential. Currently, we are located in the mountains of the New River Valley in Southwest Virginia.
Chiropractic Legacy
Contrary to popular belief, Chiropractic does not have to involve large amounts of force. To be as specific and effective as possible, we utilize the Grostic Upper Cervical technique - originally taught and developed by Dr. John F. Grostic. This technique requires the patient to lie on their side while the doctor adjusts the subluxated vertebra of the upper neck with a gentle force.
A Gentle Hand
Our Mission
Mission:
Our mission is to facilitate the healing process through Upper Cervical-based Chiropractic care, enabling patients to reach the highest heights of their innate potential.
Vision:
To foster knowledge and awareness of Chiropractic throughout our community, encouraging people to approach Chiropractic care with a desire to be responsible for their own health
Service List
(At this time, we are not accepting Personal Injury or Motor Vehicle Accident cases)
Consultation & Exam
New Patient Consultation & Exam. Includes X-Ray series.
Chiropractic Visit
Routine Check-Up. Includes Spinal Check and Adjustment.
Nutritional Consult
Nutritional Consultation using Muscle Testing (CRA & AIT).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Taking x-rays of each new case is necessary to determine the exact direction the vertebra has taken in its misalignment. We must know exactly how it is out of place before we can adjust it back into place.
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The speed with which you recover will depend on several factors:
1) Current health of the patient
2) How much damage has been done
3) How long the vertebrae have been misaligned
4) How easily the vertebrae can be corrected
5) How well the patient can hold their adjustment
6) Cooperation of the patient with the doctor
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You can have a subluxation for a long time before pain develops. Only a small portion of your total nervous system is sensitive to pain. Most diseases only cause pain in the later stages.
If you want to keep your spine free of vertebral subluxation and nerve interference you must be checked regularly whether or not you are having symptoms.
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We can adjust a vertebra only if it is out of place and causing nerve interference. If we move a vertebra that is in place, we will only put it out of place. That would only slow down your progress to better health.
It is just as important to know when not to give an adjustment as it is to give one!
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Yes, it’s possible that symptoms may feel worse after the initial visit even though the patient is still in adjustment. Sometimes removing interference to the nervous system causes a greater sensation of pain temporarily. If the vertebra stays in alignment, however, the pain will usually subside given some time.
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The misalignment of the atlas (the top vertebra of the neck) triggers an abnormal nerve action causing muscle shortening or tension throughout the lower back which often distorts the pelvis.
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No, removing interference from the nervous system does not have adverse effects. Rather than receiving negative side effects, most patients will receive benefits in that other health problems will begin to improve. The body always functions better if interference is removed from the nervous system.
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No, we can not be sure that every case can get better or even feel better. Some conditions have progressed too far and there are severe limitations on their ability to respond. However, we know the body will function better once interference is removed from the nervous system.
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As long as you want to function to your greatest potential physically, mentally, and socially. Regular chiropractic visits (for example - once a month) help to prevent further health problems down the road.
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Although most all adjustments are given in the upper neck area, all subluxations are not the same nor are the adjustments the same. The adjustment is tailor-made for each individual case. This is determined by the x-ray analysis.