Vertical Chiropractic®
For Adult Health, Pediatric Development, and Pregnancy Comfort
the premier chiropractic wellness destination of downtown Sarasota & Manatee county
Vertical Chiropractic® cares for people of all ages—adults, children, pregnant moms, athletes, and those recovering from auto accidents. Our mission is to help you move beyond pain and into a life full of energy, vitality, and abundance—so you can do what you love, with the people you love, while fully enjoying the journey of life.
Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to health that restores and optimizes your nervous system, allowing the body to heal naturally. By gently and specifically aligning the spine, we not only relieve discomfort but also help prevent long-term spinal decay and degeneration.
Many of our patients report feeling a deep sense of calm and clarity after a specific chiropractic adjustment. At Vertical Chiropractic®, we don’t just deliver adjustments—we build lasting relationships. Through education, trust, and measurable results using the Gonstead approach and corrective care strategies, our patients often become lifelong friends.
AWARD-WINNING CHIROPRACTIC CARE
the gonstead Method
Our patients travel from all over the world to experience the world-renowned Gonstead Technique. The science behind this cutting-edge technique results in the most accurate, specific, and definite approach to evaluating and adjusting the spine. Because the spinal column is a dynamic structure affecting the entire body, the Gonstead Technique uses five criteria to check the spine for motion, soft tissue damage, and neurological dysfunction. This valuable and detailed analysis includes instrumentation, static palpation, motion palpation, visualization, and spinal imaging, followed by adjusting the articulations of the spine by hand only. Through this comprehensive, proactive approach to correcting the spine, we find that the entire body begins functioning better as a whole. There is clinical logic in every decision made for each and every patient.
The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapy published a 7-year study which showed that patients whose primary physician was a chiropractor experienced:
Less hospital admissions
Less days in the hospital
Less outpatient surgeries
Less in pharmaceutical cost
SOURCE: Richard L, Sranat, MD, James Winterstein, DC, and Jerrilyn A Cambron, DC, PhD. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapy, May 2007; 30(4): 263-268,
Spinal Correction for adults and children
Your health journey starts with the spine and nervous system. Chiropractic is a drug-free, physiologically compatible health care that promotes the body to heal itself by allowing the nervous system to function better. When nerve interference is removed with gentle chiropractic adjustments, healthy cell metabolism, organ function, and mental well-being are restored. According to the research, that means more energy, better movement, and a stronger immune system. Unlike regular chiropractic which mainly focuses on immediate pain relief, our principled Gonstead approach goes one step further in specificity and coherency. That’s why most patients under our care not only report relief from pain and discomfort, but as their posture begins to align and transform, they notice more energy and a better mindset to navigate their healing journey.
extremity care for Fitness
Gonstead chiropractors can also adjust your feet, ankles, hips, hands, wrists, shoulders, and even your jaw. It's called extremity adjusting. That's right; Chiropractors don't just adjust necks and backs. The definition of adjusting an extremity is to instill alignment and proper motion within that joint. There are literally hundreds of joints in our arms, legs, hands, and feet. And- just like the joints of the spine- they can become “locked up” or misaligned through injuries, improper use, or repetitive stress. We use the most specific approach to extremity care using four critieria.
Prenatal/ pregnancy care for comfort
Commonly, pregnant women experience back discomfort and pain during pregnancy. The number one complaint is low-back pain due to hormones that create ligament laxity and pelvic instability. As the baby grows in size, the increased load on the mother’s feet, hips, and pelvis creates stress on nearby ligaments, muscles, and nerves. The Gonstead practitioner’s focus on chiropractic care for the pregnant mother is unique and very specific when compared to the care given to the non-pregnant patient. Since the body changes quickly during pregnancy, preexisting and unnoticed imbalances in your pelvis and spine may become stressed. Pelvic alignment and nervous system balance are very important in creating a comfortable pregnancy and a safe delivery.
In the "Journal of Neural Plasticity", a study found that chiropractic spinal adjustments can significantly improve brain function by around 20%, with the most notable change occurring in the prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for higher cognitive functions like learning and decision making.
SOURCE: Lelic, D, Niazi, IK, Holt, K, Jochumsen, M, Dremstrup, K, Yielder, P, Murphy, B, Drewes, A and Haavik, H (2016), “Manipulation of dysfunctional spinal joints affects sensorimotor integration in the pre-frontal cortex: A brain source localization study,” Neural Plasticity, Volume 2016 (2016).
CONDITIONS WE LOVE TO HELP
Tennis Elbow
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Golfer's Elbow
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Neck Pain
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Low Back Pain
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Carpal Tunnel
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Sciatica
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Knee Pain
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Shoulder Pain
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Scoliosis
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Tennis Elbow • Golfer's Elbow • Neck Pain • Low Back Pain • Carpal Tunnel • Sciatica • Knee Pain • Shoulder Pain • Scoliosis •
Meet Your Experienced Chiropractor
With over 17 years of chiropractic practice, Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, has a rich history of serving professional athletes, many professional recording artists, songwriters, and other talented professionals in the Christian music scene. He has served people from all over the world and walks of life, and he is on a mission to help people live in alignment, pain-free, and find more joy in life's journey. Dr. Bobby Fano, DC is co-founder and chief creative officer of Vertical Chiropractic®. Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, a native Floridian, is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University (B.B.A.), Life University (D.C., M.S.), certified Gonstead Instructor, former Gonstead Study Club President, and was handpicked to serve as faculty teaching chiropractic technique at Life University. He also holds the coveted status of Gonstead Diplomate, is Webster Technique certified for pregnancy care by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, holds the Gonstead Extremity Certification, mentored by the late Dr. M. Werking, and is XPT Performance Breathing® certified. Dr. Fano is a published author in the premier peer-reviewed Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health.
Results vary with each individual case.
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Learn more about Gonstead Chiropractic, deep dive into the research of corrective care, meet our team, and discover our offerings by attending our free in-person one-hour workshop taught by Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, MS