9 Specialized Techniques

Expert Mobile Chiropractic Care — Delivered to Your Door

Dr. Bumgarner brings 31 years of clinical mastery and a full portable clinic to every house call. Each technique is performed personally by the doctor.

Y-Strap Activator Diversified Decompression Soft Tissue ART Deep Tissue Kinesio Taping Workplace

Dr. Bumgarner performing cervical treatment on a patient in their home

Technique 01

Y-Strap Adjustments

Controlled cervical traction for disc herniations and chronic compression

The Y-strap adjustment is a specialized cervical traction technique that creates negative intradiscal pressure, drawing herniated or bulging disc material back toward center. It is one of the most effective non-surgical interventions for cervical disc problems, radiculopathy, and chronic spinal compression.

Dr. Bumgarner places a specialized strap beneath the chin and occiput, then applies a controlled axial pull along the length of the spine. The decompression force relieves pressure on compressed nerve roots and restores space between vertebrae. Patients frequently experience immediate relief.

Dr. Bumgarner is one of the few mobile chiropractors in Las Vegas performing Y-strap adjustments. Most practitioners reserve this technique for office settings. His 30+ years of hands-on experience allow him to deliver it safely and effectively in your home.

"The patient had a huge release — physical and emotional. That's what happens when you address what other doctors won't touch."

Best For

Disc Herniations Radiculopathy Chronic Compression Cervicogenic Headaches

Technique 02

Activator Method

Precision instrument for gentle, low-force adjustments

The Activator Method uses a handheld, spring-loaded instrument that delivers precise impulses of 0.3 to 2.5 pounds of force in just 0.3 milliseconds. The speed is so fast that the body's muscles cannot tense in response, making the adjustment exceptionally comfortable and effective. The Activator device is FDA-cleared and used by approximately 70% of chiropractors worldwide.

Dr. Bumgarner uses the Activator as part of a progressive protocol — starting with the gentlest setting and escalating force only as the patient tolerates it. This approach makes it ideal for patients who are nervous about manual adjustments, recovering from surgery, or dealing with acute inflammation.

For elderly patients, those in acute pain, and anyone who prefers no manual thrust, the Activator provides full therapeutic benefit without the popping or cracking associated with manual techniques.

Best For

Elderly Patients Acute Pain Post-Surgical Recovery Acute Inflammation Prefer No Manual Thrust Nervous Patients

Dr. Bumgarner using the Activator instrument on a patient's cervical spine

Dr. Bumgarner performing hands-on chiropractic adjustment

Technique 03

Diversified Technique

Classic hands-on spinal adjustments — the gold standard

The Diversified Technique is the most widely used chiropractic method in the world, employed by approximately 96% of practicing chiropractors. It involves high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manual thrusts delivered precisely to restricted spinal joints, restoring normal range of motion and alignment.

This is classic, hands-on chiropractic at its purest. Dr. Bumgarner has performed Diversified adjustments for over 30 years, developing the kind of tactile sensitivity and confidence that can only come from decades of practice. He can feel subtle joint restrictions that newer practitioners often miss.

Diversified adjustments are the backbone of routine chiropractic maintenance — keeping the spine aligned, joints mobile, and the nervous system functioning optimally.

Best For

General Spinal Alignment Joint Restrictions Maintenance Care

Technique 04

Custom Traction & Decompression

Portable spinal decompression — the only mobile provider in Las Vegas

Traditional spinal decompression machines cost $80,000 to $150,000 and weigh hundreds of pounds. They are bolted to the floor of chiropractic offices and medical clinics. If you need decompression therapy, you have to go to them — unless you call Dr. Bumgarner.

Dr. Bumgarner designed and built his own portable spinal decompression system: a custom harness that folds up, travels in his vehicle, and sets up in minutes at the patient's location. It delivers controlled traction forces that gently separate vertebrae, create negative pressure within the disc, and promote the retraction of herniated or bulging disc material.

He is the ONLY mobile provider in Las Vegas offering at-home spinal decompression. For patients with severe disc herniations, spinal stenosis, or sciatica who cannot easily travel to a clinic, this capability is not just convenient — it is the difference between getting treatment and going without.

Best For

Disc Herniations Spinal Stenosis Sciatica Degenerative Disc Disease Facet Syndrome

Dr. Bumgarner's full portable treatment table and decompression setup in a patient's home

Technique 05

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Hands-on therapy for muscle tension, adhesions, and fascial restrictions

Spinal alignment is only part of the picture. Muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia can develop adhesions, trigger points, and chronic tension patterns that prevent adjustments from holding and perpetuate pain cycles. Soft tissue mobilization addresses these directly.

Dr. Bumgarner uses skilled manual pressure and movement techniques to break up adhesions, release fascial restrictions, and restore normal muscle tone. This work is integrated with chiropractic adjustments — not billed separately as an add-on — because effective treatment requires addressing both the skeletal and soft tissue components together.

Patients with chronic tension patterns, post-injury scar tissue, or limited mobility benefit enormously from this combined approach.

Best For

Chronic Tension Post-Injury Recovery Mobility Limitations

Technique 06

Active Release Technique (ART)

Patented soft tissue therapy with 500+ treatment protocols

Active Release Technique is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue therapy system with more than 500 specific treatment protocols. It was developed to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves that arise from overuse, acute injury, or cumulative trauma.

The technique works by combining precisely directed tension with specific patient movements. Dr. Bumgarner identifies the affected tissue, applies exact manual pressure, and then guides the patient through movements that lengthen and release the tissue while breaking up scar tissue and adhesions.

ART is particularly effective for repetitive strain injuries and athletic conditions that do not respond well to general soft tissue work. The specificity of the 500+ protocols means each condition has a targeted treatment path.

Best For

IT Band Syndrome Shin Splints Carpal Tunnel Shoulder & Neck Tension Athletic Injuries

Dr. Bumgarner providing hands-on treatment during a house call

Technique 07

Deep Tissue Massage

Targeted therapy for deep muscle tension and chronic pain

Deep tissue massage focuses on the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue that superficial massage cannot reach. Dr. Bumgarner applies sustained, firm pressure to release chronic tension patterns, break up scar tissue, and restore blood flow to areas that have been locked in spasm or restriction.

When paired with chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue work produces significantly better outcomes than either therapy alone. The soft tissue release allows adjustments to hold longer, while the structural correction reduces the muscular compensation patterns that create tension in the first place.

Dr. Bumgarner integrates deep tissue work into the overall treatment session based on clinical need — he does not separate it into a separate appointment or billing code.

Best For

Chronic Pain Muscle Tension Flexibility Improvement

Technique 08

Kinesio Taping

Non-restrictive therapeutic taping used by Olympic athletes worldwide

Kinesio Taping uses a specialized elastic tape applied in precise patterns over muscles and joints. Unlike rigid athletic tape that restricts movement, Kinesio Tape supports the body while allowing full range of motion. It lifts the skin microscopically, improving circulation and lymphatic drainage while reducing pain and inflammation.

The technique was developed in the 1970s and gained worldwide recognition when Olympic athletes began wearing the distinctive colorful tape during competition. Dr. Bumgarner applies Kinesio Tape at the end of treatment sessions to extend therapeutic benefit between visits.

Tape applications typically last 3 to 5 days, providing continuous support during daily activities, sleep, and exercise. It is waterproof and does not need to be removed for bathing.

Best For

Ankle Sprains Rotator Cuff Injuries Plantar Fasciitis Post-Surgical Support Athletic Prevention

Technique 09

Workplace & Event Wellness

On-site chiropractic for corporate offices, conventions, and construction sites

Dr. Bumgarner brings his full mobile clinic directly to corporate offices, conventions, trade shows, and construction sites. Employees receive individual evaluations, adjustments, and ergonomic guidance without leaving the workplace.

The business case is compelling: companies that invest in on-site chiropractic wellness programs see a 3-to-6x return on investment through reduced absenteeism, lower workers' compensation claims, and improved productivity. Studies document a 30% reduction in musculoskeletal claims among companies with regular on-site chiropractic access.

Dr. Bumgarner has worked with manual labor companies whose employees had never received chiropractic care before. For workers performing physically demanding jobs — construction, warehousing, hospitality — access to on-site care can be transformative. Many of these workers do not have the time, transportation, or insurance to visit a traditional clinic.

Event wellness is also available for trade shows, conventions, and corporate retreats throughout the Las Vegas area.

Best For

Employers & HR Managers Construction & Manual Labor Convention & Trade Shows Corporate Wellness Programs Event Planners

Which Service Is Right for You?

Acute Pain or Injury

Recent injury, auto accident, sudden onset pain, or inability to move without discomfort.

Start with: Activator + Soft Tissue

Disc or Nerve Problems

Herniated disc, sciatica, radiating pain, numbness or tingling, spinal stenosis.

Start with: Y-Strap + Decompression

Chronic Pain or Tension

Long-standing back or neck pain, recurring headaches, stiffness, limited mobility.

Start with: Diversified + Deep Tissue

Athletic or Repetitive Strain

Sports injuries, overuse conditions, IT band, carpal tunnel, shin splints.

Start with: ART + Kinesio Taping

Gentle Care Needed

Elderly, post-surgical, in acute pain, or simply prefer a lighter approach with no manual thrust.

Start with: Activator Method

Business or Event

On-site care for your team, convention attendees, or event guests.

Start with: Workplace Wellness

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Not sure which technique you need? Dr. Bumgarner evaluates every patient individually and selects the right combination for your condition.

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