$45 New Patient Special – For Savage & Prior Lake Residents

Finally, gentle and effective chiropractic care that gets to the root cause — not just the symptoms.

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What’s Included in the $45 New Patient Special

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Complete Posture Analysis

Identify hidden issues to understand what your body is telling us

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Comprehensive Report

Detailed findings and personalized treatment recommendations

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Detailed Examination

Thorough assessment to understand your unique condition

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State-of-the-Art 3D Imaging

Advanced technology so we never guess with your neck

Relieve Pain & Restore Your Health with Chiropractic Care

What You Can Expect From NUCCA Chiropractic Care

  • Less Pain

  • Better Movement

  • Improved Posture

  • More Energy

  • Better Sleep

  • Natural Relief

See the Difference for Yourself

Our advanced posture analysis and 3D imaging allow us to show you where the issues are and how care is helping you improve.

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Why Choose Johnson Spinal Care? (Us vs. Them)

Us

Gentle, effective care (no snapping or pulling)

Rated 4.9★ by hundreds of happy patients

We fix the real cause, not just symptoms

Warm, family-style team that truly listens

Others

Traditional adjustments with twisting and cracking

Average ratings and mixed patient experiences

Focus on short-term relief than long-term solutions

A one-size-fits-all approach to care

What Our Patients Say

What is NUCCA Chiropractic Care?

Gentle. Precise. Proven.

At Johnson Spinal Care, we specialize in NUCCA chiropractic care — a gentle and precise approach that focuses on the alignment of the upper neck, where the spine and nervous system meet. Unlike traditional chiropractic methods, NUCCA does not involve twisting, cracking, or popping.

Using detailed imaging and precise analysis, we make corrections so subtle that many patients barely feel them — yet the results can be life-changing. By restoring balance at the top of the spine, NUCCA helps your entire body heal and function better.

About Johnson Spinal Care

Founded in 1986 by Dr. Kerry & Lisa Johnson, Johnson Spinal Care became Minnesota’s first NUCCA chiropractic clinic. What began as a single practice has grown into a multi-site, multi-doctor organization committed to transforming lives through the safe, effective NUCCA technique.

Driven by the vision that NUCCA care should be accessible to more people, our clinic continues to carry forward Dr. Johnson’s passion for healing, innovation, and mentorship in upper cervical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NUCCA?

NUCCA is a very precise, painless, and effective chiropractic procedure developed by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association. Most spinal problems develop as a result of injury(s), sometimes way back in childhood, that affect the vital relationship between the head and neck. NUCCA is a sophisticated procedure that focuses on gently and precisely moving the spinal vertebrae at the top of the neck to a better alignment under the head. Nervous system stress is reduced, energy flow increases, healing messages to damaged tissue improves, and your brain’s ability to control and communicate with every single part of your body is enhanced. The result is better thinking, healing, moving, working, resting, and A TRANSFORMED LIFE!

Does a NUCCA Adjustment Hurt? Is it Safe?

NUCCA doctors correct the spine with such little force that most patients don’t even realize a correction is happening. Our clinic has safely cared for thousands of people from newborns all the way up to the centenarian!

Do You Take Insurance?

We accept most auto insurance and see Medicare patients as a non-participating provider. Regarding other insurance networks, we said enough is enough when they began dictating patient care, basically expecting us to put “band-aids” on patients with more serious issues. We chose instead to work with patients directly by providing affordable care and flexible plans. Additionally, many patients have out of network benefits, employer flex plans and/or HSA’s that cover our services.

What Does NUCCA Cost?

We hold very highly to one of our core values which is to be available for anyone who needs us. We never want families to have to choose which family member receives care because of affordability. Our initial consultation is always free and the first visit is always a conversation not a commitment. Should you decide to proceed with care past that point we offer a significant discount to our normal initial fees and even more affordable family plans. While discounts are not allowed for those on federally funded programs such as Medicare, their preset fee structure is affordable as well. You will never be charged a fee at our clinic without a thorough understanding and approval for any proposed services.

How Does NUCCA Help with Other Pain?

Spinal misalignment almost always begins with the head shifting off the center of the first vertebra and away from the body’s midline. The body compensates lower down by shifting the spine and pelvis to help bring the head straight again. This postural distortion can cause nerves to be pinched anywhere along the spine triggering pain anywhere in the body in addition to the added stress on weight bearing joints such as the back, hips knees.

What does a NUCCA adjustment look like?

A NUCCA adjustment looks very different from what most patients are used to when they think of a chiropractic adjustment. The patient lays on their side while the doctor applies an exceptionally light adjusting force right behind the ear. There is no twisting or popping of the neck. This gentle, specific, and scientific approach to chiropractic has helped thousands get to the root cause of their health issues.

What Conditions Do You Help Treat With The NUCCA Technique?

Symptoms are often your body’s way of telling you there is an underlying problem. We’ve helped thousands of patients get to the underlying root cause of their neck pain, headaches/migraines, dizziness/vertigo, low back pain, postural issues, sleep issues, and more! It’s amazing what your body can do when you no longer have a kink at the top of your neck!

Do you take X-rays?

Every person’s misalignment is as unique as a thumbprint, and we don’t guess when it comes to problems up at the top of the neck. As a result, our offices utilize a state-of-the-art X-ray technology called CBCT (Cone Beam Computer Tomography). This technology allows us to see your individual misalignment in 3D, which helps us get better results. Our CBCT’s utilize ultra-low dose radiation, meaning that you are exposed to significantly less radiation than regular 2D X-rays.

Do I Have to be Treated the Rest of My Life?

At Johnson Spinal Care our patients are always in charge of their own healthcare. Some patients choose to see us for pain relief and then stop care when that is achieved. Other patients realize that living life in alignment is simply better and they come in for periodic checks to maintain that. The choice is always yours!

Can NUCCA Make Me Healthier?

The short answer is YES! Nerves in the upper neck are hotwired into a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. When we are misaligned, the hypothalamus triggers a low level and continuous “fight or flight” or stress response in the body. Researchers have long known that chronic stress compromises immune function adversely affecting health.

What About Children?

95 out of 100 adults have upper neck misalignment and postural distortion, most having occurred during childhood. Think about the normal childhood – the header off the top bunk at 2 years old, the tumble down the stairs, falling off the bike or on the rollerblades, landing upside down on the trampoline, falling out of the tree or hayloft, sports, car accidents, and the list goes on! We find we have to adjust 1 out of 3 newborns! It is of utmost importance for children to get their alignment checked and we even have a saying: It’s much better to grow healthy children than to fix broken adults!

We are located at:

8678 Eagle Creek Circle, Savage, MN 55378

3485 Willow Lake Blvd STE 100, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

14859 Energy Way, Apple Valley, MN 55124

8678 Eagle Creek Cir, Savage, MN 55378, USA

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