Chiropractic Services at Lagoni Chiropractic
At Lagoni Chiropractic, treatment is built around what each patient actually needs, not a single technique applied to everyone who walks through the door. Dr. Jay Lagoni draws from a range of adjusting methods and supportive therapies to address each condition on its own terms.
The goal is always the same: identify the source of the problem, reduce pain and dysfunction efficiently, and give the patient the tools to stay well between visits and after care is complete.
Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques
Chiropractic adjustment is the foundation of care at Lagoni Chiropractic. Dr. Jay uses several techniques depending on what the clinical findings show and what the patient is comfortable with. No single technique is right for every patient or every condition, and the ability to work across multiple methods means treatment can be tailored rather than standardized.
Gonstead Technique
The Gonstead method is a specific, hands-on adjusting approach that emphasizes precise analysis of the spine to identify exactly which segments are restricted or misaligned and in which direction. It is known for its specificity and is one of the most thoroughly studied manual adjusting techniques in chiropractic. Dr. Jay uses Gonstead as one of his primary methods for patients who benefit from a detailed, targeted manual approach.
Diversified Technique
Diversified is the most widely used manual adjusting technique in chiropractic and the foundation of the Palmer education Dr. Jay received. It uses high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts to restore normal motion and alignment to restricted spinal and extremity joints. It is effective across a wide range of conditions and patient types and forms the backbone of Dr. Jay's manual adjusting repertoire.
Thompson Technique
Thompson, or drop table technique, uses a segmented adjusting table with sections that drop slightly as the adjustment is delivered. The drop mechanism reduces the force required to move the joint, making it a useful option for patients who need a gentler approach to spinal adjusting while still receiving a specific, effective treatment. It is particularly useful for lumbar and pelvic conditions.
Arthrostim Instrument Adjusting
The Arthrostim is an electronic adjusting instrument that delivers precise, low-force impulses to restricted joints without the manual thrust of traditional adjusting. It is an effective alternative for patients who prefer not to have manual manipulation, patients whose condition or physical state makes manual adjusting less appropriate, and situations where instrument precision is clinically advantageous. It produces the same mechanical effect on the joint without the audible pop associated with traditional adjusting.
Supportive Therapies
Chiropractic adjustments address joint mechanics. The supportive therapies available at Lagoni Chiropractic address the surrounding soft tissues, reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and prepare the body to respond better to adjusting. They are used selectively based on what each patient's condition requires, not applied routinely to every patient at every visit.
Low-Level Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy, also called cold laser therapy, uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce inflammation, promote cellular repair, and accelerate tissue healing in the treated area. It is painless, non-invasive, and particularly useful for nerve-related conditions, disc injuries, and soft tissue inflammation that has not responded well to other approaches.
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Electric muscle stimulation uses low-level electrical current to reduce muscle spasm, decrease acute pain, and improve circulation in the treated area. It is commonly used in the early stages of care when muscle guarding and spasm are contributing significantly to the patient's pain and limiting the effectiveness of adjusting.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound delivers sound waves deep into soft tissue, producing a gentle heating effect that increases circulation, reduces inflammation, and improves the extensibility of tight or restricted tissues. It is useful for chronic soft tissue conditions, tendinopathies, and areas where deeper tissue work is needed to support recovery.
Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental traction uses a table with rollers that move along the spine, gently mobilizing the spinal joints and stretching the surrounding soft tissues. It improves spinal flexibility, increases circulation to the discs, and helps prepare the spine for adjusting. Patients often find it one of the more comfortable parts of their visit.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotape is an elastic therapeutic tape applied to the skin over muscles and joints to provide support, reduce swelling, improve proprioception, and facilitate normal movement patterns during recovery and return to activity. It is commonly used for shoulder, knee, and ankle conditions, postural support in tech neck cases, and lumbar and pelvic support during pregnancy.
Diagnostic Services
Accurate diagnosis is the starting point for effective treatment. Lagoni Chiropractic has the diagnostic tools to evaluate most conditions thoroughly without sending patients elsewhere to start.
Digital X-Ray
The office has a fully functional digital X-ray unit on site, one of the only working units among chiropractic offices in Pendleton. X-rays are taken when clinically indicated, not as a routine part of every new patient visit. The majority of films are reviewed by a radiologist before Dr. Jay discusses findings with the patient, adding a second set of expert eyes to the diagnostic process.
MRI Coordination
When advanced imaging is needed to assess disc, nerve, or soft tissue involvement beyond what X-ray can show, Dr. Jay has working relationships with stand-alone MRI facilities that can provide it at a reasonable cost. Patients do not need to arrive with imaging already in hand and do not need to wait for a primary care referral to get the imaging their case requires.
Home Exercise Programs
Every patient at Lagoni Chiropractic receives a home exercise program specific to their condition. What happens between visits matters as much as what happens in the office, and a well-designed home program is one of the most important tools for accelerating recovery, preventing recurrence, and building the strength and movement quality that supports long-term results.
Exercise programs are delivered by email and in print so patients have them available in whatever format works best. They are reviewed and progressed at follow-up visits as the patient's condition improves. Dr. Jay uses both WebEx and ChiroUp platforms for program delivery depending on the patient's preference and the complexity of the program.
Custom Orthotics
Lagoni Chiropractic offers custom orthotics through Foot Levelers, a leading provider of individually designed functional orthotics. Custom orthotics address the biomechanical foundation of the body, the feet and ankles, and are recommended when foot and arch dysfunction is contributing to conditions in the knees, hips, or spine. They are prescribed based on clinical assessment, not sold as a routine add-on.
Nutritional and Lifestyle Guidance
Dr. Jay has training in functional medicine and incorporates nutritional and lifestyle guidance into patient care when it is relevant to the condition being treated. This includes discussion of diet, supplementation, exercise habits, sleep, and ergonomics as they relate to musculoskeletal health and recovery. Supplements are not sold from the office. Guidance is provided as part of the clinical relationship, not as a product recommendation.
Here Is What Our Patients Are Saying
"10/10 Recommend!"
If you’re hesitant about seeing a chiropractor, go see Dr. Lagoni! They are incredibly professional and took the time to explain exactly what was going on with my alignment.
I am now able to do my daily hikes with no pain. The office staff are welcoming, and the adjustments are gentle but effective. 10/10 recommend!
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Dr. Lagoni and his staff were/are amazing. Working from a desk and sitting all day had been a struggle to where I couldn’t walk without being in some kind of pain.
They were able to help me out and I am able to run again. I owe them so much to be able to get my life back. Thank you!
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