Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Melrose, FL
At Jax Bax, we prioritize your wellness with a commitment to safe, gentle chiropractic care tailored to your unique needs. Dr. Nancy Short, a Navy veteran and Advanced Activator Certified Atlas Orthogonist, brings specialized expertise in addressing musculoskeletal conditions through precise, low-force techniques. With a Master's in Sports Medicine and advanced training under pioneers like Dr. Roy Sweat, our practice combines evidence-based methods with personalized attention to treat auto injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain.We serve North Florida with a focus on restoring spinal health, enhancing mobility, and empowering patients to achieve long-term wellness. Our state-of-the-art facility in Melrose, FL, reflects our dedication to creating a welcoming environment where patients receive comprehensive evaluations and customized care plans designed to optimize their quality of life.
Services
Auto Injury Treatment
Personal Injury Care
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Atlas Orthogonal Adjustments
Activator Method
Spinal Decompression
Trigger Point Therapy
Custom Foot Orthotics
Therapeutic Exercise
Degenerative Disc Disease Care
Highlights and features
- We offer Advanced Activator and Atlas Orthogonal techniques for precise, low-force adjustments.
- Our doctor is a Navy veteran with specialized training in sports medicine and spinal care.
- Serving North Florida with personalized treatment plans for auto, sports, and personal injuries.
- Accepted insurance reimbursements and flexible payment options for accessible care.
- Comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based methods to address root causes of pain.
Associations and certifications
- Activator Methods International
- Atlas Orthogonal Certification Board
What people say
Gentle techniques
Effective pain relief
Expert diagnosis
Personalized care
Highly recommend
Services
Auto Injury Treatment
Specialized care for auto injury patients focuses on diagnosing and treating soft tissue damage, whiplash, and spinal misalignments caused by collisions. Our non-invasive techniques restore mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate healing. Patients receive personalized plans addressing neck pain, back pain, and related symptoms through spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapies.
Atlas Orthogonal Adjustments
Atlas Orthogonal technique uses advanced instrumentation to correct misalignments in the top cervical vertebrae with sub-millimeter precision. This gentle, non-manipulative method alleviates headaches, neck pain, and postural imbalances by restoring proper spinal alignment. Treatment begins with diagnostic imaging to create individualized correction protocols for optimal nervous system function.
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Sports injury rehabilitation combines chiropractic adjustments with therapeutic exercises to treat musculoskeletal injuries from athletic activities. Customized programs improve joint mobility, strengthen supporting muscles, and enhance recovery times. Our approach helps athletes regain performance levels while preventing future injuries through biomechanical assessments and targeted interventions.
Activator Method
Activator Method employs a handheld device to deliver controlled, low-force adjustments for patients preferring gentle spinal corrections. This technique effectively addresses back pain, joint dysfunction, and nerve-related discomfort through precise segmental adjustments. The method's scientific foundation includes over 50 years of clinical research supporting its efficacy for musculoskeletal conditions.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression therapy targets disc-related conditions like degenerative disc disease through motorized traction that reduces pressure on spinal discs. This non-surgical treatment promotes disc rehydration, alleviates nerve compression, and improves mobility for patients with chronic back pain. Sessions incorporate computer-controlled distraction forces tailored to individual spinal anatomy.
People
Nancy Short
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Nancy Short, a Navy veteran with a Master's in Sports Medicine, is North Florida's only Advanced Activator Certified Atlas Orthogonist. She combines 15+ years of clinical experience with specialized training in low-force techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based care for auto injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat auto injuries, sports injuries, chronic back/neck pain, headaches, whiplash, and musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance providers and will submit forms on your behalf. While we no longer contract with insurers, many patients receive direct reimbursement for services.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Melrose, Palatka, Gainesville, Starke, Keystone Heights, and surrounding areas in Clay, Putnam, Alachua, and Bradford counties across North Florida.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment options including cash, check, credit cards, and HSA cards. Payment plans can be arranged upon request for extended treatment programs.
What makes your approach unique?
Our practice combines Advanced Activator and Atlas Orthogonal techniques with sports medicine expertise to deliver precise, low-force adjustments tailored to each patient's needs.
