Sanders Special APA™ Adjustment

A Smarter Approach to Y-Axis Spinal Decompression

When I set out to bring Y-axis spinal decompression to my practice, my goal was simple:

• To provide my patients with an effective, comfortable, and accessible decompression therapy—without requiring them to travel out of state.

I explored several options, including well-known Y-axis decompression techniques like the Ring Dinger® adjustment and the Y-Strap® adjustment. However, after extensive research, I realized that existing methods had limitations—both for patient comfort and the physical demand on the chiropractor.
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I knew there had to be a way to enhance this technique.

• That’s when I developed a more advanced approach—one that delivers the powerful spinal relief of manual Y-axis adjustments while optimizing the decompression effect through a unique, gravity-assisted tilt mechanism.

This innovation became the Sanders Special APA™ Adjustment.

What Does APA Mean?

The Automatic Priority Adjustment (APA) is the original name for this powerful Y-axis spinal decompression technique—a method that existed long before it was popularized under other names. The APA Adjustment was always about restoring spinal health in the most direct and effective way possible.

Unlike traditional Y-axis decompression adjustments, which rely solely on manual force, the Sanders Special APA™ incorporates gravity-assisted positioning to:

• Enhance spinal decompression by using gravity to assist the adjustment
• Reduce physical strain on both the patient and the chiropractor
• Provide a more controlled, comfortable experience
• Allow for progressive decompression, improving spinal alignment outcomes

A Next-Generation Approach to Y-Axis Spinal Decompression

​​​​​​​I’m proud to offer the Sanders Special APA™ Adjustment exclusively at Classic Functional Health.

If you’ve been looking for a Ring Dinger® or Y-Strap® alternative, the Sanders Special APA™ provides an equally powerful yet unique approach to Y-axis spinal decompression.

The Sanders Special APA™ is a next-generation decompression technique designed for:

• Optimized spinal decompression
• Enhanced patient comfort
• Long-term spinal health and mobility

Experience a unique approach to Y-axis spinal decompression—right here in Missouri.

Disclaimer:
Classic Functional Health and the Sanders Special APA™ Adjustment are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Ring Dinger® or Y-Strap® brands. These names are mentioned only for comparative and informational purposes to help patients understand different Y-axis spinal decompression techniques.

The Sanders Special APA™ is a unique, next-generation decompression
technique available exclusively at Classic Functional Health.

FAQ

Do you offer the Ring Dinger® in Kansas City?
No, we do not offer the Ring Dinger®. That name is a registered trademark, and we are not affiliated with the Ring Dinger® brand.

What we do provide is an effective alternative: the Sanders Special APA™ Adjustment. This technique is rooted in the historic Automatic Priority Adjustment (APA) that chiropractors were performing decades before the Ring Dinger® name was created.

The Sanders Special APA™ is a modern, gravity-assisted Y-axis decompression designed for comfort, safety, and whole-body balance.

So if you’ve been searching for a Ring Dinger®-style adjustment in Kansas City, you don’t have to travel far. You can experience the historic APA reborn—available exclusively at Classic Functional Health in Independence, MO.
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