# Advanced Alignment Chiropractic — Full Content > Structural corrective chiropractic care in Asheville, NC. Led by Dr. Christopher Boyhan, Advanced Alignment uses the Pierce Results System (PRS) with advanced diagnostic technology to identify and correct the root cause of pain and spinal dysfunction — not just mask symptoms. **Address:** 1272 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805 **Phone:** (828) 820-2121 **Website:** https://advanced-alignment.com **Legal:** A practice of CHIROTECHNICS ALIGNLIFE **Hours:** Monday–Friday: 8AM–7PM Saturday–Sunday: 10AM–2PM **Social:** - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedAlignmentAsheville - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.chrisboyhan1272 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advancedalignmentasheville/ --- ## About the Practice Advanced Alignment was founded on the premise that most healthcare fails patients by treating symptoms rather than root causes. The practice uses a comprehensive, collaborative, whole-body approach to health, moving patients beyond pain management toward a performance-based lifestyle. The practice's core technology and method is the **Pierce Results System (PRS)** — a chiropractic protocol built around advanced imaging, objective testing, and measurable verification of results. Every adjustment is preceded by objective testing specific to that day's visit and followed by immediate verification (thermal scanning or motion checks), ensuring patients see measurable progress rather than relying on blind trust. **Core differentiators:** - No guesswork — advanced diagnostics pinpoint the exact correction needed - Instrument-assisted, gentle adjustments (no forceful twisting, cracking, or popping) - Objective, real-time progress tracking on-screen at every visit - Personalized care tailored to each patient's needs on that specific day - Over 30 years of healthcare experience; 150,000+ corrective adjustments delivered; 10,000+ clinical hours; 200+ five-star reviews --- ## The Three Senses Plan (Patient Journey) ### 1. Be Heard Comprehensive consultation that gathers complete history, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. The doctor deeply listens and validates the patient's experience to build a foundation of trust. ### 2. See the Problem Objective, visual diagnostics — including Digital Motion X-ray (dynamic imaging) and Infrared Thermography — identify the underlying structural cause of pain. Patients view their own scans in real time alongside the doctor. This transparency clarifies why previous treatments failed and what precise corrections are required. ### 3. Feel the Results With the structural issue identified, care shifts to functional restoration. Adjustments are guided by objective measurements to correct structural deviations. Benefits include diminished pain, better sleep, improved posture, and renewed confidence in daily activities. --- ## Meet Dr. Christopher Boyhan **Title:** Doctor of Chiropractic **Page:** https://advanced-alignment.com/doctors/dr-christopher-boyhan/ Dr. Boyhan was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. He was a competitive student-athlete in football and wrestling and went on to play football at the University of Massachusetts, where inconsistent health derailed his athletic career. This experience shaped his mission: helping people solve their health problems by building a bridge from healthcare to personal development. **Education:** - B.S. in Sports Medicine (with honors), William Paterson University - Doctorate of Chiropractic (with honors), Sherman College of Chiropractic **Prior experience:** - 10 years as an athletic trainer at the collegiate and high school level - Medical device sales representative for orthopaedic trauma and spinal surgery (Northeast U.S.) **Philosophy:** The essential elements of health are proper joint motion, consistent heavy resistance training, eating organic/grass-fed foods, and mindset. He believes no one should accept "no" as an answer when it comes to their health. --- ## Services **Primary Service Page:** https://advanced-alignment.com/services/chiropractic-care/ **All Services:** https://advanced-alignment.com/services/ ### Structural Corrective Chiropractic Care The flagship service. Unlike conventional chiropractic (which addresses symptoms), Structural Correction evaluates and restores the spinal foundation to optimal alignment. The spine acts as the protection and conduit for the nervous system — misalignment introduces interference that can negatively impact sleep, digestion, energy, and immune response. Corrections are gentle, instrument-assisted, and verified objectively after each adjustment. **Chiropractic Adjustment Techniques Used:** - **Gonstead Technique** — Thorough spinal evaluation including posture analysis, spinal motion, and X-ray imaging. Adjustments are targeted to specific areas of subluxation rather than the whole spine. Patient positioned specifically (side-lying or upright) for precise, targeted corrections. - **Activator Technique** — Uses a handheld, spring-loaded instrument to deliver low-force, high-velocity adjustments without manual manipulation or twisting. Stimulates proprioceptors to promote reflexive neuromuscular changes. Ideal for children, elderly patients, or those with fragile bone structures. - **Thompson (Drop) Technique** — Uses a specialized chiropractic table with drop mechanisms. Table sections elevate and quickly drop when force is applied, enhancing adjustment effectiveness while reducing required force. Gentle approach suitable for those who prefer conservative care. - **Diversified Technique** — One of the most widely used chiropractic techniques globally. Manual adjustments using quick, controlled thrusts to correct subluxations and improve joint mobility. Performed with patient lying on a chiropractic table. ### Diagnostic & Assessment Services - **Digital Motion X-ray (Motion Imaging)** — Dynamic X-ray that captures spinal motion in real time, revealing structural problems invisible on standard static X-rays. - **Infrared Thermography** — Detects nerve irritation and inflammation through heat mapping of the spine. Used before and after adjustments to objectively verify the correction. - **3D Posture Assessment** — Triplanar head and posture analysis. Page: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/posture/ - **Sleep Analysis** — Evaluation of sleep-related structural and neurological contributors. Page: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/sleep/ - **Movement Assessment** — Evaluation of body mechanics and movement patterns. - **Orthopedic & Neurological Testing** — Included in the new patient evaluation to comprehensively assess the root cause of symptoms. --- ## Conditions Treated **Full list:** https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/ ### Musculoskeletal Conditions - Low Back Pain: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/low-back-pain/ - Neck Pain: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/neck-pain/ - Disc Injury: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/disc-injury/ - Sciatica: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/sciatica/ - Shoulder Pain: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/shoulder-pain/ - Knee Pain: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/knee-pain/ - Hip Pain - TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction): https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/tmj/ - Poor Posture: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/posture/ - Whiplash - Carpal Tunnel - Neuropathy - Concussion ### Neurological / Systemic Conditions Addressed Through Nerve Function Restoration - Headaches: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/headaches/ - Migraines - Sleep Issues: https://advanced-alignment.com/conditions/sleep/ - Anxiety - Depression - Fatigue - Digestive Disorders - Fertility Issues - Ear Infections - ADHD - Asthma --- ## New Patient Special Offer **Price:** $139 **Page:** https://advanced-alignment.com/special-offer/ **Scheduling:** https://advanced-alignment.com/schedule-appointment/ **Includes:** - Complimentary Consultation - Complete Set of Structural Correction Motion Images - Infrared Spinal Analysis - Triplanar Head & Posture Assessment - Orthopedic & Neurological Test - First Adjustment - Recommendation Conference --- ## Ideal Patient Profiles Advanced Alignment serves all ages and conditions, with particular focus on: - Driven entrepreneurs who require optimal performance - Educated mothers who cannot afford ineffective healthcare - Active children who need consistent structural health - Independent seniors who want to maintain an active lifestyle - Industrial athletes (labor workers) whose bodies are their livelihood - Anyone who values their health as their most important asset --- ## Why People Seek Care at Advanced Alignment Common frustrations that bring patients to the practice: - Unresolved health challenges after trying many other treatments - Symptom masking rather than root-cause resolution - Feeling unheard by other healthcare providers - Bouncing between specialists without a complete picture - Lack of objective findings or clear diagnoses - Fear that the problem is becoming permanent or "normal" --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **What are the benefits of chiropractic care?** Chiropractic care is all-natural, non-invasive, and drug-free. It relies on muscle manipulation, gentle pressure, and instrument-assisted techniques to adjust the spine. It has a low rate of serious side effects and is safe for patients of all ages, including pregnant women. **Who is a chiropractor?** A chiropractor is a licensed healthcare provider with specialized training in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions. They can order X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic tests. Some are additionally trained in postural correction. **What happens at a first appointment?** The first visit includes a comprehensive consultation covering health history and current symptoms, plus neurological and orthopedic testing, postural screening, and motion X-ray imaging. The doctor designs an individualized treatment plan based on the findings, targeting the underlying cause of the problem rather than just surface symptoms. **More FAQs:** https://advanced-alignment.com/faqs/ --- ## Selected Patient Testimonials - **Randi C. (Nurse):** Lifelong neck pain from a teen car accident resolved. Also experienced immediate relief from a 9-day headache, with improved sinus drainage and breathing. - **Melissa P.:** Server injured lifting heavy plates. Workers' comp system failed her. After one month of care, returned to normal life. Praised the evidence-based metrics (motion imaging, thermography) used. - **Christiana B.:** Lifelong spine issues from a serious car accident in her 30s. Describes being "cured" after decades of partial relief from other chiropractors, with freedom from pain and restored spinal motion. - **Kevin C.:** Left arm numbness and serious back issues. After 2 months of care, reports feeling 100% — "No hocus pocus here. He fixed me with the data to prove it." - **Delphia C. (Physician):** Developed sciatica from weightlifting. Despite initial skepticism, experienced dramatic improvement at the first adjustment — able to stand straight and walk after a month of inability to do so. - **Marvin S. (age 85):** 50 years of back pain. Now 90% pain-free and still building houses. - **Crystal W.:** Athlete who slipped two discs. Returned to competing in powerlifting, lifting hundreds of pounds pain-free. - **Jamie W. (First Responder):** Severe injury recovery. Returned to training for the toughest schools in the fire service. **Full testimonials page:** https://advanced-alignment.com/testimonials/ --- ## Blog **URL:** https://advanced-alignment.com/blog/ Educational articles on chiropractic care, spinal health, posture, pain management, and performance-based living. --- ## Legal - Privacy Policy: https://advanced-alignment.com/privacy-policy/ - Terms of Service: https://advanced-alignment.com/terms-of-service/