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August 12, 2020 • Dr. Joey Kramer

Certainty vs Guessing

Certainty vs Guessing
The Patient (You Are the Hero of Your Recovery)

When chronic spinal tension, neurological symptoms, or unanswered health struggles keep interrupting your work, sleep, and family life, it is frustrating to be told your only option is temporary symptom management.

At Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center in Southlake, we understand how exhausting it is to search for real answers when you just want to feel like yourself again.

Do you ever feel like your doctor is playing the lottery with your health?

You know...guessing at a bunch of random diagnoses without ever being certain of what will work and what won't work?

I have been there too.

I would imagine that most of you who have landed on this blog have been there as well.

Every single person wants to believe that when they invest in the services of a health care provider that the provider is operating with the utmost certainty that they can help you.

It is part of the Hippocratic oath: Do No Harm.

Yet, why is it that we find that on most visits to a health care provider, we are not sure if they are operating with certainty or just guessing and slapping paint on the wall?

It all starts with how we have been trained in this world to view health.

We have been hammered with the idea that if we have a symptom, we should be sick.

If we are sick, there is something wrong with us and we need to make it right.

For most of us, that means utilizing the services of mainstream medicine in the form of a drug.

On the flip side, we are trained to believe that if we don't have symptoms, then we must be perfectly healthy and we go about living our lives as normal (whatever that looks like for you).

However — I can think of many instances where there are no symptoms for a majority of the disease process — think about a heart attack — the first symptom is the heart attack itself.

I can also think of many instances where the symptoms is a good thing — think food poisoning...the body is working very quickly to get rid of toxins that could be potentially damaging to your body.

It doesn't make sense, does it?

So...it leaves me asking the question...when we receive a diagnosis, is it given with certainty or is it given with some really strong educated guessing?

I would like to propose that maybe we need to shift our understanding of what health actually is.

Health, in its raw form, is a complete state of well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmaries.

No, wherein that definition do I see symptoms.

Nor do I see the word diagnosis.

I see the word complete state of well being.

This gives rise to the demand of, how are you certain I am in a complete state of well being?

Sounds to me like there is a lot of guesswork involved in that.

Actually...it is more simple than you could ever imagine.

If we are certain that the nervous system is responsible for controlling every single process that takes place in the human body from the moment of conception until the moment of natural death, wouldn't it just make sense to have the function of your neurological system assessed?

There wouldn't be a lot of guesswork involved in that.

It actually seems pretty simple to me.

You see, at Hope Southlake, we choose to use certainty over guesswork when helping our patients navigate their current health crisis.

Most doctors you visit use a guessing game of ruling out and ruling in specific disease processes.

We chose to bypass this guesswork and get down to the root of the problem.

If your nervous system is not functioning in an optimal state, no matter what disease you are labeled with, we are certain you will have a symptom.

If your nervous system is functioning in an optimal state, the likelihood of you being diagnosed with a disease is incredibly low.

Simple right?

Let's take the guesswork out of health.

Let's bring back certainty.

It all starts and ends with your nervous system.

By assessing the function of your nervous system, we are aiming to restore certainty to health.

The certainty that we can locate exactly where the problem is.

The certainty that when you commit to our process and give us an investment of your time, that we can get you back to optimal function.

The certainty that Hope still exists.

If it is a certainty you are looking for when it comes to your health, look no further.

We deliver our results with certainty, there is no guesswork here.

Your Guide & Recovery Plan

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Guided by Dr. Joey Kramer, D.C. at Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center in Southlake, TX—combining computerized infrared thermography, 3D craniocervical imaging, and gentle Blair Upper Cervical corrections with zero twisting or cracking.

Step 1

Schedule Your Consultation

Meet one-on-one with Dr. Joey Kramer in Southlake to share your story, health history, and goals.

Step 2

Precision 3D & Neurological Evaluation

We perform paraspinal infrared thermography, postural analysis, and 3D imaging to pinpoint your exact upper cervical alignment.

Step 3

Gentle Correction & Lasting Stability

Receive a custom, non-twisting upper cervical correction designed to hold so your nervous system can heal naturally.

The Outcome You Deserve

Reclaim steady energy, clear focus, and lasting structural stability so your calendar is no longer dictated by flare-ups.

Common Patient Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Hope Upper Cervical Spine Center in Southlake different from traditional chiropractic clinics?

Dr. Joey Kramer specializes exclusively in Blair Upper Cervical Care—focusing on the top two bones of the neck (Atlas and Axis) that protect your brainstem. Using 3D imaging and infrared thermography, every correction is custom-calculated to your anatomy with zero twisting, popping, or cracking.

What does "Holding is Healing" mean for my care plan?

An adjustment doesn’t heal you—holding your proper alignment over time is what allows damaged nerves, discs, and soft tissues to heal. Because our goal is for your adjustment to hold as long as possible, you need fewer adjustments over time rather than endless three-times-a-week visits.

Do I need a medical referral to schedule a consultation with Dr. Joey Kramer?

No referral is needed. You can book a complimentary consultation directly online or call our Southlake office at (972) 638-0994 to discuss your health goals with Dr. Kramer.

How does Dr. Kramer know whether Upper Cervical Care can help my specific case?

Before recommending any care plan, Dr. Kramer conducts a thorough consultation, neurological thermography scan, postural evaluation, and 3D structural imaging so you can see clearly whether an upper cervical misalignment is contributing to your symptoms.

Verified Patient Outcomes

Patient Testimonials

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“I came in to this office very afraid for my future, because the symptoms I was having were debilitating. After completing my recommended course of initial treatment, I am excited about the future again. Dr. Kramer is incredibly knowledgeable.”

★★★★★

“Dr. Kramer identified the exact upper cervical issue and got my nervous system working properly again without any forceful twisting or cracking. The relief has been incredible—I am so grateful for Hope Southlake.”

Dr. Joey Kramer, DC

Written by Dr. Joey Kramer, DC

Upper Cervical Specialist at Hope Southlake Spine Center. Dedicated to helping individuals find clarity and lasting relief from chronic neurological and spinal symptoms through upper cervical care.

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