Who should see a chiropractor?
- People with back or neck pain are the most common, stiffness, or reduced mobility in any joint including feet, hips, shoulders, wrists, etc.
- People with headaches or certain types of tension-related headaches
- People dealing with musculoskeletal aches and pains from work, exercise, or everyday activities
- Athletes looking to improve movement, mobility, and physical function
- People recovering from certain musculoskeletal injuries, when appropriate
- Anyone who wants to better understand how their spine, joints, and movement patterns may be affecting their comfort and function
- People who have symptoms that may benefit from conservative care after appropriate evaluation, including from your chiropractor
When should I see a chiropractor?
- When pain or stiffness isn’t improving on its own
- When an injury causes new pain or restricted movement
- When recurring back, neck, or joint problems are interfering with daily activities
- When you notice decreased mobility, strength, or function
- If you want to have a movement assessment to increase performance
- Before pain becomes a recurring problem—especially if you have repetitive physical demands from work, sports, or hobbies
- If symptoms are severe, unusual, or accompanied by concerning neurological symptoms, seek medical evaluation first or ask whether chiropractic care is appropriate
What misconceptions are there about chiropractic?
- “Chiropractic is just cracking your back.”
Chiropractic care can include manual adjustments, but also exercise, mobility work, education, and other conservative approaches. - “You have to go forever.”
Care should have a purpose and be based on the patient’s condition, goals, and response to treatment. - “Chiropractors only treat back pain.”
Chiropractors commonly address a broader range of musculoskeletal and movement-related problems, including neck and joint issues. - “An adjustment puts bones back into place.”
An adjustment primarily affects joint movement and the nervous/musculoskeletal system; it isn’t simply about physically putting a bone back where it belongs. - “Chiropractic care is dangerous.”
Like any healthcare intervention, it has potential risks, but appropriate screening and technique are important for minimizing them. - “You should only see a chiropractor when you’re in pain.”
Not necessarily. Some people seek care for mobility, function, injury recovery, or prevention of recurring musculoskeletal problems. - “Chiropractors replace medical doctors.”
They don’t. Chiropractic is generally focused on musculoskeletal care, and good chiropractic practice includes recognizing when a patient needs referral or co-management.
What separates me as a chiropractor in Tahoe?
- I am the only certified sports chiropractor in the Lake Tahoe region
- I look at things more movement based to assess where changes can be made to increase performance
- I am a skier, mountain biker, hiker, swimmer, and avid Tahoe athlete that knows the mechanics of how things work with the added ability to assess and diagnose additional conditions with exercise science and sports chiropractic background
