Chiropractor for Chronic Pain in Milwaukee

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Common kinds of chronic pain

If pain has become part of your everyday life, you’re not alone, and it’s worth a fresh look.

Back

Lower back pain

An ache that never fully goes away, or flares that keep coming back. Our full guide covers chronic back pain.

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Neck

Neck pain

Stiffness and soreness that follow you from morning to night.

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Nerves

Sciatica

Pain, tingling, or numbness that keeps running down one leg.

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Head

Headaches

Frequent headaches that seem to start in your neck.

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Hip

Hip pain

Lingering hip pain that makes walking, stairs, or sleep harder.

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Knee

Knee pain

Knees that ache with every squat, step, or long day on your feet.

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About chronic pain

Chronic pain is common, and it’s real

Chronic pain means pain on most days or every day for the past 3 months.1

It’s more common than many people think. In 2023, about 1 in 4 U.S. adults (24.3%) had chronic pain.1

For some, pain limits daily life or work on most days. That was true for 8.5% of U.S. adults in 2023.1

Chronic pain rarely has one simple fix. A steady plan that fits your life, built with your care team, often matters more than any single visit.

24.3%

of U.S. adults had chronic pain in 20231

Natural care comes first

Leading U.S. physician guidelines recommend starting with natural, drug-free care for chronic low back pain.2

Many good options

Those options include exercise, yoga, tai chi, mindfulness, and spinal adjustment.2

Spinal adjustment is one of them

For chronic low back pain, a 2019 review found it eased pain about as well as other recommended care, at least in the short term.3

How we help

How chiropractic care fits into chronic pain care

Your doctor listens to your whole story, checks how you move, and talks through care that works alongside the rest of your treatment.

Good to know

If you don’t want an adjustment

Say so, and your doctor won’t adjust you. Gentle joint movement, muscle work, and exercise are other options. You choose your care.

Your plan

A plan that fits your life

Your doctor builds care around your condition, history, schedule, and goals, not a set number of visits.

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Slow movements and pressure for days when your body needs a softer approach.

Hands-on

Spinal adjustments

Targeted adjustments help stiff joints in your back and neck move more freely.

Movement

Exercises you can keep doing

Simple stretches and strength work you can do at home, between visits.

Teamwork

Working alongside your care team

With your OK, your doctor can share notes with your medical doctor or pain care team.

Check-ins

Progress you can see

Regular check-ins on what’s easier, what isn’t, and whether the plan should change.

Select clinics

Physical therapy and massage

Physical therapy at Menomonee Falls, Waukesha, and West Allis North. Massage at Hales Corners and Oconomowoc.

An honest word

We can’t promise to make chronic pain go away. Our goal is a plan that helps you move more comfortably and do more of what you enjoy. Mild soreness after an adjustment is common and usually fades within a day. Serious problems are very rare.3

Daily tips

Everyday habits that help you live with chronic pain

Small, steady habits between visits matter too.

  • Keep moving. Exercise is a first-line option for chronic low back pain.2
  • Start small. Short bouts of activity spread through the week still count.4
  • Try gentle movement like yoga or tai chi.2
  • Practice a calming routine, like mindfulness or relaxation exercises.2
  • Pace yourself on good days, so you don’t pay for it the next day.
  • Keep a simple pain log to share with your doctors.

Keep your medical doctor in the loop

Keep following your medical doctor’s advice, including about any medicines. Chiropractic care works alongside it, not in place of it.

When to get checked right away

New weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, fever with back pain, or pain after a fall needs prompt medical care.

Your first visit

What to expect at your first visit

  1. Share your story

    Your doctor asks what brings you in, when it started, what makes it better or worse, your daily activities, and your goals.

  2. Get a thorough exam

    Your doctor checks how your spine and joints move, where it’s tender, and your strength, reflexes, and sensation. X-rays are taken if needed.

  3. Talk through your options

    Your doctor explains what they found and walks you through care options. You decide what's right for you.

  4. Begin care at your next visit

    Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

You'll see the same doctor as your care continues, so the person treating you knows your history and your progress.

Insurance and your first visit

Care that fits your coverage

We’re in-network with most insurance plans, including Medicare, and our team can check your benefits before you come in. No insurance? New patients can start with the $29 first visit.

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Common questions

Questions about chronic pain care

Many people with long-lasting back, neck, or joint pain find chiropractic care helps them move more comfortably. For chronic low back pain, leading U.S. physician guidelines list spinal adjustment among natural, drug-free options. We can’t promise results, but we’ll build a plan around your goals.

Start with our lower back pain guide. It covers new, lingering, and chronic back pain in detail, including warning signs and how care works.

It depends on your condition, your history, and your goals. Your doctor suggests a plan, checks your progress along the way, and adjusts it with you. You decide how to move forward.

Yes. With your OK, your doctor can share notes with your medical doctor, physical therapist, or pain care team. Chiropractic care works alongside the rest of your treatment.

Yes. Keep following your medical doctor’s advice about medicines. Our care is natural and drug-free, and we don’t change your prescriptions.

Tell your doctor about any past surgeries or health conditions. Your doctor uses your history to choose care that fits, including gentler options. They may suggest checking with your surgeon first.

Often, yes. Same-day appointments are available at many of our clinics, depending on the day and each clinic’s hours. Call your nearest clinic or request an appointment online to check today’s openings. Your first visit is for your consultation and exam, and treatment typically begins at your next visit.

Usually not. Your first visit is for listening, a full exam, and X-rays if needed. Treatment begins at visit two. In acute cases, your doctor may decide same-day treatment is appropriate.

No referral is needed. Some insurance plans may require one for full benefits. Our team checks your plan when you verify your insurance and lets you know before your visit.

Eligible new patients can request a first visit for $29, including a consultation, an exam, and X-rays if needed. The offer requires requesting an appointment online and a visit within five business days. Medicare and Medicaid patients aren’t eligible.

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Sources

  1. Lucas JW, Sohi I. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain in U.S. adults, 2023. NCHS Data Brief, No. 518. National Center for Health Statistics. 2024.
  2. Qaseem A, Wilt TJ, McLean RM, Forciea MA; Clinical Guidelines Committee of the American College of Physicians. Noninvasive treatments for acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain: a clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2017;166(7):514–530.
  3. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Spinal Manipulation: What You Need To Know. 2022.
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adult Activity: An Overview (Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans).
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