Chiropractor for Construction Workers and Manual Labor in Milwaukee

Lifting, climbing, and long shifts leaving you sore? Let’s look for what’s behind it.

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Common problems for hands-on workers

If your body hurts more after a long shift than on your days off, your work may be part of the story.

Back

Lower back pain

An ache after a day of lifting, or a sharp catch when you bend to pick something up.

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Shoulders

Shoulder pain

Soreness from overhead work, carrying loads, or using tools at arm’s length.

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Knees

Knee pain

Pain from kneeling, squatting, climbing ladders, or long days on concrete.

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Nerves

Sciatica

Pain, tingling, or numbness that runs from your lower back down one leg.

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Hips

Hip pain

Stiff, achy hips from climbing, squatting, and hours on your feet.

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Hurt on the job?

Workers’ comp care

Injured at work in Wisconsin? Learn how workers’ comp care works and what to do first.

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Why physical work hurts

Why lifting and hands-on work wear on your body

Overexertion is the leading cause of U.S. work injuries that need time off, a job transfer, or light duty.2

In 2023 and 2024 combined, overexertion, repetitive motion, and bodily conditions caused 946,290 of these private-industry cases.2

In 2018, laborers and freight, stock, and material movers had 25,110 muscle, joint, and back injuries that kept them off work.1

Strong, fit workers get hurt too. The load, the reach, and how many times you repeat a move all add up.

Heavy or awkward loads

Lifting far from your body or below your knees puts more strain on your back.3

The same move, over and over

Repeating a motion all shift tires the same muscles and joints.2

Twisting and bending

Turning your body while you hold a load is a common setup for strain.3

How we help

How chiropractic care helps hands-on workers

Your doctor listens, checks how your back, hips, shoulders, and knees move, and talks through care that fits your work.

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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.

Hands-on

Spinal adjustments

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

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Slow movements and pressure ease tight muscles in your back, hips, and shoulders.

Rehab

Strength and mobility exercises

Simple exercises that build the strength and range of motion your job asks for.

On the job

A look at how you work

Your doctor asks how you lift, carry, kneel, and reach, then suggests practical changes.

Feet

Custom foot orthotics

Long days on concrete? Ask about a free foot scan at any clinic.

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Physical therapy and massage

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

Work injuries

Workers’ comp

Hurt on the job? Our team can help you check your workers’ comp coverage.

Safe lifting

Lifting and carrying that’s easier on your back

Construction safety guidance from NIOSH partners comes down to a few habits you can use on every lift.

  • Clear your path before you pick anything up.3
  • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly staggered.3
  • Bend your knees and keep your neck and back in line.3
  • Bring the load close to your body and stand up straight.3
  • Turn by stepping with your feet instead of twisting your body.3
  • Move smoothly and steadily, not fast. Stay focused on the lift.3
  • Use a cart, hoist, or a coworker for heavy or awkward loads.

Warm up before the first lift

A few minutes of walking and easy movement before your shift helps your body get ready for work.

Mix up your tasks

If you can, switch between heavy tasks and lighter ones during your shift. Short breaks give tired muscles a rest.

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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Why Milwaukee trusts us

Trusted by Greater Milwaukee since 1982

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  • Top Choice AwardsRecognized 7 years
  • UWM AthleticsOfficial chiropractors since 2019

Winners and finalists, including our doctors and practices before they joined us. See every award, with sources

Common questions

Questions from hands-on workers

Many people with physical jobs find chiropractic care helps them move more comfortably. Your doctor checks how your back, hips, and shoulders move and asks about your work. Then you talk through hands-on care and exercises. You choose your care.

Clear your path, set your feet shoulder-width apart, and bend your knees. Keep the load close to your body. Turn with your feet instead of twisting. Get help or use equipment for heavy or awkward loads.

Yes. In Wisconsin, injured workers can choose a licensed chiropractor for treatment. Report the injury to your employer first. See our guide for injured workers and workers’ comp page.

It depends on what’s going on. Your doctor can help you sort out which tasks to ease off and which are fine. If the pain came from a work injury, tell your supervisor.

Yes. Your doctor looks at how your knees, hips, and feet move together. Care may include joint work, exercises, and tips for kneeling and climbing. Learn more about knee pain.

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.

Chiropractic Company has 20+ neighborhood clinics across Greater Milwaukee, close to job sites, plants, and warehouses. Find a location close to work or home.
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Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational injuries and illnesses resulting in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Fact sheet, 2018 data. bls.gov
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, 2023–2024. News release, January 2026. bls.gov
  3. CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, with NIOSH. Materials Handling: Use Safe Lifting and Moving Practices. 2023. CDC Stacks
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