Chiropractor for Seniors in Milwaukee

Stiff joints or aches slowing you down? Let’s look for what’s behind it.

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Common concerns for older adults

If aches are keeping you from walks, grandkids, or the garden, it’s worth a closer look.

Back

Lower back pain

Stiffness when you get out of bed, or an ache after standing at the stove.

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Hips

Hip pain

A sore hip on stairs, or trouble getting in and out of the car.

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Knees

Knee pain

Knees that complain on walks, in the garden, or when you get up from a chair.

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Neck

Neck pain

A stiff neck that makes it harder to check your blind spot while driving.

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Spine

Scoliosis

A curve in the spine that shows up or changes later in life, with back aches.

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Why staying active matters

Why staying strong and steady matters after 65

Falls are common as we age. More than one in four adults 65 and older fall each year, and fewer than half tell their doctor.3

Falls hit Wisconsin especially hard. In 2023, Wisconsin had the highest rate of fall deaths among adults 65 and older in the country.2 The rate was 158.4 per 100,000 people, more than twice the national rate of 69.9.2

Pain can make you move less, and moving less can cost you strength and balance. Our goal is to help you move more comfortably, so you can keep up the activity that keeps you steady.

1 in 4+

adults 65 and older fall each year3

158.4

fall deaths per 100,000 Wisconsin adults 65+, highest in the U.S. (2023)2

Strength and balance

CDC recommends activities that build leg strength and balance, such as tai chi.4

Moving most days

Aim for about 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, as your health allows.5

How we help

How chiropractic care helps older adults

Your doctor listens, checks how your back, neck, and joints move, and talks through care that fits your health and your goals.

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 health

Care that fits your health history

Your doctor asks about your bone health, past surgeries, and medicines. Then they adjust care to fit, and may choose gentler options.

Hands-on

Spinal adjustments

Careful, targeted adjustments help stiff joints in your back and neck move more freely.

Gentle option

Gentle joint and muscle work

Slow, controlled movements and light pressure ease stiff joints and tight muscles.

Balance

Strength and balance exercises

Simple moves for your legs and core that you can do at home, at your own pace.

Every day

Help with daily tasks

Tips for getting out of a chair, carrying groceries, and gardening with less strain.

Teamwork

Working with your doctors

We work alongside your primary care doctor. If something needs their attention, we’ll tell you.

Select clinics

Physical therapy and massage

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

Balance and activity tips

Simple ways to stay steady and active

Small habits help you stay on your feet and doing the things you enjoy.

  • Ask your primary doctor to check your risk of falling.4
  • Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review medicines that may make you dizzy or sleepy.4
  • Do exercises that strengthen your legs and improve your balance. Tai chi is a good example.4
  • Try balance moves like walking heel to toe, or standing up from a chair.5
  • Have your eyes checked at least once a year.4
  • Clear tripping hazards, add grab bars and stair railings, and keep your home well lit.4

Some activity beats none

If 150 minutes a week sounds like a lot, start small. CDC says to be as active as your abilities and conditions allow.5

Fallen before?

Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.3 Tell your primary doctor, even if you weren’t hurt.

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.

Medicare and your first visit

What Medicare covers for chiropractic care

Chiropractic Company is in-network with most insurance companies, including Medicare. Medicare covers some chiropractic care, but not all of it. Our team can help you understand your benefits before you come in.

Medicare patients
Medicare welcome
  • Part B covers spinal adjustments by a chiropractor to correct a subluxation (when spinal joints don’t move properly).1
  • After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.1
  • Medicare doesn’t cover other services or tests a chiropractor orders, such as X-rays and massage.1
Verify your insurance

Your costs depend on your other coverage and your plan. Our team checks your benefits before your visit.

Other coverage
In-network with most insurance companies
  • Most commercial insurance plans
  • All Medicare Advantage and supplement plans
  • Costs explained before your visit
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Why Milwaukee trusts us

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Common questions

Questions from older adults

Partly. Medicare Part B covers spinal adjustments by a chiropractor to correct a subluxation. That’s when spinal joints don’t move properly but are still in contact. After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount. Verify your insurance and our team will explain your costs.

No. Medicare doesn’t cover other services or tests a chiropractor orders, including X-rays and massage. Your doctor explains what’s recommended and why, and our team tells you the cost before your visit. You choose your care.

Your doctor starts with your health history, including bone health, past surgeries, and medicines. Then they adjust care to fit you and may choose gentler options. If you’d rather not be adjusted, gentle joint movement, muscle work, and exercise are other choices.

Tell your chiropractor about your bone health at your first visit. They adjust your care for it and may choose gentler, low-force options or skip adjustments in some areas. Keep talking with your primary doctor about your bones, too.

We can’t promise fewer falls. Your doctor can check how your joints move and teach strength and balance exercises you can do at home. Also ask your primary doctor to check your risk of falling.

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.

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Sources

  1. Medicare.gov. Chiropractic services. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. medicare.gov
  2. Garnett MF, Weeks JD, Zehner AM. Unintentional Fall Deaths in Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2023. NCHS Data Brief No. 532. National Center for Health Statistics; 2025. cdc.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts About Older Adult Falls. cdc.gov
  4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preventing Falls and Hip Fractures. cdc.gov
  5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Older Adult Activity: An Overview. cdc.gov
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