Chiropractic

A Doctor Explaining About The Different Spinal Pain

Education

Educational and licensing requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are among the most stringent of any of the health care professions.

After receiving their Bachellor's degree, DC's are educated in nationally accredited, four-year doctoral graduate school programs through a curriculum that includes a minimum of 4,200 hours of classroom, laboratory, and clinical internship, with the average DC program equivalent in classroom hours to allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medical schools.

Chiropractors are designated as physician-level providers in the vast majority of state (Oregon) and federal Medicare programs. The essential services provided by DCs are also available in federal health delivery systems, including those administered by Medicaid, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Department of Defense, the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, Federal Workers' Compensation, and all state workers' compensation programs.

Woman having pain in neck and back area

What Do Chiropractors Treat?

Chiropractors do more than treat back and neck pain. By focusing on the spine, joints, muscles, and nervous system, they help restore movement, reduce pain, and support whole-body health.

Common Conditions Treated

• Back and neck pain
• Disc problems (bulging, herniated)
• Whiplash & auto injuries
• Workplace injuries
• Sports injuries
• Tendonitis, sprains & strains
• Arm & leg injuries (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, foot)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome & tennis elbow

Treatment Options

• Chiropractic adjustments
• Spinal decompression
• Ultrasound therapy
• Focused shockwave therapy
• Electro-muscular stimulation
• Motion-guided laser therapy
• Soft tissue release & physiotherapy
Doctor explaining chiropractic pain to student

Why Choose Chiropractic Care?

• Non-invasive and drug-free
• Helps both short-term and chronic pain
• Supports healing and long-term wellness
At Bend Spinal Care, our team is here to help you recover, move better, and live pain-free.
A chiropractor is talking to a woman in a doctor's office.

What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle, quick movement applied to the spine or joints by a chiropractor. This restores proper alignment, reduces pressure on nerves, improves mobility, and helps decrease pain. Adjustments also “re-train” the brain and body to move in healthier patterns by activating special receptors in the joints and muscles.
Because each adjustment builds on the last, treatment often involves a series of visits. Over time, tissues get stronger, function improves, and discomfort decreases—much like the process of getting fit again.
Chiropractic adjustments can help with:
• Back and neck pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Whiplash and auto injuries
• Disc bulges and herniations
• Joint problems in the spine and extremities
Our doctors are trained in a wide variety of techniques, including diversified manual adjustments, drop-table, activator, and impulse tools, tailoring care to each patient’s needs.
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What Is a Misalignment?

Your body is deeply interconnected—especially the relationship between the spine and the nervous system. The spinal cord connects the brain to the entire body, and when joints or tissues aren’t functioning normally, the brain may adapt by restricting movement.
This “misalignment” is often the body’s way of guarding or protecting an injured area. Over time, when the body can no longer adapt, pain develops as a signal that something is wrong.
Chiropractic adjustments restore healthy joint movement, reduce irritation, and improve communication between the brain, spine, and body—allowing the body to heal naturally.
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A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle, precise movement that restores proper alignment, reduces pain, and improves mobility. By improving communication between the brain, spine, and body, chiropractic care helps the body heal naturally and function at its best.