Chiropractic Care in York, PA
Harcourt Chiropractic provides chiropractic care in York, PA for lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica and sports injuries. Chiropractic treatment is a gentle, hands-on, drug-free way to restore motion to the joints of the spine and relieve pain. Dr. Gary Harcourt, a third-generation chiropractor, and Dr. Adam Harcourt start every new patient with a thorough exam, then build a personalized treatment plan that may include adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, SoftWave therapy and home exercises.
Chiropractic Treatment for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is the most common problem we treat at our York, PA office. It often comes from long hours of sitting, poor posture, lifting or twisting injuries, muscle strain, irritated spinal joints or disc problems, and it can send pain down the leg as sciatica.
Chiropractic treatment for lower back pain focuses on restoring normal motion to the joints of the lower spine and pelvis and relaxing the muscles around them. Your care may include gentle adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, SoftWave therapy for injured muscles and ligaments, and stretches and core exercises to help prevent the pain from coming back. Spinal manipulation is one of the treatments the American College of Physicians recommends for low back pain.
Get medical care right away if back pain comes with fever, unexplained weight loss, loss of bladder or bowel control, or numbness in the groin. Read more in Back Pain Relief in York, PA.
Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain
Neck pain can stay in the neck or spread into the shoulders and arms. People who spend long hours at a computer or looking down at a phone are at higher risk, and multiple studies have found that workers in sedentary, computer-intensive jobs have more neck pain than many other workers. As we like to say, sitting is to the spine what sugar is to the teeth.
Chiropractic treatment for neck pain uses gentle adjustments and mobilization to restore movement in the neck, soft-tissue therapy to release tight muscles, and posture and workstation advice to take pressure off your neck during the day. Don’t wait and hope the pain goes away; early care usually means faster relief.
Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches
Many headaches start in the neck. Tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches, which are felt in the head but come from the joints and muscles of the upper neck, often come with tight shoulders and neck stiffness. Desk work, stress, poor sleep posture and old injuries can all play a part.
Chiropractic treatment for headaches targets the source of that tension with gentle adjustments to the upper neck, soft-tissue therapy, and posture and stretching advice. Research supports spinal manipulation for headaches that come from the neck, and many of our York, PA patients notice fewer and milder headaches with care.
Get emergency care for a sudden, severe headache, a headache with fever and a stiff neck, confusion, weakness, vision loss, or a headache after a head injury.
Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident
Car accidents often cause neck pain, back pain and headaches that show up days after the crash. Our office is part of the Smart Injury Doctors Network and works directly with auto insurance carriers. Learn what to expect on our treatment for whiplash and auto injuries page.
Other Conditions We Treat
- Sciatica and pain that travels down the leg
- Sports and repetitive-use injuries (see Sports Injury Chiropractor in York, PA)
- Shoulder, hip, knee and joint pain, often with SoftWave therapy
- Posture problems from desk work
- Whiplash and auto injuries
- Back and neck pain in veterans through VA-covered chiropractic care
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your symptoms, health history and goals, followed by a physical, orthopedic and neurological exam. If imaging is needed, we will arrange it or refer you. Your chiropractor then explains what is causing your pain, recommends a treatment plan and may begin treatment the same day. Se habla español.
Chiropractic Treatment FAQs
What does chiropractic treatment involve?
Chiropractic treatment starts with an exam to find where your joints are not moving well. Treatment usually includes gentle adjustments, which apply quick, controlled pressure to a joint, along with soft-tissue therapy, stretches and home exercises.
Is chiropractic treatment safe?
Chiropractic treatment is considered safe for most people when it is performed by a licensed chiropractor. Mild soreness for a day or two is the most common side effect. We review your health history first and refer you for medical care if you need it.
Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain?
Yes. Spinal manipulation is one of the treatments the American College of Physicians recommends for low back pain, and chiropractic treatment for lower back pain is the most common care we provide in York, PA.
Can chiropractic treatment help neck pain and headaches?
Yes. Many neck pain and headache problems come from tight muscles and stiff joints in the neck. Gentle adjustments, soft-tissue therapy and posture advice can reduce pain and how often headaches happen.
How many chiropractic visits will I need?
It depends on your condition and how long you have had it. Many people feel better within a few visits, and your chiropractor will recommend a plan after your exam and adjust it as you improve.
Does insurance cover chiropractic care in York, PA?
Many health insurance plans include chiropractic coverage, and auto insurance and VA Community Care can cover care for qualifying patients. Call our office to ask about your coverage.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor?
No. You can book directly with Harcourt Chiropractic. Veterans using VA Community Care need a referral from their VA care team.
Visit Our York, PA Office
Harcourt Chiropractic
1630 West Market Street, York, PA 17404
Phone: (717) 843-2542
Monday–Thursday 10:00am–6:00pm, Friday 10:00am–1:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday