Rehabilitation Specialist

There is a significant overlap. Our chiropractic rehabilitation specialist uses many of the same evidence-based exercises, movement retraining techniques, strength-building programs, and functional rehabilitation strategies commonly used in physical therapy. The goal is to help you reduce pain, improve movement, restore strength, and return to the activities you enjoy.

Many patients are surprised to learn that chiropractic physicians receive extensive training in musculoskeletal diagnosis, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, and injury management. In addition to providing rehabilitation exercises, a chiropractic physician can evaluate your condition, diagnose injuries, order imaging when appropriate, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.

No. While some patients benefit from joint manipulation, rehabilitation is often the primary focus of care. Your treatment plan may include corrective exercises, strength training, mobility work, balance training, posture education, movement retraining, soft tissue therapies, and home exercise programs.

Chiropractic rehabilitation can help with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder injuries, sports injuries, tendonitis, arthritis-related pain, balance issues, work injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, postural problems, and recovery after many orthopedic injuries.

Yes. Home exercises are an important part of recovery. Your provider will create a personalized program designed to improve strength, mobility, stability, and function between visits.

Yes. Our rehabilitation approach is based on current research and focuses on active care strategies that help patients build resilience, improve function, and reduce the likelihood of future injuries.

While every situation is different, many musculoskeletal conditions respond well to conservative care. Our goal is to help patients improve pain and function through rehabilitation whenever appropriate before considering more invasive options.

In most cases, no referral is necessary. You can schedule directly with our chiropractic rehabilitation specialist for an evaluation and personalized treatment plan.

Your first appointment includes a detailed history, movement assessment, orthopedic and neurological testing when appropriate, and a discussion of your goals. Based on your findings, we'll develop a personalized rehabilitation plan designed to help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

Absolutely. Whether you're a recreational athlete, weekend warrior, or competitive athlete, rehabilitation can help improve recovery, restore performance, and reduce the risk of reinjury.

Yes. There are no cookie-cutter programs. Your rehabilitation plan is built around your diagnosis, goals, lifestyle, fitness level, and the activities you want to return to.

At Sunstone Care PDX, rehabilitation is part of our integrated approach to care. Your provider focuses on identifying the root cause of your symptoms, improving how your body moves and functions, and empowering you with the tools to manage your condition long-term. Our goal is not just to help you feel better, but to help you move better, stay active, and get back to doing what you love.