Chiropractic Services in Chico
At Spine Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Wellness, care is focused on spine-related pain, stiffness, movement problems, and the way those issues affect daily life.
Patients commonly come in for neck pain, headaches, upper back tension, shoulder discomfort, low back pain, sciatica-type symptoms, and general difficulty moving comfortably.
New patients begin with a New Patient Exam. This gives Dr. Jesse Smith time to understand your symptoms, screen for concerns, and determine whether chiropractic care is a good fit.
New Patient Exam
The New Patient Exam is the starting point for care.
During this visit, Dr. Smith reviews your history, listens to what has been going on, and performs an appropriate examination. This may include posture and movement assessment, range of motion testing, orthopedic or neurological screening, palpation, and other clinical checks based on your condition.
The goal is to understand what may be contributing to your pain and whether chiropractic care, referral, imaging, or another next step makes sense.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are hands-on treatments used to improve joint motion, reduce stiffness, and help the body move more comfortably.
Research and clinical guidelines support spinal manipulation as an effective non-drug treatment option for many cases of low back pain, neck pain, and spine-related headaches. Chiropractic adjustments are a central part of care at Spine Chiropractic and are often one of the primary tools used to help restore joint motion, reduce stiffness, improve comfort, and support better movement.
Integrated Chiropractic Appointments
Integrated Appointments are available for established patients after the New Patient Exam.
These visits are designed for patients who may benefit from more than a quick adjustment. Depending on the visit, care may include chiropractic adjustment, soft tissue work, traction or decompression, breathing or movement training, and practical home guidance.
This approach can be useful when pain involves several layers at once, such as joint restriction, muscle guarding, posture, breathing mechanics, or movement habits.
Soft Tissue and Myofascial Work
Pain often affects more than the joints. Muscles and connective tissue can become tight, guarded, tender, or irritated around painful areas.
Soft tissue and myofascial work may help reduce tension, improve comfort, and make movement easier. This may be used for neck and shoulder tension, upper back stiffness, low back guarding, and other muscle-related patterns.
Traction and Decompression
Traction or decompression may be used when it makes sense clinically. The goal is to reduce spinal loading, improve comfort, and help certain patients tolerate movement with less irritation.
This is not needed for every patient, and it is not appropriate for every condition. Dr. Smith determines whether it fits based on your history, exam findings, symptoms, and response to care.
Movement, Breathing, and Home Care Guidance
Pain can change the way people move, brace, breathe, sit, sleep, work, and exercise.
When helpful, visits may include simple movement instruction, breathing mechanics, posture or activity guidance, and home recommendations. The goal is not to overwhelm patients with a long list of exercises. The goal is to give practical next steps that support recovery outside the office.
Re-Exams and Progress Checks
Re-exams are used when symptoms change, a new problem develops, enough time has passed, or Dr. Smith needs to reassess progress before continuing care.
This helps keep care current and based on what is actually happening.
Fees & Insurance
Please review our Fees & Insurance page to understand our office policy regarding payment options, Medicare, HSA/FSA, personal injury, and insurance-related questions.
If your situation is unusual or you still have a specific question after reviewing the page, call the office and we’ll help you.
Where to Start
New patients should schedule a New Patient Exam.
Established patients may schedule the visit type that matches their current need. If you are unsure what to book, call the office and we can help you choose the right starting point.