Help For Your Pain
Dr. Ladd Carlston combines the best elements of physical therapy, massage, and chiropractic to create a unique approach that provides relief where other treatments have failed.
“After years of refining my techniques, I’ve developed methods that work for patients who have tried everything else—muscle relaxers, physical therapy, even other chiropractors.
If you’re still looking for real, lasting relief, my approach may be just what you need.”
About
My Story
Before earning my Doctorate in Chiropractic, I was deeply frustrated seeing so many people stuck in chronic pain, often after months of physical therapy or repeated cortisone shots with no real relief. Determined to find a better answer, I spent years exploring a wide range of healing practices.
I traveled through China, learning from skilled Chinese healers, and studied anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry intensively during my doctoral training.
Along the way, I took courses from doctors across the country and compared treatment approaches with colleagues. These experiences shaped my unique, integrative approach, which is focused on delivering real, lasting relief for my patients
“Pain that’s not going away is usually the result of a muscle that’s been overworking or compensating for something.”
Techniques
Applied Kinesiology
Assesses muscle strength and weakness to identify imbalances in the body to guide targeted treatment.
Neuromuscular Re-education
Retrains the brain and nervous system to improve muscle function, coordination, and movement patterns
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Helps to alleviate pain and improve mobility in the muscles and joints
Muscle Energy Technique
Uses a patient’s own muscle contractions against resistance to improve joint mobility, reduce pain, and restore range of motion
Positional Release
Gentle manual therapy that involves placing the body in positions of comfort to relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and promote healing by resetting neuromuscular reflexes
Acupressure
A therapeutic technique that applies gentle pressure to specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow, relieve pain, and promote relaxation and healing.
what makes us different
Personalized, Precise Care for Your Unique Needs
- Targeted Relief for Your Specific Condition: We go beyond general care to focus on the precise muscles and imbalances causing your discomfort, whether it’s neck pain, back pain, or a chronic condition.
- One-on-One Attention with Dr. Carlston: Each session includes at least 30 minutes of dedicated, personalized treatment directly with Dr. Carlston—no rushed appointments or generic adjustments.
- Easy Online Scheduling: Book your appointment with just a few clicks. See available times instantly and secure a spot that fits your schedule.
Conditions
Conditions Treated
Frequently Seen Conditions
I take a personalized approach to treating neck pain. My focus is on identifying the root cause, whether it’s due to an accident, muscle strain, or posture, and using gentle techniques tailored to each patient – with no popping or cracking involved.
There is a great deal of scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of chiropractic therapy. A 2010 systematic review found that chiropractic therapy effectively treated pain, neck pain, and headaches. I treat headaches by targeting the root causes—whether muscle tension, nerve irritation, or stress—using gentle, hands-on techniques. My goal is to provide lasting relief and reduce headache frequency naturally, without medications or forceful adjustments
I take a gentle, targeted approach to back pain, focusing on identifying and treating the root cause—whether it’s muscular imbalance, nerve irritation, or postural strain—without any forceful adjustments.
By combining customized muscle therapies and neuromuscular techniques, I help release tension, improve mobility, and support your body’s natural healing processes for lasting relief. My goal is to provide real, lasting improvement that restores your comfort and quality of life, not just a quick fix.
I specialize in helping patients find relief from shoulder pain by targeting the underlying causes, whether it’s muscle imbalance, joint restriction, or post-injury tension.
Using gentle, precise techniques, I work to restore mobility and reduce pain without forceful adjustments. My goal is to provide lasting relief so you can get back to living pain-free
Hip pain can be a debilitating condition that can have a major impact on your daily life. Fortunately, chiropractic treatment has been found to be an effective way to help alleviate hip pain and improve overall mobility. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the different chiropractic treatment options available to people suffering from hip pain, and what you can do to ensure you get the most out of your chiropractic treatment.
I help patients relieve knee pain by addressing the root causes—whether it’s muscle imbalance, joint misalignment, or old injuries.
Using targeted, gentle techniques, I work to improve stability, restore function, and reduce pain naturally, without forceful adjustments. My goal is to get you moving comfortably again with long-term relief.
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