Chiropractic Care in Levittown, NY
Chiropractic care at Long Island Back & Neck Care starts with finding the joints in your spine that have stopped moving the way they should, and the reason they stopped. An adjustment is a quick, controlled movement applied to one of those joints to restore its motion.
Dr. Bernstein examines your posture, range of motion and the areas that hurt before anyone adjusts anything. Adjustments are then paired with the rest of the care in our office, such as corrective exercises, massage therapy or acupuncture, when the problem calls for it.
- Lower and mid back pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches that start in the neck
- Pain after a car accident or sports injury
How Chiropractic Adjustments Work
When a spinal joint stops moving well, the muscles around it tighten and the nerves nearby can become irritated. That is often where stiffness, aching and referred pain come from. A chiropractic adjustment restores movement to the joint, which helps the surrounding muscles relax and takes strain off the area.
Adjustments are tailored to your age, build and condition. Some patients do best with hands-on manual adjustments, while others need gentler, low-force techniques. We explain the approach before we start and adjust it as you respond.
Conditions Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care is most often used for back pain and neck pain, but it also helps many patients with tension headaches and migraines, sciatica, pinched nerves and herniated discs.
We also provide chiropractic care after auto accidents, whiplash and sports injuries, when early treatment and good records make a real difference in recovery.
What to Expect During Treatment
- A detailed history and examination on your first visit
- A clear explanation of what we found and a written plan
- Adjustments to the areas the examination points to
- Home exercises and lifestyle advice to support your progress
- Re-checks at set points to measure improvement
If anything in your examination suggests you need imaging or care from another provider, we tell you before treatment starts. New patients can read more on our New Patients page.
Chiropractic Care FAQs
Does a chiropractic adjustment hurt?
Most patients feel pressure and sometimes hear a pop, which is gas releasing from the joint. Mild soreness for a day afterward is common, much like after a workout. Sharp pain is not, and you should tell us if you feel it.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on what the examination shows and how long the problem has been there. You get a plan with a visit count after the first visit, and progress is re-checked along the way.
Is chiropractic care safe?
For most people, adjustments are a low-risk treatment. The examination comes first so that anything needing a different kind of care is caught and referred before treatment starts.
What is the popping sound during an adjustment?
It is a small release of gas from the fluid inside the joint as it moves. It does not mean anything is cracking or breaking, and not every adjustment makes a sound.
Can I see a chiropractor if I have arthritis or osteoporosis?
Often, yes. Techniques are adapted to your condition, and gentler methods are used when bone density or joint changes call for them.
Should I keep getting adjusted after my pain is gone?
Some patients choose periodic visits to keep their spine moving well, especially if their work or sports put repeated strain on the back and neck. It is your choice, and we will tell you honestly what we recommend.
Do you combine chiropractic care with other treatments?
Yes. Many plans add massage therapy, acupuncture or rehabilitation to adjustments for faster, longer-lasting results.
Schedule Chiropractic Care in Levittown
We keep evening hours on Tuesday and Thursday and are open Saturday mornings, so treatment does not have to cost you a working day. Request an appointment online or call (516) 579-4949.