Your Greenpoint Chiropractor in Brooklyn, NY

Yes, when the schedule has room. I run the practice on my own, so it comes down to how the day is booked. Some days there’s an opening within the hour. Other days I’m full through closing.

Call (347) 625-1246 before you head over and I’ll tell you what’s actually free. More on how same-day and walk-in visits work.

Most patients notice some improvement after their first adjustment. About 60% feel measurably better within the first week of care.

The timeline depends on what’s causing your pain. A recent muscle strain might resolve in 2-4 visits. Chronic issues like disc problems or long-standing postural problems usually take 4-8 weeks of consistent care.

Here’s the reality: the longer you’ve had a problem, the longer it typically takes to fix. That’s why we encourage people not to wait.

Your first visit is $150 and covers the exam, any X-rays you need, and your first adjustment. Follow-up visits are $100. We’re an out-of-network practice. We also treat no-fault auto injury, workers’ comp, and personal injury cases.

Shockwave therapy at Brooklyn Chiropractic Care is $120 per session, cash-pay. It is not billed to insurance. There is no separate evaluation fee and no package commitment. A typical treatment plan involves 6 to 8 visits, adjusted to your condition and response.

For most people, yes. Soreness or stiffness after an adjustment is common and usually temporary. A 2010 systematic review of manual therapy found minor to moderate temporary effects in roughly 22% to 41% of patients and major adverse events in about 0.13%.

Serious problems are uncommon, but they exist. The American Heart Association says patients should be told about a statistical association between neck manipulation and a type of stroke, while calling the incidence probably low and the cause unclear.

Dr. Patel examines you before any treatment, explains what he’s doing before he does it, and tells you if an adjustment isn’t right for you. Our guide to when not to get an adjustment covers the safety checks.

Dr. Patel starts by listening. You’ll go over your symptoms and health history, then he does a physical exam: posture, range of motion, and a hands-on check of your spine. If he needs a clearer picture, we can take digital X-rays on-site.

After the exam, he explains what he found in plain language and recommends a plan. If an adjustment is appropriate, you may get your first one that same day. Your full appointment is focused on you.

Chiropractors focus on restoring proper alignment to your spine and joints through hands-on adjustments. When your joints move correctly, your nervous system works better and pain decreases.

Physical therapists focus on rebuilding strength and flexibility, usually through exercises and stretches. They don’t perform spinal adjustments.

Many patients benefit from both. At Brooklyn Chiropractic Care, we combine chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue therapy and rehabilitation exercises. You get the joint correction and the muscle work in one place.