Spinal Adjustments
Specific, examination-guided spinal adjustments in Reno — the core of chiropractic care, delivered by the same hands since 1993.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC — Chiropractic Physician, Nevada License B-567 · Dr. Bader · Dr. Doyle · Last reviewed: July 2026
The craft at the center of the clinic
An adjustment is a specific, controlled thrust applied to a joint that examination shows isn't moving correctly — to restore motion, calm the joint's protective guarding, and give the surrounding tissue a fair chance to settle. Specific is the operative word: the examination decides which segment, which direction, and whether adjusting is even the right tool that day. Dr. Bader has delivered adjustments in Reno since 1993 — three decades of the same standards and the same unhurried examinations.
What this includes
- Examination-guided, segment-specific manual adjustments
- Gentler, lower-force options for patients who prefer them
- Extremity adjusting — shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet
- Rib and thoracic work for breath-catching patterns
- Clear explanation before the first adjustment — nothing is a surprise
- Re-evaluation on a schedule, not open-ended plans
Every service starts the same way: a real examination and a plain-English report of findings. Call (775) 829-7575 or request an appointment online — same-week openings are usually available.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
In pain right now? Acute patients get priority scheduling. Call and tell us what’s going on — same-week appointments are usually available.
☎ (775) 829-7575Spinal Adjustments — FAQs
Does an adjustment hurt?
Usually not — most patients describe pressure and release, and often relief. Some soreness for a day or so afterward can happen, like after new exercise. If you're nervous, say so: lower-force options exist, and we use them.
What's the popping sound?
Gas releasing inside the joint as surfaces separate — the same physics as knuckles, captured on real-time MRI research. The sound isn't the therapy; the specific motion is. Some good adjustments make no sound at all.
Do I have to keep coming forever?
No. Care plans here have endpoints and re-evaluations. Some patients choose periodic maintenance because it keeps them feeling good — that's an option, always your choice, and we're honest that Medicare doesn't cover maintenance care.
What patients say
Reno Patients, In Their Own Words
“First time here… Friendly and efficient receptionist, she explained everything in detail. I saw Dr. Bader. Listened to my areas of pain, explained many things and my first adjustment was great. He is also friendly, has good “bedside” manners. They are a hometown health provider.”
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Bader for the last 15 years. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a great bedside manor. The office is very well run… Most insurance is accepted and if it’s not, the cash plan is very reasonable. Walk in’s are acceptable and same day appointments are most likely.”
“Dr Bader is a Super Chiropractor! Palmer educated.”
“They actually work on fixing your issues with adjustments and therapy and get you in and out of the office in a timely manner.”
Real patient reviews from Google and Yelp, quoted word-for-word (ellipses mark trims — nothing else is changed). Individual experiences vary — care decisions always follow an examination. Read them all — unfiltered — at the sources.
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