Chiropractic Care & Physical Therapy: An Unstoppable Duo

A Physical Therapist’s Take: Why PT + Chiropractic Work So Well Together

As a physical therapist, my goal is simple: help you move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free. One good way to do that is by combining physical therapy with chiropractic care. They each bring something different to the table—and together, they can really speed up recovery.

Here’s the quick breakdown:

• Chiropractic care focuses on spinal and joint alignment. When things are moving and lined up properly, pain often decreases and movement feels easier.
  

• Physical therapy builds strength, mobility, and control. We work on how your body actually moves so you can return to daily life, sports, or work safely.
  
  

Why combining them works:

• Adjustments can improve mobility and reduce stiffness, which makes PT exercises more effective.
  

• PT strengthens the muscles around those joints so your body can hold those improvements long-term.
  

• Together, we address both the source of pain and how your body functions day to day.
  
  

Better pain relief + injury prevention
This combo doesn’t just help you feel better now—it helps prevent the same issue from coming back. PT teaches you proper movement, posture, and body mechanics, while chiropractic care helps keep your body aligned properly.

Thinking long-term
Recovery isn’t just about getting out of pain. It’s about staying active, strong, and confident in your body. Mixing physical therapy with chiropractic care supports long-term health, better movement, and fewer setbacks down the road.

If you’re on the lookout for a good chiropractor, we recommend Priebe Chiropractic. They have a great track record of collaborating with us to get our patients back to wellness! You can contact them here or call them at (208) 667-7463 to get scheduled. 

And of course, we’re always here for you! Call us at (208) 666-6665 or visit our contact form here to drop us a line! We’d love to help you feel your best.

Bottom line: when PT and chiropractic work together, you get a more complete, well-rounded approach to healing—and better results overall.