Dr Ryan Smith DC - Dr Dena Marie Terranova DC - Dr Bradley Eyford DC

Chiropractor Tacoma WA

Dr. Bradley Eyford D.C. is a highly rated chiropractor with 20+ years of chiropractic experience. He is the founder of Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection, a highly rated Chiropractic Clinic with over 350 5-star reviews.

Dr. Dena Long D.C. is a leading female chiropractor and has spoken at many conferences about chiropractic care. She is passionate about working with families, women, and children. At our chiropractic clinic, we treat lower back pain, herniated disc, sciatic nerve leg pain, scoliosis, neck pain, TMJ disorders, shoulder pain, etc.

We provide access to different chiropractic services in the same clinic, such as Chiropractic full-body adjustments, acupuncture, cold laser therapy, massage, spinal decompression, functional rehabilitation, and neck adjustments. If you are looking for an experienced Chiropractor, call us at (253) 396-1000.

Chiropractic Services

Lower Back Pain

Back pain affects daily activities such as walking, standing, and climbing. Our back pain Chiropractor approaches back pain holistically. We don't only provide treatments, but we tend to other areas, including nutrition, exercises, and stretches. A combination of these tools reduces pain and improves overall health.

Neck Pain

Neck pain is a type of musculoskeletal problem. Many factors can cause it. If left untreated, it can lead to debilitating pain. At our chiropractic center, we provide neck adjustments services that correct joint restrictions or spinal misalignments. This treatment reduces inflammation and improves joint functionality. Thus, neck pain and stiffness will be reduced.

Sciatica

When the sciatic nerve compresses or has problems, it causes pain in the leg, buttocks, hips, and back. We offer spinal manipulations and adjustments at our chiropractic center. We'll correct the spine placement and help relieve pressure off the sciatic nerve. We also use other treatment methods to manage symptoms, including Ultrasound, TENs, and NSAIDS.

Auto Accident Injuries / Whiplash

Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles caused by trauma. It can have a severe and adverse effect on health. At our chiropractic center, we'll help you realign the spine that causes neck and head pain. We'll work on reducing neck inflammation using different therapy modalities.

Slipped Disc / Herniated Disc

The spine vertebrates are cushioned by jelly-like substances called disks. If there's enough pressure or force, the nucleus pushes against the membrane and causes disc herniation. Our Chiropractor combines spinal adjustments, massage therapy, and flexion-distraction to help relieve the pain. Our treatments don't work for only the source but the entire body.

Scoliosis Treatment

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways or lateral curvature of the spine. It can affect all age brackets but is most common among adolescents. Scoliosis pain affects the spinal column, muscles, and tendons, causing excruciating pain. Our chiropractors are trained in all components of scoliosis. We have different scoliosis-related modalities to free you of the pain.

Headache

Migraines and headaches are common, frustrating disorders of the head. Our chiropractors can help diagnose the pain by performing spinal adjustments and manipulation. These include soft tissue therapies and massage to help alleviate pain.

Chiropractic Care For Children

Children's spines are tender and flexible. This makes it prone to injury and more complications such as scoliosis. We at our chiropractic care provide pediatric spinal adjustments, relieving numerous childhood conditions such as ear infections, colic, and asthma. Our adjustments will eradicate pressure off the spine, bones, and joints to develop your child's neural brain.

Meet Our Chiropractors

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Dr. Bradley Eyford D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Bradley Eyford D.C. is Tacoma’s premier natural health and wellness provider. With a background in exercise physiology and a love of sports, Dr. Eyford D.C. utilizes a balanced approach when working with his patients.

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Dr. Dena long D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Dena Long D.C. has joined our team to provide continual care for our patients when Dr. Eyford D.C. is out of the office. She has been a board member of the Washington State Chiropractic Association.

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Dr. Ryan Smith D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Ryan Smith D.C. treats various patients but has a specialty in diagnosing and treating those involved in motor vehicle collisions and has hundreds of hours in post-doctorate education on how to care for patients injured in a car crash.

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Dr. Irelis Carattini D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. Irelis Carattini DC has two years of experience as a Clinic Director for a wellness center. She is certified in Applied Kinesiology, and Rock Tape techniques. Her goal is to empower patients towards healthier lifestyles through chiropractic care, exercise, and nutrition.

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Insurance Accepted

At our chiropractic clinic, we accept all major insurances. We help our patients maximize their insurance benefits. We believe in affordable chiropractic treatments and help patients reduce their out-of-pocket costs as much as possible.

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Credentials | Dr. Bradley Eyford DC

Dr. Bradley Eyford DC Credentialed with The Council On Chiropractic Education
Dr. Bradley Eyford DC Credentialed with National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Dr. Bradley Eyford DC Credentialed with Washington State Chiropractic Association

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Book An Appointment

Request Chiropractic appointment by using the booking tool below or calling us at (253) 396-1000

For booking massage or acupuncture appointments, please call our office directly.

How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help you?

Chiropractic adjustments effectively address the root cause of back, neck, arm, leg, or shoulder pain. Our licensed chiropractors are experienced in full-body chiropractic adjustments to fix subluxation. Subluxation refers to misalignments in the spine, leading to pain.

Our vision is to provide the greater Pacific Northwest area with a premier natural health and wellness center that utilizes highly skilled practitioners, first-class facilities, and a compassionate team dedicated to serving our patients. We strive to meet our patient’s needs by providing an accessible, affordable, and convenient path to choosing a wellness-based lifestyle.

Our focus is to assist our patients in achieving their health care goals with proper spinal health and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Whether you are interested in relieving a specific condition, improving your athletic performance, or recovering from an injury, we’ll help you get your life back on track.

Our patient-centered approach of using state-of-the-art technology combined with good old-fashioned care and compassion helps our patients achieve their health care goals faster.

Why Choose Us For Your Chiropractic Care and Treatments

  • The exceptional patient experience at soothing Chiropractic office
  • Rated as Tacoma’s top Chiropractic clinic on Google and Yelp
  • The friendly and compassionate staff
  • We aim to maximize your insurance benefits and work with your insurance provider
  • We accept walk-ins and the same day appointments
  • State of the art x-ray machine for superior diagnosis

Community Engagement

Dr. Bradley Eyford D.C. and Dr. Dena Long D.C. are local Tacoma chiropractors and believe in contributing to the Tacoma community. 

Finding Your Local Chiropractor in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection is located at the intersection of Pine St and 6th st near Taco Bell, directly across from O’Reilly Auto Parts store and TAPCO Credit Union in Tacoma.

Tacoma Chiropractic Health Connection

Address: 601 S Pine St Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98405, United States

Phone: (253) 396-1000

Frequently asked questions

Are chiropractic adjustments worth it?

Chiropractic adjustments have the potential to alleviate low back pain. Spinal manipulations can improve flexibility and range of motion to enhance a person’s quality of life. Persons with headaches, neck pain, and other spine-related conditions could also benefit from chiropractic adjustments. Unlike conventional treatments for various health problems, chiropractic adjustments are a safer and more natural approach.

How many times a week should you see a chiropractor?

The number of visits to the chiropractors during the week depends on the specific needs of every person. Generally speaking, a common chiropractic program requires three visits a week for two to four weeks if the condition doesn’t worsen. This is followed by evaluation when a chiropractor determines maintenance care protocol. In most cases, maintenance care involves chiropractor visits once a week or a month.

Can a chiropractor cripple you?

Serious complications from chiropractic adjustments are rare. While highly unlikely, one of these complications is a chiropractic stroke. A vast majority of patients don’t experience these complications. That’s why you need an experienced, licensed, and reliable chiropractor. 

How often should you get a chiropractic adjustment?

At the beginning of the treatment, you can expect to have more adjustments a week. Later, the frequency of weekly chiropractic adjustments reduces. During the first two weeks, most people need three to four adjustments a week. In weeks three to 10, the number of adjustments is about two to three. Ongoing care may require chiropractic adjustments every two weeks. Remember, the exact number of adjustments depends on you, reasons you’re seeing a chiropractor, e.g., the severity of the injury and treatment progress.

How long does chiropractic adjustment last?

A typical chiropractic adjustment session lasts 30 minutes. The initial visit to the chiropractor lasts a bit longer than that. During this first visit, the chiropractor asks about your health history and other info to create the best protocol for your needs.

How do chiropractors know where to adjust?

Chiropractors rely primarily on their hands to look for trouble spots. They evaluate the patient’s response to manipulation and pressure. Chiropractors also analyze palpitations (motion in the body) to determine problematic areas. Diagnostic thermography can also help determine where to adjust by helping find points of nerve pressure.

Why do you sleep better after a chiropractic treatment?

Chiropractic treatment improves sleep through several mechanisms, including the relief of muscle tension that causes restlessness. Additionally, chiropractic treatments relax the body, alleviate pain and discomfort, and may stimulate blood flow. Improved function of the central nervous system also helps you sleep better. 

How do you know if chiropractic care is working?

Pain relief and improved flexibility or range of motion are telltale signs chiropractic care is working. But you may also notice changes in your psychological well-being. Your perspective of life may change; you may feel more like “you.” In other words, you may see the overall quality of life has improved.

Do chiropractors make a difference?

Chiropractors help alleviate pain and improve function through spinal adjustments. People experience reduced pain intensity, more improvement in function, less disability, higher treatment satisfaction. Many people also notice they need fewer medications. In other words, chiropractors do make a difference.

Why do chiropractors require so many visits?

Multiple visits are necessary because chiropractic care involves several phases. The first phase focuses on pain relief, the second phase is corrective care, and the final stage is wellness care. Chiropractic adjustments are a process that leads to long-term results. One visit is not enough to correct the problem that caused pain.