As a chiropractor in Old Town, Chicago, RESPORT builds a personalized care plan for every patient, combining chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue work and targeted rehab. We treat the spine, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves noninvasively, helping your body heal without added stress or risk.
Your chiropractor takes the time to find the root cause of your pain, treat it, and teach you how to keep it from coming back. When you need more than an adjustment, our physical therapists, massage therapists, and trainers work from the same plan under one roof.
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or surgery, or feeling the toll of long days at a desk, we’ll help you move comfortably again. We see patients from Old Town, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, and River North.
Chiropractic care is a licensed healthcare discipline focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, especially those affecting the spine. It also treats the extremities: shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
Using hands-on and instrument-assisted adjustments, a chiropractor restores joint motion, relieves pain, and supports your body’s natural healing. Spinal manipulation is among the recommended first-line, drug-free treatments for low back pain in the American College of Physicians’ clinical guideline.
At RESPORT, we focus on the cause of your pain, not just the symptom. That means faster recovery and relief that lasts.
Pain rarely has a single cause, so we rarely treat it with a single tool. At RESPORT, your chiropractor can bring in the rest of our team as part of one coordinated plan:
Everyone works from the same notes and goals, so you never have to repeat your story or juggle separate clinics.
Your first appointment follows four steps:
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. You can check your insurance coverage before your visit; no referral is needed.
Yes. For most people, chiropractic care is a safe, noninvasive way to treat pain without medication or surgery. Our chiropractors are licensed Doctors of Chiropractic [confirm credentials, e.g., DC, CCSP], and every new patient is screened before treatment.
That screening matters. Certain conditions, such as severe osteoporosis, recent fractures, or some circulatory problems, call for a different approach or a referral. If adjustments aren’t right for you, we’ll tell you and point you to the right care.
For patients who prefer a gentler approach, we offer low-force techniques like the Activator Method and drop-table adjustments.
Adjustments are usually not painful. You may hear a popping sound, which is simply gas released from the joint as pressure changes, much like cracking your knuckles.
Some patients feel mild soreness for a day or two, similar to after a workout or a deep tissue massage. If anything feels painful during treatment, tell your chiropractor and we’ll adjust our approach right away.
Spinal adjustments are only one part of what we do. Your chiropractor picks the techniques that fit your body, your comfort level, and your goals.
Precise, hands-on adjustments correct restricted or misaligned joints in the spine. By applying focused pressure to specific areas, we restore motion and alignment, which reduces pain and improves mobility. Best for: most back and neck pain, stiffness, and postural strain.
The same principles apply to the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet. Restoring joint motion in an injured area helps it heal and keeps nearby joints from compensating. Best for: sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, and shoulder or knee pain.
The Impulse instrument delivers controlled, high-speed pulses to misaligned joints with minimal force. It eases muscle tension and restores function without manual twisting. Best for: patients who want precise, gentle adjustments.
The Activator is a handheld, instrument-assisted technique that uses quick, low-force pulses instead of manual twisting or cracking. It targets specific joints and soft tissues to restore alignment and reduce inflammation. Best for: first-time patients, older adults, and anyone uneasy about manual adjustments.
Sections of a specialized table drop slightly as the adjustment is delivered. The drop does much of the work, so less force is needed to realign the joint. Best for: low back and pelvic pain, and patients who prefer a lighter touch.
Tight muscles and restricted fascia can pull joints out of alignment. Hands-on and instrument-assisted soft tissue work releases that tension so adjustments hold longer. Best for: chronic tightness, repetitive strain, and recovery from training.
We work with athletes at every level, from runners training for the Chicago Marathon to CrossFit regulars, golfers, cyclists, and weekend league players. Whether you’re managing an acute injury or trying to prevent the next one, sports chiropractic helps you recover faster and perform better.
How sports chiropractic helps:
Runners can add a running gait analysis to pinpoint the mechanics behind recurring knee, hip, or foot pain.
Chiropractic care most often helps with pain, lost mobility, and postural imbalances. When you work with our Old Town chiropractic team, you can expect:
Our goal is to get you moving pain-free, and to keep you there.
Our chiropractors treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
“RESPORT is an excellent practice. I have seen Dr. Sean for several sports related injuries over the years and he has always gotten me back on the field faster than I anticipated. His insights and recommendations have helped improve my overall mobility and function.”
Ryan O. // Chicago
It depends on your condition and goals. Many patients notice improvement within the first few visits. Your chiropractor will give you a clear estimate after your initial assessment, and we’ll adjust as you progress.
Yes, we work with many insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. See our chiropractic insurance page for details, or call us at 312-900-2640 and we’ll verify your coverage.
No referral is needed to book with us. Some insurance plans require one for coverage, so check with your provider if you plan to use insurance.
Yes. Physical therapy and rehab are within our chiropractors’ scope of practice, so the same doctor who adjusts you also guides your strengthening, stability, and mobility work. You get adjustments and physical therapy in one plan, from one provider, without juggling separate clinics.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, like athletic wear. Avoid jeans, belts, and heavy jewelry.
Often, yes, especially tension headaches and headaches that start in the neck. Adjustments and soft tissue work can relieve tight muscles and restricted joints in the upper spine. Learn more about chiropractic care for headaches and migraines.
