Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Baton Rouge, LA
Core Chiropractic has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Baton Rouge residents since 2013. Our practice combines a welcoming environment with advanced chiropractic techniques, prioritizing personalized care for patients of all ages. We specialize in the Activator Methods Technique, a gentle, research-based approach that eliminates the need for twisting, cracking, or popping during adjustments. Our team, led by Dr. Josh Blanchard, focuses on spinal alignment to enhance nervous system function, addressing conditions like back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and more. We offer family-centered care, catering to newborns, athletes, and pregnant mothers with tailored treatment plans.Our commitment to wellness extends beyond symptom relief, aiming to improve overall quality of life through preventative care. With extended hours Monday through Thursday, we strive to accommodate busy schedules while maintaining a patient-first philosophy. All therapies, including dry needling and Graston Technique, are performed directly by our chiropractor, ensuring consistent, high-quality care. We prioritize transparency, education, and empowering patients to achieve long-term health goals without dependency on medication or invasive procedures. Our mission remains clear: to help patients live pain-free, active lives through expert chiropractic care.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Kids Care
Pregnancy Care
Wellness Care
Dry Needling
Graston Technique
Back Pain Relief
Neck Pain Treatment
Sciatica Solutions
Vertigo Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We specialize in the Activator Methods Technique, a patented, gentle adjustment method proven by research.
- Our chiropractor personally performs all therapies, ensuring consistent, expert care without therapy techs.
- Family-centered approach serving patients from infants to seniors with customized treatment plans.
- Committed to patient education and preventative care to achieve long-term health improvements.
- Extended weekday hours to accommodate busy schedules while prioritizing individualized attention.
Associations and certifications
- Activator Methods
What people say
Gentle adjustments
Effective pain relief
Personalized care
Improved mobility
Family-friendly
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on correcting spinal misalignments to improve nervous system function. Using the Activator Methods Technique, we provide gentle, precise adjustments that alleviate pain from conditions like back pain, neck pain, and sciatica. This non-invasive approach enhances the body's natural healing abilities while avoiding the need for medication or surgery. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific health goals and lifestyle needs.
Kids Care
Pediatric chiropractic care addresses spinal health in children from infancy through adolescence. Gentle adjustments help correct misalignments caused by birth trauma, developmental milestones, or physical activities. This supports optimal nervous system function, potentially improving sleep patterns, behavior, and immune response. Our approach prioritizes comfort and safety, using techniques specifically adapted for children's growing bodies and unique health requirements.
Pregnancy Care
Prenatal chiropractic care addresses the physical stresses of pregnancy through specialized adjustments. We help alleviate back pain, sciatica, and joint discomfort while preparing the body for labor. The Webster Technique may be used to optimize pelvic alignment, potentially easing delivery. Postpartum care focuses on restoring spinal alignment and addressing physical strain from childbirth, supporting mothers' recovery and long-term wellness.
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets muscle trigger points to relieve tension and promote healing. Thin needles stimulate the nervous system, improving blood flow and releasing natural pain-relievers. This technique effectively treats conditions like chronic back pain, migraines, and sports injuries by breaking the pain cycle and restoring normal muscle function. Sessions integrate with chiropractic adjustments for comprehensive pain management solutions.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique uses specialized instruments to detect and break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. This instrument-assisted therapy improves range of motion, reduces chronic pain, and accelerates healing for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis. Combined with chiropractic care, it enhances recovery from sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries through targeted soft tissue mobilization.
People
Dr. Josh Blanchard
Chiropractor
Dr. Josh Blanchard provides expert chiropractic care in Baton Rouge, specializing in the Activator Methods Technique. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on gentle, research-based spinal adjustments for patients of all ages. His approach emphasizes nervous system health and preventative care to achieve lasting wellness results.
Questions
What makes Core Chiropractic's approach different?
We specialize in the Activator Methods Technique, a gentle, research-based approach that avoids twisting, cracking, or popping during adjustments. All therapies are performed directly by our chiropractor.
Do you treat children and pregnant women?
Yes, we provide family-centered care for all ages, including specialized techniques for children and prenatal/postpartum chiropractic care to support maternal health.
What conditions do you commonly treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, sports injuries, and pregnancy-related discomfort using non-invasive chiropractic techniques and complementary therapies.
Are chiropractic adjustments safe?
Yes, our Activator Technique uses precise, controlled adjustments that are safe for all ages, with no twisting or popping motions typically associated with chiropractic care.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary by individual needs. We focus on achieving your specific health goals, with most patients experiencing improvement within several weeks of consistent care.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and offer flexible payment options. Please contact our office directly for specific billing questions or insurance-related inquiries.