Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Bend, Oregon
At Bend Spinal Care, we prioritize your health with a multidisciplinary approach to pain and injury management. With over 20 years of experience, our team delivers personalized chiropractic care, massage therapy, and advanced treatments like Pulse Wave Focused Shockwave Therapy. Our board-certified specialists, including Dr. Brad D. Welker, combine extensive post-doctoral training with cutting-edge technology to address back and neck pain, joint issues, and neuromusculoskeletal disorders. We emphasize patient education and non-invasive solutions, ensuring each treatment plan restores function and supports long-term wellness.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 95% success rate in soft-tissue healing and recognition as Best of Bend for three consecutive years. We accept insurance, offer flexible scheduling, and maintain a state-of-the-art facility to provide accessible, high-quality care. Our teams expertise extends to auto accident and work injury rehabilitation, with a focus on reducing pain, improving mobility, and enhancing quality of life through evidence-based practices.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Massage Therapy
Shockwave Therapy
Spinal Decompression
Rolfing Structural Integration
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in chiropractic care
- Board-certified specialists with advanced post-doctoral training
- Personalized treatment plans for pain relief and rehabilitation
- 95% success rate in soft-tissue healing with shockwave therapy
- Recognized as Best of Bend for three consecutive years
Associations and certifications
- Board-Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist
What people say
Amazing care
Trustworthy team
Excellent knowledge
Pain relief
Highly recommend
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal alignment, reducing nerve pressure and improving mobility. Our doctors use diversified manual techniques, drop-table, activator, and impulse tools to tailor care for back and neck pain, headaches, and joint issues. This non-invasive treatment promotes natural healing by enhancing communication between the brain, spine, and body.
Pulse Wave Shockwave Therapy
Pulse Wave Focused Shockwave Therapy accelerates soft-tissue healing with 95% effectiveness. This FDA-registered treatment uses acoustic waves to stimulate blood flow, reduce pain, and regenerate tissue for conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and chronic tendonitis. Most patients see improvement within 1-2 weeks through 4-8 sessions.
Massage Therapy
Our licensed massage therapists address muscle tension, sports injuries, and chronic pain through deep tissue, Swedish, and trigger point therapies. These sessions improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery, complementing chiropractic care to restore mobility and alleviate stress-related discomfort.
Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve disc pressure and nerve pain. This therapy treats herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease by creating negative pressure to retract bulging discs and promote nutrient flow for natural healing and improved mobility.
Rolfing Structural Integration
Rolfing reorganizes connective tissues to improve posture, flexibility, and body alignment. Certified Advanced Rolfer Karl Jackson uses deep manual techniques to resolve chronic musculoskeletal issues, enhancing movement efficiency and reducing pain from injuries or long-term tension patterns.
People
Brad D. Welker
Chiropractic Orthopedist
Dr. Welker is a board-certified Chiropractic Orthopedist with over 20 years in practice. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Western States University and completed 300+ hours of advanced training. He specializes in non-surgical spine care and has served on the Oregon Board of Massage Therapy.
Karl Jackson
Certified Advanced Rolfer
Karl has 25+ years of Rolfing experience, blending traditional techniques with osteopathic methods. He focuses on athletic injuries and chronic musculoskeletal issues, resolving long-standing dysfunctions while maintaining a healthy lifestyle on his grass-fed ranch.
Carolyn Schroeder
Licensed Massage Therapist
Carolyn has specialized in therapeutic massage since 2015, treating sports injuries and chronic pain. She supports patients' recovery and long-term wellness, working with athletes from high school to professional levels.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic adjustments, shockwave therapy, and massage.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Yes, chiropractic care is non-invasive and drug-free. Our board-certified specialists use evidence-based techniques tailored to your health needs for safe, effective pain relief.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and handle claims directly. Contact us to verify coverage for chiropractic and massage therapy services.
What is Pulse Wave Shockwave Therapy?
This FDA-registered treatment uses acoustic waves to stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce pain, and heal chronic tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other soft-tissue injuries with 95% success.
Are your services covered by workers' compensation?
Yes, we provide care for work-related injuries and coordinate directly with insurance providers to ensure coverage for rehabilitation and pain management treatments.
