Dr. Ladd Carlston
Doctor of Chiropractic · 20+ years · Overland Park, KS
20+
years in practice
1000s
patients treated
30+
min per session
Why did you become a chiropractor?
I was frustrated watching people stuck in chronic pain after months of physical therapy or repeated cortisone shots with no real relief. I knew there had to be a better answer. That search took me to China to learn from traditional healers, through years of studying anatomy and physiology, and across the country comparing approaches with colleagues. What I found changed everything about how I practice.
What makes your approach different?
Most chiropractors focus on the joint. I focus on the muscle. Using applied kinesiology, I test your muscles to find exactly which ones aren't firing properly. Then I use gentle techniques — neuromuscular re-education, positional release, muscle energy technique — to reset the connection between your brain and body. No popping, no cracking, no generic adjustments. Your pain is specific, and your treatment should be too.
What should a new patient expect?
Every session is at least 30 minutes and it's always just you and me — I don't hand patients off to assistants. In your first visit, I'll do a thorough assessment to find the root cause. Most patients feel a noticeable difference after one session. I'll explain exactly what I'm finding and what we're going to do about it as we go.
Is it going to hurt?
No. My techniques are gentle and precise. There's no popping or cracking involved. Most patients tell me it's the most comfortable chiropractic experience they've ever had. If you've been avoiding chiropractors because of the "twist and crack" approach, you'll be surprised by how different this is.
What conditions do you treat most?
Neck pain, back pain, headaches, and shoulder pain are the most common. But I also see a lot of hip pain, knee pain, sciatica, and conditions that haven't responded to other treatments. If a muscle is involved — and it almost always is — I can usually help.
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