Chiropractic Care in Naperville
Treat the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. Hands-on chiropractic care in downtown Naperville, with the same doctor every visit.
Book a first visitMore than a quick adjustment
Chiropractic care is more than a crack of the neck. It restores motion to joints, takes pressure off overworked and compressed segments of the body, and helps you get back the mobility and range of motion you have lost. It is hands-on, non-invasive, and drug-free, and it works for both the sharp pain that just showed up and the kind that has been building for years.
Most of my patients are active people who simply want to keep moving. Steady chiropractic care helps the body work the way it used to, so you can get back to the things you actually want to be doing.
What chiropractic care helps with
A lot of different problems trace back to how the spine and joints are moving. The ones I see most:
Neck and back pain
The most common reasons people come in, and usually the most responsive to hands-on care once the actual source is found.
Headaches and migraines
Many headaches start in the neck and upper spine. Treating that source often brings the frequency and intensity down.
Sciatica and nerve pain
Pain that travels into the hip, glute, or down the leg usually traces back to the lower spine. Treating the source is what settles the leg.
Hip, knee, and shoulder issues
Joint pain is often a symptom of a problem somewhere else in the chain. Finding that is the part most clinics skip.
Sports injuries
Tennis elbow, sprains, strains, and the overuse injuries that come with staying active.
Carpal tunnel and plantar fasciitis
Nerve and soft-tissue problems in the wrist and foot that respond well to targeted manual care.
TMJ and jaw pain
Jaw tension and clicking that is often tied to the neck and upper spine.
Pre- and post-surgical rehab
Building strength and movement before a procedure, and rebuilding it carefully afterward.
Care built around you, not a template
I start with a conversation to get the whole picture, the sum of the parts that created your discomfort, not just the spot that hurts today. Then a real exam, so we are treating the actual cause instead of guessing at it.
Your plan takes into account your age, history, activity level, and lifestyle, so it fits your life and is something you can actually stick with. You will not be treated like a cookie-cutter patient, and you see the doctor every visit, start to finish.
What your first visit looks like
New patients start with a little paperwork while we verify your insurance. Then we talk through what is going on and I do an orthopedic exam. Based on what I find, we usually start treatment the same day. First visits take about an hour.
If you need x-rays or imaging, I will refer you out for it. I do not use prescription medications, injections, or surgery. The work I do is hands-on, manual, and conservative. If you need more than that, I will tell you and point you to a specialist I trust.
Ready to figure out what is actually going on?
If you have been dealing with pain for weeks or months, or bouncing between treatments that only chase the symptom, book a first visit. The diagnostic conversation alone is usually worth the time.
Book a first visitCommon Questions
How long has Dr. Hunter been practicing?
Since 2003, more than 20 years, treating patients of all ages. The practice has been in downtown Naperville for over a decade.
Where did Dr. Hunter study?
He earned his bachelor's degree at Bradley University and his Doctor of Chiropractic at Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa.
Is chiropractic care safe?
Yes. It is non-invasive and drug-free, and the approach is adjusted to your age, history, and what your body can handle. If something is outside what conservative care should treat, I will tell you.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly.
Is this covered by insurance?
Pure Health & Wellness is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, PHCS PPOs, and United Healthcare PPO. You may also see the practice listed in your insurance directory as Hunter Family Chiropractic, PC. Same practice, same doctor. Call (630) 435-0100 to confirm coverage for your plan.