Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Durham Chiropractor for Wellness Care
Peterson Chiropractic, founded in 2001, has dedicated itself to transforming wellness through chiropractic care. Our practice emphasizes proactive health management, offering personalized treatment plans that integrate advanced techniques like Graston Technique, cold laser therapy, and spinal decompression. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Erick Peterson combines his expertise in biomechanics and sports injuries to address chronic pain, sports-related conditions, and overall wellness.Our team prioritizes patient education, utilizing evidence-based methods to restore mobility and improve quality of life. We maintain state-of-the-art equipment and adhere to rigorous professional standards, ensuring safe, effective care. Our commitment to individualized attention and community health has established us as a trusted resource in Durham's wellness landscape.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Graston Technique
Cryotherapy
Deep Tissue Therapy
Sports Injury Treatment
Acupuncture
Physiotherapy
Cold Laser Therapy
Kinesiotaping
Spinal Decompression
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day and Saturday appointments for urgent care needs.
- Our doctor holds advanced certifications in sports injury treatment.
- We utilize FDA-approved cold laser therapy for tissue regeneration.
- Personalized treatment plans combine multiple therapeutic modalities.
- 20+ years of experience treating chronic pain and sports injuries.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)
- Graston Technique Certified
- Certified in Integrative Dry Needling
- Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner (CKTP)
What people say
Effective pain relief
Personalized care
Resolved chronic pain
Expertise in sports injuries
Improved quality of life
Services
Chiropractic Care
Our chiropractic care focuses on restoring spinal alignment through manual adjustments. This technique alleviates nerve compression, improves joint mobility, and enhances nervous system function. Patients benefit from reduced pain, increased range of motion, and improved overall wellness through our personalized adjustment protocols.
Graston Technique
This instrument-assisted therapy breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions using specialized stainless steel tools. By targeting fibrotic tissue, it promotes healing in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Patients experience faster recovery from sports injuries, reduced inflammation, and improved tissue elasticity through this evidence-based approach.
Cryotherapy
Controlled cold exposure reduces inflammation and numbs painful areas through vasoconstriction. This non-invasive treatment accelerates tissue repair while minimizing swelling and muscle soreness. Patients receive targeted cryotherapy sessions that complement other treatments for optimal pain management and recovery outcomes.
Sports Injury Treatment
Our sports injury protocols combine chiropractic adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, and soft tissue therapies. This comprehensive approach addresses sprains, strains, and overuse injuries while enhancing athletic performance. Patients regain strength, flexibility, and joint stability through sport-specific recovery programs tailored to their activity level.
Deep Tissue Therapy
Targeted deep tissue manipulation reaches underlying muscle layers to release chronic tension. This therapy improves circulation, breaks adhesions, and promotes healing in injured soft tissues. Patients experience reduced muscle stiffness, improved mobility, and accelerated recovery from musculoskeletal conditions through this therapeutic approach.
People
Erick A. Peterson
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Peterson earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences. With certifications in sports medicine and dry needling, he specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions. His 20+ years of clinical experience focus on non-invasive pain management and wellness optimization through integrated therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and work-related injuries using chiropractic adjustments and complementary therapies.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer flexible payment options. Contact our office for specific insurance verification and billing details.
What makes your approach unique?
Our integrated approach combines chiropractic care with physiotherapy, cold laser therapy, and sports rehabilitation techniques for comprehensive, long-term healing solutions.
Are treatments painful?
Most treatments are comfortable and non-invasive. Our techniques prioritize patient comfort while delivering effective pain relief and functional improvement.
How long are appointments?
Initial consultations last about an hour. Follow-up treatments typically range from 30-45 minutes depending on the complexity of care required.
