Assessment-Driven Chiropractor for Lasting Results

Thoughtful, assessment-driven chiropractic care for people tired of temporary relief, rushed visits, and guessing games.


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About Intrinsic Chiropractic

Many patients come to our office after trying several different ways to manage their pain, including stretching, rest, medication, or treatment focused on a single area.

While these approaches can offer temporary relief, symptoms often return. A common reason is that pain rarely comes from just one structure. The body functions as a connected system, with joints, muscles, and movement patterns all influencing one another.

When only one part of that system is addressed, other contributing factors can continue to place stress on the body.

Care at Intrinsic Chiropractic begins with understanding how these systems are working together. As a local chiropractor, Dr. Nelson combines targeted chiropractic care, soft tissue work, and functional rehabilitation to support proper movement, improve function, and help results hold up over time.

Chiropractor performing gentle neck adjustment to relieve tension and improve spinal alignment during treatment session

CONDITIONS WE HELP WITH

Back Pain

Pain that makes sitting, standing, or moving through the day uncomfortable

  • Often builds from posture, repetitive stress, or old injuries

  • Can feel tight, sore, or suddenly sharp with simple movements

  • Care focuses on understanding why the pain keeps showing up, not just easing it temporarily

Neck Pain

Tightness or stiffness that builds with work, stress, or poor sleep

  • Common with prolonged sitting, screen use, and stress

  • May limit movement or contribute to headaches

  • Treatment is guided by careful evaluation, not forceful adjustments

Headaches

Recurring headaches that interfere with focus and daily life

  • Frequently linked to neck tension, posture, or muscle strain

  • Can build gradually throughout the day

  • Care looks at contributing factors instead of masking symptoms

Sciatica or Nerve Pain

Pain, tingling, or numbness that travels into the arms or legs

  • Can cause pain, tingling, or numbness into the arms or legs

  • Symptoms often change with movement or posture

  • Evaluation helps identify what is irritating the nerve and why

Shoulder Pain

Discomfort or limited movement affecting work, lifting, or daily tasks

  • May come from overuse, strain, or poor movement patterns

  • Can restrict strength, range of motion, or daily function

  • Care focuses on restoring proper movement safely

Jaw Pain or TMJ

Jaw tension, clicking, or soreness often tied to stress or posture

  • Often related to stress, clenching, or neck posture

  • Can contribute to headaches or neck discomfort

  • Treatment considers the jaw, neck, and surrounding structures

Sports Injuries

Pain or limitation from training, workouts, or competition

  • Includes strains, joint pain, and movement limitations

  • Old injuries may resurface with activity

  • Care supports proper recovery, not just getting back too fast

Auto Accident Injuries

Pain or stiffness that appears after a car accident

  • Symptoms may appear days or weeks after an accident

  • Commonly affects the neck, back, and soft tissues

  • Evaluation is important to support safe, long-term recovery

Stiffness & Limited Movement

Tightness or restriction that makes daily movement harder

  • Often shows up as difficulty bending, turning, or moving freely

  • Can develop gradually from age, inactivity, or old injuries

  • Care focuses on restoring comfortable movement, not forcing the body

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Meet Dr. Craig Nelson

Dr. Craig Nelson has been helping people recover from pain and serving the capital district since 2003 as an experienced chiropractor.

His approach to care is thoughtful and practical. Before any treatment begins, he takes time to understand how your body moves, where stress is building up, and why the problem keeps coming back. Nothing is done automatically

Each decision is based on what he sees, how your body responds, and what actually makes sense for you.

With a background in biomechanics, Dr. Nelson has worked alongside biomedical engineers from RPI and physicians from Albany Medical Center. This experience has shaped a well-rounded approach to musculoskeletal care and earned the trust of surgeons, sports medicine doctors, orthopedic specialists, and physical therapists.

For patients, this means clear and honest care. They leave knowing what is contributing to their symptoms, what can realistically be improved, and how the plan is designed to move them forward. Progress is tracked, expectations are clear, and care is adjusted as results come in.

What People Say After Their First Few Visits

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What You Can Expect From Intrinsic Chiropractic

Chiropractor evaluating a patient’s spine and posture during an initial chiropractic assessment

You Will Understand What’s Happening in Your Body

This is not a place where things are done to you without explanation.

Your chiropractor takes time to explain what is causing the problem, how different parts of your body are involved, and what needs to change for things to improve.

You leave each visit knowing what was done, why it was done, and what you can do on your own to support recovery.

Education is part of the treatment here.

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The Focus Is Real Recovery, Not Temporary Relief

Quick fixes often feel good at first, but the relief usually fades.

Our chiropractic approach follows a clear process aimed at restoring proper movement, strength, and function, so progress lasts.

If full recovery is possible, that’s the direction we take. If it isn’t, you’ll know early on, with clear and honest expectations.

No guesswork. No empty promises.

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Clear, Transparent Care

From the first visit, everything is laid out clearly.

What’s being recommended, why it’s being recommended, what it costs, and what the process looks like are always explained upfront. There are no hidden fees, no surprise plans, and no pressure to commit to anything that doesn’t make sense for you.

You stay informed, involved, and in control at every step, so decisions feel comfortable and confident, not rushed or confusing.

Finally Understand What’s Causing Your Pain and What to Do About It

Get honest answers and a personalized plan focused on real recovery.