Arthritis Chiropractor in Loveland, CO
Arthritis doesn't mean you have to stop moving. Gentle care is about keeping stiff joints working so you can keep doing what you love.
Reviewed by Dr. Brian Flemming, DC · Last reviewed September 2026
Quick answer
Is chiropractic care okay if I have arthritis?
For many people, yes, with gentle care. Stiff joints do better when they keep moving, and the muscles around them relax when they don't have to protect them. We use gentle, low-force options like the drop table and the Activator instrument when they fit better, so you can keep doing what you love.
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About This Service
Motion Is the Goal
Wear-and-tear arthritis, called osteoarthritis, is common in the spine, hips and knees as we get older. Joints stiffen, move less and ache, and the less they move, the stiffer they tend to get.
Chiropractic care for arthritis is gentle and focused on keeping joints moving and the muscles around them working. It doesn't reverse arthritis, and I won't tell you it does. What many people want is to stay mobile, steady and independent, and that's what we work on.
- Gentle techniques suited to stiff, older joints
- Exam of how your spine and joints actually move
- Mobility and strength exercises you can keep up at home
- Balance and posture work for staying steady
- Coordination with your medical doctor
What We See Most
What People Come In For
Morning Stiffness
Joints that take an hour to get going.
Stiff Neck and Back
Trouble turning to check the blind spot or bending down.
Achy Hips and Knees
Soreness after walks, gardening or stairs.
Staying Active
Golf, hiking, grandkids and travel without paying for it later.
Balance Concerns
Feeling less steady than you used to.
Weather-Sensitive Joints
Aches that show up when the Colorado weather changes.
Our Approach
What Care Looks Like
Care is gentle and adapted to you, with low-force options where they're a better fit. We pair it with a short list of movements to keep joints working between visits.
Hot, red, swollen joints, or joint pain with fever, need a medical doctor first. Inflammatory types of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis are managed by your physician, and we coordinate care when it makes sense.
We are on North Garfield Avenue in Loveland, about 15 minutes from Fort Collins and 10 from Berthoud. New here? See what to expect on your first visit and fill out your new patient forms online before you come in. Every care plan follows the same three phases of care. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare; see insurance and payment, or browse every condition we care for.
Related Conditions We Care For
Research
What the Research Says
A few of the published studies behind how we approach this. Research describes groups of people, not a promise for any one person. Your exam tells us what applies to you.
This American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guideline strongly recommends exercise, weight loss when appropriate, and self-management programs for hand, hip and knee osteoarthritis.
Kolasinski SL, Neogi T, Hochberg MC, et al. 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken), 2020 · guideline.
These international OARSI guidelines name arthritis education and structured land-based exercise programs as core treatments for knee, hip and polyarticular osteoarthritis.
Bannuru RR, Osani MC, Vaysbrot EE, et al. OARSI guidelines for the non-surgical management of knee, hip, and polyarticular osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2019 · guideline.
In 206 adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis, adding manual physiotherapy to usual care improved symptoms and function at one year; combining it with exercise added no extra benefit.
Abbott JH, Robertson MC, Chapple C, et al. Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized controlled trial. 1: clinical effectiveness. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013 · RCT.
Common Questions
Questions Patients Ask Us
Is chiropractic safe with arthritis?
Care is gentle and adapted to your joints and bone health after an exam. Low-force techniques are available.
Can chiropractic reverse arthritis?
No. The goal is keeping joints moving, easing stiffness and helping you stay active.
Do you see older adults?
Yes. Many of our patients are grandparents who want to stay mobile and independent.
What about rheumatoid arthritis?
Inflammatory arthritis is managed by your physician. We coordinate with them when chiropractic care is appropriate.
Have a different question? Read the full list of patient questions or call us at (970) 800-3486.
New Patients
Book Your Arthritis Evaluation
Tell us how to reach you and we’ll call to get you scheduled. Prefer to talk now? Call us at (970) 800-3486.
New Patient Special — $59
$315 value
- Consultation with the Doctor
- Orthopedic and Neurological Exam
- Specialized Report of Findings
Terms of This Offer
This discounted service cannot be submitted for third-party reimbursement and is not reimbursable for cash. Not valid with Medicare, workers’ compensation, or personal injury / auto accident claims. Must mention this special when contacting us to receive the rate.
Get Started
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You have put this off long enough. One thorough exam tells you what is actually going on and what it will take to fix it. Call us or send a request — we will get you in.