Chiropractic Care

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At Advanced Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy, our chiropractic team provides safe, personalized care for patients of all ages—from infants to older adults. We focus on treating the root cause of pain, improving spinal alignment, relieving nerve compression, and restoring full-body function.

Whether you're struggling with back or neck pain, sciatica, headaches, vertigo, or sports-related injuries, we design a plan tailored to your needs using gentle, evidence-based chiropractic techniques.

Our chiropractors focus on clear, comfortable, and effective treatment tailored to your specific condition, symptoms, and goals. Every session is designed to help you move better, feel better, and make meaningful progress.

What to Expect During Chiropractic Care

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  • During your first chiropractic appointment, your doctor will review your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle factors, and goals. A full exam may include posture assessment, orthopedic tests, neurological checks, and range-of-motion screening.
    You’ll receive a clear explanation of what’s causing your pain — and a customized treatment plan designed to improve alignment, mobility, and nervous system function.

  • Our chiropractors help relieve pain, restore movement, and support whole-body function for a wide range of conditions, including:

    • Neck pain & stiffness

    • Low back pain & sciatica

    • Headaches & migraines

    • Vertigo & dizziness

    • TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain & tightness)

    • Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow

    • Shoulder pain, rotator cuff irritation, and post-surgical discomfort

    • Degenerative disc disease & spinal stenosis

    • Herniated or bulging discs

    • Knee or hip pain, including post-joint replacement support

    • Tendinosis & soft-tissue injuries

    • Plantar fasciitis

    • Posture-related pain from phone/computer use

    We also treat:

    • Infant issues such as colic, reflux, and latch/breastfeeding difficulty

    • Prenatal discomfort, pelvic alignment issues, and pregnancy-related back pain

    • Chiropractic support for kids with GI discomfort or motor delays

  • Patients trust our team for:

    • Safe, gentle, evidence-based adjustments

    • A whole-body, root-cause approach to pain relief

    • Family-friendly care for infants through seniors

    • Advanced techniques including DRS Protocol™, Webster Technique (prenatal), and soft-tissue therapies

    • Clear communication and personalized treatment plans

    • Focus on long-term healing, not temporary relief

    Our goal is to help you move comfortably, heal fully, and get back to the activities you love.

  • We tailor every treatment to your diagnosis and comfort level. Techniques may include:

    • Spinal & extremity adjustments (manual and low-force)

    • DRS Protocol™ for disc issues, back pain & sciatica

    • Webster Technique for prenatal alignment

    • Soft-tissue therapy & myofascial release

    • Kinesio taping for stability and inflammation control

    • Joint mobilization

    • Stretching & corrective exercise

    • Posture retraining & lifestyle coaching

    • Decompression therapy for disc injuries

    These techniques help improve mobility, reduce nerve pressure, decrease inflammation, and support long-term spinal health.

  • To enhance your treatment and speed recovery, we may use:

    • DRS decompression system

    • Drop tables for gentle adjustments

    • Activator or handheld adjusting tools

    • Therapeutic ultrasound

    • TENS / electrical stimulation

    • Heat & cold therapy

    • Foam rollers, blocks, and mobility tools

    • Posture and ergonomic guides

    Every tool is selected to complement your adjustment and address your specific symptoms.

  • Your chiropractor may recommend:

    • Home stretches & mobility exercises

    • Heat/ice protocols

    • Posture modifications for work & sleep

    • Strengthening routines for long-term stability

    • Supportive braces or orthotics (if needed)

    • Ergonomic changes for computer, phone, or lifting habits

    These strategies help you maintain progress and prevent your symptoms from returning.

Meet Our Providers

Chiropractic Conditions & Treatments We Specialize In

  • Spinal Health & Pain Relief

    We treat neck pain, back pain, pinched nerves, disc issues, and posture-related discomfort using gentle, targeted chiropractic adjustments to reduce pain and improve mobility.

  • Sciatica & Nerve Pain Treatment

    We relieve shooting leg pain, numbness, tingling, and sciatica caused by disc compression or nerve irritation — restoring safer, more comfortable movement.

  • Headaches, Migraines & TMJ Relief

    We help manage headaches, migraines, jaw tension, and TMJ dysfunction by improving alignment, reducing muscle strain, and restoring proper joint movement.

  • Sports & Orthopedic Injury Recovery

    We treat shoulder injuries, rotator cuff issues, overuse injuries, tendinosis, plantar fasciitis, and joint replacement recovery with mobility work and corrective care.

  • Prenatal & Family Chiropractic Care

    We provide prenatal chiropractic using the Webster Technique, as well as gentle infant and pediatric adjustments for colic, latching challenges, reflux, and GI comfort.

  • Advanced Chiropractic Techniques

    We offer DRS Protocol™ spinal decompression, vertigo treatment, postural correction, ergonomics support, and targeted joint therapies for long-term relief.

Our chiropractic providers treat back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, TMJ, vertigo, sports injuries, tendon and joint pain, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, plantar fasciitis, prenatal alignment needs, infant GI discomfort, and more — all right here in Riverdale, NJ.

Meet Your Chiropractic Provider

  • Dr. Kevin Pavlak, DC, ATC

    Pediatric + Family Chiropractic


    Dr. Kevin blends gentle adjustments with soft-tissue work and movement-focused strategies to relieve pain, reduce tension, and support full-body balance. His care helps patients improve posture, manage chronic discomfort, and maintain long-term spinal health.

    Meet Kevin

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 FAQs

  • We treat back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, migraines, TMJ, vertigo, disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, shoulder and joint pain, plantar fasciitis, tendinosis, and sports or overuse injuries. We also provide prenatal chiropractic care and infant chiropractic for GI discomfort, colic, and feeding difficulties.

  • Chiropractic care focuses on improving spinal alignment, reducing nerve compression, and restoring proper movement. Gentle adjustments help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support the nervous system so the body can heal more effectively.

  • You may benefit from chiropractic care if you experience:
    • Frequent headaches or migraines
    • Persistent back or neck pain
    • Shooting leg pain or sciatica
    • Limited mobility
    • TMJ or jaw tension
    • Posture-related pain
    • Sports or overuse injuries
    • Chronic stiffness or muscle tightness

  • DRS (Decompression, Reduction & Stabilization) is a non-surgical treatment for disc herniations, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and chronic low back pain. It gently decompresses spinal discs to relieve pressure on nerves and encourage natural healing.

  • Yes. Chiropractic care is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments for sciatica. Adjustments and spinal decompression help reduce nerve compression, relieve radiating leg pain, and restore proper movement patterns.

  • Absolutely. Misalignment in the spine or jaw can trigger headaches, migraines, and TMJ tension. Chiropractic adjustments help reduce muscle strain, improve joint motion, and decrease nerve irritation — often reducing headache frequency and intensity.

  • Yes. Our pediatric chiropractor provides safe, gentle adjustments for infants through teens. Pediatric chiropractic may help with colic, reflux, breastfeeding difficulties, constipation, sleep issues, posture, and general comfort or alignment.

  • Yes. Our provider is trained in the Webster Technique, a safe prenatal chiropractic method that supports pelvic alignment, reduces pregnancy discomfort, and promotes optimal space for the baby.

  • An adjustment realigns joints to improve mobility and decrease nerve irritation, while spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to reduce disc pressure and treat herniations, bulges, and sciatica. Many patients benefit from a combination of both.

  • Your treatment plan depends on your condition, symptoms, and goals. Many patients feel relief after a few visits, while chronic or long-standing issues may require a structured care plan. Your chiropractor will outline expectations during your evaluation.

  • Yes. Chiropractic care is safe, non-invasive, and drug-free. Our chiropractor uses gentle, customized techniques appropriate for infants, children, adults, seniors, athletes, and prenatal patients.

  • Yes. Certain types of vertigo are caused by misalignment or vestibular dysfunction. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper joint movement, reduce pressure on nerves, and improve balance.

  • Yes! We participate with most major insurance plans, including auto accident and workers’ compensation claims. Every family’s benefits are different — our team verifies insurance coverage before care begins.

  • We’re located at 18 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ, and we serve families from Riverdale, Wayne, Pompton Plains, Butler, Kinnelon, Bloomingdale, Pequannock, and surrounding North Jersey communities.

  • You can call our office or request an appointment online. No referral is needed for most insurance plans.

    📞 973-616-4555
    🗺 Riverdale, NJ — minutes from Routes 287 & 23

Contact Us

appointments@advancedcenternj.com
973-616-4555

18 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Riverdale, NJ 07457