Holistic Therapy
Chiropractic Care For Addiction & Mental Health
Chiropractic is a hands-on therapy that restores alignment in the spine and nervous system. In addiction and mental health treatment, it supports the body’s natural healing process, lowers stress, reduces pain, and improves sleep — making it easier to focus on mental healing.
Connecting the Mind, Body, and Spine
Chiropractic care isn’t just about easing chronic pain — it can also support emotional health by reducing anxiety and improving mood.
A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that spinal adjustments significantly lowered both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, markers tied to stress and anxiety levels. ⓘ
While it’s not a standalone cure for mental health conditions, there are proven benefits to healing the mind and body together.
Relieves Physical Tension That Fuels Stress
Spinal adjustments release built-up tension in the muscles and joints, easing headaches, back pain, and body aches that intensify anxiety, depression, or withdrawal.
Supports Nervous System Balance
By improving spinal alignment, chiropractic care helps regulate communication between the brain and body — supporting steadier mood, better sleep, and reduced “fight-or-flight” activation.
Improves Engagement in Treatment
With less pain and greater physical comfort, patients can focus more fully during other holistic and talk therapies — giving a stronger foundation for lasting wellness.
What to Expect From Chiropractic Treatment
Review Your History & Goals
Your chiropractor reviews your symptoms, medical history, and daily challenges (sleep, sitting tolerance, headaches) to set clear treatment goals.
Check Alignment & Movement
Posture, range of motion, and tender areas are assessed; simple orthopedic tests identify restricted joints and muscle tension.
Create a Targeted Plan
You get a focused plan (e.g., cervical/thoracic/low-back focus) including frequency and expected timeline, coordinated with your overall treatment schedule.
Perform the Adjustment
Precise, hands-on spinal or joint adjustments restore movement and reduce tension. Techniques are selected for comfort (manual or low-force instruments).
Add Soft-Tissue & Mobility Work (As Needed)
Brief myofascial release, stretching, or mobility drills help muscles relax and reinforce the adjustment
Recheck & Next Steps
Movement and pain points are re-tested, you get simple take-away strategies (positioning, micro-stretches), and the next visit is set to build on progress.
Specialized Chiropractors for Addiction & Mental Health
Chiropractic at The Haven Detox is delivered by licensed, highly trained providers with decades of combined experience supporting patients in both mental health and addiction treatment. They understand how stress, trauma, and substance use affect the body, and use precise, evidence-informed adjustments.
Chiropractor
- Nearly four decades of chiropractic experience
- Founded first multidisciplinary clinic in Palm Beach
Chiropractor
- 7 years of experience in chiropractic care
- Specialized in advanced musculoskeletal treatments
Medical Director
- 20+ years of experience and received patient award for thorough exams
- Specialized in Psychiatry
Most Common Conditions We Support with Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic adjustments can help whether you’re entering treatment with years of chronic pain, dealing with aches from withdrawal, or simply looking for ways to feel more focused during treatment. While not a core treatment for addiction or mental health disorders, it’s one of many tools here to make the process easier.
Substance Use Disorders
Helps manage withdrawal-related discomfort such as back pain, muscle cramps, and headaches, making detox more tolerable.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Promotes improved posture, blood flow, and body alignment — which can help reduce restlessness and improve concentration during treatment.
Depression
Eases physical tension and pain that can weigh down mood, while improving circulation and sleep quality — all of which support emotional balance.
Anxiety Disorders
Reduces muscle tightness, headaches, and restlessness often tied to chronic stress, creating a calmer, more grounded state.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Gentle adjustments help release stored tension in the body, lowering hyperarousal and making trauma-focused therapies more approachable.
Bipolar Disorder
Supports stability between episodes by relieving physical stress and promoting consistent sleep patterns, a cornerstone of mood regulation.
A Treatment Experience That Goes Beyond the Basics
Chiropractic care is one of more than 25 treatment options here, combined into a plan that truly fits you and your situation. Unlike a jail, hospital, or even other treatment centers, treatment here is comfortable, supportive, and even enjoyable. Feeling better should feel good!
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Getting Mental-Health Informed Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is one of the advanced treatment options offered at select The Haven Detox facilities. Patients from across the country come here for care that goes beyond the basics — blending chiropractic adjustments with medical, therapeutic, and holistic options. It’s one example of how our programs combine proven treatment with whole-body support to help you feel better, faster.
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Treatment Success Stories
Sean D.
Awesome experience. From having a barber come fix your hair to having a massage therapist and chiropractor. This place really has it all. Staff are helpful as could be and the rooms you stay in are beautiful along with your own TV. It feels like home as much as it could here.
Blake W.
The nurses are lovely, the food is available at all times and is almost always consistently great. There are afternoon luxuries like massages and a chiropractor, evening activities like bingo and arts and crafts. Overall, my time here has passed very quickly, and I can say I got what I needed.
Tracy R.
The facility feels like a retreat. I can’t say enough about the team of people that work at The Haven. They truly care about helping people and you can feel that by the level of care they provide to patients. If you’re thinking you may have a problem, this is definitely a place you want to go.
Insurance Coverage for Chiropractic Services
Most insurance plans cover chiropractic care within a physician-supervised treatment plan. Unlike stand-alone visits at a private chiropractic office, services here are integrated into your overall care — making them more likely to be covered. Coverage often includes spinal adjustments, evaluations, and follow-up sessions. A quick, confidential insurance check can confirm your policy, so you know your options before starting.
Everything You Want to Know About Chiropractic Care Here
Is chiropractic care safe during detox or withdrawal?
Yes. Chiropractic adjustments are gentle and tailored to your physical condition during detox. Our clinicians and chiropractors coordinate care closely, so adjustments are only provided if it’s safe for your withdrawal stage and current health.
Can spinal adjustments really help with anxiety or depression symptoms?
Indirectly, yes. Adjustments relieve muscle tension, headaches, and physical discomfort that worsen anxiety or low mood. Many patients report feeling calmer and more at ease after a session, which makes it easier to focus on other therapies that more directly treat the issue.
How is chiropractic care different here compared to a regular chiropractor’s office?
Here, chiropractic care is part of an integrated treatment plan. Sessions are coordinated with your medical detox, psychiatric care, and therapy so your whole health is addressed. In a private chiropractic office, the focus is usually just on pain relief without the extra context or focus on the mental health benefits.
Do adjustments hurt, and what if I’ve never had one before?
Most adjustments are not painful. You may hear a “pop” or “crack,” which is simply air releasing from the joints. Some people feel immediate relief, while others feel mild soreness (like after a workout) that fades quickly. If you’re new to chiropractic, techniques can be adapted to your comfort level.
Related Treatment Options
DBT
MBCT
ACT
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Therapies
Psycho-Educational Therapy
Experiential Therapy
MAT
Relapse Prevention
Recreational Therapy
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