What Does a Chiropractor Do?
A chiropractor specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on the spine and how it affects your overall movement and health. Through hands-on adjustments, manual therapy, and targeted soft tissue techniques, chiropractic care restores proper alignment and mobility without surgery or medication. Common conditions we treat include back pain, neck pain, headaches, disc injuries, sciatica, and sports-related injuries. Chiropractic care is also effective for ongoing wellness maintenance, helping your body recover faster and perform better over time.
Experiencing Pain That Keeps Getting in the Way?
Living with back pain, neck stiffness, or nagging muscle tightness doesn't just hurt, it chips away at everything you enjoy. Getting through a workday, playing with your kids, hitting the gym, or simply sleeping comfortably becomes a constant negotiation with your body. Many people in Placentia spend months trying to push through it, hoping it resolves on its own. Others bounce between treatments that address the symptoms without ever identifying what's really going on underneath. The result? Temporary relief, recurring flare-ups, and a growing sense that something just isn't right.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you don't have to keep managing around your pain. At One Spine Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, we take a different approach.
How We Help at One Spine in Placentia
Dr. Lauren Artaserse and Dr. Luke Krebs founded One Spine Chiropractic with a straightforward goal: find the root cause of your discomfort and treat it properly. Dr. Artaserse holds a Doctor of Chiropractic with a sports medicine emphasis from Southern California University of Health Sciences and is Webster Certified for perinatal care. Dr. Krebs brings deep expertise in sports rehabilitation and injury recovery.
Together, they offer a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the standard adjustment:
- Active Release Therapy (ART) to break up soft tissue restrictions and adhesions
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (scraping) for chronic tension and scar tissue
- Electrical stimulation and therapeutic ultrasound for pain relief and healing
Every treatment plan at our Placentia clinic is built around your specific condition, goals, and lifestyle — not a generic protocol.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Comprehensive Evaluation
Personalized Treatment
Progress and Long-Term Wellness
Experience Holistic Healing and Enhanced Performance
- Pain relief that lasts: Addressing the root cause means fewer flare-ups and less reliance on short-term fixes
- Better movement and flexibility: Restored joint mobility makes everyday activities, workouts, and sports feel easier
- Faster recovery: Whether you're bouncing back from an injury or managing a chronic condition, targeted care accelerates healing
We specialize in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly spinal issues, through manual manipulation and adjustment techniques aiming to correct misalignments and promoting natural healing. We also integrate physiotherapy and manual therapy into personalized treatment plans, incorporating exercises, stretches, soft tissue mobilization, and joint mobilization to improve mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall well-being. By tailoring treatments to each patient’s unique needs and goals, we aim to address the root cause of problems and empower patients to take an active role in their overall health.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care in Placentia
Yes. Chiropractic is a well-established, non-invasive form of healthcare. Dr. Artaserse and Dr. Krebs use evidence-informed techniques and always tailor treatment to your comfort level and health history.
It depends on your condition and goals. After your initial evaluation, we'll give you a clear treatment recommendation. Some patients find significant relief in just a few visits, while others benefit from ongoing maintenance care.
Absolutely. Sports rehabilitation is a core focus at One Spine. We work with athletes at all levels to recover from injuries, address movement imbalances, and help prevent future setbacks.
Yes. Active Release Therapy (ART) is one of the primary soft tissue techniques we use. It's particularly effective for muscle tightness, repetitive strain injuries, and conditions like tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and IT band syndrome.
Yes, we're currently welcoming new patients at our Placentia clinic. You can book your initial evaluation online, contact us, or call us at (657) 626-2528.