By Genevieve CunninghamWhen it comes to chiropractic care, most of us think of it as strictly a health measure for adults. We might recommend it to our parents or a friend or a coworker who is experiencing …
Welcome to The Joint Chiropractic - West U! As your Houston chiropractor dedicated to family chiropractic and spine health, we invite you to join the millions of Americans who have not only found relief from lower back pain, sciatica pain, and migraines, but also a pathway to wellness with chiropractic's natural, drug-free approach to healthcare.
Whether you have seen a chiropractor in the past or are seeking a local chiropractor near you for the first time, expect your visit to The Joint Chiropractic - West U to be different from any healthcare experience you've had before. Perhaps even life-changing.
Here are a few reasons why The Joint Chiropractic in Houston is your perfect destination for pain relief and preventative care:
As you can see, chiropractic care provided by the licensed chiropractors at The Joint offers you and your family an affordable, convenient and accessible solution like no other.
Through manual manipulation of the spine delivered to the highest standards by licensed chiropractors, chiropractic care works to restore and maintain proper communication from your brain to your body by relieving what chiropractors refer to as a subluxation, or a misalignment, of the spine. Restoring proper alignment to the spine can assist with pain relief and prevention of:
So whatever “symptoms” you or your family may be experiencing, visit our Houston chiropractic office today to learn more about how you could improve your overall health and well-being. And remember, you never need an appointment to visit, so stop in when it is convenient for you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dr. Ajay Abraham loves helping others, which began at an early age. He volunteered at his schools, church, and local hospital since the age of 12. He wanted to improve people’s health with his passion of helping others. He completed his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology-Exercise Science at the University of Houston in 2010. He then went on to further his education and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 2014.
Dr. Abraham has a passion for sports and has done internships with Memorial Hermann’s Sports Rehab Therapy, Baylor College of Medicine physical education for the youth, and has been on two football teams medical staff. Chiropractic has changed his life, as he was a young athlete suffering from back pain and debilitating back spasms.
Dr. Abraham has been treating the Houston community since 2016, and loves seeing the results of Chiropractic transform their health almost instantaneously. Dr. Abraham enjoys watching basketball and football when he’s not spending time with his lovely wife and two amazing daughters. Working at The Joint allows him to improve patient’s health and wellness, with regular chiropractic adjustments so you can accomplish what you want to do!
Dr. Barrett Terry grew up in the small town of Marlin, Texas and graduated from Marlin High School in 2003. He completed his undergraduate degree in Sport Management at Texas A&M University before pursuing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Texas Chiropractic College where he also received a second Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology. He began his chiropractic career working for a family chiropractic practice in 2011. In 2012, Dr. Terry moved to Houston and began his career with The Joint Chiropractic. He fell in love with The Joint model of improving quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. In fact, he loved it so much that in 2017, he purchased a clinic of his own in West University, located within 5 miles of the Texas Medical Center, the Houston Zoo, NRG stadium, home of the Houston Texans and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, as well as two leading universities, Rice University and University of Houston.
As a teenager, Dr. Terry suffered with migraine headaches. When no other interventions worked, his mom, who is a lifelong chiropractic patient, took him to see her chiropractor and after a few adjustments the migraines disappeared. He also played sports throughout his youth and high school years and saw the benefits of chiropractic when he had a shoulder injury. While at Texas A&M University, Dr. Terry worked for the football team and once again witnessed the power of chiropractic in keeping athletes on the field through pain management, injury prevention, spinal correction, and wellness. With these experiences, he knew he wanted a career that would allow him to help others get back to their lives pain free.
In his free time, Dr. Terry enjoys being outdoors, watching sports, playing golf, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He is married to his college sweetheart and has 3 dogs.
Dr. Lauren Bickel is a Galveston Island native. She later graduated from Clear Creek High School in League City in 2007. Dr. Bickel completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology in 2011 at the University of Houston. While at UH, she was a cheerleader all four years and served as captain her senior year. Dr. Bickel went on to pursue her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Texas Chiropractic College which she completed in 2016.
Dr. Bickel was introduced to chiropractic by her cheerleading coach. After learning about chiropractic, she knew it was the career for her. Dr. Bickel is passionate about helping her patients return to activities they love but have been unable to participate in due to pain. She ensures that her patients will continue to enjoy their favorite past times and participate in their daily routines by providing education to help prevent recurring issues with pain in the future. She believes that one of the best things about chiropractic is the patients. She is driven to provide all of her patients with the best preventative care to decrease pain and keep the body moving optimally.
Dr. Bickel is married to her husband, Tyler. They have a tabby cat named Luna. In her free time, Dr. Bickel enjoys exercising, biking, running, eating ice cream, and spending time with friends and family. She has even completed the Ironman race more than once!
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In a recent Consumer Reports study, chiropractic outperformed prescription medication, deep-tissue massage, yoga, pilates, and over-the-counter medication therapies, in treating back pain. 1
1 Consumer Reports Health Ratings Center. Back-Pain Treatments. ConsumerReports.org; July 2011.
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Offer valued at $39. Valid for new patients only. See clinic for chiropractor(s)' name and license info. Clinics managed and/or owned by franchisee or Prof. Corps. Restrictions may apply to Medicare eligible patients. Individual results may vary.