Frequently asked question
How is chiropractic different from physical therapy?
Chiropractic care focuses on evaluating and adjusting the spine and joints, while physical therapy centers on exercise and movement training. At Pamer Chiropractic Health Center, physiotherapy and therapeutic exercise are offered as part of chiropractic care under Dr. Pamer's direction; there is no physical therapist on staff.
The two approaches often overlap in practice: chiropractors use education and exercise too, and physical therapists sometimes use manual techniques. The difference is mainly in the focus and the training behind each profession.
At the clinic, adjustments, laser therapy, and physiotherapy are combined into one coordinated plan, which many patients find convenient. If your situation needs the full scope of a licensed physical therapist, Dr. Pamer will point you to the right provider.
See the physiotherapy page for how exercise fits into care at the clinic.
Chiropractic focuses on the spine and joints
Physical therapy centers on exercise and movement
Physiotherapy at Pamer Chiropractic
How they can work together
Last updated October 2026