Comprehensive Care for Every Patient
From acute injuries to long-term wellness, Palmer Chiropractic offers a full range of services to help you get out of pain and stay out of pain.
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Chiropractic Care
Gonstead & Diversified technique specialist with 27 years of experience treating spinal conditions and musculoskeletal pain.
Learn More →Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage to reduce pain, improve circulation, release muscle tension and accelerate your body's natural healing.
Learn More →Sport Injuries
Specialized treatment and rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals recovering from sports-related injuries.
Learn More →Work Injuries / L&I
Accepted L&I provider helping injured workers recover and return to work with proper documentation and care coordination.
Learn More →Personal Injury / Auto
Comprehensive treatment for auto accident injuries including whiplash, back pain, and soft tissue damage. No upfront costs.
Learn More →RockTape / KT Taping
Certified RockTape practitioner providing kinesiology taping to support muscles, reduce pain and improve performance.
Learn More →Wellness Care
Proactive, ongoing chiropractic care to maintain optimal spinal health, prevent injury and support your long-term wellbeing.
Learn More →Functional Rehabilitation
Targeted exercises and movement retraining to restore strength, stability and function after injury or surgery.
Learn More →Decompression & Cold Laser
Advanced therapies for disc injuries, nerve pain and chronic conditions — available as standalone or combined with chiropractic care.
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Chiropractic Care
As a Gonstead & Diversified Technique Specialist with 27 years of experience, Dr. Bussard provides precise, effective spinal adjustments that address the root cause of your pain — not just the symptoms.
Chiropractic care restores proper spinal alignment, reduces nerve interference, and allows your body to heal naturally. Whether you're dealing with chronic back pain, a recent injury, or simply want to maintain your health, chiropractic care is a safe and effective solution.
- Back and neck pain
- Disc herniations and bulges
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint pain and stiffness
- Postural correction
What to Expect
Massage Benefits
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy uses a variety of techniques to manipulate your joints and soft tissue to improve your body's overall health. Massage increases the body's supply of oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, helping release waste from muscle tissue.
Our massage therapy services are designed to complement your chiropractic care, accelerating healing and improving your overall results. Massage can help restore flexibility and range of motion as well as increase overall wellness and relaxation.
- Deep tissue massage
- Myofascial release
- Trigger point therapy
- Sports massage
- Relaxation massage
Sport Injuries
Whether you're a weekend warrior or competitive athlete, sports injuries can sideline you fast. Dr. Bussard specializes in the assessment and treatment of sports-related injuries, helping you return to full activity as quickly and safely as possible.
Treatment combines chiropractic adjustments with soft tissue therapy and functional rehabilitation to address not just the injury site, but the underlying biomechanical issues that led to the injury in the first place.
- Muscle tears and strains
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Knee, ankle and foot injuries
- Shoulder injuries and rotator cuff
- Tennis and golfer's elbow
- Overuse injuries and stress fractures
Treatment Approach
L&I Claims We Handle
Work Injuries / L&I
If you've been injured on the job, you have the right to receive chiropractic care under Washington State's Labor & Industries (L&I) workers' compensation program. Palmer Chiropractic is an accepted L&I provider.
Don't wait to seek treatment after a workplace injury. Early chiropractic intervention speeds recovery, reduces time away from work, and strengthens your L&I claim. We handle all the paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
- L&I claims accepted — no upfront cost
- Proper injury documentation
- Treatment plans that support your claim
- Same-day appointments available
Personal Injury / Auto Accidents
Auto accident injuries can be deceptive — many symptoms like whiplash, back pain, and headaches don't appear until days after the crash. Getting chiropractic care quickly after an accident is critical for both your recovery and your legal case.
Palmer Chiropractic works directly with personal injury attorneys and auto insurance companies. We provide thorough documentation of your injuries and treatment, which is essential if you pursue a claim.
- Whiplash and neck injuries
- Back and spinal injuries
- Headaches and concussion symptoms
- Soft tissue damage
- No upfront costs — billed to auto insurance
Why Act Quickly
RockTape Applications
RockTape / KT Taping
Dr. Bussard is a certified RockTape provider. Kinesiology taping is a powerful tool for supporting injured muscles and joints, reducing pain, and improving performance — without restricting your movement.
Unlike traditional athletic tape, RockTape is designed to move with your body. It lifts the skin microscopically, which reduces pressure on pain receptors and improves blood and lymphatic flow to the area.
- Back and neck support
- Shoulder and rotator cuff
- Knee and IT band
- Plantar fasciitis
- Wrist and elbow conditions
Wellness Care
Most people come to a chiropractor when they're in pain — but the real power of chiropractic is in prevention. Wellness care keeps your spine properly aligned, your nervous system functioning optimally, and your body resilient against the stresses of daily life.
At Palmer Chiropractic, we offer flexible wellness membership plans designed to make ongoing care affordable and accessible for you and your family.
- Regular spinal maintenance adjustments
- Posture and ergonomics guidance
- Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
- Stress management support
- Family wellness plans available
Wellness Membership Plans
Rehab Focus Areas
Functional Rehabilitation
Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment — functional rehabilitation restores how you move. Dr. Bussard combines targeted exercises and movement retraining to address the muscular and functional imbalances that contribute to pain and re-injury.
As a Functional Rehabilitation Specialist, Dr. Bussard designs individualized programs based on your specific condition, fitness level, and goals — whether you're recovering from an injury, surgery, or simply want to move better.
- Post-injury rehabilitation
- Post-surgical recovery
- Chronic pain management
- Athletic performance training
- Workplace injury recovery
Decompression & Cold Laser Therapy
For patients with disc herniations, sciatica, or chronic pain conditions, Dr. Bussard offers spinal decompression and cold laser therapy — advanced treatments that can provide relief when other approaches haven't worked.
These therapies are available as standalone treatments or combined with chiropractic adjustments for enhanced results. Many patients experience significant relief from conditions they thought were untreatable without surgery.
- Spinal decompression for disc injuries
- Sciatica and radiating nerve pain
- Cold laser for tissue healing and pain relief
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Degenerative disc disease
How It Works
Ready to Feel Better?
With 27 years of experience and over 11,000 patients treated, Dr. Bussard is Kent's most trusted chiropractor. Same-day appointments available.
Book Your Appointment Online (253) 854-770024837 104th Ave SE Suite 100, Kent WA 98030 • Mon–Fri 8AM–6PM • Sat 9–11AM