It is our mission to be the industry leader with helping our patients achieve their health goals and create a healthier, pain free life. We strive to be the best in providing a quality patient experience and to be a positive force in giving premier chiropractic and wellness care. Additionally, our goal is to provide all of our valued patients with knowledge and support to better guide you in making positive health and wellness choices.
We hope that you will find this site helpful in learning more about our office, our chiropractic care, and how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. We understand that although our patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they may respond differently to different treatments.
We hope that you will find this site helpful in learning more about our office, our chiropractic care, and how chiropractic care can improve your quality of life. We understand that although our patients may be diagnosed with the same condition, they may respond differently to different treatments.
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Conveniently located in the Midtown neighborhood of New York City, 5th Ave Chiropractic is a popular chiropractic practice founded in 1997. Since launching the practice, Dr. Schtierman has made it a point to hire team members with experience in a wide range of chiropractic techniques, as well as physical therapy, advanced spinal correction, acute and chronic pain management, and pregnancy related pain relief.
Pain along the spinal column in your neck or back is usually caused by subluxations, or misalignments of your vertebrae. A small misalignment can cause pain by causing pressure on nerves. Left untreated, these subluxations can cause muscle spasms and increasing pain. Chiropractic adjustments properly align your spine so that pressure on joints and nerves is released.
Intervertebral discs are positioned between the vertebrae in the spine. The outside of a disc is made from cartilage, and in the center is a jelly like solution. These discs serve many purposes, including allowing movement of the spine, creating space between the vertebrae, and acting as shock absorbers.
Many people believe that headaches are caused by loud noise, being tired, or being stressed. While these are all factors that can lead to headaches, the direct cause is tightness in the neck and shoulders. The tightness can cause misalignments in the vertebrae of your neck, resulting in pain. 80% of all headaches originate from the neck.
Degenerative disc disease is not as much a disease as it is a name for the changes that can happen to the spine as we age. The degeneration of spinal discs may cause no symptoms at all, and symptoms depend on each patient and the severity of their case. Pain may occur at the site of the affected disc in the back or neck.
Reviews (21)
Maxwell
Nov 03, 2019
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Cindy G.
Aug 18, 2019
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Darween E.
Jan 03, 2019
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This was my first time here and I was in the worst pain ever. I came in under the impression that I had a partial herniated disc... so to backtrack, last week Friday (13th) I was putting on my socks and BAM! Out of nowhere I felt a sharp pain in my lower back and fell to the ground. I thought it would be temporary and everything would be ok, but sadly I was wrong. I tried to go in to work and had to get off the train and rush to my boyfriends chiro for help. He did what he could, but the pain was still unbearable and I had a flight to catch! I made the trip, but it wasn't enjoyable at all
Andrew A.
Jul 22, 2018
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Janelle F.
Dec 21, 2017
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I absolutely love these guys. You can not find a better group of chiropractors in NYC at all.
I made the mistake this year, of seeing another chiro, who I think did worse for me than better and I felt awful for not going back to 5th Ave originally.
Everyone here is friendly, awesome and just overall knowledgeable. I can't recommend these guys enough.
I made the mistake this year, of seeing another chiro, who I think did worse for me than better and I felt awful for not going back to 5th Ave originally.
Everyone here is friendly, awesome and just overall knowledgeable. I can't recommend these guys enough.
Jada N.
Dec 14, 2017
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What wonderful people. One of their representatives were at our company Wellness Fair and mentioned that they were offering a free first consultation for us so I made an appointment on the spot for a couple of weeks ahead of time. Couple days later, I found myself in excruciating pain on my upper back (shoulder blade) and called them to see if I can pop in for that first visit. Not only did they say "yes, sure come in now," but they also treated the free consultation as if I was already a paying client.
Very very nice staff, big & clean office space, looks like they treat all different
Very very nice staff, big & clean office space, looks like they treat all different
Syeda Ali
Jul 21, 2017
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The staff, chiropractors, and physical therapists here are so friendly, kind, and genuinely great at their jobs. I started coming around July or August and my lower back pain/issues have subsided almost entirely. I actually look forward to these appointments because they’ve made me feel so much better. More than that, you really feel like everyone cares for your progress and Dr. Jack explains everything so thoroughly and gives advice on how to alleviate your pain.
Larisa K.
Jun 26, 2017
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Dr. Jack is a miracle worker!
I've been suffering from migraines for over 10 years. I've been to multiple neurologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other misc specialists. I've taken so many different kinds of medications. I've even done the new botox that is indicated for migraines. Nothing has remotely helped. I got to a point where I thought I was going to have to live with this awful daily pain for the rest of my life and it's so debilitating that it gets in the way of my work!
I've been going to Dr. Jack for almost 3 months now. I go twice a week. I
I've been suffering from migraines for over 10 years. I've been to multiple neurologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other misc specialists. I've taken so many different kinds of medications. I've even done the new botox that is indicated for migraines. Nothing has remotely helped. I got to a point where I thought I was going to have to live with this awful daily pain for the rest of my life and it's so debilitating that it gets in the way of my work!
I've been going to Dr. Jack for almost 3 months now. I go twice a week. I
Sarita M.
May 25, 2017
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Klim K.
Dec 08, 2015
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Natalie P.
Oct 20, 2015
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I don't write many yelp reviews, but when they are superb...I do. Dr. Jack and his team have drastically helped my lower back issues and the tightness I have in my hips and hamstrings. Being a runner, I get very tight and uncomfortable and since I have been going to see him weekly, my day to day pain has gone away and I'm running better than ever. The front desk is lovely too and always make me feel welcome.
Katsu D.
May 28, 2015
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Chiropractors are liars and if you want real advice, you should seek a real doctor - an orthopedist.
I came here and was immediately x-rayed being told I have scoliosis. I was told to keep coming for "Adjustments" so I did. After 3 weeks or so on massages, adjustments, ultrasounds nothing was changing. In fact I was wasting more time in there every time I went because they always overbook their patients. Just coming in for a 15 minute electrolysis massage, a 15 minute person massage and a 5 minute adjustment apparently needs 1 and a half hours worth of time??!
There's like no privacy
I came here and was immediately x-rayed being told I have scoliosis. I was told to keep coming for "Adjustments" so I did. After 3 weeks or so on massages, adjustments, ultrasounds nothing was changing. In fact I was wasting more time in there every time I went because they always overbook their patients. Just coming in for a 15 minute electrolysis massage, a 15 minute person massage and a 5 minute adjustment apparently needs 1 and a half hours worth of time??!
There's like no privacy
Chanelle C.
Apr 16, 2015
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Dominyka G.
Oct 22, 2014
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Daniel D.
Mar 12, 2014
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Dione D.
Feb 17, 2014
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Super nice doctors.
Staff could be more professional and less chatty.
The place has a weird, open layout... the chair massages happen next to the chatty staff (distracting, as I find their conversations to be occasionally inappropriate for work), and the place where you get the electro-massage is tables separated by paper curtains, almost like one of those cheap thai massage places.
If you don't care about what I mentioned above, then give 5th Ave Chiropractic a try. I came in for a free consultation, and had to follow back up from that appointment, and they didn't charge me for
Staff could be more professional and less chatty.
The place has a weird, open layout... the chair massages happen next to the chatty staff (distracting, as I find their conversations to be occasionally inappropriate for work), and the place where you get the electro-massage is tables separated by paper curtains, almost like one of those cheap thai massage places.
If you don't care about what I mentioned above, then give 5th Ave Chiropractic a try. I came in for a free consultation, and had to follow back up from that appointment, and they didn't charge me for
Yesenia Z.
Jul 04, 2013
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Horrible Service!
After chronic back pains I finally decided to go to a chiropractor and found this practice from my insurance directory. I went in for a preliminary assessment and was prompt for my appointment. The chiropractor took my x-rays then told me that in order to give me a prognosis I would have to see a massage therapist while he examined my x-rays. He told me that "since no massage therapists were available at the moment, I would have to wait back in the reception area until I was called in for a massage therapist. "Won't take more than 5 minutes", he had told
After chronic back pains I finally decided to go to a chiropractor and found this practice from my insurance directory. I went in for a preliminary assessment and was prompt for my appointment. The chiropractor took my x-rays then told me that in order to give me a prognosis I would have to see a massage therapist while he examined my x-rays. He told me that "since no massage therapists were available at the moment, I would have to wait back in the reception area until I was called in for a massage therapist. "Won't take more than 5 minutes", he had told
Jan Z.
Dec 11, 2012
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I've had a good experience here. The office looks messy when you first walk in, and I thought some of the electrical equipment was weird at first. But the massage therapy and ergonomic desk assessment was spot-on. Just make sure you have a good insurance plan, and then come here! (But one tip that I would give is to supplement / complement this with yoga)
Forrest W.
Sep 06, 2012
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Anna G.
Mar 12, 2012
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I have never written a Yelp review before, but the service has been so terrible that I am forced to do this.
I wanted to schedule an appointment to see a doctor or therapist about my back. I was placed on hold several times over about a half and hour. They did not want to give me an appointment because I wanted to redeem a gift a had received for their services. I am in pain right now and was looking forward to using the gift since I do not have insurance and have held on to the certificate for so long. The staff was extremely rude, placing me on hold NUMEROUS times, and then claiming they
I wanted to schedule an appointment to see a doctor or therapist about my back. I was placed on hold several times over about a half and hour. They did not want to give me an appointment because I wanted to redeem a gift a had received for their services. I am in pain right now and was looking forward to using the gift since I do not have insurance and have held on to the certificate for so long. The staff was extremely rude, placing me on hold NUMEROUS times, and then claiming they
Stella A.
Oct 27, 2010
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This establishment is either run by not so smart people or they are scammers.
I have been visiting for a month and was told last night that there is an issue with my insurance - that I need to make a copayment. The ONLY reason I am visiting the office is because I do NOT have to pay co-pay.
The doctor told me he thought I had the other kind of insurance that doesn't require copay. Isn't that his job to check each patient's insurance coverage? He asked me who informed me that I do not have to pay copay and said "the girl at the health fair?" So he knew his own staff
I have been visiting for a month and was told last night that there is an issue with my insurance - that I need to make a copayment. The ONLY reason I am visiting the office is because I do NOT have to pay co-pay.
The doctor told me he thought I had the other kind of insurance that doesn't require copay. Isn't that his job to check each patient's insurance coverage? He asked me who informed me that I do not have to pay copay and said "the girl at the health fair?" So he knew his own staff
