Gentle Adult Chiropractic Care in New York City
Dr. Alex Kaminsky is a gentle chiropractor for adults in Midtown Manhattan. He has been a licensed chiropractor since 2000. His care uses light, careful pressure with no cracking and no twisting.
Doctor of Chiropractic · Certified Craniosacral Therapist · Care for adults in Midtown Manhattan
Evening appointments until 9 pm, Monday through Thursday. Call or text 212-328-1180.
A gentle chiropractor for adults in NYC
Many adults want relief from neck or back pain, but they don't want their spine cracked. That is the kind of care Dr. Kaminsky gives. He works slowly, with light and careful hand placement. You stay fully clothed, and you can pause or ask a question at any time.
What makes this approach different
- Care is given while you sit or lie down, and nothing is done as a surprise.
- Craniosacral therapy and myofascial release are woven into each plan.
- Time is set aside to answer your questions before care begins.
- Home-care tips help you keep your progress between visits.
Built for Midtown schedules
The office is at 36 East 36th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues. It is a few blocks from the 33rd Street stop on the 6 train and a short walk from Grand Central Terminal. Appointments run until 9 pm Monday through Thursday, so you can come after work.
Many adults in Midtown sit at a desk all day. Long hours at a screen can leave the neck, shoulders, and jaw feeling tight. Gentle care is one way to ease that tension.
Conditions adults often come in for
Each visit is focused on the concerns you bring. Adults most often come in for:
- Neck and low back pain, sciatica, and herniated discs
- Migraine headaches and TMJ jaw pain
- Sports injuries, spine injuries, and concussion aftercare
- Adult scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and trouble sleeping
For more detail, see the pages on chronic back and neck pain, migraine headache, TMJ pain relief, sports injury recovery, and adult scoliosis.
Results vary. Gentle chiropractic care does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have severe or worsening pain, numbness, or loss of function, please see a medical doctor.
Your first visit: evaluation and hands-on care
Pain doesn't always start where you feel it. That is why each first visit begins with a careful, hands-on check of your head, neck, and spine. The gentle work then begins in the same visit.
The first visit is about 60 minutes. Follow-up visits are about 40 minutes. You can read more on the first visit page.
Why the neck matters
Your neck muscles control how your head moves. When they are relaxed, they should feel soft to the touch. Stress, muscle tension, neck spasm, or an old injury can keep them tight. That tightness may play a part in headaches, TMJ pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, and other problems. Finding and gently releasing these patterns is a key part of each visit.
Tight neck muscles are often where the story starts. Finding the source of the tension matters more than chasing the spot that hurts.
Cost, payment, and what to expect
Adult visits are $325 for the first visit and $225 for each follow-up. See the cost of care page for details.
- The office does not bill insurance. You get an itemized superbill that you can send to your insurer for possible out-of-network payback.
- HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
- No X-rays are taken in the office. If imaging is needed, Dr. Kaminsky will refer you.
- All visits are by appointment.
You can feel at ease with Dr. Kaminsky
If you are nervous or new to chiropractic, that is normal. Dr. Kaminsky explains each step before and during your visit. He respects your pace and never uses forced motions. The focus is always on your comfort.
- Clear explanations before and during each visit.
- Respect for your pace. No forced motions.
- Serving adults across New York City.
Learn more on Dr. Kaminsky's bio page, or see the gentle chiropractic care overview for all ages.
Adult chiropractic: frequently asked questions
Will you crack my neck or back?
No. Dr. Kaminsky uses light, gentle pressure. There is no cracking and no twisting. Care is given while you sit or lie down, and nothing is done as a surprise.
I'm worried about neck care and stroke. What is the neck work like?
Dr. Kaminsky's neck work uses light pressure only, with no cracking or twisting. You stay fully clothed and can pause at any time. Tell him about any past neck injury or health condition. If you ever have sudden dizziness, a sudden severe headache, trouble speaking, vision changes, or weakness on one side, call 911.
What conditions do you commonly address?
Adults often come in for neck and low back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, migraine headaches, TMJ pain, sports and spine injuries, concussion aftercare, adult scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and trouble sleeping. Results vary, and this care does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
How much does a visit cost, and do you take insurance?
Adult visits are $325 for the first visit and $225 for each follow-up. The office does not bill insurance. You get an itemized superbill to send to your insurer for possible out-of-network payback. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Will I be treated on my first visit?
Yes. Your first visit includes a hands-on evaluation and gentle care in the same appointment. Plan for about 60 minutes.
Do you take X-rays?
No. X-rays are not taken in the office. If imaging is needed, Dr. Kaminsky will refer you for it.
Do you have evening appointments?
Yes. The office is open until 9 pm Monday through Thursday and until 6 pm on Friday. It is closed on weekends. Call or text 212-328-1180 to book.
Ready for gentle chiropractic care?
Call or text 212-328-1180 to book, or send a request online. Appointments run until 9 pm Monday through Thursday.