Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Chiropractic Care in Lakeland, FL
Family Chiropractic Health Center has been dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Lakeland residents since 1980. Our practice is built on the belief that health is a journey requiring personalized care and education. We offer both relief care for immediate symptom resolution and wellness care to maintain long-term health. Our approach combines advanced chiropractic techniques with a commitment to understanding each patient's unique needs. Dr. Tad Reckord, a Sherman College of Chiropractic graduate, leads our team with over four decades of experience in natural, drug-free healing. We specialize in addressing conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and pregnancy-related discomfort through tailored adjustment plans.Our philosophy emphasizes patient empowerment, preventive care, and the body's innate ability to heal when properly aligned. The practice has served five generations of local families, demonstrating our enduring commitment to the community. We prioritize transparent communication, ensuring patients understand their treatment plans and health goals. With flexible scheduling and a focus on patient comfort, we strive to make chiropractic care accessible to all ages.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Wellness Care
Relief Care
Prenatal Chiropractic
Sciatica Treatment
Neck Pain Relief
Back Pain Solutions
Posture Correction
Sports Injury Care
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care plans developed through 40+ years of local experience
- Our team utilizes multiple advanced chiropractic techniques for optimal results
- We provide patient education to support long-term wellness goals
- Family-friendly practice serving patients from newborns to seniors
- Comprehensive approach combining spinal adjustments with lifestyle counseling
What people say
Excellent care
Caring staff
Pain relief
Family-friendly
Long-term results
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments use precise manual techniques to correct spinal misalignments and improve nervous system function. This drug-free treatment addresses pain, enhances mobility, and promotes natural healing through proper body mechanics. Patients benefit from individualized adjustment plans tailored to their specific health needs.
Wellness Care
Wellness care focuses on maintaining optimal health through regular chiropractic maintenance. This proactive approach prevents injuries, reduces stress, and supports overall wellness with scheduled adjustments and lifestyle recommendations. Ideal for patients seeking to maintain their health improvements long-term.
Prenatal Chiropractic
Specialized prenatal adjustments address the unique needs of expectant mothers, alleviating back pain, improving posture, and supporting pelvic alignment for easier delivery. Our gentle techniques accommodate changing bodies while promoting maternal and fetal well-being throughout pregnancy.
Sciatica Treatment
Targeted sciatica treatment relieves nerve compression through spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy. This approach reduces inflammation, restores mobility, and addresses underlying causes of sciatic nerve pain for lasting relief without surgical intervention.
Posture Correction
Posture correction programs address chronic misalignments caused by poor ergonomics or repetitive strain. Through spinal adjustments and corrective exercises, we restore proper biomechanics, alleviate associated pain, and prevent future musculoskeletal issues from postural imbalances.
People
Dr. Tad Reckord
Chiropractor
Dr. Tad Reckord graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in 1980 and has practiced in Lakeland, Florida since opening Family Chiropractic Health Center. With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in multiple adjustment techniques and wellness-focused care for patients of all ages.
Questions
What conditions do you treat at Family Chiropractic Health Center?
We treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, pregnancy-related discomfort, and various musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic adjustments.
Is chiropractic care safe for children and seniors?
Yes, our practice provides safe, gentle care for all ages, from newborns to seniors, with techniques modified to each patient's needs.
How long are typical adjustment sessions?
First visits last 45-60 minutes for assessment, while follow-up sessions typically take 15-30 minutes depending on treatment complexity.
Do you accept insurance plans?
We work with most major insurance providers and offer flexible payment options. Contact our office for specific coverage verification.
What techniques do your chiropractors use?
We employ diversified technique, activator methods, Thompson terminal point, Koren specific technique, and Cox flexion-distraction for comprehensive care.
How often should I schedule chiropractic visits?
Treatment frequency depends on individual needs - acute cases may require multiple weekly visits while wellness care typically involves monthly maintenance.
Reviews (6)
Jessica Eckbold
Mar 14, 2022
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Dr. Colon is the an excellent doctor. She will not only give you great chiropractic adjustments but more importantly she helps you understand your health holistically. She will help you understand better why your health might not be thriving. She is the doctor everyone deserves to have!
Janet Elevating
Dec 09, 2021
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My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Colon since 2019. She is always full of knowledge and has a true love for what she does. I love her holistic approach to health and life and I learn so much from her with each visit. She has been treating me for a few things for the last 2 weeks and I am getting better with each visit. Gracias Dr. Colon! Don't think twice about seeing her, she is an amazing doctor and person.
Campos Productions
Sep 13, 2021
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The best! the best! the best! the best! La Doctora not only focus on "oh I have pain here." BUT she focus on YOUR HEALTH. Chiro=Adjustment are painless 100% and I haven't even got a regular cold since last year thanks to my strong inmune system! We should hear media and tv saying "GET YOUR CHIRO-ADJUTSMENT NOW". instead. well. you know.;-.! For real, get an appointment.! Gracias Doctora!
Veronica Canaday
Aug 09, 2021
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Our family is very pleased with Dr. Colon's care. We get adjusted weekly and feel great. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wellness. We also love the therapeutic massages and probiotic drinks provided in her office. Thank you Dr. Colon and staff for your attention to your patients.
Humberto Areas
Jun 22, 2021
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Like many I suffer from lower back pain. I work in front of a computer for 10+ hours on average everyday and I simply could not do my job if it wasn't for the help and treatment I receive from Dr. Frances Colon and her staff. She is truly dedicated to targeting and correcting my pain source. A true professional in every sense of the word and I would highly recommend her chiropractic and wellness practice.
Yamile Antelo
Jun 03, 2021
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Excellent, I went with lots of problems due to a condition of Divorce and Ms. Colon was helpful in many ways as a Doctor, as Personal Nutricionist and help me to coop with my personal problems. I highligh recommend her, she is awesome, since I don't have insurance and dont have the money for it can assist any more more would love to! Please try coming to her office, what ever you need you can count with her. I spend thousands of dollars in Psychiatric, Phychologist and it was not worth it coming to just three visit i felt good again.
