Movement, Mobility & Long-Term Wellness

At JBT Chiropractic, our philosophy is simple: chiropractic care should be personalised, movement-focused, and designed to support your body’s natural ability to adapt, recover, and perform. Based in Papamoa and serving the wider Tauranga community, we blend hands-on chiropractic adjustments with guidance on mobility, posture, and long-term well-being.

Many people come to us with back pain, neck pain, tension, injury recovery needs, or mobility limitations. Our goal is to do more than relieve symptoms — we help you understand how your spine, nervous system, and movement patterns influence your daily comfort and performance.

We’ve developed a care model that progresses through three key phases:

The A>R>T Plan

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Align

In the beginning, consistent chiropractic adjustments help your body find better alignment and movement patterns. Many patients notice early improvements, but it’s normal for your body to take time to adapt and settle into new movement habits. Whether you’re managing acute pain, dealing with an ACC-related injury, or experiencing ongoing discomfort, this phase lays the foundation for lasting change.

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Restore

Once initial symptoms improve, the focus shifts to reinforcing that progress. This stage helps address the root causes of imbalances and supports sustained improvement in mobility, spinal alignment, and overall function. Some patients choose to continue care to further optimise their movement and prevent future issues.

Thrive

Chiropractic wellness care can be a proactive choice — not just a reactive one. In this phase, ongoing personalised adjustments and movement support help your body stay in balance, maintain posture, and navigate everyday physical stresses with greater resilience. Many of our patients find that continued care helps them stay active, pain-free, and performing at their best.

No matter where you’re starting — whether recovery from injury, managing chronic discomfort, or aiming for improved performance — our philosophy centres on supporting you through every phase of your health journey.