Pain, headaches, or dizziness?
We look deeper to find the real cause. Then we help you rebuild your brain and body for the life you love.
Upper cervical chiropractic and vestibular therapy in Wheat Ridge, serving the Denver metro.
10+
Years of experience
50K
Sessions delivered
100+
Five-star reviews
Dr. Sam McDonald, DC · Colorado License CHR.0007574 · NPI 1770001588
Dr. Lynn Tran, DC · Colorado License CHR.0007649 · NPI 1003462490
Brain. Body. Pain. Performance.
Functional health means looking at the whole body, not just where it hurts.
Brain
Steady balance, clear focus, and a calmer mind.
Body
A neck and body that move freely again.
Pain
Relief that lasts more than just a day or two.
Performance
The strength and energy to stay active for decades.
Does this sound familiar?
- Your neck feels better for a day or two, then it’s right back
- Headaches that start at the base of your skull
- You feel off, foggy, or a little unsteady, and you can’t explain why
- Your imaging came back normal, but you don’t feel normal
- Stretching, massage, or adjustments help for a while, then it creeps back
If that sounds like you, there’s usually a reason. And it can be found.
Why it keeps coming back
Your body is protecting you. It just never got the all-clear.
Your brain’s number one job is keeping you upright. It does that using three streams of information: your eyes, the balance system in your inner ear, and your brain-to-body connection, the signals your joints and muscles send about where you are.
When those three stop agreeing, your brain senses you’re more likely to fall. And the thing it most wants to protect in a fall is your neck. So it tightens those muscles and holds them there, like bracing for impact.
That bracing is smart, but it doesn’t switch off on its own. Over time, the joints carrying the extra tension build up scar tissue, the way your body puts a cast on something it thinks is at risk. That scar tissue sends its own distorted signal back to your brain, which tells it to keep bracing.
It’s why relief doesn’t last until the real reason is found, and why so many people end up with pain, headaches, and dizziness at the same time.
The Omega Method
See it. Change it. Feel it.
See it.
Your brain keeps you upright using your eyes and your balance system. If either one is sending bad information, your body twists and compresses to protect you. We measure to find out where the biggest problem is.
Change it.
Upper cervical chiropractic gently decompresses the pattern your body is locked in. Vestibular therapy changes how your brain sees your body. Your own testing decides what you need and where to start.
Feel it.
As the pattern lets go, you feel it. We re-measure along the way, so you can see it too.
A real result from our office. You’ll see your own numbers at your first visit, and again as you improve.
What to expect
What your first visits look like
1
Complimentary consultation
A conversation about what you’ve been dealing with and what you’ve already tried. By the end, we’ll tell you honestly whether we think we can help.
2
Comprehensive assessment
We measure your eye movement, your balance, and how you’re actually standing. This is where we find out what’s causing your problem.
3
Your results and a plan
We walk you through your results and what they mean, then build a plan around what we found.
What we work with
Conditions we see most
- Neck pain that keeps coming back
- Vertigo & dizziness that leaves you unsteady
- Headaches & migraines that steal your focus
- Numbness & tingling in your hands or feet
- Sciatica that won’t settle down
- Joint & tendon pain in the knee, shoulder, hip, or foot
- Concussion, when you still don’t feel right
- POTS & dysautonomia, when you’re exhausted and no one can tell you why
Focused shockwave therapy
Here for one joint or tendon that won’t heal?
If a shoulder, knee, heel, or elbow has been hurting for months, focused shockwave therapy may be the place to start. It breaks up the scar tissue that keeps tendon and joint pain from healing. No needles, no medication, no downtime.
And if your exam shows something bigger is causing it, we’ll tell you.
From patients
In their words
“For the better part of a year, I lived with neck pain that felt like a vise grip on my trapezius and an ice pick in the middle of my neck. … Over eight weeks, the improvement was remarkable. Most days, I barely notice my neck.”
Keith B., Google review
“I had been having headaches 5 out of 7 days a week for longer than a year when I saw a special for shockwave therapy. I was skeptical at first but after 2 visits I was feeling improved mobility and less headaches. After 5 visits the headaches are no longer a part of my daily life. Dr. Sam’s plan is working and I am so glad I took that first step to give it a try. If you are having chronic pain I highly recommend a visit to Omega!”
Kathy M., Google review
“Dr. Sam and Dr. Lynn have been absolutely outstanding! I came to them struggling with plantar fasciitis, and they approached my care from a holistic perspective that went beyond just treating the symptoms. Their thorough assessments, personalized adjustments, and thoughtful guidance made all the difference. The results have been amazing — I’m back to running again, something I truly missed. I’m so grateful for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to helping patients heal and stay active. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional chiropractic care!”
Mary R., Google review
Individual results vary.
Before you Schedule
Insurance
We’re out of network. We can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer.
Where
6650 W 44th Ave #2b, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Start with a conversation
No charge, no commitment. We’ll talk through what you’ve been dealing with and tell you honestly whether we think we can help.