Veterans & Military Chiropractic Care

Trusted Chiropractic Care for Veterans, Active-Duty Military & Their Families

with Landmark Chiropractic in Georgetown KY

At Landmark Chiropractic, we are proud to care for the men and women who have served our country. Through our participation in the VA Community Care Program, eligible Veterans may receive chiropractic care at our Georgetown office with an authorized referral from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We are honored to partner with the VA to provide convenient, high-quality, evidence-based chiropractic care close to home.

Whether you’re a Veteran managing chronic pain from years of military service, an active-duty service member recovering from physical strain, or a military family member looking for conservative care, our team is committed to helping you move better, feel better, and enjoy a higher quality of life.

VA’s Chiropractic Program VA Chiropractic Fact Sheet

Landmark Chiropractic Works with the VA Community Care Program

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes chiropractic care as part of its standard Medical Benefits Package for eligible Veterans. Chiropractic services may be provided directly at VA facilities or through the VA Community Care Program, allowing eligible Veterans to receive treatment from participating community providers like Landmark Chiropractic when appropriate.

As a participating community provider, Landmark Chiropractic works alongside the VA to provide conservative treatment for musculoskeletal conditions while maintaining communication with the Veteran’s healthcare team when appropriate.

Our goal is simple:

Convenient local care close to home
Personalized treatment plans
Evidence-based chiropractic services
Improved function and mobility
Drug-free pain management
Compassionate care that respects your service

Why Chiropractic Care Benefits Veterans & Active-Duty Military

Many Veterans continue experiencing pain long after their service has ended.

Military service places extraordinary physical demands on the body. Repetitive lifting, ruck marches, airborne operations, combat training, long deployments, heavy protective gear, vehicle operations, and physically demanding occupations can all contribute to wear and tear on the spine, joints, muscles, and connective tissues. Chiropractic care may help individuals experiencing:

Chronic low back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Joint stiffness
Headaches
Muscle tension
Limited mobility
Repetitive stress injuries
Poor posture
Reduced flexibility

Rather than masking symptoms, chiropractic care focuses on improving spinal and joint function, helping patients move more comfortably while supporting the body’s natural healing processes.

Chiropractic Care as Part of Whole-Person Veteran Healthcare

The VA has increasingly embraced conservative, non-drug treatments as part of its Whole Health approach to caring for Veterans. Doctors of Chiropractic within the VA diagnose and manage non-operative neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions and work alongside primary care, rehabilitation, pain management, and specialty providers. Treatment may include:

Chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulation)
Manual therapy
Active rehabilitation
Therapeutic exercise
Patient education
Other evidence-based conservative therapies

This collaborative approach helps Veterans improve function, reduce pain, and stay active while minimizing reliance on medications whenever appropriate.

What Research Shows About Chiropractic Care for Veterans

Research continues to demonstrate the value of chiropractic care within military and Veteran healthcare systems.

Improved Neck Pain: A Veterans Health Administration study found Veterans receiving chiropractic care for neck pain experienced meaningful improvements in both pain levels and neck function after a course of treatment.
Reduced Pain & Better Function: Studies involving Veterans with musculoskeletal conditions—including Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans—have shown chiropractic care can reduce pain while improving mobility and daily function. Reported side effects were generally mild and temporary.
Successful Integration into Military & Veteran Healthcare: A systematic review of chiropractic services in military and Veteran healthcare facilities found chiropractic care is successfully integrated into these settings, supports rehabilitation, addresses common musculoskeletal conditions, and is associated with high patient satisfaction.
Supports Non-Drug Pain Management: The VA has identified chiropractic care as an important non-pharmacologic treatment option for musculoskeletal conditions. VA reports also note chiropractic care has been associated with decreased opioid use among Veterans managing chronic pain.

How to Receive a VA Referral to Landmark Chiropractic

Why Veterans Choose Landmark Chiropractic

How to Receive a VA Referral to Landmark Chiropractic

If you’re enrolled in VA healthcare, getting started is straightforward.

STEP ONE: Call or visit your VA primary care provider and request a referral to see a chiropractor. Specify that you would like to see us at Landmark Chiropractic through the “Care in the Community” program.
STEP TWO: Your VA provider will fax us an approved referral for chiropractic care listing how many visits you qualify for (typically three evaluations and 12 appointments to start).
STEP THREE: We will reach out to you directly to schedule your initial evaluation.

Begin Your Journey Toward Better Health

Your years of service have placed unique demands on your body. Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain, neck pain, joint stiffness, or limited mobility, Landmark Chiropractic is honored to serve those who have served our country.

If you’re a Veteran interested in receiving chiropractic care through the VA Community Care Program, speak with your VA healthcare provider about obtaining a referral. Once authorized, our team will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan focused on reducing pain, restoring movement, and helping you live a healthier, more active life.

VA’s Chiropractic Program