Chiropractor in Swarthmore, PA

Root-Cause Chiropractic Care and Shockwave Therapy for Swarthmore & Delaware County Patients

Pain doesn’t go away by masking it. At Dr. David W. Nadler & Associates, we work to identify what’s actually driving your symptoms and address it. Dr. Nadler brings decades of clinical training across chiropractic neurology, physiology, and physical therapy to patients throughout Swarthmore and Delaware County, building individualized treatment plans around each patient’s specific condition and goals. We're here to help you feel better, move better, and be better.

Ready to get started? No referral is needed in most cases. Call us today at (610) 467-2227 to schedule your first appointment!

Advanced Training Behind Every Treatment

Dr. Nadler holds the credentials D.C., C.C.S.P., and D.A.A.PM. and is board-certified through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. His post-doctoral training in chiropractic neurology comes from Cleveland Chiropractic College, and he earned his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician designation through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Before entering chiropractic practice, he completed an A.S. and L.P.T.A. in Physical Therapy at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr and served on staff at St. Agnes Medical Center as a burn therapist. This foundation in human physiology continues to shape how he approaches musculoskeletal care.

Throughout his career, Philadelphia Magazine named Dr. Nadler a Top Doctor. He’s licensed as a chiropractic physician in both Pennsylvania and Delaware, and he holds certification from the International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment (ISMST), a credential held by approximately 300 physicians worldwide. His active memberships include the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Massage Therapy Association, and the ISMST.

Professional Sports Experience, Applied to Everyday Care

Dr. Nadler has served as Team Chiropractic Physician for several Philadelphia professional sports organizations: the Soul (Arena Football League), the Barrage (three-time Major League Lacrosse Champions), and the Wings of the National Lacrosse League. He was the official team chiropractor for the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis and served as a Sports Medicine Staff Chiropractic Physician at the 2001 X-Games. At the national level, he was Team Chiropractic Physician for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team during the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup and was selected as one of the medical staff for the 2003 Women’s World Cup of Soccer. He has also treated athletes competing in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and MLS.

That experience informs how we treat Delaware County patients. Dr. David W. Nadler & Associates has performed more radial and focused shockwave therapy procedures than any provider in the Philadelphia region, with over 15 years of certified shockwave practice, and has been recognized as a Center of Excellence for chiropractic care and shockwave therapy services in the Delaware Valley. The same diagnostic precision applied to elite athletes drives the care we deliver to our Swarthmore patients.

Comprehensive Treatment Under One Roof

Patients come to us with a wide range of conditions: back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches, herniated or bulging discs, sports injuries, tendonitis, and limited range of motion, among others. Your first visit starts with a thorough consultation, physical examination, and full review of your symptoms and medical history. Then Dr. Nadler builds a plan specific to you.

Our treatment options include modalities that many single-discipline offices don’t offer. Shockwave therapy, available in both radial and focused forms, uses FDA-cleared technology to treat chronic soft-tissue conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, and jumper’s knee. It’s non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, leaves no scarring, and involves no downtime. The Graston Technique uses instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to help reduce pain and support tissue recovery. Spinal decompression is used for herniated and degenerative disc conditions by gently reducing pressure along the spine.

Our full list of services also includes physical therapy, soft tissue massage therapy, vibration therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, linear gravity therapy, Game Ready therapy, cupping, and nutritional support. No physician referral is required to schedule most of our services.

Patients in Swarthmore and Delaware County can schedule without a referral for most services. Your first visit starts with a full evaluation: no assumptions, no generic protocols. Call us at (610) 467-2227 or contact us online to get started!