MEET DR. SMITH
Dr. Smith is a highly sought-after master adjustor of the spine and extremities. Specializing in helping people who’ve lost some ability to perform daily activities or those who’ve been hindered by pain, weakness, or limited range of motion. Dr. Smith his proud to have built solid career helping patients regain quality of life and achieve wellness through chiropractic care.
“I believe in a personalized, patient-centered approach to unleash the body’s healing abilities,” he says.
Dr. Smith has helped thousands of patients live more pain-free, active lives. He enjoys working with patients of all backgrounds; past patients include MMA athletes, runners, actors, geriatric patients, and those with lifelong chronic conditions or injuries.
From Lousiana, growing up Dr. Smith had passion for 2 things: Horses and tennis. He loved growing up in the South… and he loves telling stories of life in the South —both past and present.
GET BACK OUT THERE
Golf. Tennis. Pickleball. Yoga. Work. The Gym. Social Engagements.
Let’s face it, whether you’re running on the treadmill or running errands, you lead a busy, active life. And sometimes, that lifestyle comes with pain: injuries, stiff neck, lower pack pain, tight hips, tennis elbow, sore knees and joints. Whether it’s chronic pain or the occasional tweaked muscles, living with — and recovering from — pain can keep you from doing the things you love.
That’s why there’s Smith Chiropractic of the Desert™, a practice specializing in performance optimization and expert hands-on care for sports & lifestyle injuries, treatment, and wellness for active adults in the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley.
We combine hands-on chiropractic adjustments with active rehabilitation strategies. Whether you are dealing with a stiff neck from office work or a sports injury, we build a roadmap to recovery tailored to your body. We treat, educate, and empower you to live a pain-free life. That’s why our approach to care isn’t just about treating what ails you… it’s about healing with modern, evidence-informed care… so you can get back to living your best life.
FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN
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TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS
Personalized care and one-on-one interaction. These are the cornerstones of our philosophy of care. We mix traditional chiropractic skills with modern therapies [like Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)] for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, soft tissue injuries, and sports-related injuries.
From the top of your head to your feet, we specialize in treating:
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff conditions
- Spinal conditions
- Pickleball, tennis, and golf injuries
- Tennis elbow and knee pain from overuse or injuries
- Hand, wrist and forearm discomfort
- Neck pain and postural disorders
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Posture and biomechanical issues
- Tendinitis and inflammation
- Mobility and performance optimization
- Foot and ankle pain
EXPERTISE THAT IS TRULY SHOCKING
At Smith Chiropractice, we use true “shockwave” technology.
Many of the claims you see out there are sold as “sound wave therapy,” “acoustic wave therapy (AWT),” or generic “wave” machines aren’t shockwave devices at all — they’re low-intensity acoustic/pulse devices that top out around 0.1–1 MPa of pressure, roughly 1% of true shockwave force out there that differs drastically from generic “wave” machines.
A true shockwave device generates a pressure pulse that rises to its peak in microseconds and reaches 10–100 megapascals (MPa) of pressure — roughly 100x more energy than a “sound wave” device. That massive pressure spike is what breaks up calcific deposits, triggers neovascularization, and kickstarts collagen remodeling in chronic muscle pain, tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis (Enovis, ESM), heel pain, tennis and golfers’ elbow. What’s more, this is a great tool for addressing achilles tendon pain, rotator cuff & shoulder pains, and the kind of tendinitis that can result from a calcific shoulder or patellar tendon pain (Jumper’s Knee).
That’s what we use at Smith Chiropractic of the Desert. And it’s part of what sets us apart as one of the desert’s only purveyors of true shockwave technology.
WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
Palm Springs, CA
“I love pickleball. But after I would play, I was having so much chronic pain. Finally, after seeing Dr. Smith, I felt like he was able to ease the pain and increase my mobility. I couldn’t thank Dr. Smith enough. I have refered all my friends to him. He’s that good.”
~ Steve C.
Palm Springs, CA
“Hello Coachella Valley neighbors. I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Dr. Larry Smith at Smith Chiropractic of the Desert in Palm Springs for your chiropractic needs. I have been receiving chiropractic care for 30 years, having been under the care of 8 different Doctors of Chiropractic. Dr. Smith stands above them all. He took time to listen to my concerns and develop a treatment plan, which has been highly effective for me.”
~Lee S.