Best Life Chiropractic in Overland Park delivers precise, results-driven care using the Gonstead technique, full-spine digital X-rays, spinal decompression, and Class IV laser therapy to help you heal faster and live stronger. Led by Dr. Andrew Plank, we provide personalized, family-focused chiropractic care for athletes, parents, professionals, and anyone ready to feel their best. Experience clear answers, effective treatments, and a clinic that puts your health first. Discover why Overland Park chooses Best Life Chiropractic to live pain-free and perform at their best.
We specialize in the Gonstead Technique, one of the most precise and science-based chiropractic methods. It focuses on exact adjustments using full-spine X-rays and biomechanical analysis to deliver the most effective correction.
Yes. We use digital full-spine X-rays to analyze posture, alignment, disc health, and structural issues before delivering any adjustments. This allows us to provide the safest and most accurate care possible.
We help with back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, disc bulges, herniations, posture issues, sleeping issues, sports injuries, auto accident injuries, and general wellness.
Spinal decompression is a non-surgical therapy that gently stretches the spine to reduce pressure on discs and nerves. It helps with disc bulges, herniations, sciatica, and chronic low back pain.
Class IV laser therapy uses advanced photobiomodulation to reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and speed up tissue recovery. It’s effective for injuries, joint pain, soft tissue damage, and chronic conditions.
Yes. Our athlete care program improves mobility, reduces injury risk, enhances biomechanics, and boosts performance for athletes at any level.
Absolutely. We provide gentle pediatric chiropractic care tailored to children’s developing spines to help with posture, nervous system function, and sports injuries.
We are accept Medicare Part B and are out of network, which allows us to offer higher-quality, personalized care without insurance restrictions. Many patients receive reimbursement depending on their plan.
We recommend scheduling online to secure a time, but walk-ins are welcome when availability allows.
Your first visit typically takes 40–60 minutes due to exams and X-rays. Follow-up adjustments usually take 10–15 minutes.
Chiropractic is a natural, drug-free healthcare approach focused on the relationship between your spine and your nervous system. Because your nervous system controls every function in your body, misalignments in the spine can interfere with your health in ways that go far beyond back pain. Chiropractors locate these misalignments and correct them, allowing your body to function and heal the way it was designed to.
We care for a wide range of conditions including neck and back pain, sciatica, disc bulges and herniations, headaches and migraines, whiplash, scoliosis, sports injuries, and general muscle and joint problems. We also provide prenatal care and posture correction. Because chiropractic works with your nervous system, many patients notice improvements in areas they never expected.
An adjustment is a precise, controlled movement applied to a specific vertebra that has shifted out of its proper position. At our office, we use full spine X-rays and Gonstead analysis to know exactly which bone to adjust and in which direction — nothing random, nothing generalized. The goal is simple: remove pressure from the nerve so your body can heal.
Yes — chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available. In our office, safety starts with thoroughness: we take full spine X-rays and complete a detailed evaluation before ever adjusting you, so we know exactly what your spine needs and what it doesn't.
Every patient is different, and honestly, we won't know until we've examined you. It depends on how long the problem has been developing, its severity, and how your body responds to care. After your initial evaluation and X-rays, we'll lay out a clear, personalized plan and explain exactly what to expect — no surprises, no one-size-fits-all packages.
Pain relief is usually what brings people in, but it's only the beginning. Patients commonly experience better mobility and flexibility, fewer headaches, improved posture, better sleep, and more energy. Most importantly, chiropractic addresses the cause of your problem rather than covering up symptoms — so the results actually last.
Like any healthcare procedure, chiropractic carries some risk, but serious complications are extremely rare. The most common side effect is mild soreness after an adjustment, similar to how you might feel after a good workout, and it typically fades within a day. Our X-ray-first approach further minimizes risk because we never adjust blindly.
Most adjustments are not painful at all — in fact, many patients feel immediate relief and look forward to them. You may feel brief pressure or hear a popping sound, but that's simply gas releasing from the joint, not bones cracking. If you're nervous, tell us! We also offer gentle, low-force techniques like the Activator.
Because we never guess about your health. As a Gonstead office, we take full spine X-rays and detailed measurements to find the exact source of your problem, then correct it with specific, powerful adjustments. We also offer spinal decompression and Class IV laser therapy under one roof, so we can treat and heal more than adjustments alone. Our mission is in our name — helping you live your best life.
Your first visit typically takes 30-45 minutes since it includes your consultation, examination, and X-rays. Regular adjustment visits are efficient — usually 10-15 minutes — because we've already done the detective work and know exactly what your spine needs.
Chiropractors complete years of undergraduate study followed by a four-year doctoral program covering anatomy, physiology, neurology, radiology, and diagnosis, including extensive hands-on clinical training. After graduation, we must pass national board exams and maintain state licensure with continuing education every year.
Absolutely — pregnancy is one of the best times to receive chiropractic care. Gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments help relieve low back and hip pain, reduce stress on the body, and keep Mom comfortable throughout all nine months. We modify our techniques and positioning to keep both mother and baby safe.
No. Chiropractic isn't addictive — but feeling good can be habit-forming! Many patients choose to continue periodic wellness visits after their initial problem is corrected, the same way people keep going to the gym or the dentist. That's a healthy choice, not a dependency, and it's always up to you.
That popping sound is called a cavitation — it's simply gas being released from the fluid inside your joint when it moves, like opening a bottle of soda. It's not bones cracking or grinding, and a louder pop doesn't mean a better adjustment.
When you crack your own neck or back, you're usually moving the joints that are already loose — not the stuck vertebra causing your problem. That's why the relief only lasts a few minutes and the urge keeps coming back. A true adjustment requires knowing exactly which segment is misaligned and correcting it specifically, which is why we rely on X-rays and analysis.
Many insurance plans include chiropractic benefits, though coverage varies by plan. Give us a call and our team will happily verify your benefits before your first visit, and we'll go over affordable options if your plan doesn't cover care.
Yes — back pain is the number one reason people seek chiropractic care, and it's where we shine. Rather than masking the pain, we use full spine X-rays to find the misaligned vertebrae causing it and correct them at the source. For disc-related back pain, we can also add spinal decompression therapy for even better results.
Absolutely. Neck pain often comes from misaligned vertebrae, poor posture, "tech neck," or old injuries like whiplash. Our specific adjustments restore proper alignment and relieve the nerve pressure causing your pain — safely and without drugs.
Yes — many chronic headaches and migraines actually begin in the neck. When the upper cervical vertebrae shift out of alignment, they can irritate nerves and tighten muscles that trigger head pain. Specific neck adjustments often reduce both the frequency and severity of headaches without relying on medication.
They're complementary, but different. Chiropractic focuses on correcting spinal alignment and removing nerve interference — treating the structural cause. Physical therapy focuses primarily on rehabilitating muscles through exercise and stretching. Many patients benefit from both, and our care plans often include corrective exercises alongside adjustments.
Definitely. From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, we help with strains, sprains, and overuse injuries. Combining specific adjustments with Class IV laser therapy reduces pain and inflammation while speeding recovery — helping you get back in the game faster and lowering your risk of re-injury.
Yes — posture problems like forward head carriage ("tech neck") and rounded shoulders respond very well to chiropractic. We combine specific adjustments with corrective exercises you can do at home to retrain your spine into a healthier position over time.
First, we review your X-rays and check your spine to confirm exactly which vertebra needs correcting that day — we may also use instrumentation to detect nerve irritation. Then you'll be positioned comfortably, and we'll deliver a quick, precise adjustment to that specific segment. Most patients feel relief right away, and the whole process takes just minutes.
Yes — kids' spines take a beating from falls, sports, backpacks, and screen time. Adjustments for children are extremely gentle, using no more pressure than you'd use to test a ripe tomato, and are modified for their size and age. Starting spinal care early helps kids grow up with healthier spines.
The Gonstead technique is considered the "gold standard" of specific chiropractic care. Developed by Dr. Clarence Gonstead, it uses a detailed five-part analysis — including full spine X-rays, instrumentation, and hands-on examination — to pinpoint the exact vertebra causing your problem. The philosophy is simple: find the specific problem, correct it precisely, and leave the rest of the spine alone. It takes extra training and extra time, but the accuracy is what sets Gonstead care apart.
No referral needed! Chiropractors are portal-of-entry providers, which means you can schedule directly with us. Just give us a call or book online, and we'll take it from there.
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing works best — think athletic wear or anything you can move freely in. Avoid dresses, skirts, or bulky layers if possible. If X-rays are needed, we may ask you to remove jewelry or belts.
We do our best to see patients in pain as quickly as possible — often the same day. If you're hurting, don't wait it out. Call us and we'll find a time to get you in.
Your first visit is all about finding answers. We'll sit down and talk through your health history and concerns, perform a thorough examination, and take full spine X-rays if needed. Once we've analyzed everything, we'll show you exactly what we found, explain it in plain language, and lay out a clear plan to get you better. No pressure, no guesswork — just answers.
In most cases, we take time to properly analyze your X-rays and examination findings before adjusting, so your first adjustment typically happens at your second visit. This ensures every adjustment you receive is specific and safe. That said, if you're in significant pain, we'll do everything we can to provide relief right away.
