Patients searching for chiropractic care in Austin have long assumed the experience and results would be similar across different offices, but according to Dr. Matt Delgado, D.C., founder of Lifespring Chiropractic, that assumption leads to widespread confusion and inconsistent outcomes. Dr. Matt stated that chiropractic has a branding problem, with patients unaware that very different models of care operate under the same name. Lifespring Chiropractic, recently recognized as Best Chiropractor in Austin for 2025 by Austin Fit Magazine, is now clarifying that there are three fundamentally different types of chiropractors, and results depend heavily on which model a patient chooses.
The three models identified are pain-focused chiropractic, which provides fast symptom relief but often sees pain return; structural or postural chiropractic, which improves movement and mechanics but remains largely local in impact; and nervous system–focused chiropractic, which takes a systems-based, adaptive approach aimed at long-term health optimization by regulating the entire body. Dr. Matt explained that each model has value, but they do not all produce the same depth of change. Lifespring Chiropractic itself transitioned from a structural approach to a nervous system–focused model in late 2025 after noticing patients would feel better, stop care, and return with the same issues.
The shift was influenced by clinical observations and the use of advancedINSiGHT Scans for chiropractic, which revealed gaps between how patients felt and how their nervous systems were actually functioning. Many patients were highly stressed and dysregulated without realizing it. Under the new model, care involves precise, low-force adjustments guided by neurological data, supported by lifestyle shifts like sleep optimization and stress regulation. Patients at Lifespring now report changes extending beyond pain relief, including improved sleep, energy, focus, stress tolerance, and emotional resilience, with transformations documented in patient stories.
Austin Fit Magazine's recognition, based on reader and community votes, reflects trust from a health-literate city that values long-term outcomes. Dr. Matt noted that people in Austin ask better questions, wanting to know why something works, not just whether it works. This curiosity has shaped the clinic's culture, attracting patients and team members seeking more than short-term relief. To celebrate the recognition, Lifespring is hosting a community pickleball event, with details available online. The clinic's approach is not only for people in pain; many seek care for stress, sleep issues, energy, focus, and long-term health, often after exploring various options without lasting answers.
