Gentle, Safe and Effective Chiropractic Care

​Dr. Shawn Carlin

Need a Chiropractor in Danbury, CT Yesterday?

​Need a Chiropractor in Danbury, Connecticut? Our chiropractor, Dr. Shawn Carlin, provides gentle, safe, and effective chiropractic care for the whole family. His mission as a chiropractor is to help patients from newborn to ninety successfully handle health challenges using state of the art instruments, primarily, the Activator. His techniques involve a thorough analysis of your entire body and do not use any twisting, torquing, or cracking of your spine to administer an adjustment.
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The effects of the adjustment immediately offer a sense of well being and vitality, as well as balancing the spine and reducing pain.
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Dr. Shawn counsels and recommends living a balanced life including proper nutrition, regular exercise and stress management. He lectures on chiropractic care and its role in a balanced and healthy lifestyle as well as how to juggle all the challenges we have in creating a healthy life.
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Choose Evolution Chiropractic of Danbury for a quality chiropractor in the Danbury, Bethel, and New Fairfield, CT area.

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​​When Should I See Dr. Carlin?

Most back pain is caused by a simple muscular strain. It sure doesn’t feel like a muscle strain with that “locked up” feeling, barely being able to pick up the newspaper in the morning. But with rest and at-home treatment most people will see back pain disappear within a few weeks.
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However, not everyone is so lucky. Remember how complex the spinal mechanism is? Well a lot can go wrong, so resting and stretching is not going to solve every case of back pain. Back pain comes in all flavors: it can be an ache, or a shooting, stabbing, or even burning sensation. With issues like sciatica, pain may originate in the back and radiate down the side of the leg. Back pain can be acute (lasting a few days or weeks) or it can be chronic (lasting over 3 months) as well. No matter the nature of your back pain, when it becomes an impediment to leading your life to the fullest, the issue needs to be addressed.

Go See Dr. Carlin at Evolution Chiropractic if…
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• Your back pain doesn’t stop after a few weeks.
• Your back pain is so severe that it doesn’t improve significantly with short rest.
• You have been unsuccessfully dealing with back pain.
• Your current treatment(s) for back pain are not helping, or not helping enough.
• You experience a chronic condition like Arthritis or Osteoporosis.

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Experience:
Evolution Chiropractic of Danbury

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I would highly recommend Dr. Shawn..." — Brianne Chasanoff. I would highly recommend Dr. Shawn! He has an alternative approach to maintain long term well being/health, however he is also skilled in in the more common chiropractic approach. I once threw my back out and was barely able to walk into his office. After he worked on me, I walked out of his office as if I never had a problem to begin with. Dr. Shawn knows exactly where the issue is and exactly how to fix it. I’ve been to several chiropractors and I’ve never had such success!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Dr. Shawn is the real deal..." — Joseph Greenfield. Dr. Shawn is the real deal. I have a chronic back issue that flaired-up recently. I could barely walk when i arrived and was walking around nearly pain free for the rest of the night after my first session. I'm still seeing him as needed but i can see the sun again so to speak. He's beyond cordial and makes you feel very comfortable. Like a long-lost friend. He is no stranger to back problems himself and i believe that makes him even more compassionate and willing to get you on your feet and well again. He has a multitude of devices for all kinds of conditions. He's not a Dr. that pushes products. His main concern is you. HIs office is also very warm and inviting. He's down to earth and i already feel like I've known him all my life. He genuinely cares about his patient's well being first and foremost. I would recommend him to anyone i know. He's a well-oiled machine that has a very deep breadth of knowledge of chiropractic medicine. He thoroughly explains everything he's doing to you, so you are not surprised. You will not be dissappointed. I would give 100 stars if I could. Bravo Dr. Shawn!!! Not much more i can say, but you will love him!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I’m so thankful I didn’t take the surgical route..." — Paul Steinmetz.  I highly recommend Dr Carlin. I have weak right ankle that is prone to rolling & stays swollen regularly. It was an old break that never properly healed. Surgery has been the suggested correction. I did not want to go that route & visited Dr Shawn. He adjusted my ankle & within hours the swelling & movement was the best it’s been in over a year. I showed my coworkers, who had seen it the day before swollen & regularly this last year when it flares up, & no one could believe it! It improved drastically!! A simple routine adjustment when needed has allowed me to wear my heels to work again, walk more miles with my dog, & no longer feel insecure about my previously swollen ankle. I’m so thankful I didn’t take the surgical route.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I highly recommend you make a visit and see for yourself...." — Paula Maida.  I’ve had mild off-and-on lower back pain for about 20 years. Recently I couldn’t stand up straight and a friend recommended Dr. Shawn. His adjustments are awesome and I will definitely continue my visits. He explains what he is doing and why and uses visuals. I highly recommend you make a visit and see for yourself.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"He will help you set the foundation...." — Evan Rosenfield.   If you are experiencing discomfort you need Dr Carlin. He has eliminated my nerve pain and continues to help my overall discomfort. He will help you set the foundation for the start of your health and wellness. Then he can support you on your way to even better health. You will get a lot more out of your visits than only the adjustment(which is great). Highly recommended!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I have been a patient with Evolution for almost 2 years..." — Tanisha Sherman. I have been a patient with Evolution for almost 2 years and have seen very good results. Dr. Shawn listens to your issues and works hard to address what ails you. I highly recommend this practice.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Within days of the first adjustment I could stand..." — Paul Steinmetz. Shawn explained how he works at the first appointment and how his methods of chiropractic would address my pain. Within days of the first adjustment I could stand and sit longer without aching legs and back. the sessions are quick and thorough. I've recommended him to several friends.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I saw improvement in my situation after only the first visit..." — Sherri Hill.  I was raised in a family that disparaged chiropractic treatment, so I was reluctant to go at first. I had been complaining about shoulder and arm pain, and my boss wanted me to meet Dr. Shawn and see what a treatment looks like, so I went. I was impressed by Dr. Shawn's friendly and welcoming professional demeanor and how non-doctor's-office-like his practice felt. It is very relaxed, non-stressful and more like a wellness center. I decided to let Dr. Shawn try to treat my issues. He thoroughly explained everything involved and what I should expect during and after treatment. He even called me the day after my first treatment to see how I was feeling. I now look forward to my twice-weekly appointments with Dr. Shawn and can honestly say I saw improvement in my situation after only the first visit -- and the improvement continues. If you are hesitant about chiropractic care like I was, I highly suggest you meet Dr. Shawn, express your concerns, and let him explain to you what he does and why it works. You won't be disappointed, and you'll be feeling better before you know it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I highly recommend him to anyone..." — Kate Fitzpatrick.  Dr. Shawn has been treating me and my two young daughters, ages two and five, every few weeks for several months now and we are very happy with his care. He has also been treating my four-month-old son since he was in the womb and my postpartum transition has been very smooth. Dr. Shawn is kind, gentle, empathetic and a good listener, and we all feel better when we leave his office! I highly recommend him to anyone in our area who is interested in learning more about chiropractic care and how it can greatly improve your quality of life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I absolutely recommend him!..." — Marion Lynott.  
I saw Dr. Carlin when I had a shoulder pain, (following a skiing incident), that just wouldn't go away. He used his "magic" on me with his special tools, and I was grateful that he didn't use the the popping and cracking technique. I was a little doubtful at first because his technique is so soft and gentle, and wondered how it would work. BUT after about three visits my pain went away and it hasn't bothered me since. Very impressed and I absolutely recommend him!

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Our Chiropractor Clinic Treats Injuries, Pain, Illness & More:

• Pain: chiropractors manipulate the spine’s alignment to improve function and help the body heal
• Lower back pain: “chiropractic adjustments,” or fast arm thrusts applied to abnormal vertebrae, can improve functionality, calm irritable nerves, and restore range of motion
• Shoulder pain: the shoulders are particularly susceptible to both joint irritation and tissue irritation
• Knee pain: we can investigate pain directly around the knee as well as contributing factors like tightness in the lower back or hips
• Hip pain: chiropractic adjustments, in addition to exercise therapy, strengthening, and massage, can be used to help hip pain
• Neck pain: cervical manipulation helps relieve pinched nerves and muscle spasms​
• Whiplash: reduce neck inflammation through stretching and cold compress, then use flexion-distraction or other spinal manipulation techniques
• Arthritis: healing the tissue surrounding an arthritic joint, through ultrasound, electrotherapy, cold laser, or infrared sauna, may reduce pain
• Sciatica: a number of treatments geared toward fixing nerve compression are possible, depending on the cause of a patient’s sciatica

• Insomnia: high-velocity low-amplitude manipulation can induce muscle relaxation
• Depression: relief from chronic pain often helps break the depression cycle
• Anxiety: the spinal cord and nervous system are extremely interconnected, and anxiety attacks are often accompanied by tension headaches and neck tension
• Migraine: some studies have shown chiropractic manipulation to show significant improvement in migraine duration, intensity, and frequency
• Lyme disease: chiropractic care can trigger responses that boost the immune system to fight common symptoms like chronic fatigue and achiness
• & More!

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​Danbury’s Back Pain Specialist

The upper back is known to us chiropractors as the thoracic region, and the neck is the cervical region. Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. And that’s no wonder. We might take it for granted, but our spines are quite complex and amazing. Padded by shock-absorbing intervertebral discs and connected by ligaments and tendons, it’s suiting to call our spines a mechanism. Starting at the very bottom of the spine, there is the sacral & coccygeal (tailbone) segment. The “lower back,” as most of us know it consists of vertebrae a bit further up the spine. Supporting most of the upper body, this is also called the lumbar region. ​

​Treating back pain in each region of the back requires different techniques and long-term approaches. Common muscular issues in the thoracic region- like that dreaded knot in your back after working at a computer all day- are treated far differently than a traumatic injury. Dr. Carlin is unique in that he approaches each patient with no preconceptions an no assumptions- allowing him to tailor a treatment plan no matter how severe back pain is or how long a patient has been dealing with back pain. Dr. Carlin also utilizes the latest in chiropractic technology in order to give patients the same level of care as professional athletes and Olympians.

Common Causes of Back PainEveryone experiences back pain at some point, but over time chiropractors have seen several trends. These are just a few of the biggest causes of back pain:

• Age – When most people hit 30 or 40 years old, back pain becomes more common. Of course, some of this is due to natural wear and tear. Back pain also starts to arise at this age because of the cumulative effects of bad habits that people develop throughout their lives.
• Muscle / Ligament Strain – The weekend warrior who goes out and lifts heavy once a week has probably experienced a few of these. Lifting heavy objects or even making a sudden movement can strain your back muscles or ligaments. This causes that terrible “locked up” feeling of a muscle spasm.
• Arthritis / Osteoporosis – The spine has lots of moving parts that can develop arthritis just like the other joints in the body. Osteoporosis in the spine can cause someone to develop painful bone fractures due to the symptoms of osteoporosis causing bones to become structurally weaker.
• Ruptures / Bulging Discs – Discs act as practical shock absorbers for your back. With too much stress, a disk can bulge or even rupture. That can put pressure on the nerves in the back, causing serious pain. On the other hand, a bulging or ruptured disc might not press on a nerve. There may be no pain whatsoever and someone could go about their daily life without even realizing that they have a ruptured or bulging disc in their back. In these cases, the affected disc is usually accidentally found in an X-ray that was looking for something else!

How to Prevent Back Pain

Look, everyone experiences back pain at one point or another. But it’s not all doom and gloom. If things get rough, Evolution Chiropractic of Danbury is here to help! But Dr. Carlin wants to help peoples lead a healthier, pain-free life, so here are a few tips on preventing back injury and pain:
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• Stand Correctly – Just like your grade-school teacher said, DON’T SLOUCH! Keep your chin up, shoulders back, and maintain a neutral position with your pelvis. Good posture reduces stress on your muscles and, you guessed it, prevents undue strain on the back that could lead to pain.
• Sit Correctly – In the work demands of the modern world, nearly everyone sits too much. Be sure to choose an office chair that swivels and has good lower back support. Sit up straight with your shoulders pulled back and down slightly, releasing tension in your shoulders and neck. Do your best to prevent craning your neck as well.  Sitting correctly also means NOT sitting- get up every half hour and take a quick stretch. Your co-workers might think you’re a bit odd, but their backs will be hurting while yours won’t.
• Maintain a Healthy Weight – But not at the cost of your health. Intermittent fasting is one of many potentially dangerous weight-loss fads making the rounds that’s not for everyone. Being overweight certainly strains the back muscles and can cause back pain- but losing weight in a healthy way through eating properly and exercising frequently is the only one-size-fits-all solution.
• Build Muscle – But don’t start heavy squats next week. Simple abdominal exercises and light-weight back exercises help build the muscles in your core. Nearly everyone has an imbalance between their abdominal muscles and their back muscles, focusing on abdominal exercise can help take some of the load off the back muscles, preventing strain and injury. The goal is to build the muscles that assist the back and strengthen the back as well. There is no need for any heavy lifting!
• Aerobic Exercise – But don’t go pounding the pavement non-stop. If you need to run, try to find a track with a more forgiving surface than pavement, or find a nice field to run laps around. Swimming is a great way to increase your strength and endurance of your back muscles. Swimming and walking are probably the best exercises to keep your back healthy. Remember to keep it low-impact or even better, keep it no-impact.
• Stop Smoking – Yes, you read that correctly. Smoking has been shown to restrict blood flow to the discs between vertebrae, resulting in quicker disc degeneration than non-smokers. Quit for your lungs AND your back!

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