Sports Chiropractic & Rehab in Wauwatosa & Appleton
Rehab Lab is the Wisconsin chiropractor that pairs hands-on adjustments with real rehabilitation, so we fix the root cause of your pain and build you back stronger, not just crack you and send you home.
“My wife has been using this service with incredible results. She has had 5+ years of chronic pain, but working with them has nearly resolved the pain and she is only halfway through the treatment. After trying multiple providers, procedures, and treatments, she finally found one that works.”
A chiropractor that actually rehabs you.
Most people have been to a chiropractor who cracks their back, hands them a heat pad, and books them for next week. It feels good for a day, then the pain comes back.
Rehab Lab does it differently. Founded in Wisconsin by Dr. Sam Wagner, with Dr. Nate Williams leading our Appleton clinic, we combine chiropractic adjustments with hands-on therapy and corrective rehab. We find why you keep getting hurt, treat it, and rebuild the way you move, so the relief lasts and you come back stronger.
Why most chiropractors leave you stuck
If you’ve bounced between clinics without lasting results, here’s what was probably missing, and how we do it instead.
Common Experience 1: “Crack and you’re out the door”
Most chiropractors adjust you, send you home, and never ask why you keep ending up on the table. The relief fades by the weekend and you’re back to square one.
Common Experience 2: You’re treated like a number
Assembly-line clinics run you through in five minutes, hand you a heat pad, and book the next person. No real plan, no real attention.
Common Experience 3: Endless visits, no real progress
You’re told to come three times a week forever, with no end point and no way to measure whether anything is improving.
Treated by the doctor, every visit.
No hand-offs to an aide. Our doctors are licensed Doctors of Chiropractic who treat you personally and own your plan from first visit to last.
From Kaukauna and a former college football and track athlete, Dr. Nick blends chiropractic with soft-tissue and rehab techniques. He earned his Doctorate with honors plus a Master’s in Exercise Science, and has practiced in the Milwaukee area since 2021.
Nate leads our Appleton clinic, bringing more than a decade of hands-on experience from Denver to the Fox Valley. A movement-first clinician, he combines functional assessment (SFMA), dry needling, and IASTM to find the root cause and get you moving again, then keep you there.
Care trusted by professional athletes
Our doctors have worked with professional athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB, and PGA Tour, along with collegiate, high school, and youth athletes across every level. You get that same standard of sports-chiropractic care, whatever your game.
Treatment & rehab, all in one place
From the adjusting table to the turf. We use the right tool for your injury, then the rehab to make it stick.
Manual TherapyChiropractic Adjustments
Precise, hands-on spinal and joint adjustments to restore motion, calm the nervous system, and take pressure off irritated tissue, the foundation of everything we do.
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Soft TissueActive Release Technique (ART)
Targeted soft-tissue work that breaks up muscle adhesions and scar tissue so tight, restricted muscles can move and load the way they should again.
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RegenerativeShockwave Therapy (StemWave)
Acoustic shockwave that kick-starts your body’s own healing response in stubborn tendons and chronic injuries that have not responded to rest or stretching.
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NeuroARP Neuro Therapy
Neurological rehab using electrical stimulation to retrain how muscles fire, rebuilding strength and control around an injury instead of working around it.
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RegenerativeClass IV Laser Therapy
Therapeutic deep-tissue laser that drives down inflammation and speeds healing at the cellular level, a comfortable, drug-free way to recover faster.
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RehabCorrective Exercise & Rehab
Personalized strength and movement programming that rebuilds the way you load and move, so the pain we resolve in the office actually stays gone.
Learn moreFrom low back pain to last week’s game.
Whether it’s a desk-job back, a stubborn old injury, or you’re trying to get back on the field, we treat it at the source. Tap a condition to see how we help.
The Rehab Lab method
A clear, five-step path from your first visit to feeling and performing like yourself again.
Assess
A full movement screen (SFMA) and history, we watch how you move, not just where it hurts.
Diagnose
We pinpoint the actual root cause of the pain instead of chasing the symptom.
Treat
Hands-on relief: adjustments, ART, dry needling, Graston, laser, shockwave, and ARP Neuro Therapy as needed.
Rehab
Corrective exercise and strength work to rebuild how you load and move.
Perform
Return to sport, work, and life stronger, with a plan to stay that way.
Find the Rehab Lab near you
Rehab Lab Wauwatosa
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“After my first visit to Rehab labs I could not believe that the pain in both of my knees actually completely went away. I could do exercises at the gym pain free, no discomfort on stairs or standing up from a chair. I highly recommend it. Also very comfortable environment.”
“Dr. Nick fixed both me and my wife. His skills, knowledge, and bedside manner are second to none. Rehab Lab is a MUST to get athletes of any level back to optimal performance.”
“Can’t say enough good things about Rehab Lab! If you’ve failed traditional chiro or PT this is the place for you (make it easy on yourself and just start here instead)! They are incredibly thorough, use the latest tech, and combine adjustments with soft tissue work and rehab exercises to get you right!”
“Excellent experience with the guys here. If you are active and in need of functional rehab, this place is for you. The docs here are next level and the clinic space reflects that as well. Very impressive hybrid clinic and gym. They are the full package.”
“I am not a bot or a paid actor…I’m a 49 year old ex-slow, fat athlete that evaded shoulder problems until recently. All the balms..ice and salts won’t cure the inner pain. I see the ad for Rehab And think it’s a scam for sure..I’m on treatment 4 of 15 and I’m already back to 90% mobility. Stemwave is the real-deal…Thanks Dr Nick..”
“Dr. Sam, Dr. Nick & Dr. Mike have built a unique practice that incorporates chiropractic care, state of the art technology like StemWave and class 4 laser, and tailored physical therapy programs to promote healing and strength in a holistic…”
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Common questions
How much does a chiropractor cost in Wauwatosa?
A first visit includes a full assessment, your diagnosis, and your first treatment, so it’s more thorough than a quick “crack and go” appointment. We keep pricing straightforward and tell you what a visit costs up front, never after. Book your visit and our team will give you exact pricing with no surprises.
What makes a sports chiropractor different from a regular chiropractor?
A sports chiropractor doesn’t stop at the adjustment. At Rehab Lab, Dr. Wagner and Dr. Williams are licensed Doctors of Chiropractic who pair adjustments with rehabilitation (soft-tissue work, corrective exercise, shockwave, laser, and strength programming) so we fix the root cause and build you back stronger, not just relieve the symptom for a day.
Do you take insurance?
Tell us your situation and we’ll walk you through your payment and coverage options, and what your visit will cost, before you ever sit on the table. Get in touch or find your nearest clinic and our team will go over it with you.
Do I need a referral to see you?
No referral needed. You can book directly with either our Wauwatosa or Appleton clinic. If you’re recovering from a car accident or a doctor-referred injury, we’re happy to coordinate care.
Do you only treat athletes?
Not at all. Our roots are in sports chiropractic and rehab, but the same approach (find the cause, treat it, and rebuild it) works just as well for back pain at a desk job, a stiff neck, sciatica, or recovery after a car accident. We treat people of every activity level across Wauwatosa, Appleton, and the surrounding areas.
Where are your clinics located?
We have two Wisconsin locations: Wauwatosa at 11707 W Dearbourn Ave (serving the greater Milwaukee area), reachable at (414) 356-0414, and Appleton at W3173 Springfield Dr (serving the Fox Valley), reachable at (920) 533-0771.
Ready to fix the cause, for good?
Book at our Wauwatosa or Appleton clinic and get a real plan from a doctor who treats you like a teammate.
Wauwatosa · Appleton · No referral needed