Chiropractor and Acupuncture in Avondale, AZ
Avondale is a young city built on busy families, long workdays and a lot of time in the car, and every one of those wears the body down. Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. treats Avondale patients with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and dry needling in one focused visit, finding the cause instead of chasing the symptom. The office is on West Bell Road in Surprise, north of Avondale, and walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday. New self pay patients start with the $49 first visit.
Chiropractic for work, family and everyday pain
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sciatica, whether it came from a long shift, a weekend project, or lifting kids in and out of the car. A real examination and digital X-rays when they are clinically necessary pinpoint the cause rather than guessing at it. If you want to know what a film actually shows, the guide to understanding your X-rays walks through it in plain words.
Why do long commutes settle in the neck and low back?
Many Avondale residents drive across the Valley for work, and hours behind the wheel hold the spine in one position with the head pushed forward and the low back unsupported. The hips tighten, the upper back stiffens, and the pain shows up where the strain lands, not always where the problem started. We measure it at your visit rather than assume it, and posture correction and corrective exercise are often part of the treatment plan so the change holds between visits.
Acupuncture and dry needling in one visit
Acupuncture and dry needling release tight, overworked muscles and calm joint pain, and they are often used alongside the adjustment in the same visit so you make fewer trips. Dr. Legg is Certified in Acupuncture and performs both himself. Nothing is handed off between providers, and you see the same doctor at every visit.
Care for the whole household
From Old Town Avondale and Cashion to Garden Lakes and the neighborhoods near Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale families come through the same door at every age. We see kids, athletes, expecting mothers, and adults, and the examination is adjusted to the person in front of us. Long standing problems are covered on the chronic conditions page, and if you already have an MRI from another office, Dr. Legg can go through it with you through MRI review.
Auto accident care
Hurt in a crash in or around Avondale? Whiplash and back injuries can take days to show up. We evaluate, treat, and document auto accident injuries from day one and work with your attorney when there is one. Auto and personal injury cases are billed under their own coverage.
What does the $49 first visit include?
For new self pay patients, $49 covers the consultation, the examination, digital X-rays if they are clinically necessary, your first adjustment, and your first acupuncture and dry needling treatment. You leave with care already started, not just discussed. More detail on the day itself is on the first visit page. The $49 offer does not apply to Medicare, auto or personal injury, or workers compensation.
Does Medicare cover chiropractic for Avondale patients?
Yes, for the adjustment. We accept Medicare and most major insurance plans. Medicare covers the medically necessary chiropractic spinal adjustment only. Acupuncture and dry needling performed by a chiropractor are not covered by Medicare and are self pay. Decompression and X-rays ordered by a chiropractor are not covered by Medicare either. We explain what is covered and quote anything that is not before treatment begins, so nothing on your bill is a surprise. Individual results vary.
Do you offer acupuncture for Avondale, AZ patients?
Yes. Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. provides acupuncture and dry needling alongside chiropractic adjustments at Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, and often combines them in the same visit for patients from Avondale and across the West Valley. The visit happens at the Surprise office on West Bell Road.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No. Arizona allows you to see a chiropractor directly, and no referral is needed to begin chiropractic care. Walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday, and existing patients can schedule online any time.
How far is the office from Avondale?
The office is at 13757 W Bell Rd #101 in Surprise, inside Sheitelman Physical Medicine in the Sprouts shopping center at Bell Road and Litchfield Road, north of Avondale. Many patients find one visit that covers chiropractic, acupuncture and dry needling is worth the drive. We also see patients from Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Buckeye, Glendale and Waddell.
Visit us
Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374, inside Sheitelman Physical Medicine. Call (623) 214-7600. Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Arizona time. Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan University and a Master of Public Health, and you see the same doctor at every visit. Learn more about Dr. Legg, see every condition we treat and every service we offer, or refer a friend. Individual results vary. Reviewed by Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. Last reviewed September 2026.