Chiropractor and Acupuncture in Waddell, AZ
Waddell runs on property work, horse acreage, and long drives into town, and all three are hard on a back. Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. treats Waddell patients with chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and dry needling in one focused visit, finding the cause instead of chasing the symptom. New self pay patients start at $49 for a first visit that includes the consultation, exam, X-rays if clinically necessary, and first treatment. The office is on West Bell Road in Surprise, a short drive north on Cotton Lane or Loop 303 from Cortessa, White Tank Foothills, and the acreage out past Citrus Road, and walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday.
Chiropractic for property work, sport and everyday pain
We treat back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sciatica, whether it came from a desk, a workout, or a day of hauling, fencing and mucking stalls. Digital X-rays and a real examination pinpoint the cause rather than guessing at it. If you want to know what a film actually shows before you see one, the guide to understanding your X-rays walks through it in plain words.
Why does lifting and driving wear Waddell backs down?
Hay bales, feed sacks, water troughs and trailer hitches are lifted from the same bent position every day, and the low back takes the load each time. Then the drive into Surprise or down to Luke holds the body in one seat with the head forward and the low back unsupported, so the muscles that guard that posture never get a break. Over months it turns into the low back pain, stiff hips and morning tightness that bring most Waddell patients through the door. It is measured at your visit rather than assumed, and posture correction and corrective exercise are often part of the treatment plan.
Acupuncture and dry needling in one visit
Acupuncture and dry needling release tight, overworked muscles and speed recovery. Paired with the adjustment in the same visit, Waddell patients bounce back faster and hold the correction longer. Dr. Legg is Certified in Acupuncture and performs both himself, so nothing is handed off between providers and you see the same doctor at every visit.
Auto accident and injury care
After a crash, whiplash and back injuries can hide for days. We evaluate, treat, and document auto accident injuries and handle personal injury cases so you focus on healing, with same day documentation for your attorney when there is one. Waddell traffic funnels onto Loop 303, Cactus Road and Bell Road, and rear end collisions at those lights are a regular reason a new patient calls. Injuries from the job site or the barn are covered on the work injuries page.
Care for the whole household
Families near Luke Air Force Base, retirees on the larger lots, and kids in year round sports all come through the same door. We see kids, athletes, expecting mothers, and adults of every age, and the examination is adjusted to the person in front of us. Long standing problems are handled on the chronic conditions page, and if a case needs imaging beyond X-ray we can review an outside MRI through MRI review.
What does the $49 first visit include?
For new self pay patients: exam, X-rays if needed, first adjustment, and first acupuncture and dry needling treatment, $49. Walk in Monday through Thursday. Call (623) 214-7600. More detail on the day itself is on the first visit page, and you can book the $49 visit online in about ten seconds.
Do you take Medicare, and what about insurance?
We also accept most major insurance plans and Medicare. Medicare covers chiropractic spinal adjustments only; acupuncture and dry needling by a chiropractor are self pay. The $49 does not apply to Medicare, auto or personal injury, or workers compensation. Individual results vary. More detail is on our Medicare page and our insurance page. Many Waddell households are on Medicare or a Luke Air Force Base plan, so that distinction is worth reading twice before a first visit.
Do you offer acupuncture in Waddell, AZ?
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 Waddell and across the West Valley. There is no separate acupuncture office in Waddell itself; the visit happens at the Surprise office on West Bell Road.
How much is a first visit?
New self pay patients start at $49. We verify your benefits and go over any cost with you before your visit, so nothing is a surprise at the front desk. The $49 offer does not apply to Medicare, auto or personal injury, or workers compensation, which are billed under their own coverage.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
No referral is needed to begin chiropractic care. Arizona allows you to see a chiropractor directly. Same day appointments are available and walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday, and existing patients can book online any time.
How far is the office from Waddell?
The office is at 13757 W Bell Rd #101 in Surprise, inside Sheitelman Physical Medicine. From Cortessa, White Tank Foothills or the acreage along Cactus Road it is a short run north on Cotton Lane or Loop 303 to West Bell Road, then east. We see patients from across the West Valley, including Surprise, Litchfield Park, El Mirage, Goodyear, Sun City West, Buckeye, Avondale and Wittmann.
Visit us
Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374, inside Sheitelman Physical Medicine on West Bell Road. 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 in about ten seconds. Individual results vary. Reviewed by Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. Last reviewed September 2026.