Portland Backsmith

I am in town visiting for the week, and was in such pain it was ruining my trip. Dr. Z got me in within 30 minutes of calling and did an amazing job and went out of his way to help me in my home town as well.

I came across this place organically. Was walking in my neighborhood, saw the cute name, thought to myself, I’ve been meaning to get a chiropractor, and voila! I read the few but all perfect reviews and decided to give Dr Zander a try. I’ve now been adjusted 3 times and I can safely give him 5 stars of my own.
Dr Zander is thorough, has a fantastic bedside manner, and does great work. I used to get adjustments from my ND and there is just no comparison. Dr Zander always does an exam before he adjusts anything and continues to assess throughout so you’re getting just what you need for that day. Definitely not a quick & dirty fix. These are long lasting adjustments.
The peppy tall guy (Dave) who runs the front end is also a delight. Great team. I am so glad I stumbled into this place!
Edit: have now been going here for six months and am still loving it! I get adjusted every few weeks and it really helps make my night shift back-​breaking work more tolerable. So glad to have Dr Z.
Dave has moved along, which is a huge bummer, but the new gal at the front works well with Chris and is sweet. Six stars!

Can I give Dr. Z six stars?! There should be a setting above «As good as it gets.» I’ve seen several chiropractors before and Dr. Z is far and away the best one. He’s attentive, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. You know that feeling you get sometimes when a doctor is rushing and needs to get to the next patient? Yeah, that doesn’t happen here.
Bonus points: I’m a runner and Dr. Z was able to nurse my foot back to health after TWO other doctors weren’t been able to. If you want to see the best chiro in town, check out Portland Backsmith!

Dr. Zander is thorough, attentive, and really relatable. He listens well to you as a patient and explains everything clearly so his treatment makes sense. His friendly demeanor and dedication to patient care is awesome!

I have seen Dr. Chris for many adjustment over several years. His knowledge and effective treatments have kept me active. He doesn’t push unneccessary treatment and is reasonably priced. He does Graston and kineseotherapy (KT) taping to assist in muscle healing.

I have been a patient of Dr. Chris Zander for the last 3 years. He changed clinics, but I have followed him as it his expertise, thorough treatment and research into my individual joint /​back problems that have amazed me and has kept me firmly loyal to him. I have seen other chiropractors, physical therapists and other movement specialists, but it has been my treatment from Chris that has had a profound effect.
I am a runner and do races that are long distance (ultras). The adjustments and Graston techniques that Chris has used on me has seriously saved me from dropping out of racing. What is especially wonderful is that he is not one of the chiropractor’s who want you to come several times a week and doesn’t just run in give you a generic, one size fits all adjustment. I didn’t even think a chiropractor like him existed!
Highly recommend him!

I have been receiving treatment as needed from Dr. Zander (or Dr. Chris as I call him) for about four years. I started with him when he was located at the Pearl Heath Center. I really love that Dr. Chris goes beyond standard back adjustments and will adjust everything from my neck down to my ankles. He is also really good at explaining why I am in pain and showing me simple exercises to mitigate future problems. He is also just a nice guy that you won’t mind spending 30 minutes with.