Serving Grand Junction Since 1997
Pain Is Keeping You From Your Life. Let's Find Out Why.
Personalized Chiropractic Care in Grand Junction, CO
Back pain, sciatica, neck pain, headaches, numbness, or joint pain can change the way you work, sleep, move, exercise, and enjoy everyday life. At Peak Performance Chiropractic, Dr. Dean Younker takes the time to understand what is hurting, why it may be happening, and what approach makes sense for you.
Same chiropractor every visit · Personalized care · Multiple treatment options · Serving Grand Junction since 1997
Since 1997
The same chiropractor in the same Grand Junction office.
Personalized plans
No two patients are the same, so no two plans are.
Non-surgical, drug-free
Conservative care focused on function and comfort.
Technique matched to you
COX, Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, and Cold Laser.
Our philosophy
Engage With Your Life Again.
Pain has a way of making your world smaller.
You stop taking the walk. You think twice about picking up your grandkids. You skip the workout. You struggle through the workday. You avoid the drive, the hike, the golf game, or even a good night's sleep.
Your care should be about more than chasing pain. It should be about helping you get back to the life you want to live.
That starts by listening to your story and understanding what your body is doing before deciding how to move forward.
Start here
What's Getting in the Way of Your Life?
Whether your pain started yesterday or has been frustrating you for years, the first step is understanding what may be contributing to it.
Back Pain
Pain, stiffness, aching, or recurring lower-back problems that make sitting, standing, working, or moving difficult.
Sciatica
Pain, burning, tingling, or numbness that may travel from your lower back or hip into your leg.
Neck Pain
Stiffness, limited movement, tension, or recurring neck pain that interferes with work, sleep, driving, or daily activities.
Headaches
Recurring headaches may have several contributing factors, including tension and problems involving the neck and surrounding structures.
Numbness & Tingling
Burning, tingling, numbness, or unusual sensations deserve a closer look at what may be contributing to them.
Joint & Extremity Pain
Shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, foot, and other joint problems can change the way your entire body moves.
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Conditions We Help Patients With
Symptoms overlap, and more than one page may apply. Evaluation is how the picture gets sorted out.
Recurring head pain, including patterns tied to neck tension and posture.
Stiffness and restricted motion that can travel into the shoulders.
Neck strain following a sudden acceleration or collision.
Jaw pain, clicking, and tension around the joint and nearby muscles.
Dizziness and balance complaints assessed for a cervical contribution.
If you have been here before
Tried Chiropractic Before, But You're Still Hurting?
Do not assume that means chiropractic cannot help you.
Not every chiropractor evaluates or treats patients the same way.
Dr. Younker especially enjoys working with people who have tried chiropractic or other approaches before but have not gotten the results they were hoping for.
Instead of automatically giving every patient the same adjustment, he considers your history, examination findings, movement, symptoms, and goals. Because he uses multiple chiropractic techniques and complementary therapies, your care can be adapted to you.
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Years in practice
Dr. Younker took over Peak Performance in 1997 and has cared for the Grand Valley since.
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Chiropractor
The doctor who examines you is the doctor who treats you, every visit.
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Treatment methods
COX, Diversified, Gonstead, SOT, cold laser, and massage therapy, matched to your exam.
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Services on site
Chiropractic, therapies, imaging, and nutritional support under one roof.
One doctor
One Doctor. One Relationship. Care Built Around You.
When you come to Peak Performance Chiropractic, the doctor who evaluates you is the doctor who treats you. Dr. Dean Younker has cared for patients in Grand Junction since 1997, so you will not be passed between a rotating roster of chiropractors.
We listen first.
Your story matters. Care begins with understanding what you are experiencing and how it is affecting your life.
We examine before we treat.
Your treatment plan should be based on what your examination shows, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
We have options.
Different bodies and different problems may require different approaches, so care can be adapted to you.
Difficult cases are welcome.
If you have been hurting for months or years, or you have already tried other approaches, we want to understand what is going on.
Your goals matter.
Maybe you want to sleep without pain. Maybe you want to work, hike, golf, exercise, travel, or simply move without thinking about every step.
Your goal becomes part of the plan.
What you want to get back to is written into the plan, and the plan changes as you respond to care.
Treatment options
More Than One Way to Help Your Body
Your care may include one approach or a combination of services based on your examination and individual needs.
Chiropractic Care
A health care discipline focused on the relationship between spinal structure and nervous system function, without drugs or surgery.
Massage Therapy
Soft tissue work offered alongside chiropractic care to support comfort, mobility, and recovery.
Digestive & Nutritional Health
A nutritional perspective on recurring complaints, discussed with Dr. Younker during your consultation.
Spinal Decompression
Gentle, table-assisted traction that eases pressure on the discs and joints of the spine without surgery.
Shockwave Therapy
Acoustic pressure waves applied to stubborn soft tissue complaints that have stopped improving on their own.
Laser Therapy
Painless low-level laser applied to irritated joints, tendons, and nerves as part of a broader plan.
Dry Needling
Thin, sterile, single-use needles used to release trigger points and tight bands of muscle.
Digital X-Ray & Imaging
Imaging used to answer a specific question about your spine, reviewed on screen with you.
Peripheral Neuropathy Care
Conservative care and honest triage for numbness, tingling, and burning in the hands or feet.
Serving Grand Junction since 1997
Meet Dr. Dean Younker
For nearly three decades, Dr. Younker has helped people throughout the Grand Valley move more comfortably and return to the activities that matter to them.
His approach is simple: Listen. Examine. Understand. Then treat.
Rather than assuming one chiropractic technique works for everyone, Dr. Younker has developed experience with multiple approaches and technologies so care can be personalized to the individual sitting in front of him.
And if you have tried chiropractic before without success? He wants to hear that story too.
New patients
What Happens at Your First Visit?
You should not have to wonder what is going to happen when you walk through the door.
We Listen
Tell us what is happening, when it started, what makes it better or worse, what you have already tried, and what the problem is keeping you from doing.
We Evaluate
Dr. Younker will perform an examination designed to better understand your symptoms, movement, and what may be contributing to the problem.
We Explain
You deserve to understand what we find. We will talk through the findings and answer your questions.
We Create Your Plan
If Dr. Younker believes you are a good candidate for care, he will recommend an approach based on your needs and goals.
In their words
Real People. Real Grand Valley Stories.
The best measure of care is not the number of treatments offered. It is what people are able to get back to doing: walking, working, sleeping, exercising, driving, traveling, playing with their kids and grandkids, and simply going through the day without constantly thinking about pain.
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With significant degenerative disk disease in my lower back and neck, I found myself unable to work out, enjoy a walk, and was having difficulty driving. After our consultation, Dr. Younker developed a personalized treatment plan for me. I began to see improvement right away and soon returned to the gym, my workouts, and can drive without pain. I have been able to engage with and enjoy life again.
Bob B. · 2020
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I started seeing Dr. Younker for chronic and increasing neck pain that I have been experiencing for over 15 years. I tried physical therapy, but that only gave me temporary relief. It took only one treatment from Dr. Younker for me to feel better. Dr. Younker was understanding, and the staff was pleasant.
S.M. · 2019
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I had been experiencing lower back pain for about three months and really suffered being on my feet, especially when walking. The office staff was very professional, friendly, and treated me with excellence. Since seeing Dr. Younker, my pain has improved, and I am able to be more active.
Daniel W. · 2018
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I had been suffering from debilitating and overwhelming pain for years. It affected my sleep and work. After seeing Dr. Younker, I can now start to do things again I would not have considered a few months ago. The staff is courteous, polite, and professional.
John M. · 2018
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I suffered for many years with electrical shocks from my hip to my ankle. After seeing Dr. Younker, the pain is gone, and I am able to do activities that I could not do before the treatment.
Patient · 2012
Visit us
Proudly Caring for the Grand Valley
Peak Performance Chiropractic is conveniently located in Grand Junction and serves patients throughout Grand Junction, Fruita, Clifton, Palisade, Redlands, and surrounding Western Colorado communities.
Peak Performance Chiropractic Clinic
1445 N 7th St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Hours: Mon & Wed 9am–12pm, 2–5pm · Tue 1–5pm · Thu closed · Fri 8:30am–12pm, 2–4pm
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
More answers are on the FAQ page.
What makes Peak Performance Chiropractic different?
Dr. Younker does not believe every patient should receive the same treatment. Your history, examination, symptoms, goals, and response to care help determine the approach that is right for you.
What if I have already tried chiropractic?
Come talk with us. Dr. Younker particularly enjoys evaluating difficult or persistent cases, including people who have not gotten the results they wanted from previous care.
Do I have to be adjusted?
Not necessarily. Peak Performance offers several treatment options, and recommendations are based on your individual evaluation.
Can you help with sciatica?
Sciatica can have different causes, which is why evaluation matters. Dr. Younker can examine you to help determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether the services offered at Peak Performance are appropriate for you.
How do I know which treatment I need?
You do not need to figure that out before coming in. That is our job. Your first step is simply telling us what is happening.
Learn more
Patient Education Library
Plain-language articles on how chiropractic works, what may be behind common symptoms, and how nutrition fits in.
Next step
You Don't Have to Keep Planning Your Life Around Pain.
If pain is affecting the way you sleep, work, exercise, travel, or spend time with the people you love, it is worth finding out what is going on. Let's start with a conversation.
Engage With Your Life Again.