Butterfield West sits along the Butterfield Road corridor in western Glen Ellyn, close to the Wheaton border. It is a mix of residential streets and established neighborhoods near Glen Oak Country Club. Butterfield Road is a major east-west commuter route, and residents here deal with the daily grind of that traffic as much as anything else. The Illinois Prairie Path is also accessible from this part of Glen Ellyn for cyclists and walkers who want to get off the road.
Our office at 400 W Liberty Dr in Wheaton is about 10 minutes west of Butterfield West. That is one of the shortest drives of any Glen Ellyn neighborhood. If golf has been giving your lower back trouble, or the Butterfield commute has your neck tied in knots, we are close and ready to help.
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Call us at (630) 665-7266 or request an appointment online. New patients are always welcome.
Butterfield Road is one of the busiest surface roads in DuPage County. Residents in this part of Glen Ellyn spend real time on it every day, either commuting east or west toward I-88. That means a lot of time sitting in a car with the neck in sustained flexion and the lower back loaded into a seat that does not offer great support. Commuter neck and back problems are common along this corridor.
Glen Oak Country Club draws a serious golf community. Golf is a sport that looks relaxed but loads the spine aggressively with every swing. The rotational forces of a full driver swing are significant, and 18 holes means 80 to 100 repetitions of that movement in one afternoon. Lower back pain after golf is extremely common and responds well to chiropractic care.
The Illinois Prairie Path access near Butterfield also means walkers and cyclists are a regular part of this community. Many Butterfield West residents use the path seasonally and deal with the same cycling and walking strain we see in Lincoln Hill and other path-adjacent neighborhoods.
What brings Butterfield West residents to us most often?
Butterfield West is one of the most convenient Glen Ellyn neighborhoods to reach us from. Short drive, easy parking, and a full exam and treatment at the first visit.
Golf back pain comes from the combination of rotation and compression the lumbar spine absorbs with every swing. The facet joints on the trailing side of the swing take the most load. Over a season, this builds restriction that produces the familiar lower back ache after 18 holes or even during the back nine.
Commuter neck pain on the Butterfield corridor follows a different pattern. Sustained neck flexion in stop-and-go traffic restricts the cervical and upper thoracic joints over time. When those joints stop moving freely, the muscles surrounding them work overtime and headaches follow.
Research from the American College of Physicians identifies spinal manipulation as a recommended first-line treatment for acute and chronic low back and neck pain before medication or surgery.1 Learn more about our back pain treatment, neck pain care, and sciatica treatment.
A chiropractic adjustment restores proper movement to a spinal joint that has shifted out of alignment. When a joint stops moving correctly, it puts pressure on the surrounding nerves and discs. Correcting the joint removes that pressure and allows the body to begin healing the tissue around it.
Dr. Carlo uses two primary adjustment techniques and selects the one that fits your condition and comfort level:
Dr. Carlo explains his approach and answers your questions before any treatment begins. Learn more about chiropractic adjustments at our Wheaton office.
Butterfield West is one of the closest Glen Ellyn neighborhoods to our office. About 10 minutes on a clear road. Here are two easy routes:
Alternatively, head north to Roosevelt Road and then take Roosevelt west into Wheaton the same way. Butterfield Road can back up at the Wheaton-Naperville Road intersection during rush. If that happens, cut north on Naperville Road and approach Liberty Drive from the north via Main Street. Free parking at our building, no time limits.
Central DuPage Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
400 W Liberty Dr, Suite B, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-7266 | Book an Appointment
Dr. Carlo holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the National University of Health Sciences. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience right here in Wheaton. His training covers post-injury rehabilitation, sports medicine, electrodiagnostics, core strengthening, and RockTape certification for athletic taping and movement support.
Dr. Carlo is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association, the Illinois Chiropractic Society, and the National Association of Sports Medicine. He has presented on health and wellness at organizations throughout DuPage County, including the YMCA, L.A. Fitness, and the Rotary of Wheaton.
About 10 minutes. Take Butterfield Road west into Wheaton, turn right on Main Street, then left on Liberty Drive to 400 W Liberty Dr, Suite B. You can also go north to Roosevelt Road and take that west if Butterfield is backed up. Free parking at the building, no time limits.
Yes, and golf back pain is one of the most common things we treat. The full swing loads the lumbar spine with high rotational force, especially on the trailing side. After 80 or 100 swings in an afternoon, restricted facet joints in the lower back produce real pain. Dr. Carlo evaluates the specific restrictions driving the problem and addresses them directly. Many golfers feel meaningful improvement within the first two to three visits and are back on the course with less pain in a short time.
Yes. Commuting on Butterfield and I-88 means sustained neck and upper back loading in the car every morning and evening. Over time, the cervical and thoracic joints develop restriction that produces chronic tightness and headaches. Chiropractic care corrects those restrictions directly. Most commuters with this pattern see real improvement within the first few weeks without needing medication or any imaging.
It depends on your condition, how long it has been present, and how your body responds to care. Acute pain from a specific activity often improves significantly within 6 to 8 visits over two to three weeks. Chronic conditions that have been building for months typically require 12 to 20 visits over 8 to 12 weeks. Dr. Carlo gives every patient a specific estimate after the first examination and adjusts the plan as you improve.
No referral is needed. Call us at (630) 665-7266 or book online at any time. Illinois allows patients to see a chiropractor directly without a physician referral. If Dr. Carlo finds something during your examination that needs evaluation by another specialist, he will let you know and help coordinate the right referral.
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drcarlo@centraldupagechiro.com
400 W Liberty Dr
Suite B
Wheaton, IL 60187
Monday
9am – 2pm & 3pm – 6pm
Tuesday
10am – 2pm
Wednesday
9am – 2pm & 3pm – 6pm
Thursday
9am – 2pm & 3pm – 6pm
Friday – Closed
Saturday
8am – 10am
Sunday – Closed
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