Chiropractor Serving North Auburn and N. College Street | Herring Spine & Rehab

Herring Spine & Rehab is located at 2011 Gateway Drive in Opelika — about 10 to 15 minutes from North Auburn and the N. College Street corridor, depending on where you are starting from. Patients from the North College Street Historic District, the neighborhoods north toward Kreher Preserve, and the residential areas stretching toward US-280 come to us regularly. Auburn is our neighboring city and has been part of our patient base for decades. If you have been looking for a chiropractor on this side of the Auburn-Opelika line, we are a short, straight drive east.

What North Auburn Residents Experience — And How It Affects the Spine

North Auburn is a quieter, more residential stretch than the University Drive corridor to the south. The Historic District near Toomer’s Corner features homes with deep roots in Auburn’s early development — beautiful architecture, mature trees, and a pace of life that feels different from the busier parts of town. Further north, the corridor opens up into larger ranch-style homes and upscale apartment complexes, with families drawn to the space, the schools, and the proximity to Kreher Preserve & Nature Center.

But “quieter” does not mean pain-free. The families and professionals who live in this part of Auburn deal with the same physical realities as anyone else — sitting at desks, long commutes toward Birmingham or Montgomery on US-280, weekends spent hiking the trails at Kreher Preserve or chasing kids around its nature playground. Active families put real wear on their bodies. So do people who sit at computers all day and then try to make up for it with weekend hikes on a 5K trail they haven’t walked in months.

We see both kinds of patients from North Auburn regularly. The person who overdid it on a Saturday trail at Kreher. The parent who has been carrying a toddler on one hip for two years and now has a shoulder that won’t cooperate. The professional commuting to Birmingham three days a week with a lower back that has been quietly getting worse for a year.

Back and Neck Pain Relief

Back and neck pain are the most common reasons North Auburn patients come to see us. Whether it developed gradually from years of desk work and commuting on US-280, or came on suddenly after a weekend activity, we work to find the actual source rather than just reducing symptoms temporarily.

Dr. Ron Herring and Dr. Rod Herring use hands-on chiropractic adjustments paired with on-site therapies — electrical muscle stimulation, spinal decompression, traction, ultrasound therapy, and cold laser therapy. X-rays are taken on-site at our facility during your first visit, reviewed with you the same day, and used to build a treatment plan specific to your spine — not a generic protocol.

Most patients notice meaningful improvement within the first few visits. Chronic cases take longer, but the direction is consistently toward less pain and more function.

Migraine and Headache Relief

Headaches are one of the most underappreciated conditions we treat, and they are very common in the Auburn University community — students, faculty, and staff under chronic stress and screen time. But they also affect North Auburn families and professionals who would never think to see a chiropractor for a headache.

Cervicogenic headaches — headaches that originate from tension and misalignment in the cervical spine — respond very well to chiropractic care. We have had patients who went from multiple migraines per week to near-zero over the course of a few months of treatment. If you have been managing headaches with medication for years and never found a real solution, it is worth finding out whether the source is in your neck.

Sciatica Treatment

Sciatica is common in North Auburn’s active, working population — people who hike, run, sit for long commutes, or work in trades. The burning, shooting pain that runs from the lower back down through one leg is hard to ignore and harder to push through. It tends to get worse the longer it goes untreated.

We look at what is compressing the nerve — typically a herniated disc or a misaligned vertebra in the lumbar spine — and address that directly. Many patients from the Auburn area who came in barely able to walk have returned to full activity within a few weeks.

Shoulder, Knee, Hip, and Wrist Injury Treatment

North Auburn families are active. Youth sports, trail hiking at Kreher Preserve, recreational running, home projects on the larger properties that define this part of Auburn — all of it creates opportunity for joint injuries that do not always resolve on their own.

We treat shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and wrist injuries with the same diagnostic approach we use for spine conditions: find the structural cause, treat it directly, and build a plan that gets you back to what you were doing. Many joint problems that seem like orthopedic issues have a chiropractic solution that avoids surgery entirely.

Sports Injury Treatment

Auburn is a sports town at every level — from Auburn University athletics to youth leagues to weekend warriors on College Street. Sports injuries in the spine, joints, and soft tissue are a regular part of what we treat. We work with athletes of all ages and activity levels, including patients recovering from auto accidents who want to get back to their sport or fitness routine as quickly and safely as possible.

Which Chiropractor Is Best for North Auburn Patients?

Herring Spine & Rehab has served the Auburn-Opelika area since 1981. We are 10 to 15 minutes from North Auburn — a quick drive east on US-280 or via the Gateway Drive interchange. Dr. Rod Herring was named Alabama State Chiropractic Association Chiropractor of the Year in 2019. Dr. Ron Herring received the same recognition earlier in his career. Between them, they bring decades of combined experience treating the full range of spine and joint conditions.

Our 5.0 Google rating across 451 reviews reflects a patient base that spans both sides of the Auburn-Opelika line. Several longtime Auburn patients have noted they drive past other chiropractic options to see us specifically — because results matter more than convenience when you are in real pain.

We accept BCBS, Aetna, Humana, United Healthcare, Medicare, and most major insurance plans. Cash pay options are available. Most insurance accepted with no referral required.

FAQ — Chiropractor Near North Auburn and N. College Street

How long is the drive from North Auburn to Herring Spine & Rehab?

From the N. College Street Historic District near Toomer’s Corner, the drive to our Gateway Drive office in Opelika is about 12–15 minutes heading east. From the neighborhoods further north toward Kreher Preserve or the US-280 connector, you are looking at 10–12 minutes. The route is straightforward — east on US-280 to Exit 58, and we are right there at the interchange on Gateway Drive.

Do you treat Auburn University students and faculty?

Yes. We see patients from the Auburn University community regularly — students dealing with study posture and stress-related neck pain, athletes recovering from sports injuries, and faculty and staff with chronic back issues from years of desk work. No referral is needed. Call and we can usually get you in quickly.

Do you treat children and families from North Auburn?

Absolutely. We treat patients of all ages, including children and infants. Chiropractic care for kids is gentle and appropriate for a wide range of conditions, from ear infection recovery to growing pains to sports injuries. North Auburn families with multiple members in need of care are welcome — we see entire families regularly and work around busy schedules.

If you are dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, or a joint injury anywhere in North Auburn or along the N. College Street corridor, call us at 334-745-5321 or stop by 2011 Gateway Drive in Opelika. We are open Monday through Friday 8 AM–12 PM and 1:30–5:30 PM, and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. Same-day appointments are often available for urgent situations.