Dr. Spencer has been my CHIROPRACTOR for about 21 yrs. Before him I'd gone thru quite a few chiropractors. They never really adjusted my neck properly. Then I came across Dr. Spencer when he was in Berwyn. He found a way to adjust me thoroughly. Even and especially my neck. Ever since then I've gone to him. He always had a method to remedy any physical pain I had. For any sports or work related injuries Dr. Spencer is the one my family goes to. read more

Scott is great. I've been going to him since I moved to Chicago about 2 years ago. I have had back issues for about 10 years and have gone to several different chiropractors throughout that time. Scott is definitely one of my favorites. My back problems subside for quite a few months when I go to Scott (other chiros weren't as good, requiring me to go back every couple weeks). I've recommended friends to him and will continue to do so read more

OMG, Dr. Spencer, he gave me my life back when I was dealing with plantar fasciitis for 2 months! I was actually falling into a depression due to the pain, limping, and my quality of life was starting to go down. On a whim, I found Dr. Spencer through the United Healthcare directory. I admit, the foot manipulations to break up the scar tissue made me cringe, and I was kind of looking cross eyed at the whole taping thing, but I trusted the good doc. He was honest, kind, respectful of the money I was spending, and went out of his way to see me during my lunch breaks. He said he would be happy to get me at a level 1-2 for foot pain. Try a level ZERO foot pain! Getting out of bed each morning with NO pain!!! Walking around the office without limping!! Doctor, I am forever in your debt for giving me my life back with no meds, expensive bills, shots or surgery. I would recommend this doctor to anyone -- not only is he a wonderful healer, but he is a kind human being (maybe its because he is Canadian, eh?) -- thanks Doc, you are a rockstar! read more

I've been seeing Doctor Spencer for about a month now and I have found him to be courteous, professional, friendly and most importantly skilled at being a chiropractor. I've had chronic neck problems for the last ten years or so and every year or so it flares up badly and I need to see a chiropractor. I'm happy to say that, with the exercises he has me doing, my neck seems to be better than it has been in years and was generally feeling better after the first few visits. He has also been extra flexible about working around my demanding schedule ("Hey Scott can you see me in fifteen minutes?" "Hey Scott, I know its Friday afternoon and you are probably about to go home, but I could really use a tune-up.", etc. - yeah I'm a jerk). Don't be fooled by the first review. That person clearly has an axe to grind with medical professionals based on their other reviews and is either a generally miserable person or is doing the "try to game freebies to remove a bad review" thing. A two second look at his office will let you know that Doctor Spencer doesn't have an X-ray machine. What she probably misinterpreted, was Doctor Spencer saying that he could send her out for X-rays (which is what he offered me) and that he has a massage therapist who works out of his office that he could refer her to. While I haven't needed an X-ray, I did take him up on the massage referral and received quite a nice therapeutic massage from Nicole that really helped my neck. The only reason I hesitated to write this review is for my selfish fear that he becomes so busy that I lose the opportunity to jump in at extremely inconvenient times. Go see Doctor Spencer. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've been going to Dr. Spencer for 3+ years now as I was initially recommended to him by 4-5 of my former co workers at Equinox in the Loop and I had also heard good things about him from club members. Also, an exercise physiologist I'm extremely hesitant to trust anyone to work on me, however Dr. Spencer's approach to a diagnosis is above par. He practices a "full body" approach and not the traditional "crack crack, ok you're good to go". He always puts me at ease by explaining what he's doing and why. Two years ago he was the only professional out of 2 Northwestern MDs (with Xrays and MRIs) to identify the underlying issue of my severe lower back pain-a torn hip labrum. I have since recommend numerous clientele and friends to Scott who have all returned for multiple follow up visits and have nothing but good things to say about their experiences. Additionally, Scott is extremely flexible and has great bedside manner. Highly recommended his business. read more

Since I found Dr. Spencer thru Yelp, I figured it's time I finally write my review. From the first phone call to Dr. Spencer, I was impressed. I was in pain and needed to see a chiropractor that day. When I called his office and explained my issue, he made sure I got an appt right away. He was gentle with his manipulations on my back which I was happy with since I was in pain. After the appt, I immediately felt better. I was sent home with stretches to do to help my situation which to me is great, that way I'm not only relying on the chiropractor to help. I've gone back several times over the year for various issues, headaches, neck pain, foot pain, joint pain in my hand and of course my visits for back pain. Dr. Spencer always helps take the pain away and gives me exercises to do at home to keep the pain down. He also tries to find the cause of the issues, so I don't have to keep coming back all the time for the same thing. He wants to make sure you feel better without a ton of visits. I've been to other chiropractors that have you come in several times a week for months for the same issue, which is usually why I stop seeing them because I don't have the time to constantly go there. I like that Dr. Spencer wants to get you back to normal as soon as possible. Another plus, he has a massage therapist in the office. I've had work done from Ellen on my back, neck and arm. She is a good massage therapist and really gets deep into those muscles that are tight and causing pain. She makes sure you are comfortable during the session and that she's getting the area you are having the issue with. So I would recommend you go see Dr. Spencer for any pain you are experiencing. He does a great job, is professional, very caring, gentle and makes you feel relaxed. Oh, and he also has a great personality and a good sense of humor! read more

This was a really great experience. I had been having neck problems for a couple of days. Dr. Spencer was able to realign me and give me some exercises to do on my own to help with the pain. I am not 100% yet, but I am getting there! Great location, easy in and out. The best yet? No waiting! He knew that he was running behind and instead of having me wait at his office he called me and asked if I could come a half hour later. Nice. read more

My husband and I have both been seeing Dr. Spencer for a few months now. We have both been really pleased with the quality of services provided, the convenience of the office location, and the ease of scheduling appointments. They have a great location downtown and I can always get an appointment at a convenient time (I love to go just before or right after work). They even have a convenient online appointment scheduling system so you don't have to call! If you're from my generation and have phone-o-phobia this is great! As far as the Chiropractic services, Dr. Spencer is great! He is thorough and knowledgeable and has given me exercises do at home so that I feel better faster and so I stay feeling better. Unlike other Chiros that I have visited in the past, Dr. Spencer works hard to get you feeling 100% and doesn't require you to come in for lots and lots of appointments. And what's better? MASSAGES! Ellen is great for massage therapy. She has worked wonders on my back and neck and she does a great job of creating a relaxing and healing environment in the middle of the busy loop. read more

I was referred to Dr. Spencer about last summer because of back issues that I have had for a long time. From the very first time I walked into the office it has been a delightful experience. Dr.Spencer and his staff are professional, friendly and absolutely kind to their clients with every visit. What I like best about Dr. Spencer is that he makes sure to explain everything he is doing to me and when he knows I have had a very bad back day he has even gone out of his way to check in with me via email or phone. I have referred Dr Spencer to my friends and family who all have found their visits to be knowledgeable and helpful to their pain. I am very happy to have found such a wonderful chiropractor who loves what he does and truly takes care of his patients chiropractic needs. read more

I have been throwing out my back since I was a teenager, probably due to some combination of my height and weight, a martial arts/gym history, a job that has me bending over an optical table or hunched next to a laptop all day, and recently lifting my newborn or picking up the stuff that he drops. I went to doctors, got x-rays, muscle relaxers, etc. in the past. But then my wife went to Dr. Spencer for a neck issue one day and said, "It really helped. You should go." So I did. He turns what used to be a months-long lower back recovery process into a 1-2 visit one. That's a big deal, because I usually throw my back out a few times a year, so it's a matter of being constantly in pain or not. I also had knee pain from some patellofemoral issues that plagued me since high school. In the past, I had gone to doctors and physical therapists for this, but could never quite kick it. Long story short, it's gone now thanks to Dr. Spencer. He goes way, way above and beyond when it comes to his patients. You might hear that a lot, but I mean it. In the ~eight months that I have been seeing him for numerous issues, he has: a. at a moment's notice, rearranged his entire schedule to make an emergency visit to me at my own home, where I had badly thrown out my back and could not move a single inch in any direction. b. Watched my baby for me while the excellent massage therapist Ellen worked on me. Multiple times. c. Invited me to call any time, even over the weekend, if I had any back issues. And admitted me the same day or rushed to the office early in the morning to see me when I did. d. Followed up by email to check my progress. e. Accommodated my work schedule very generously. All the while, he is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. He is full of advice for outside of the office too. For example, he examined the pattern of wear and strain on my running shoes and gave me advice on what qualities my next set of shoes should have to minimize the impact to my knee as I was doing my regular treadmill run. Five stars is an understatement. If you have any long-standing back pain or similar, please do yourself a favor and go today. He has worked very nicely with my insurance. It really couldn't be better. read more

Dr Spencer is by far the best physician I've seen. He makes me feel comfortable and helps me identify my pain areas and get better. When he aligns my spine and neck I instantly feel better. When I've been with chronic back and knee pain he has guided me all the way through the treatment until I'm 100% better. He is very reasonable with payment plans and reminds you that his goal is to help you. The waiting time is nothing and the fact that you get a massage right then and there with his amazing therapist is wonderful too. read more

I've had occasional back freakouts over the years, but never visited a chiropractor (or any medical professional) about it until this latest bout had me in pain and barely able to move for a full week. I picked Scott because he's across the street from the office and seemed to have good reviews here on Yelp. I'm SO glad I went. I think I was expecting a bunch of bs, but what I found is that he gives good, practical advice and used some physical therapy techniques to help me get back to normal. After a few visits, I was feeling better but worried about the upcoming holiday weekend (this was just before Memorial Day) and have a full 4 days without a treatment - what if I was paralyzed with pain again? before I could even bring up my worries, he told me he didn't want me to feel abandoned over the holiday and to call the office if I needed him. He'd check his messages and said he'd come in on the weekend if I felt I needed an adjustment to get me through. As it turned out, I didn't need to - just following his advice and doing the exercises he recommended made me feel better every day - but how amazing is that offer? It really showed he cares that you're in pain. Also, no need to worry about the pressure to come back for weekly adjustments, which is what I've heard a lot of chiros do. After the first few sessions, he recommended I come back once every 4-6 weeks, after I got back to normal, and that was it. What a relief, to NOT get a lengthy sales pitch with dire threats, as I'd been led to expect. Anyway, I'm feeling all normal again but I haven't been back even though I know I should. That's not his fault, I'm just having a bad year, body-wise, and really would like to go a solid month without a doctor visit of some kind. I probably will eventually go back, though - it's inexpensive, relatively speaking, and it takes all of like 20 minutes per visit. So, in sum: smart, friendly, professional, affordable, and actually cares about the people who come to him for help. I feel l like I lucked out to find him. read more

Dr. Spencer is an excellent chiropractor who truly cares about the overall health of his patients. I have seen many chiros in the past, and he is the most knowledgeable I have seen. He understands his craft well, and I always leave feeling better. I like that he also offers massage therapy as I part of his service (depends on your insurance). He is close to my work, which makes lunch time visits super convenient. Highly recommended! read more

I had never seen a chiropractor before; I'd never had a reason to visit one. In May of this year I developed a sore neck, I thought from sleeping in an odd position. This had happened before but always corrected itself within a few days. But this time it was getting worse, and in about 2 weeks time I had constant neck and sholder pain that was shooting down into my right arm. I looked in the mirror and my left shoulder was higher than my right and my next was tilted to the left. I was seriously out of wack and it was too painful to stand up straight. I found Dr. Spencer on Yelp and chose him becuase: all reviews were great (except one), he was located close to my office, took my insurance and could see me within a day. I felt some relief after the first visit, just from a little therapy and some neck exercises which I continued at home. That continued for visits 2 and 3, and by then I estimated I felt 85% better and I was standing straight again! With continued therapy through visits 4, 5 and 6 and some massages from his massage therapist, I felt about 95%. A huge improvement from when I first walked into his office! Today I have zero pain. If the pain should return, no doubt I'll return to Dr. Spencer's office. He's great at what he does and genuinely concerned with the wellbeing of his patients. read more

Dr. Spencer is awesome! If you want a great chiropractor who cares about his patients then I highly recommend Dr Spencer. After having my son in April I was suffering from serious back pain. After several visits and homework exercises I was feeling 110% better. Last Monday morning I woke up with severe neck pain from sleeping on it wrong. I called Dr. Spencer and he got me an appointment that morning. After my appointment was over he told me to call him know how I was doing in the afternoon and that he wanted to set up a follow up appointment the next day to get more movement in my neck. I was so thankful and happy to have a great chiropractor who cares. He really takes the time to listen to his patients. Also, Ellen, the massage therapist, is amazing, too! read more

I have a 25 year old back injury that flares up on occasion, and when I woke up barely able to move my husband suggested I see Dr. Spencer, who has been helping my husband (with great success) for stress-related tension. Dr. Spencer took me last minute, performed a thorough evaluation, and after a simple manipulation my pain practically disappeared immediately. I was concerned it would recur after a night's sleep, but I woke up feeling better than I have in a month. Dr. Spencer is professional, attentive and an excellent diagnostician. I went from a level 8 pain to a level 2 in 30 minutes. I highly recommend him. read more

I had my first appointment today with Dr. Spencer. Hours later I am still in awe about the experience. I had been seeing another chiropractor for 7 months (with the 3x weekly, then 2x weekly, etc). I received more benefit in this one visit with Dr. Spencer than I did over all those months at the other place. He really does care about the well being of his patients - - it showed through in the short time I was with him. He is very patient, takes his time with you and does not make you feel like he just wants to get to his next appointment (as I felt previously). I am so happy a co-worker referred me to him...I now feel like I'm in very good hands. read more

Great doctor! Tries to completely understand your problem rather than just making a couple adjustments and sending you off. I liked that when one of his suggested treatments didn't help, he was quick to try another technique that did. Easy to get a lunch time appointment with and a super nice guy. read more

Although Scott Spencer appears to be a nice chiropractor, do not be fooled. He charged me $80 for my first visit, telling me that he would take x-rays and give me a "massage," besides determining what might be ailing me. But when I visited him, he was going back and forth between my room and another "patient," he never gave me a diagnosis, he didn't take the x-rays, and he didn't give me anything that could be considered a "massage." Right at the end of my visit he said he wouldn't take the x-rays because he didn't think I needed them. He still charged me what he had said he would, minus the three things I mentioned. I wrote him an email and he responded that I should be satisfied since I admitted that I felt better, and he denied having told me the fee included x-rays. He claimed he did not take x-rays because he didn't have an x-ray machine at his Loop location. I originally went to see him because he took over the practice of Francoise Martin who was recommended to me. All I have to say is that he is the proverbial "quack." Do not waste your time seeing him. read more