Reviewed by Dr Kelvin Ng, Founder and Clinic Director, Family Health Chiropractic Clinic. Last updated 5 November 2026.
Yes, you can see a chiropractor in Singapore without any cracking. At Family Health Chiropractic Clinic, every adjustment is delivered with the Arthrostim, a small hand-held instrument that gives a quick, light impulse to a specific spot. There is no twisting of the neck or back, and no popping sound. Care is guided by Koren Specific Technique (KST), and visits are pay-per-visit with no packages. The clinic has been in practice since 2009 and has over 170 Google reviews.
Why so many people worry about the crack
The popping sound most people associate with chiropractic comes from traditional manual manipulation. It is a common reason people put off a first visit, especially if they have a sensitive neck, a recent injury, or are bringing a child or an older parent. If that is you, a no-cracking approach is a reasonable place to start.
What is the Arthrostim?
The Arthrostim is a precise hand-held adjusting instrument. Instead of the chiropractor using hands and body weight to move a joint, the instrument delivers a very fast, light impulse at a chosen contact point. Because the force is small and controlled, it is used for all ages at our clinic. For newborns, only very light fingertip contact is used.
What is Koren Specific Technique (KST)?
KST is the assessment method that tells the chiropractor where to adjust. Rather than adjusting every segment of the spine, the chiropractor looks for the specific areas that need attention, then adjusts only those. The result is a short, focused visit.
Who a no-cracking approach suits
People who are nervous about the popping sound, parents bringing children, older adults, and anyone with a sensitive neck often prefer an instrument-based approach. Chiropractic is not right for everyone. If you have sudden severe pain, weakness, numbness that is spreading, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after a significant accident, see a medical doctor first. Chiropractors in Singapore are regulated, and the Ministry of Health publishes information on their qualifications and complaints.
What to expect at your first visit
Dr Kelvin Ng (Founder and Clinic Director) or Dr Ashley Liew (Senior Associate) will take your history, talk through your concerns, and examine your posture and movement. If chiropractic care is suitable, he will explain what he found and the plan before starting. Adjustments with the Arthrostim are quick and most people describe them as comfortable. You can read more in our guide to planning your first visit, or see how the approach compares in chiropractor vs physiotherapist.
Fees, location and hours
Initial visits are $120 to $180 and follow-up visits are $80 to $150, paid per visit with no packages and no lock-in. Reduced rates apply for children and seniors. See the full breakdown on our chiropractor fees page.
We are at 111 Somerset Road #08-03, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164, about two minutes from Somerset MRT. Clinic hours: Mon and Wed 10:00 to 19:00, Tue 08:30 to 13:00, Thu 08:30 to 17:00, Fri 08:30 to 19:00, Sat 08:30 to 13:00, closed Sunday.
Book your gentle, no-cracking visit
Book a visit with Dr Kelvin Ng or Dr Ashley Liew. Pay per visit, no packages, no lock-in. 2 minutes from Somerset MRT.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a chiropractor in Singapore who does not crack your back?
Yes. Family Health Chiropractic Clinic adjusts exclusively with the Arthrostim instrument and does not do traditional manipulation, so there is no cracking or popping.
Does chiropractic with the Arthrostim hurt?
Most people find it comfortable. The impulse is light and quick. If you are sore afterwards, it is usually mild and short-lived, and you can tell your chiropractor how you feel at the next visit.
Is a no-cracking approach safe for children and seniors?
The Arthrostim uses light, controlled force and is used for all ages at our clinic. Newborns receive only very light fingertip contact. Read more about paediatric chiropractic in Singapore.
How does KST decide where to adjust?
KST is a method of finding the specific spots that need adjusting, so the chiropractor adjusts only where it is needed instead of working through the whole spine.
How much does a visit cost?
An initial visit is $120 to $180 and a follow-up is $80 to $150. There are no packages, and children and seniors have reduced rates.
Where is the clinic?
111 Somerset Road #08-03, TripleOne Somerset, Singapore 238164, about two minutes from Somerset MRT. See how to get to the clinic.
This article is general information and not a substitute for an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.