About Dr Bruce Zurek DC

When I was about six years old, I began dealing with severe migraines. My family tried to find answers through different tests, medications, and treatments, but I continued to struggle with them. Eventually, a friend recommended that I see a chiropractor.

That experience changed the direction of my life.

After beginning chiropractic care, I finally found the relief I had been looking for. I continued receiving care as I grew up, and over time I became interested in understanding why chiropractic had made such a difference for me.

That personal experience is still a big part of the way I approach patients today. I know what it is like to deal with a problem that affects your everyday life and to wonder whether there is another option.

From Nebraska Ranch Life to College Wrestling

Sports were also a major part of my life growing up.

I wrestled for Sargent-Burwell, where I was a four-time state placer and finished as the state runner-up during my senior year. I later continued wrestling at the University of Nebraska at Kearney while studying Exercise Science.

I eventually transferred to Chadron State College, where I continued competing in collegiate wrestling before graduating in 2013. Chadron State’s athletic records show me competing for the Eagles at 157 pounds during my senior season.

Years of wrestling taught me a lot about movement, injuries, recovery, discipline, and what it feels like when your body isn’t performing the way you want it to.

It also reinforced my interest in helping people move and feel better.

Becoming a Chiropractor

After college, I attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where I received my chiropractic education.

What interested me most was the opportunity to work directly with patients and look beyond just where something hurts. Pain can affect the way you work, sleep, exercise, spend time with your family, and do the things you enjoy.

That is why I believe a good first visit should begin with listening.

Before recommending care, I want to understand what you are experiencing, how long it has been going on, what you have already tried, and what you would like to be able to do again.

What You Can Expect From Me

I don’t want patients to feel like they are being rushed through an appointment or placed into the same treatment plan as everyone else.

When you come to Zurek Chiropractic, my goal is to:

• Listen to what is bothering you
• Understand how your symptoms are affecting everyday life
• Perform an appropriate examination
• Explain what I find in understandable terms
• Discuss whether chiropractic care may be appropriate
• Create recommendations based on your individual needs
• Refer you for additional medical evaluation when something requires care outside our office

Whether you are dealing with back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, an injury, or another musculoskeletal or nerve-related concern, I want you to understand your options and feel comfortable asking questions.

Still an Athlete at Heart

My wrestling background still influences the way I think about health today.

Athletes quickly learn that the body doesn’t always cooperate. Sometimes you need to address a problem before it becomes something that keeps you from training, competing, working, or simply moving comfortably.

You don’t have to be a competitive athlete to have those same goals. For one person, success may mean getting back to the gym. For someone else, it might mean working without pain, playing with their children, sleeping comfortably, or getting through a round of golf.

The goal is not simply to chase symptoms. It is to help you move toward the activities that matter to you.

Family Is a Big Part of My Life

Outside the office, I am a husband and dad.

I married my high school sweetheart, AJ, and we have a son and two daughters. My family has been an important part of my journey, and being a parent has also influenced the way I interact with the families who come into our office.

I want Zurek Chiropractic to feel like a place where you can ask questions, understand what is happening, and feel comfortable with the care you receive.

Proud to Serve West Omaha

I am grateful that my career brought me back to Nebraska and gave me the opportunity to serve people in the Omaha community.

I am also a member of the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, which lists me as a member since 2016.

Today, Zurek Chiropractic serves patients from West Omaha, Millard, Chalco, La Vista, Papillion, Ralston, and surrounding communities.

Let’s Talk About What’s Bothering You

If pain, stiffness, an injury, or another problem is keeping you from doing the things you want to do, I would be happy to sit down with you and learn more about what is going on.

You don’t need to know whether chiropractic care is the right answer before you walk through the door. That’s what the evaluation is for.

Contact Zurek Chiropractic in West Omaha to schedule your consultation.

Dr. Bruce Zurek, DC