If you’re looking for a chiropractor near Westport, CT, Dr. Thomas French’s Norwalk office is just 3 miles and 5 minutes away on East Avenue — closer than most Westport residents realize. Dr. French has been serving patients from Westport and throughout Fairfield County since 2002, offering honest, no-pressure chiropractic care with a 5.0 Google rating built over more than two decades of practice.
Whether you’re a Westport commuter with a desk-job back, a golfer dealing with a swing-related injury, a runner training for a race, or a parent carrying a toddler on your hip, Dr. French has likely treated someone with your exact situation. This page explains what he treats, what makes his approach different, and how to get to his Norwalk office from Westport.
Serving Westport Patients Since 2002
Dr. French’s practice at 148 East Avenue in Norwalk has been a trusted resource for Westport residents for over 20 years. The office sits just off I-95 Exit 15 — a straightforward drive from anywhere in Westport, whether you’re coming from Compo Beach, Saugatuck, Greens Farms, or the Post Road corridor. Most Westport patients reach the office in under 10 minutes.
Westport patients come to Dr. French for the same reason Norwalk patients do — honest assessment, precise treatment, and no pressure to continue care beyond what you actually need. In a market saturated with practices that lead with packages and prepaid treatment plans, that approach has built a genuinely loyal patient base across Fairfield County.
Conditions Dr. French Treats for Westport Patients
Back Pain
Lower back pain, upper back pain, disc injuries, and postural back pain from desk work are among the most common conditions Dr. French treats. Westport’s large commuter population — professionals taking Metro-North from Greens Farms and Westport stations into New York daily — develops predictable patterns of lumbar and cervical strain from hours of sitting. Dr. French addresses both the acute pain and the underlying postural and movement patterns that cause it to recur. See the full back pain treatment page for more detail.
Neck Pain
Neck pain from poor posture, prolonged desk or laptop use, sleeping position, or injury responds well to chiropractic care. Many Westport patients present with the combination of forward head posture, upper thoracic kyphosis, and cervical joint restriction that develops from years of desk work and commuting — a pattern Dr. French has extensive experience treating. See the neck pain page for more information.
Golf Injuries — A Westport Specialty
Westport and the surrounding Fairfield County area is home to some of Connecticut’s finest golf courses — Wee Burn Country Club, Aspetuck Valley Country Club, Shorehaven Golf Club, and others draw dedicated golfers from across the region. Golf-related injuries are a specific area of expertise for Dr. French, who has completed advanced training in golf biomechanics through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) — the world’s leading authority on golf fitness and injury prevention.
Golf injuries are rarely simple sprains. The rotational forces of a golf swing create specific loading patterns on the lumbar spine, hips, and thoracic spine. A lower back injury in a golfer requires understanding how that player’s swing mechanics are contributing to the injury — not just treating the pain in isolation. Dr. French evaluates both the injury and the movement pattern behind it, which is why golfers who’ve tried standard chiropractic without success often find better results with this approach. Common golf injuries treated include lower back pain from rotation, hip flexor tightness affecting swing mechanics, rib injuries from the follow-through, and cervical strain from swing posture.
Running and Sports Injuries
Dr. French’s sports medicine experience extends beyond the office — he has served as a medical care provider at the New York City Marathon, working with elite and recreational runners through one of the world’s most demanding athletic events. Westport has an active running community with access to trails at Longshore Club Park, Sherwood Island State Park, and the Saugatuck Reservoir trail network. Common running injuries Dr. French treats include IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, hip flexor strain, piriformis syndrome, and lumbar stress from high mileage. See the sports injury page for more detail.
Sciatica
Sciatic nerve pain — the shooting, burning, or numbing sensation that runs from the lower back down through the buttock and leg — is one of the most common conditions Dr. French treats. Whether the cause is a herniated disc, piriformis syndrome, or sacroiliac joint dysfunction, an accurate diagnosis determines the correct treatment approach. See the sciatica treatment page for a detailed explanation of causes and treatment options.
Auto Accident Injuries
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries from auto accidents often don’t produce full symptoms immediately — pain can develop days or weeks after the collision. If you’ve been in an accident on I-95, the Merritt Parkway, or Route 1 in the Westport area, early evaluation prevents acute injuries from becoming chronic conditions. Dr. French works with auto insurance and provides documentation for personal injury claims. See the auto accident page for more information.
Pregnancy Chiropractic
Safe, gentle chiropractic care is available throughout all trimesters of pregnancy. Dr. French is a member of a professional pregnancy chiropractic network and uses pregnancy-specific techniques that address the back pain, pelvic discomfort, and postural changes that accompany pregnancy. Many Westport patients travel to Norwalk specifically for pregnancy chiropractic care. See the pregnancy chiropractic page for more detail.
Headaches
Many tension headaches and cervicogenic headaches originate from restricted joints and tight muscles in the neck and upper back — not from the head itself. Chiropractic care addresses these structural causes at the source rather than managing symptoms with medication. If your headaches are accompanied by neck stiffness, worsen with prolonged sitting, or begin at the base of the skull, chiropractic evaluation is worth considering. See the headache treatment page for more detail.
Why Westport Patients Choose Dr. French Over Local Options
Westport has several chiropractic offices. What consistently brings patients to Dr. French’s Norwalk practice instead — and keeps them coming back — is the combination of genuine clinical experience and a straightforward philosophy of care.
Dr. French graduated summa cum laude from National University of Health Sciences and has been in practice for over 20 years. He holds Connecticut Chiropractic License CT 1506, has served as a medical care provider at the New York City Marathon, has advanced training in golf biomechanics through the Titleist Performance Institute, and has been published in Dynamic Chiropractic for his research on rib dysfunction. His 5.0 Google rating reflects the consistent experience patients describe — honest assessment, effective treatment, and no pressure.
What he doesn’t do is equally important: no required treatment packages, no prepaid plans, no pressure to continue care beyond what your body actually needs. Recommendations are based entirely on how you’re responding to treatment. If chiropractic isn’t the right fit for your condition, he’ll tell you and point you toward the right specialist.
Getting to Our Norwalk Office from Westport
Driving Directions from Westport
From downtown Westport or the Post Road: Take US-1 East toward Norwalk. Continue approximately 3 miles to East Avenue. Turn left on East Avenue. The office is at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D, in the Riverview East building on your right. Free parking is available in the building lot.
From I-95: Take Exit 15 (East Avenue/Norwalk). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp onto East Avenue. The office is 0.3 miles on your right at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D.
Total drive time from Westport: approximately 5-10 minutes depending on traffic. The Route 1 approach avoids highway traffic during peak commute hours.
Frequently Asked Questions — Westport Patients
Dr. French’s office at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D, Norwalk is approximately 3 miles and 5-10 minutes from Westport via US-1 or I-95 Exit 15. Free parking is available at the office.
Yes. Dr. French accepts most major insurance plans. Visit the insurance and payment page or call (203) 939-9700 to confirm your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Yes — golf biomechanics and golf-related injuries are a specific area of expertise. Dr. French has completed advanced training through the Titleist Performance Institute and treats golfers from Wee Burn, Aspetuck Valley, Shorehaven, and courses throughout Fairfield County.
Same-day appointments are available for patients in acute pain. Call (203) 939-9700 to check availability.
Yes — free parking is available in the building lot at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D, Norwalk.
Schedule Your Appointment
Dr. French’s office is located at 148 East Avenue, Suite 1D, Norwalk, CT 06851 — just 5 minutes from Westport via I-95 or Route 1. New patients from Westport and throughout Fairfield County are welcome.
Call (203) 939-9700 or book online to schedule your appointment. Same-day appointments available for patients in acute pain.
Serving patients from Westport, Norwalk, Weston, Wilton, Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Fairfield, and throughout Fairfield County.