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Chiropractor using Gonstead Nervoscope for spinal screening

Using a Gonstead scope to check small skin‑temperature differences along the spine.

Non‑invasive; used alongside the exam to guide precise care.

About Dr. Karol Dochnal — Doctor of Chiropractic (MChiro, UK) in Sopot, Gdańsk & Gdynia

I’m Dr. Karol Dochnal, Doctor of Chiropractic (MChiro, UK) and founder of Sopot Chiropractic. My own injuries taught me that health isn’t just living without pain—it’s having the freedom, confidence and energy to live fully. That experience is why I’m passionate about helping people move better, recover naturally, and stay active for life.

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I studied in the UK at Health Sciences University (formerly the Anglo‑European College of Chiropractic), an ECCE‑accredited university, earning the MChiro (Master of Chiropractic) degree.Today I care for patients across Sopot, Gdańsk and Gdynia, helping with back and neck pain, sciatica, disc problems, posture issues, headaches and sports injuries.

 

My approach is evidence‑based, precise and personal: we start with a focused history and functional (orthopaedic & neurological) assessment, then create a clear plan that combines hands‑on care with simple home exercises.

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Before becoming a chiropractor I worked as an electromechanical engineer. That systems mindset still guides my work: I look for root causes and restore balance to the whole, not just the painful spot.

 

“For me, chiropractic is about more than treatment. It’s about restoring balance, protecting the spine, and giving people the confidence to live fully.”

Credentials & Accreditation

  • Doctor of Chiropractic (MChiro, UK) — multi‑year, accredited university degree (not a short‑course certificate)

  • Education accredited by ECCE (European Council on Chiropractic Education)

  • Extended Diploma in Sports Massage — advanced soft‑tissue assessment & treatment

  • Member: United Chiropractic Association (UCA) & Polskie Towarzystwo Chiropraktyki (PTChiro)

  • Bilingual care — English & Polish • Same‑day appointments often available

 

What this means for you: rigorous training with supervised patient care; orthopaedic & neurological assessment; clinical decision‑making and imaging referral when indicated; and ongoing CPD to keep skills current.

How I Work

1. Assess — focused history + orthopaedic/neurological testing; rule out red flags.

2. Explain — plain‑English (or Polish) diagnosis and goals we can measure.

3. Treat — precise manual therapy with techniques chosen for your body.

4. Rehab — targeted exercises and simple habits so results last.

Techniques I use when appropriate:

  • Gonstead — segment‑specific, precise adjustments

  • Applied Kinesiology (AK) — functional neuromuscular testing to guide care

  • Cranio‑Sacral — gentle techniques to reduce tension and improve balance

  • Soft‑tissue therapy & Sports Massage — targeted tissue work to reduce pain and restore function

  • Spinal mobilisations — low‑velocity joint techniques when adjustments aren’t indicated

  • Targeted rehab & graded loading — simple exercises to make results last

Safety & Professional Standards

  • Informed consent with discussion of benefits, risks, and alternatives

  • Screening for red flags; referral for MRI/X‑ray or specialist opinion only when clinically indicated

  • Codes of ethics & CPD through UCA and PTChiro

  • Clear plans, no pressure—you’ll know the why, what and how long

  • Professional title note: Doctor of Chiropractic is a chiropractic professional title based on a university degree; it does not mean medical doctor.

Conditions I Commonly Help With

  • Back & neck pain • Sciatica • Disc issues • Headaches/migraines • Posture problems • Sports injuries • Shoulder, hip & knee pain

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