About Dr. David Carter Chiropractor in Angier, NC
Dr. David Carter is a Doctor of Chiropractic serving patients in Angier, NC and the surrounding communities of Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, Willow Springs, Coats, and Benson.
He founded Move Chiropractic with one goal in mind: help people move better, hurt less, and stay active doing the things they love.
Education & Training
Dr. Carter earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN, graduating Cum Laude in 2019.
Northwestern is one of the leading chiropractic institutions in the country, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based clinical practice and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Since graduating, Dr. Carter has pursued advanced training in:
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Dry Needling — for muscle tension, trigger points, and neuromuscular dysfunction
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IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) — certified through RockTape
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy — certified through RockTape
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Cupping Therapy — certified through RockTape
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Extremity Injury Assessment and Treatment
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Manual Therapy Techniques including pin and stretch, PNF-based stretching, and McKenzie Method principles
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CRISP Protocols — for systematic assessment and clinical decision-making
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation for Weightlifting and Strength Training
EXPERIENCE
Before relocating to North Carolina, Dr. Carter practiced at a multi-doctor, rehabilitation-focused chiropractic clinic in Sioux Falls, SD from 2019 to 2021. During that time he accumulated over 10,000 patient visits, averaging approximately 30 patients per day — experience that sharpened his ability to assess a wide range of conditions quickly and accurately.
Since opening Move Chiropractic in Angier in 2021, Dr. Carter has grown his patient base to nearly 800 active patients. He has worked extensively with active adults and gym-goers who sustain injuries during training, blue-collar and manual labor workers dealing with repetitive stress and physical strain, and young parents in their 20s and 30s trying to keep up with their kids while managing pain.
He also treats student and competitive athletes, including athletes referred from local high school programs and from Campbell University, many of whom seek him out specifically for dry needling — one of the few providers offering it outside of Raleigh.
Why Chiropractic
Dr. Carter's path to chiropractic started with his own pain. After a minor car accident, he dealt with recurring neck pain for years — pain that would ease up, then return.
When he finally saw a chiropractor, a few visits and some simple at-home stretches changed everything. The pain that had followed him for years stopped coming back with the same intensity. When it did creep up, he had the tools to stop it before it took hold.
What struck him most wasn't just the relief — it was how quickly the chiropractor identified what was causing it. That experience of having a years-long problem solved methodically and efficiently stuck with him.
"I'm kind of an anatomy nerd. I genuinely enjoy solving the puzzle of figuring out what's going on with someone and why. And there's nothing quite like seeing a patient's face when they tell you they haven't felt this good in years."
Today that same approach drives how Dr. Carter practices. He intentionally starts patients with treatments they can reproduce on their own at home — not to send them away, but to build their confidence and give them tools that work between visits.
PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH
How Dr. Carter Approaches Care
Dr. Carter's approach is grounded in science, not tradition. The research on musculoskeletal pain consistently supports improving joint mobility as a core mechanism for reducing pain. When combined with therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise, patients improve faster and stay improved longer. That's the model he follows at Move Chiropractic.
He focuses on pain and mobility — what's limiting movement, what's driving symptoms, and what the patient can do both in the office and at home to change that. Every treatment plan combines passive care (adjustments, manual therapy, dry needling, soft tissue work) with active strategies the patient can own.
His toolkit includes spinal and extremity manipulation, IASTM, dry needling, BFR therapy, cupping, McKenzie-style treatment principles, and movement-based rehab. For patients who train — whether that's CrossFit, powerlifting, recreational running, or general gym work — Dr. Carter speaks the language. He trains himself and understands the mechanics of barbell movements, high-intensity training, and the injury patterns that come with them.
Rooted in the Angier Area
Dr. Carter chose Angier because it offered something rare: a community that felt close-knit but was growing fast. He is not a big-city person, and Angier fit the kind of place he and his family wanted to put down roots.
He previously served on the Angier Community Development Board and has sponsored and coached local youth sports teams in the area. He remains active throughout the surrounding communities — Lillington, Coats, Broadway, Benson, and Erwin — supporting local events and businesses. His kids are currently involved in youth sports in Lillington, and the community feel of this part of Harnett and Wake County is something he genuinely values.
He also maintains a close relationship with local athletic programs. A track coach at a local high school regularly refers student athletes to him, and he treats a growing number of athletes from Campbell University — many of whom come specifically for dry needling and sports injury care.
Ready to Feel Better?
Whether you are dealing with back pain, a nagging injury from the gym, or something that has been bothering you for months, Dr. Carter will take the time to figure out what is actually going on and build a plan around your goals. New patients are always welcome, and same-day appointments are often available.
Call or text (984) 355-3587 or schedule online using the button below.