Of the many chiropractic practices serving Central Virginia, these 5 have built a reputation within the sports performance niche. Highlighted are some of their credentials and accomplishments.
Palmer Chiropractic Center of Lynchburg Inc
Doctors Adam Palmer and Jeffrey Lowes lead the innovative team at Palmer Chiropractic Center, which has two convenient locations; Lynchburg and Altavista. They offer patients state-of-the-art therapies such as dry needling and manual muscle therapy, in addition to traditional chiropractic treatment. Palmer Chiropractic holds memberships with the Lynchburg, Virginia, and American Chiropractic Associations, and Dr. Lowes has been the Official Team Chiropractor of the Liberty University Sports Medicine Team since 2005. In addition, Dr. Lowes has taught as an Associate Professor at LU since 2011. Their high credibility extends beyond professional recognitions. Their patients also attest to the quality of their services. One of their many patients recently stated, “Great care, attention to details, and ability to listen. The dry needling is the best.”
Balanced Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
Located in Charlottesville, the Balanced Chiropractic team has developed a strong reputation in the areas of athletic and sports therapies. Dr. Samuel Spillman (DC) and Julie Jastrzemski (PT) lead the practice in its integrative approach to sports wellness by incorporating both Chiropractic services and Physical Therapy in one, convenient location. Balanced has numerous positive reviews from patients, and has placed on the “Best of Cville” list for three consecutive years. One satisfied client had this to say,
“So pleased with my experience doing physical therapy with Bryan Esherick at Balanced. I came in dealing with chronic pain in my Achilles tendon from a sports injury.”
Laser Sport & Spine Rehab is well-established as a leader in Sports Therapy in the Richmond area. Lead by Dr. Milan Lassiter, this clinic provides a full range of innovative athletic therapies and treatments. Patients have access to certified professionals who can apply Dry Needling, Active Release Technique (ART), Class IV Laser Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Radial Pulse Therapy, Active Therapeutic Movement, and more. As an esteemed Sports Chiropractor, Dr. Lassiter is very involved with local athletes, including many from VCU Sports Teams. Also of note, his practice has earned a solid reputation among the patients it serves. One client shared this feedback,
“I've seen numerous chiropractors over the years, and have gotten more relief from Dr. Lassiter in less than two months than I did with all the rest put together, and certainly more than I've gotten from even the best orthopedists who are so handcuffed in their practice by the insurance companies.”
Founded by Dr. Gregory Walter in 1984, Walter Chiropractic continues to be highly-esteemed among patients in the in the Roanoke area. Working alongside Dr. Walter is Dr. Benjamin Bowman, who boasts extensive experience in sports chiropractic treatment. Among his experience was the eight seasons he spent as the Team Chiropractor for Radford University’s Athletic Department. This practice has numerous satisfied clients willing to attest to its unparalleled service. One such client recently stated,
“Great local chiropractor, very professional and stress-free health care atmosphere. I felt like a person, not a number.”
Active Chiropractic has an impressive facility in Midlothian, just west of Richmond. This practice was established by Dr. Rob Green, who has a passion for human athletic performance. Dr. Green is an accomplished athlete himself, bringing first-hand experience with athletic goals, challenges, and triumphs. Among his clients are professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, PGA, and he has himself placed in the world-renowned IronMan competition. Dr. Green is the Chiropractor for the William & Mary University Sports Department and has a strong reputation among active and athletic citizens in the region. Many innovative treatments and therapies are provided at Active Chiropractic, including the Gaston Technique, Running (biomechanical) Analysis, Dry Needling, and more. One positive Google review stated,
“This is such a wonderful practice, a great friendly accommodating team - Dr. Green is truly a miracle worker. I was referred by a coworker and so glad she recommended them!”
There are many chiropractic clinics in the Central Virginia region, but these five practices stand out due to how they specialize in the area of sports therapy, yet also offer a range of comprehensive treatments. The positive reviews shared by their respective patients speaks volumes as to why these practices are among the best in the realm of sports therapy.
