Advanced Chiropractic of Philadelphia
Advanced Chiropractic of Philadelphia is a chiropractic practice on Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia, treating pain and injuries in the downtown area. Dr. Alexander Jamieson, Co-President and Lead Chiropractor, has been in private practice in Philadelphia since 2003 and holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University along with a Pennsylvania State Chiropractic License and a Pennsylvania Physiotherapist License. The practice treats neck pain, back pain and sciatica, along with fibromyalgia, headaches, balance disorders, dizziness, vertigo, shoulder and arm pain, leg pain, restless leg syndrome and pinched nerves, plus injuries to the shoulders, wrists, hips, knees and feet. Patients are treated with a combination of chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, SOT, Thompson Drop Table and Full Spine Therapy, and the office also offers spinal decompression, orthotics, deep tissue massage, the Graston Technique, myofascial release, reiki, trigger point therapy, acupressure point therapy and personalized stretching and exercise plans. The practice describes its approach as treat and release chiropractic, meaning it works to resolve aches and pains as quickly as it can rather than committing patients to open ended care. Most insurance plans are accepted with the exception of Medicare, and the office files the paperwork with your carrier. Se habla espanol. A second Advanced Chiropractic location operates in Elkins Park.
Services
Chiropractic adjustments
Adjustments using a combination of chiropractic techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, SOT, Thompson Drop Table and Full Spine Therapy.
Spinal decompression
FDA cleared DTS spinal decompression therapy, a traction based procedure used for back pain, sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and relapse following surgery.
Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage offered alongside chiropractic care at the Center City office.
Graston technique
The Graston Technique is offered as part of the practice's soft tissue treatment options.
Sciatica and low back pain treatment
Treatment for sciatica, chronic low back pain and disc related pain.
Why choose us?
Location & hours
1518 Walnut St #1206, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
FAQs
How soon can I be seen?
The practice states that it sees all of its patients immediately and that you do not have to wait for an appointment. If you are suffering from back, neck or sciatica pain, call the Center City office at 215-545-5117 and the team will schedule an appointment for you right away. If you reach the site outside office hours, you can fill out the contact form and the office will call you back as soon as possible.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. The practice accepts most insurance plans, with the exception of Medicare, and it submits your bill to your insurance carrier so that you have no paperwork. The office also states that auto injury and workers' compensation insurance cases receive full reimbursement with zero deductibles in many cases.
Will I have to keep coming back forever?
The practice describes its approach as treat and release chiropractic. It works to resolve your aches and pains as quickly as it can and then sends you on your way. The office notes that many people avoid chiropractors because they assume care never ends, and says that is not how this practice works.
What conditions do you treat?
The office treats neck pain, back pain and sciatica, along with fibromyalgia, headaches, balance disorders, dizziness, vertigo, shoulder and arm pain, leg pain, restless leg syndrome and pinched nerves. It also works with injuries to the shoulders, wrists, hips, knees and feet, and lists extensive experience treating headaches, TMJ, sports injuries, whiplash, carpal tunnel and sciatica pain.
What is spinal decompression and who is it for?
Spinal decompression is a non surgical, traction based therapy. The office uses FDA cleared DTS technology, which is cleared for the treatment of back pain, sciatica, herniated or bulging discs, degenerative disc disease and arthritis, spinal stenosis, and relapse or failure following surgery. The therapy creates negative pressure in the disc through proper positioning and tractioning of the spinal column.
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
Patients are treated with a combination of techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, SOT, Thompson Drop Table and Full Spine Therapy. The office also offers spinal decompression, orthotics, deep tissue massage, the Graston Technique, myofascial release, reiki, trigger point therapy, acupressure point therapy, and personalized stretching and exercise plans.
Where are you located and is there another office?
The Center City office is at 1518 Walnut Street, Suite 1206, Philadelphia, PA 19102, where Dr. Alex Jamieson practices. Advanced Chiropractic also has an Elkins Park location at 7848 Old York Road, Suite 200, where Dr. Lesley Freedman practices. The practice also offers office and home visits to the Elkins Park, Center City and Old City neighborhoods.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. The practice states se habla espanol on its site, so Spanish speaking patients can be assisted.