Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center – Dr. Tammy Atkinson, DC

Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center provides advanced chiropractic and injury recovery care in Cary, NC and Wake Forest, NC, led by Dr. Tammy Atkinson, DC. With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Atkinson specializes in helping patients with chronic pain, disc injuries, spinal decompression therapy, and post-accident recovery through a diagnostic-driven, personalized approach.

At Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center, our focus is on identifying the root cause of pain and restoring long-term function. Care plans may include evidence-based chiropractic techniques, spinal decompression, therapeutic laser therapy, and structured rehabilitation to help patients get back to their best.

She is known for a diagnostic-driven, results-focused approach that combines advanced chiropractic care with modern technologies and integrative strategies to help patients recover faster, move better, and avoid unnecessary procedures whenever possible.

Patients often find Dr. Atkinson after searching for a chiropractor in Cary or Wake Forest because they are frustrated with recurring pain, unresolved injuries, or care that hasn’t worked.

Her practice focuses on diagnosing the true cause of pain and building structured treatment plans—especially for disc injuries, nerve pain, and post-accident conditions.

A Different Approach to Pain Care

Many patients who come to Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center have already tried traditional chiropractic care, physical therapy, injections, or medication—with limited or temporary relief.

Dr. Atkinson’s approach is different.

Rather than focusing only on symptoms, she works to identify:

Mechanical causes of pain (disc injury, nerve compression, joint dysfunction)
Neurological contributors (nerve irritation, movement control issues)
Healing barriers that prevent full recovery

This allows her to design structured, personalized care plans using the right tools at the right time—rather than one-size-fits-all treatment.

Conditions Dr. Atkinson Commonly Treats

Dr. Atkinson focuses on patients dealing with:

Chronic neck and back pain
Herniated and degenerative disc conditions
Chronic back pain and neck pain
Herniated discs and degenerative disc disease
Sciatica and pinched nerves
Spinal stenosis
Auto accident and personal injury cases
Failed chiropractic or physical therapy care
Chronic pain that returns or does not fully resolve.

She frequently works with patients who want non-surgical, non-opioid solutions backed by objective evaluation and clinical experience.

Advanced Training That Supports Better Outcomes

Dr. Atkinson frequently treats patients who need more than basic care, using advanced evaluation and technologies when appropriate, including:

Spinal decompression for disc and nerve conditions
Robotic laser therapy for pain and tissue recovery
Structured rehabilitation and reassessment checkpoints

Dr. Atkinson earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic and has completed extensive post-graduate training in:

MRI interpretation and diagnostic imaging
Trauma and personal injury evaluation
Functional neurology and movement assessment
Advanced spine and disc conditions
Functional and metabolic contributors to pain and recovery

When Functional Medicine Becomes Part of the Plan

While Dr. Atkinson’s primary focus is pain and injury recovery, some patients do not heal as expected due to underlying inflammatory, metabolic, or recovery-related factors.

In these cases, she may integrate functional medicine principles to:

Reduce inflammation that slows tissue healing
Support nerve and disc recovery
Improve overall resilience in chronic or stubborn cases

Functional medicine is used strategically and selectively—not as a replacement for chiropractic care, but as a tool to help certain patients achieve better long-term outcomes when standard approaches alone are not enough.

What Patients Appreciate Most

Patients often comment on Dr. Atkinson’s:

Thorough evaluations
Clear explanations and education
Honest recommendations
Structured treatment plans with reassessment checkpoints

Her goal is not just short-term relief, but measurable improvement and lasting results.

Caring for Cary and Wake Forest

Dr. Atkinson serves patients at:

Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center – Cary
Chiropractic Pain & Injury Center – Wake Forest

Both locations offer evidence-based chiropractic care with access to advanced treatment options when appropriate.

Take the Next Step

If you’re dealing with pain that hasn’t responded to typical care—or want a more thorough, results-driven approach—Dr. Atkinson and her team are here to help.

👉 Schedule your appointment today and find out whether advanced chiropractic care is right for you.