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Spine Pain & Functional Recovery Program

Cary & Wake Forest, NC


A Structured Program for Ongoing Neck & Back Pain — When Relief Hasn’t Lasted

Many people with neck or back pain don’t have a single injury that explains everything they’re experiencing.

Instead, pain may:

  • Improve temporarily, then return
  • Flare up with sitting, standing, or daily activity
  • Persist despite prior treatment
  • Interfere with work, sleep, or normal movement

The Spine Pain & Functional Recovery Program was designed for these situations.

This program focuses on how your spine functions during real-world movement — and why it may no longer tolerate everyday demands the way it should.


Dr Tammy examining patients hand


A Function-Focused Approach — Not Diagnosis-Driven Care

Some spine programs are built around a specific diagnosis or imaging finding.

This program takes a different approach.

Rather than focusing on a single structure, the Spine Pain & Functional Recovery Program addresses:

  • How your spine handles load and movement
  • How different regions of the spine work together
  • Why pain may persist even after prior care
  • What limits your ability to move comfortably day to day

Pain is treated as an important signal — but not the only guide for care decisions.


Who This Program Is Designed For

This program may be appropriate for patients experiencing:

  • Chronic or recurring neck pain or back pain
  • Pain that worsens with daily activities or prolonged positions
  • Lingering symptoms after prior chiropractic care, physical therapy, or rest
  • Ongoing discomfort without a clear or consistent explanation
  • Hesitation about injections or surgery and interest in conservative care

This program is not limited to one diagnosis and is not based on symptoms alone.


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How the Program Is Structured

The Spine Pain & Functional Recovery Program is organized around functional progress, not a preset treatment formula.

Care evolves based on:

  • How your spine responds to care
  • Changes in movement tolerance
  • Clinical findings over time
  • Functional improvements in daily activity

Rather than repeating the same treatment each visit, care is adjusted as your condition changes.

Pain relief alone is not used as the sole indicator of success.


Evaluation & Ongoing Review

Care begins with a comprehensive spinal evaluation, which may include:

  • Orthopedic and neurological testing
  • Postural and movement assessment
  • Review of prior imaging when appropriate
  • Identification of movement or load-related limitations

Progress is reviewed at planned intervals to determine:

  • Whether the spine is tolerating activity more effectively
  • When care should shift focus
  • When support can be safely reduced

This approach helps avoid both overtreatment and premature discharge.


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Services That May Be Included

▸ Chiropractic Care

Targeted care focused on restoring spinal motion while minimizing unnecessary stress on sensitive areas.

▸ Spinal Decompression (When Appropriate)

Used selectively to help reduce mechanical loading in specific cases.

▸ Advanced Laser Therapy

May be used to support tissue recovery and reduce inflammatory stress.

▸ Soft Tissue & Neuromuscular Techniques

Addresses muscle tension and compensation patterns that may limit progress.

▸ Functional Support Strategies

Focused on improving how the spine performs during daily activities — not just in the office.

Not all services are used for every patient.

Care recommendations are based on individual findings and response.


What Makes This Program Different

Care in this program is guided by meaningful clinical and functional response, including:

  • Ongoing evaluation to track real improvements
  • Attention to how your spine tolerates everyday activities
  • Adjustments to care based on what your body can handle
  • A focus on long-term stability and function rather than temporary comfort
  • Collaboration between you and your clinician to refine care as you progress

This approach supports recovery that lasts — beyond short-lived relief.


What Patients Often Notice Over Time

While individual results vary, patients commonly report:

  • Improved tolerance for daily activities
  • Fewer activity-related flare-ups
  • Greater confidence with movement
  • A clearer understanding of their condition
  • More consistent progress over time

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Getting Started

The first step is a focused consultation and evaluation to determine:

  • Whether this program is appropriate for your condition
  • Whether another care pathway may be a better fit
  • What type of care structure is most reasonable for you

Not every patient is accepted into this program.


Locations

Cary, NC
Wake Forest, NC

Appointments are limited to ensure proper evaluation and continuity of care.


Call to Action

If neck or back pain continues to interfere with your life, a more structured approach may be needed.

📞 Call today to schedule your Spine Pain & Functional Recovery consultation.