I was looking for a sports chiropractor in the area, and I actually discovered this practice on…read moreYelp. I'm glad I did. I've been twice, and they do amazing work using new techniques. This is my new "go to" spot.

My daughter loves it here! She was having lots of pain in her lower back from her multiple…read moresports/over use. They taught her how to stretch properly and relieved all the pressure from her pain in lower back. She comes in about once a week and looks forward to her appointment! Staff is very friendly and helpful!

I had the pleasure of getting my back adjusted by Dr. Hart. I walked in with back & neck pain and…read morewalked out feeling like I could breathe again! I highly recommend him.

From the owner: We specialize in Sports Chiropractic. Our office does a lot of soft tissue work, also known as…read morecupping and scraping. Scraping (muscle work) helps to loosen muscles up and elongate any knots that have built up in the muscle over time. Cupping therapies help to get blood flow into the muscle to help the muscles heal faster. We do soft tissue work to help loosen you up for your adjustment and to help your muscles recover faster. Our job is to keep you moving!

To find relief for my lower back pain, my PCP referred me to Dr. Christopher Edwards at the Atlanta…read moreNeurological and Spine Institute. Dr. Edwards is an orthopedic surgeon who is renowned in his field, having been the first to perform many different types of spinal surgeries in Georgia and having worked with many college and pro athletes. The Spine Institute also has an in-house physical therapy clinic, so I will break this review into two parts. Part 1 - Dr. Edwards, Mr. Adams, PA-C: I had five appointments with the doctor. The first appointment, where I was initially evaluated, was handled by Dr. Edwards' Physician Assistant, David Adams. Mr. Adams surveyed my experience with back pain and performed a series of tests which included testing my range of motion, strength, and reflexes. Mr. Adams, in consultation with Dr. Edwards, ordered an MRI and a follow-up appointment. In the meantime, I was prescribed medicine and physical therapy. The length of time between my first appointment and my follow-up appointment was exactly one week, with my MRI promptly taken in between. The process was fast and efficient. At my follow-up appointment, I saw both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards. At this appointment, I learned that I had two ruptured discs. Both Mr. Adams and Dr. Edwards pointed out and explained the problem areas on my MRI. Dr. Edwards had a good discussion with me about what was going on with my discs, what may have caused it, and my treatment options. He also answered all my questions. Treatment-wise, he prescribed various medications and physical therapy at his office. After learning of my disc herniations, Dr. Edwards was very particular about which PT clinic he wanted me to go to. At my third appointment, after 5 weeks of PT and no significant pain relief, I was seen by Mr. Adams again. At this appointment, both he and Dr. Edwards agreed I should proceed with an epidural. Dr. Edwards' office referred me to an anesthesiologist where I had a three sets of injections done. After the epidural injections, I saw Dr. Edwards again. This time, he was accompanied by resident M.D. David Fiedler. Based on my age and symptoms, Dr. Edwards did not recommend surgery. Instead, he recommended I receive IDD (intervertebral differential dynamics) therapy from a neurology group. Based on my visits with Dr. Edwards, I find him to be a very knowledgeable doctor and I like his conservative approach. He is a surgeon at heart, but won't recommend surgery to anyone unless they truly need it. I highly recommend grabbing an 8am appointment (first appointment of the day). I was in and out in just over an hour for my 8am appointment. I had two 9:30am appointments and I was not seen until about 11am (about a 1.5 hour wait) for one of them and nearly 12pm (an over 2 hour wait) for the other! Part 2 - Physical Therapy: I saw Joy, a physical therapist who is specially trained in the Watkins Protocol, a lumbar/trunk stabilization program. Joy received her training directly from Dr. Robert Watkins in California. (Dr. Edwards is the first to introduce the Watkins Protocol to Atlanta.) I saw Joy for 7 weeks. She is pleasant, friendly, and gentle but also assertive. My first appointment with her lasted about two hours because it involved an initial evaluation. Like a doctor, Joy was able to explain a lot of what was going on with my spine and why. She also explained the body mechanics behind the Watkins exercises and why they were beneficial to me. I noticed Joy seemed more knowledgeable and spent more time explaining things to me and answering my questions than physical therapists I've worked with in the past. After the first visit, my appointments lasted about 1.5 hours each. All of the physical therapy exercises are done in a room that overlooks Downtown Atlanta. From left to right, there are views of the Georgia Dome and Pemberton Place (Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke) to Tech Tower and Bobby Dodd Stadium. At 18 stories high, the view is very nice to have to work out to. Joy printed out a packet of exercises for me so I wouldn't forget to do them at home. She is flexible on scheduling and doesn't pressure you to make appointments. She's accommodating in that sense. Her methods and advice are sensible and practical. Other Comments: The rest of the staff - Keosha, Lina, and Sandy - are great. They are good at answering questions, being responsive, and taking care of insurance and appointment scheduling. Teresa, in billing, has also been helpful when it comes to insurance. The Atlanta Neurological and Spine Institute moved from the Atlanta Medical Center on Boulevard to Emory University Hospital Midtown on Peachtree, next to the Bank of America building. It is located on the 18th floor of the hospital. Parking in the parking deck costs up to $6 for one day. I normally paid $5 for each of my visits. The office does not validate parking.

My Husband and I are both patients of Dr. Christoper R. Edwards of the Atlanta Neurological and…read moreSpine Institute. My husband has had two very successful hip replacements. I have had two separate operations on my back: the first was the top of my vertebrae and the second on my spinal column in my lower back. The results: I no longer walk with a cane and no more trouble breathing after four years of pain and suffering. After only three months recovery I am as active as always even though the true recovery period is approximately a year. Both my husband and I had done the research and knew we needed surgery but Dr. Edwards insisted we have second opinions and all proper tests before he agreed. He reviewed our X-ray results with us and the before and after images are amazing. Yes, the wait can sometimes be a bit long for your appointment but that is because he is not on a fifteen minutes and off you go time clock. Dr Edwards cares for the entire person and if you have special needs he will give you the time. The best of Dr. Edwards is that he is truely a man of God. He reminds us he is a "tool" for healing and always prays with his patients right before surgery. This humble man is truely blessed and his patients benefit. Hon. S Dempsey (retired)

I've been seeing Chiropractic Student Intern Sherry Wang at the Center for Health and Optimum…read morePerformance at Life University for my chronic lower back pain. I have two herniated discs and have tried just about everything, short of surgery, for pain relief. This includes seeing an orthopedic surgeon, three different physical therapists, a pain medicine doctor for epidurals, and an acupuncturist. In the end, none of those healthcare professionals could significantly reduce the pain I was experiencing. I wasn't completely sold on chiropractors based on what my doctors and physical therapists told me. Quite frankly, they didn't recommend chiropractors. My dad's chiropractor friend advised me to try acupuncture. My dad's neurologist colleague recommended disc distraction therapy. My orthopedist referred me to Midtown Neurology for IDD (intervertebral differential dynamics) therapy. Since my back pain stabilized at a low, manageable level (around a "1" or "2" on the 1-10 pain scale) and deterred by the cost, number of visits, and low success rate of IDD therapy, I did not follow through with that route. Already acquainted with Sherry outside the clinic, I'd learned she was looking for new patients. Life University isn't far from my workplace and I was told the services were inexpensive, so I decided to give it a shot. Life University has the largest chiropractic program in the world. The Center for Health and Optimum Performance ("C HOP") is a training ground for Life's chiropractic students. In a sense, the patients are like guinea pigs for the students. I probably wouldn't have come to C HOP if I didn't know Sherry beforehand. I know a couple of her patients and asked them about their experiences. I have to admit, I was apprehensive because I didn't want my back problems to get worse. However, I heard nothing but good things about Sherry and decided to go through with it. All student interns are monitored by a supervising clinician. In my case, it's Dr. Paula Rhodes. Dr. Rhodes was present during my initial evaluation and first few chiropractic adjustments. Sherry has been consulting with Dr. Rhodes throughout the course of my treatments. Dr. Rhodes is knowledgeable, helpful, and well-spoken. All the student interns work closely with supervising clinicians, so that should give prospective patients some peace of mind. The first two appointments consisted of evaluation, testing, X-rays, and paperwork. The first appointment lasted at least two hours. The evaluation consisted of a detailed personal and medical history and various body tests. The tests involved such things as strength, range of motion, weight, balance, and spinal measurements using computerized tools. One of the tests reminded me of a test in the Nintendo Wii Fit video game. Each of the clinic's departments is headed by real doctors, including the imaging lab where my X-rays were taken. Dr. Mark Maiyer oversaw my X-ray procedure. My initial treatments consisted of adjustments on the chiropractic table and Cox flexion distraction therapy. From what I've heard, the chiropractic table adjustments are pretty typical. The table is divided into different, moveable sections. The patient lies on the table. The chiropractor then applies pressure to various parts of the body and "drops" parts of the table. I believe this is to encourage/restore body alignment. I went through a few of these adjustments and didn't notice any difference in my body. That's not to say nothing happened, I just didn't feel any different afterwards. I do like the Cox flexion distraction therapy (http://youtu.be/YO8i681fc3E). This device is located in the Functional Rehabilitation department of the C HOP clinic, headed by Drs. Roxanne Caron and Joseph Haezebrouck. Cox flexion distraction involves getting strapped into another special table (an $8,000 table at that). On this table, the patient lies face down and his/her lower back is stretched out. While stretched out, the chiropractor moves the patient's lower body in different directions. Out of all the procedures I've tried up to this point, I feel immediate relief during Cox flexion distraction. I can feel my spine decompress and the disc spaces expand. The stretching and flexion motions are relaxing and therapeutic. Whether this will improve my back in the long run remains to be seen. During treatment, I visit the clinic 2 times per week. Each visit usually takes 30-45 minutes in total, but can vary depending on types of treatment. The treatments are indeed inexpensive. My evaluation was $24, X-rays $32, adjustments $15 each, and Cox therapy $8 each. Active students get a 50% discount. While C HOP does not accept insurance, I was able to successfully file health insurance claims myself. The treatments are also eligible under flexible spending (FSA). Notes: Students may observe during treatment. Going to a 15-minute educational "class" on chiropractic is also required.

I am a student here at Life University and I come here 2x per week. Students, staff, and all…read morefaculty get free care. Great staff and when you find a student intern that fits you, you will be amazed how much you will love your care. Awesome place to get adjusted.

Dr. Rob is absolutely amazing! About five years ago I had a couple ribs out of place and I went to…read moreanother Chiropractor first and she didn't do a whole lot and told me to come back next week without putting the ribs back in place. I was in so much pain I couldn't even take a deep breath. My mother-in-law found Dr. Rob online and said I should try him out. I went to Team Chiropractic. I was impressed to say the least! Not only did he put my two ribs back in place (painlessly and quickly) He adjusted the rest of my body. I also got a thermal back scan, and a x-ray done for about the same price as the other chiropractor who didn't do any of that. The secretary is always friendly and Dr. Rob is professional. Highly recommend!!

I just have to share why Dr. Rob will always have our business and recommendation. I had visited…read morehim a couple years back for some carpel tunnel issues. Then earlier this year, I took my daughter in after she fell off a merry-go-round and hurt her hip. For reference, she is 12 and pretty skittish around any kind of examinations, but he made her feel super comfortable and at ease, always telling her what he was about to do and asking if that's ok. After he assessed her, he said he didn't think x-rays were necessary, but gave me that option if I wanted them anyway. You know he just isn't trying to charge you for the sake of driving up a bill. I agreed I didn't think it was needed, and we continued with the service. My daughter even commented how she was such at ease and that's been her favorite doctor ever. I have been to many chiropractors through the years and as long as he's working, he will be our go-to!

Always a pleasure seeing the team and receiving quality care. The equipment is top notch and the…read morepre work up is great as well.

The best chiropractor office in metro Atlanta. Top notch services and staff. They come highly…read morerecommended.

Moving here 21 years ago, I had significant spine issues. An Emory spine doctor suggested I see…read moreJon Preston at Therapeutic Dynamics prior to spine surgery. Well Jon successfully healed my back, no surgery! I've used him over the years as needed. He is skilled, caring and most of all wants his patients well. I appreciate the sincere compassion Jon and his assistant give. You cannot go wrong using this physical therapy practice.

This pt place is the best! Have been going since 2008 as needed. I trust Jon implicitly and he has…read morebeen able to improve and reduce/eliminate my pain when other pt places could not. I always tell them "it's a pleasure to come here." They are very, very accommodating and the pt is always given by Jon. Jasmine, his receptionist, is an all-around worker - super friendly, does the ultrasounds when Jon is working on another patient, she does the ice and heat packs. I always tell her that 20 minutes can't have gone possibly that quickly when I have the heat packs, as they feel so good. Jon ALWAYS does the massage and heavy work eg, spine, himself. I've been to places where they leave you lying on a table waiting for someone to do the next step. Jon customizes his treatment to each individual and takes the time to listen. They accommodate with appt times, lights on/off in the treatment room, anything they can do to make things easier. I would wholehartedl recommend them. If it were possible I'd rate them a solid 10. But instead, I will rate them 5 stars as shown above.

I honestly can't say enough about how grateful I am for this entire team…read more A few months ago, I was dealing with severe pain that affected my ability to walk and enjoy my everyday life. There were days when I wondered when I would feel like myself again. With the care, patience, and expertise of the chiropractic team, I have made incredible progress. I'm walking again, moving with more confidence, and honestly, I feel like I'm getting my life back. What makes this office so special to me is that they don't just focus on treating the immediate problem -- they are invested in your total wellness. The wellness team has also become an important part of my journey, helping me make healthier choices and stay committed to my goals. With their guidance and support, I've lost 18+ pounds, and I'm not stopping here! I'm continuing to work toward becoming a healthier, stronger version of myself. This journey hasn't happened overnight, but having a team that genuinely cares about you, your health, and your progress has made such a difference. Thank you for helping me heal, helping me get stronger, and most importantly, helping me get my life back. I'm so grateful for everyone who has been part of this journey. Still healing. Still growing. Still going. And I'm just getting started!

From Skeptic to Believer…read more MY STORY I have been seeking chiropractic care for over 20 years. Yet my old routine of care was not working and my body was telling me I needed something more. Me in a nutshell: * Putting on or tying my shoes was a struggle due to back pain * Lifting my leg to get dressed caused intense hip pain * Getting into my truck came with painful expletives (back and hip pain included) * My neck was stiff, barely turning (think juggernaut) * Simple tasks like lifting, yard work, or carrying my kids brought back pain with long recovery and Tylenol. MY EXPERIENCE WITH NMCS * Not your typical chiropractic office (not even close) * Not just a few quick adjustments and your out the door * No pressure, no scare tactics * Dr. Fogel and Dr. Downes are fully invested in your wellness * Personalized treatment plans, starting with detailed X-rays * They target your specific pain-point while keeping the bigger picture in mind * Educative, communicative, and encouraging staff * Friendly and supportive environment MY RESULTS * Completed my initial treatment plan (decompression, traction, and adjustments) * Experienced OVER 50% improvement in my spinal alignment in just 10 weeks * I can now tie my shoes without pain * I can get in and out of my truck without pain * I can actually put my underwear on without pain * I can put reasonable stress on my back without pain If you're reading this, you probably need relief. Call NMCS now. You will not regret it. Tell them Greg sent you! (And no, I am not being paid for this review)

Tom Kirk and the gang understand the neck better than anyone else I know. Their neck adjustments…read moreare as atraumatic as you can get--you'll hardly even know they've done it...until you start feeling better. Dr. Kirk is world class, and we are VERY fortunate to have someone this good practicing in our area!

Great care! Our go-to for any neck, back, hip, knee problems! No yanking of the neck! Highly…read morerecommend.