Business Details
27 Years
experience
Chiropractic Care for Pain Relief & Wellness
Potochiro is a dedicated chiropractic practice serving the Ashburn, VA area and surrounding communities. With over 28 years of experience in sports chiropractic care, our team specializes in non-invasive treatments for pain relief, injury rehabilitation, and wellness optimization. We offer comprehensive services including sports chiropractic, prenatal care, pediatric chiropractic, and sciatica treatment. Our approach combines advanced techniques like laser therapy, spinal adjustments, and functional rehabilitation to address both symptoms and underlying causes of musculoskeletal issues.Led by Dr. Alex McMinn, former team chiropractor for the Washington Redskins, and Dr. Karen S. Benton, our practice emphasizes holistic wellness through spinal health, nutrition guidance, and preventive care. We serve patients of all ages, from professional athletes to expectant mothers, with personalized treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life.
Services
Chiropractic Care
Sports Chiropractic
Prenatal Care
Pediatric Chiropractic
Sciatica Treatment
Laser Therapy
Postural Rehabilitation
Trigger Point Therapy
Extremity Adjustments
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 28 years of specialized sports chiropractic experience
- Former official chiropractor for Washington Redskins
- Holistic 'whole person' wellness approach
- Certified in advanced techniques like ART and FAKTR
- Family-focused care for all ages
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Examiners
- Virginia Board of Medicine
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Webster Certified
What people say
Life saver
Best in the area
Gentle adjustments
Helped with chronic pain
Family-friendly care
Services
Sports Chiropractic
Specialized treatment for athletes at all levels, combining spinal adjustments, extremity manipulation, and performance optimization techniques. Our services include injury rehabilitation, preventive care, and sports-specific training to enhance athletic performance while reducing injury risk. We utilize advanced therapies like laser treatment and functional rehabilitation to accelerate recovery from sports-related injuries.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Gentle chiropractic adjustments tailored for expectant mothers, focusing on pelvic balance and spinal alignment. This care helps alleviate pregnancy-related discomforts, improve labor outcomes, and support overall wellness through Webster-certified techniques. Our approach addresses postural changes and prepares the body for natural childbirth while maintaining safety for both mother and baby.
Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Safe, non-invasive treatments for infants and children addressing spinal misalignments from birth trauma or developmental activities. We help manage conditions like colic, sleep disturbances, and growth-related discomforts using gentle adjustment techniques specifically adapted for young patients' needs.
Sciatica Treatment
Targeted interventions for sciatic nerve compression, including spinal adjustments, flexion-distraction therapy, and soft tissue techniques. Our approach reduces inflammation, alleviates radiating pain, and restores mobility through non-surgical methods focused on addressing the root cause of sciatic nerve irritation.
Laser Therapy
Advanced Class IV laser therapy for pain management and tissue healing. This non-thermal, anti-inflammatory treatment accelerates recovery from musculoskeletal injuries, reduces swelling, and promotes cellular regeneration for conditions like tendonitis, sprains, and chronic joint pain without invasive procedures.
People
Dr. Alex McMinn
Clinic Director
Doctor of Chiropractic with 28 years of sports chiropractic experience. Former team chiropractor for the Washington Redskins, specializing in sports performance, rehabilitation, and wellness. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and certified personal trainer.
Dr. Karen S. Benton
Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with a 'whole person' wellness approach. Specializes in treating underlying causes of pain through gentle adjustments, nutrition, and body conditioning. Certified in Webster technique for prenatal care and pediatric adjustments.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, joint issues, sciatica, sports injuries, and provide prenatal/pediatric care using chiropractic adjustments and complementary therapies.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes, our Webster-certified techniques safely address pelvic balance and spinal alignment for expectant mothers to improve comfort and labor outcomes.
Do you treat children?
Yes, we provide gentle, age-appropriate chiropractic care for infants and children addressing developmental and activity-related musculoskeletal concerns.
What sports injury treatments are available?
We offer sports-specific adjustments, laser therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to treat sprains, strains, and performance-related injuries.
What payment options exist?
We accept major credit/debit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for all chiropractic services and treatment plans.
