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Your Trusted Partner for Chiropractic Care
Functional Spine Center has been dedicated to patient-centered chiropractic care since its founding over a decade ago. Our mission is to educate, guide, and support recovery from injury while promoting holistic well-being through active patient engagement. Specializing in low back pain, neck pain, headaches, and musculoskeletal conditions, we integrate rehabilitative care with advanced chiropractic techniques. Our team of licensed professionals, including Dr. Veronica Elko and Dr. Stephen Flynn, brings extensive academic and clinical expertise to every treatment. We utilize evidence-based methods such as spinal manipulation, Graston Technique, and flexion-distraction to restore mobility and alleviate pain.Committed to personalized care, we emphasize nutritional support, functional rehabilitation, and patient education to address both symptoms and root causes. Our practice is grounded in proven methodologies, including board-certified training and specialized soft tissue mobilization. We work with major insurance providers to ensure accessible care while maintaining rigorous professional standards through state and national licensing. By combining clinical excellence with individualized treatment plans, we empower patients to achieve lasting wellness through active health ownership.
Services
Spinal manipulation
Graston Technique
Flexion-Distraction
Exercise Instruction
Nutritional Supplementation
Highlights and features
- We combine spinal manipulation with rehabilitative care for comprehensive treatment
- Our doctors hold advanced certifications in specialized chiropractic techniques
- We emphasize evidence-based nutritional support alongside physical therapies
- We accept major insurance providers for accessible healthcare solutions
- Our team maintains rigorous state and national licensing standards
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Services
Spinal manipulation
Spinal manipulation restores joint mobility by applying controlled force to restricted joints. This technique alleviates pain and muscle tightness caused by tissue injury from trauma or repetitive stress. Our doctors use precise adjustments to promote natural healing and improve function for conditions like back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
Graston Technique
Graston Technique uses stainless steel instruments to detect and treat soft tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammation. This evidence-based method effectively breaks down scar tissue while preserving healthy tissue. We employ this specialized mobilization to improve range of motion and accelerate recovery for musculoskeletal conditions affecting muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Flexion-Distraction
Flexion-distraction therapy gently decompresses spinal discs through controlled traction movements. Using a specialized table, we restore normal joint motion in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions without forceful thrusts. This non-invasive technique effectively treats disc problems, sciatica, and facet joint dysfunction while respecting the body's natural biomechanics.
Exercise Instruction
Our customized exercise programs combine therapeutic movements with functional rehabilitation. Based on evidence showing exercise effectiveness for chronic back pain, we design progressive routines to improve strength, flexibility, and posture. Each program receives ongoing evaluation to ensure optimal outcomes for patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries.
Nutritional Supplementation
Nutritional supplementation addresses deficiencies and supports cellular health alongside physical treatments. We provide personalized dietary guidance recognizing food's role in inflammation management. Our approach combines general nutrition principles with individualized plans to optimize healing and maintain wellness through proper cellular function and metabolic balance.
People
Veronica Elko, D.C.
Chiropractic Doctor/Director of Chiropractic Care
Dr. Elko graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Northern Colorado with a B.A. in Human Biology and was valedictorian at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. She provides leadership for all chiropractic care aspects at FSC.
Stephen Flynn, D.C.
Chiropractic Doctor/Director of Rehabilitation
Dr. Flynn holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and certification as a Medical Examiner. With experience in sports performance and cardiac rehabilitation, he directs rehabilitation activities in conjunction with chiropractic care at FSC.
Questions
What chiropractic techniques do you use?
We use spinal manipulation, Graston Technique, flexion-distraction, and other evidence-based methods tailored to each patient's needs.
Do you treat conditions beyond back pain?
Yes, we treat neck pain, headaches, extremity conditions, and various musculoskeletal disorders affecting joints and soft tissues.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Medicare, United Health Care, and several other major insurance providers.
Are your doctors board-certified?
Both doctors have passed five board exams administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Do you offer nutritional guidance?
Yes, we provide personalized nutritional supplementation plans to support cellular health and recovery alongside physical treatments.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online form or call us at 207-777-7711 to request an appointment with our chiropractic team.
