Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chiropractors in Columbia, SC
Fields Chiropractic has been a trusted provider of chiropractic and medical care since 1983, founded by Dr. Sander Fields who transitioned from pharmacy to chiropractic medicine. Our practice combines chiropractic expertise with advanced nursing care, offering personalized treatment plans using state-of-the-art technology. We specialize in treating auto accident injuries, sports injuries, and chronic pain conditions while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Our team includes chiropractors with advanced nursing degrees, ensuring comprehensive care for conditions like arthritis, migraines, and sciatica. We prioritize listening to patients' needs before recommending treatments, emphasizing natural healing without reliance on medication or surgery.Located in Columbia, South Carolina, we serve both local residents and commercial drivers requiring DOT physicals. Our commitment to quality care has earned us long-term patient relationships, with many clients referring family and colleagues for over 15 years. We maintain high standards through continuous investment in modern equipment and professional development. Our philosophy focuses on helping patients achieve optimal health through collaborative care that addresses both immediate injuries and long-term wellness goals.
Services
Chiropractic Manipulation
Digital Radiography
Flexion/Distraction
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Decompression Traction
Manual Therapy
Medical Services
DOT Physicals
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of combined experience in chiropractic and medical care
- Our team includes chiropractors with advanced nursing degrees
- We use state-of-the-art digital radiography technology
- We offer same-day appointments for urgent needs
- Our treatment plans combine chiropractic care with medical expertise
What people say
Best in Columbia
Helped me recover
Professional and thorough
Amazing at her trade
Caring and attentive
Services
Chiropractic Manipulation
Chiropractic manipulation realigns the spine to reduce pain and improve mobility through targeted pressure techniques. This non-invasive treatment addresses neck pain, lower back pain, sciatica, and headaches without medication or surgery. Our practitioners use manual adjustments combined with modern equipment to create personalized treatment plans for long-term pain relief.
Digital Radiography
Digital radiography provides high-quality imaging with reduced radiation exposure for accurate diagnosis of spinal misalignments and injuries. Our eco-friendly system delivers immediate results viewable by both doctor and patient, enabling faster treatment decisions. The technology allows image enhancement and digital sharing with other healthcare providers for comprehensive care coordination.
Flexion/Distraction
Flexion/distraction therapy gently decompresses spinal discs using specialized tables to relieve pressure on nerves. This non-surgical technique effectively treats herniated discs and lumbar spine conditions through automated rhythmic motion. Combined with manual techniques, it promotes natural healing while improving spinal mobility and reducing inflammation.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing in muscles and connective tissues. The treatment effectively addresses tendinitis, bursitis, and soft tissue injuries by increasing blood flow and breaking down scar tissue. Our practitioners apply targeted sound energy to affected areas for pain relief and improved mobility.
DOT Physicals
DOT physicals ensure commercial drivers meet federal health requirements through comprehensive medical evaluations. Our certified examiners perform vision, hearing, and cardiovascular assessments to determine fitness for duty. We provide next-day appointments and electronic reporting to the National Registry for commercial driver certification and renewal.
People
Dr. Andrew Fields
Partner
Dr. Andrew Fields combines chiropractic expertise with advanced nursing knowledge as a board-certified family nurse practitioner. He continues the family legacy established by his father in 1983, focusing on holistic patient care and musculoskeletal health.
Dr. James Fields
Partner
Dr. James Fields brings dual expertise in chiropractic care and nursing to patient treatment, holding both DC and NP-C certifications. He specializes in chronic pain management and injury rehabilitation while maintaining the family practice's commitment to personalized care.
Dr. Chapin Jennings
Director of Chiropractic Services
Dr. Chapin Jennings specializes in chiropractic treatment for auto accident injuries and chronic pain conditions. Her expertise in spinal adjustments has earned recognition from patients and peers for delivering long-term pain relief and exceptional patient care.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat auto accident injuries, sports injuries, arthritis pain, migraines, sciatica, neck/back pain, and other musculoskeletal conditions using chiropractic and medical care.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we're in-network with most insurance providers and accept workers' compensation, Medicare, and certain Medicaid plans for chiropractic and medical services.
Can chiropractic care help avoid surgery?
Many patients find our non-invasive treatments effectively resolve pain without surgery, particularly for disc issues, joint pain, and post-accident rehabilitation through personalized treatment plans.
What's included in a DOT physical?
DOT exams include vision, hearing, cardiovascular assessments, and drug screening performed by certified examiners to meet federal commercial driver health requirements.
How soon can I get an appointment?
We typically offer same-day appointments for urgent needs and next-day availability for DOT physicals and injury evaluations to start your treatment promptly.
What makes your clinic different?
Our unique combination of chiropractic expertise with advanced nursing care, including practitioners holding both DC and nursing degrees, provides comprehensive treatment not found at typical chiropractic offices.
