Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Howell Chiropractor for Pain Relief
Spathis Chiropractic has been dedicated to providing high-quality chiropractic care in Howell, MI since 2001. Our practice focuses on evidence-based, gentle treatments tailored to each patient's unique needs, addressing conditions such as neck and back pain, herniated discs, sciatica, fibromyalgia, TMJ syndrome, and sports injuries. With over 25 years of combined experience, our team employs a variety of techniques including traditional adjustments, low-force methods, soft-tissue manipulation, and spinal decompression to resolve musculoskeletal issues.We prioritize patient education, functional improvement, and long-term wellness while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards and ethical care. Our commitment to personalized service and proven results has earned us recognition as a trusted provider in the Livingston County area.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Herniated Disc Treatment
Sciatica Relief
TMJ Syndrome Care
Fibromyalgia Management
Sports Injury Treatment
Spinal Decompression
Prenatal Chiropractic
Headache Relief
Postural Correction
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined experience in evidence-based chiropractic care
- Specialized non-surgical treatments for herniated discs and sciatica
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
- Accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare and BCBS
- Uses advanced spinal decompression technology for disc-related conditions
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments restore proper spinal function through precise manual techniques. This treatment addresses joint restrictions, improves mobility, and alleviates nerve compression causing pain. Patients receive customized care using low-force or traditional methods based on their specific condition and comfort level, promoting natural healing without medication.
Herniated Disc Treatment
Specialized protocols target herniated discs using spinal decompression and gentle manipulation. This non-surgical approach reduces disc pressure, repositions bulging material, and relieves nerve compression. Treatment combines mechanical traction with targeted adjustments to accelerate healing and restore normal spinal function for cervical and lumbar disc issues.
Sciatica Relief
Our sciatica treatment focuses on eliminating nerve compression through spinal adjustments and decompression therapy. By addressing the root cause of radiating leg pain, we help patients achieve lasting relief from symptoms like numbness, tingling, and shooting pain without invasive procedures or medication dependency.
TMJ Syndrome Care
This specialized treatment addresses temporomandibular joint dysfunction using low-force joint manipulation and soft tissue therapy. We target both the TMJ itself and associated musculature to relieve jaw pain, improve joint mobility, and resolve related symptoms like headaches and facial discomfort.
Prenatal Chiropractic
Designed for expectant mothers, this treatment addresses pregnancy-related back pain through gentle adjustments. We use safe, low-force techniques to correct spinal misalignments, relieve joint stress from hormonal changes, and improve pelvic alignment to support comfortable pregnancies and easier deliveries.
People
Dr. Peter C. Spathis
Chiropractor
Dr. Spathis holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College and has practiced since 1994. He relocated to Howell in 2001 after treating athletes in Canada. He specializes in evidence-based care for spine-related conditions and maintains active Michigan licensure.
Questions
Are chiropractic treatments painful?
Most patients find treatments comfortable. We modify techniques based on individual tolerance and focus on low-force methods to ensure patient comfort during care.
How many visits will I need?
Treatment duration varies by condition. Acute issues often resolve in 2-4 weeks while chronic conditions may require longer care with regular progress assessments.
Do you treat sports injuries?
Yes, we specialize in sports injury treatment with experience caring for athletes from weekend warriors to professionals across various disciplines.
Will I need X-rays?
X-rays are only recommended when clinically necessary. Our treatments focus on functional assessment rather than structural imaging for most conditions.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major plans including BCBS, Medicare, Aetna, and PriorityHealth. Contact us to verify coverage details for your specific policy.
