Business Details
Your Chiropractic Care Specialists in Fort Wayne
At Back In Action Chiropractic, our mission centers on prioritizing patient care through comprehensive treatment for back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. Led by certified professionals, we integrate traditional chiropractic techniques with advanced soft tissue and rehabilitative methodologies to address complex musculoskeletal conditions. Our approach merges chiropractic care and sports medicine, offering solutions for chronic issues, athlete-specific needs, and post-accident recovery. With expertise in spinal decompression, physiotherapy, and specialized techniques like Graston and Active Release Therapy, we serve as Northern Indianas premier destination for effective, non-invasive treatments.Our teams extensive experience in competitive athletics and rehabilitation ensures personalized care tailored to active lifestyles, from amateur athletes to professionals. Through a commitment to innovation and patient education, we empower individuals to achieve lasting wellness without reliance on medication or surgery.
Services
Sports injury treatment
Spinal rehabilitation
Spinal decompression
Physiotherapy
Kinesiotaping
Active release therapy
Graston technique
Auto accident injuries
Highlights and features
- Certified Sports Chiropractor with expertise in Olympic-level athlete training
- Combines chiropractic care and physiotherapy for complex injury treatment
- Specializes in non-surgical spinal decompression techniques
- Doctors with competitive athletic and military training backgrounds
- Proven success with post-MRI patients avoiding surgery
Associations and certifications
- CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)
What people say
Pain gone
Avoid surgery
Personal best time
Hip bursitis helped
MRI success
Services
Sports injury treatment
Specialized care for athletic injuries combines chiropractic adjustments with rehabilitative techniques. Treatments target performance-related conditions like rotator cuff injuries, knee pain, and sports-induced spinal issues. Our evidence-based protocols help athletes achieve faster recovery while improving biomechanical efficiency for competitive performance.
Spinal decompression
Non-surgical spinal decompression addresses herniated discs, sciatica, and degenerative disc disease through motorized traction. This FDA-cleared technology reduces pressure on spinal nerves while promoting nutrient flow for disc healing. Ideal for patients seeking alternatives to invasive procedures or medication dependence.
Active release therapy
Precision manual therapy treats muscle adhesions and scar tissue through targeted pressure while patients perform specific movements. Effective for repetitive strain injuries, postural imbalances, and overuse conditions affecting athletes and occupational workers alike.
Graston technique
Stainless steel instruments identify and break down fibrotic tissue while stimulating healing response. This evidence-based technique accelerates recovery from chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendonopathies, and post-surgical scarring through controlled microtrauma.
Physiotherapy
Customized exercise programs restore mobility and strengthen musculoskeletal structures post-injury. Combining therapeutic movements with modalities like ultrasound and electrical stimulation, this service improves functional capacity for daily activities and athletic performance.
People
Dr. Michael O'Donnell
Certified Sports Chiropractor
Doctor of Chiropractic with CCSP certification and 20+ years in competitive powerlifting. Specializes in sports injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement for athletes at all levels. Former division 1 strength coach with Olympic athlete training experience.
Dr. Nicholas J. Sullivan
Chiropractic Physician
Purdue University biology graduate with military academic background at West Point. Treats chronic conditions and active individuals using evidence-based chiropractic techniques. Marathoner with focus on community youth sports coaching.
Questions
What sports injuries do you treat?
We treat all sports-related musculoskeletal injuries including sprains, strains, joint pain, and post-concussion rehabilitation using chiropractic and physiotherapy techniques.
Can chiropractic help post-MRI findings?
Yes, our non-surgical approach successfully treats conditions revealed by MRI scans including disc herniations and spinal stenosis without invasive procedures.
Do you accept auto accident injuries?
We specialize in treating motor vehicle accident injuries with personalized rehabilitation plans covering whiplash, soft tissue damage, and spinal misalignments.
What makes you different from other chiropractors?
Our unique combination of sports medicine expertise, advanced soft tissue techniques, and integrated physiotherapy provides comprehensive solutions for complex musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you treat non-athletes?
We treat all patients experiencing musculoskeletal pain including chronic conditions, workplace injuries, and pregnancy-related discomfort with individualized care plans.
