What Conditions Does Dr. McNamara Treat?

Quick Answer: Dr. McNamara treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and nerve-related conditions including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs, whiplash, sports injuries, knee pain, shoulder pain, and chronic pain. He uses an integrated approach combining chiropractic adjustments with advanced therapies like spinal decompression, Class IV laser, shockwave, and Knee on Trac — tailored to each patient's specific condition.

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The Full Answer

McNamara Chiropractic Center is not a one-size-fits-all chiropractic office. Dr. McNamara has invested in advanced treatment technologies and clinical training to address a broad spectrum of conditions that may not respond well to conventional chiropractic care alone. Below is a comprehensive overview of the conditions he treats and the tools available to address them.

Spinal Conditions

Low Back Pain
The most common reason people seek chiropractic care. Dr. McNamara addresses both mechanical back pain (from posture, movement, and joint dysfunction) and disc-related back pain using adjustments, decompression, laser therapy, and rehabilitative exercises.

Neck Pain (Cervical Pain)
Whether from poor posture, degeneration, disc involvement, or acute injury, neck pain is effectively addressed with cervical adjustments, muscle therapy, and targeted decompression.

Herniated or Bulging Discs
One of Dr. McNamara's specialty areas. Using the Antalgic-Trac spinal decompression system, he can create negative intradiscal pressure that draws herniated material back toward center, reducing nerve compression without surgery.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Decompression therapy, Class IV laser, and chiropractic adjustments can significantly reduce pain and improve function in patients with disc degeneration — and may slow progressive disc collapse.

Sciatica
Pain, numbness, or tingling radiating from the low back down the leg is often caused by lumbar disc herniation or piriformis syndrome. Dr. McNamara identifies the source and addresses it directly.

Spinal Stenosis
Narrowing of the spinal canal creates pressure on nerves. Decompression and targeted care can reduce symptoms and improve walking tolerance.

Facet Syndrome
Arthritic or inflamed facet joints are a common source of back and neck pain that respond well to adjustments and laser therapy.

Auto Accident & Injury Conditions

Whiplash (Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration)
A specialty at McNamara Chiropractic Center. We accept PIP insurance and provide comprehensive whiplash care including adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and laser treatment.

Post-Traumatic Neck and Back Pain
Injuries from car accidents, slip-and-falls, and workplace incidents — all evaluated and treated with the same integrated approach.

Soft Tissue Sprains and Strains
Muscle tears, ligament sprains, and tendon strains from any cause — traumatic or overuse — are treated with a combination of adjustments, laser therapy, and progressive rehabilitation.

Extremity & Joint Conditions

Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis
Using the Knee on Trac decompression system, Dr. McNamara provides non-surgical relief for knee arthritis, meniscus degeneration, and chronic knee pain — an alternative to steroid injections and surgery.

Shoulder Pain
Including rotator cuff tendinopathy, impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder, and calcific tendinitis — treated with shockwave therapy, laser, and chiropractic mobilization.

Plantar Fasciitis
Chronic heel pain responds exceptionally well to shockwave therapy and laser therapy, both of which Dr. McNamara uses routinely.

Hip Pain
Including bursitis, labral issues, and SI joint dysfunction.

Elbow Pain (Tennis Elbow / Golfer's Elbow)
Shockwave therapy is highly effective for chronic lateral and medial epicondylitis.

Neurological & Chronic Conditions

Peripheral Neuropathy
Numbness, burning, and tingling in the hands or feet. Class IV laser therapy has shown promising results in improving nerve function and reducing neuropathic pain.

Headaches and Migraines
Cervicogenic headaches (originating from the neck) and tension headaches respond well to cervical adjustments and soft tissue release.

Chronic Pain Syndromes
For patients with longstanding, complex pain that hasn't responded elsewhere, Dr. McNamara takes a systematic approach to identify and address structural contributors.

Sports Injuries

Dr. McNamara works with athletes at all levels — from weekend warriors to competitive professionals — to treat acute sports injuries and overuse conditions, and to optimize spinal and joint function for performance.

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Not sure if Dr. McNamara can help your condition? Call McNamara Chiropractic Center at (954) 943-1100 and we'll let you know if we can help — and refer you if we can't. Visit us at 3320 N. Federal Highway, Suite 101, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064.

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