Advantage Chiropractic PA

About Advantage Chiropractic PA

Advantage Chiropractic is a chiropractic office in South Portland, Maine, led by Dr. Mark Allen at 894 Broadway. Dr. Allen completed undergraduate study at Michigan State University, graduated summa cum laude from Life University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program in 1998, and opened Advantage Chiropractic in 2003 after earlier associate positions that focused on spinal and joint injuries and family chiropractic care. The practice serves the greater South Portland area and welcomes new patients. On its website, the office presents itself as a comfortable setting where care is customized to each person rather than delivered as a one size fits all plan. Dr. Allen states that he begins with a thorough analysis to identify the cause of the problem, offers choices and options when care is appropriate, and refers patients to another specialist when he believes a case falls outside what he can help with.

The clinic’s website lists chiropractic manipulative therapy along with care for low back pain, neck pain, headaches, sports injuries, and pain involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle. It also describes nonsurgical back care, on site X ray, mechanical traction beds, therapeutic stretching, soft tissue treatment, corrective stretches and exercises, and lifestyle advice intended to reduce repetitive stress at home or work. Treatment methods named on the site include manual adjustments, Activator adjustments, and drop table adjustments, with technique selection based on the patient’s condition and examination findings. The practice notes that it uses different techniques to suit different patients, including some people with prior spinal surgery or osteoporosis. The website also provides downloadable new patient paperwork, insurance information, and contact options by phone, email, or online form.

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