American Back Center

About American Back Center

American Back Center is a multidisciplinary healthcare center in Chicago, located at 122 S. Michigan Ave Suite 1305. The clinic provides chiropractic care, physical therapy, VAX-D spinal decompression, acupuncture, massage therapy, the McKenzie Method, and functional and nutritional medicine. Its website describes a conservative, non-invasive approach that brings several disciplines together under one roof so care can be adapted to the individual rather than limited to a single therapy. The clinic treats patients with spinal and extremity concerns, including teenagers, older adults, athletes, expectant mothers, people with acute or chronic pain, and patients whose previous therapy has not resolved their symptoms.

The clinic focuses on pain relief, improved function, patient education, and efficient care. Chiropractic care is used for spinal and extremity joint alignment and movement problems, often alongside home exercises, massage therapy, acupuncture, or other supportive services. Physical therapy at American Back Center is described as first addressing pain, then rebuilding strength, coordination, balance, and function. The McKenzie Method is used to identify home-based exercises that may help patients manage back, neck, and extremity pain. VAX-D spinal decompression is offered for disc-related neck and low back conditions, including herniated, bulging, degenerative, and ruptured discs, sciatica, radiating pain, facet syndrome, and failed back or neck surgeries. The team includes Dr. Chris Edginton, a chiropractic physician certified in MDT, also known as the McKenzie Method, and Dr. Andrea Medina, a chiropractic physician and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. The website also lists massage therapy providers and describes a broader whole-health approach that may include functional medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and therapeutic bodywork.

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