Westbank Chiropractic & Rehab

About Westbank Chiropractic & Rehab

Westbank Chiropractic & Rehab is a chiropractic practice in New Orleans, Louisiana, located on Behrman Place in the Westbank area. The clinic presents itself as a practice focused on noninvasive care for people dealing with spinal and musculoskeletal complaints, as well as injury-related and day-to-day pain issues. Across its website, the practice highlights care for concerns such as back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, scoliosis, shoulder and arm symptoms, carpal tunnel complaints, and discomfort that can follow an auto accident. The site also describes care for pregnancy-related discomfort, including lower back and pelvic strain, and notes follow-up support after pregnancy.

The practice is led by Dr. Benjamin Tekippe, DC. His biography states that he holds a biology degree from Loyola University New Orleans and chiropractic, anatomy, and health and wellness degrees from Parker University. The clinic says its care model combines chiropractic treatment with physical rehabilitation and massage therapy, with an emphasis on helping patients feel better while also learning strategies they can use at home or at work. The website describes treatment planning as individualized and based on a thorough history and examination. Depending on the problem being addressed, care described on the site may include spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, therapeutic exercise, massage therapy, and other supportive modalities used in injury recovery. The overall message of the practice is that chiropractic care is meant to address structural and functional issues contributing to pain, while also supporting long-term improvement in movement, posture, and day-to-day function for individuals and families in New Orleans and nearby communities.

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