Chiropractic Services in Charleston, SC

At Axis Chiropractic in Charleston, SC, chiropractic care is structured around a two-phase system designed to restore mobility quickly and correct the underlying structural cause of pain.

This model combines precise Traditional Chiropractic Adjustments for immediate relief with advanced Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP) Corrective Care for long-term structural improvement.

Together, these phases restore joint motion, reduce nerve interference, improve posture, and enhance nervous system function.

Under the leadership of Dr. Lee Russo, DC, a CBP-certified chiropractor with over 24 years of experience, every care plan is guided by objective findings from postural analysis, digital X-rays, and biomechanical measurements.

This ensures a personalized and evidence-based approach to spinal correction, healing, and functional performance.

Core Chiropractic Services

1. Traditional Chiropractic Care

Traditional chiropractic care forms the foundation of Phase 1 at Axis Chiropractic. This hands-on technique improves the way joints move, decreases tension in surrounding soft tissues, and relieves pressure on irritated nerves.

How Traditional Chiropractic Works

Traditional chiropractic adjustments:

• Restore segmental joint mobility.

• Reduce muscle tightness and soft-tissue tension.

• Decrease mechanical stress on nerve pathways.

• Improve spinal biomechanics and movement coordination.

Symptoms That Improve With Traditional Chiropractic

Traditional adjustments help relieve:

• Neck pain

• Mid-back and low-back pain

• Headaches

• Joint stiffness

• Limited mobility

• Muscle tightness and fatigue

Traditional chiropractic care is Phase 1 because it rapidly reduces pain, prepares the spine for deeper biomechanical retraining, and creates a stable environment for corrective rehabilitation in Phase 2.

2. Corrective Chiropractic Care

Corrective Chiropractic Care focuses on long-term structural alignment, not temporary relief. Axis Chiropractic specializes in Chiropractic BioPhysics, the most research-supported corrective chiropractic method designed to measure, analyze, and correct abnormal spinal curves.

How CBP Corrective Care Works

CBP corrective protocols apply structural rehabilitation techniques such as:

• Postural and X-ray analysis to measure spinal deviations.

• Mirror-image® adjustments to counter faulty postures and restore symmetry.

• CBP structural traction to reshape cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal curves.

• Corrective exercises that retrain spinal ligaments and neuromuscular patterns.

Benefits of CBP Structural Correction

CBP provides quantifiable long-term improvements, including:

• Better spinal alignment and restored curvature.

• Reduced chronic neck and back pain.

• Improved posture and balance.

• Enhanced nerve function and mobility.

• Increased strength, endurance, and functional performance.

Unlike traditional chiropractic alone, CBP aims to correct the root structural cause of recurring problems, allowing the spine to function closer to its ideal biomechanical model.

3. Posture Correction Therapy

Posture expresses the structural integrity of the entire spine. Axis Chiropractic corrects posture using CBP-based structural protocols that target the muscles, ligaments, and joints responsible for long-term alignment.

How Posture Correction Works at Axis Chiropractic

Posture Correction Therapy includes:

• Digital postural imaging and functional testing.

• CBP-guided postural rehabilitation.

• Mirror-image® corrective exercises.

• Soft-tissue protocols for muscular balance.

• Corrective traction for spinal curve remodeling.

Functional Improvements From Posture Correction

• Balanced shoulders and spinal symmetry.

• Better breathing mechanics and rib mobility.

• Enhanced circulation and muscular endurance.

• More efficient movement patterns.

• Reduced strain on the nervous system.

Posture Correction is a central component of Foundational Correction, ensuring long-lasting changes rather than temporary symptom management.

4. Car Accident Injury Treatment

Car accidents place sudden stress on the spine, especially the neck. Even a low-speed impact can stretch cervical ligaments, disturb the natural curve, and overload spinal discs—leading to whiplash, neck pain, headaches, and long-term mechanical instability.

Axis Chiropractic’s Car Accident Recovery Program

To ensure both fast relief and long-term correction, our recovery process follows a two-phase system:

Phase 1: Immediate Relief

• Traditional chiropractic adjustments to ease pain and stiffness.

• Gentle mobilization to restore joint motion.

• Early inflammation control for quicker comfort.

Phase 2: Deep Structural Correction

• CBP structural analysis to identify curve loss and ligament damage

• Corrective traction to rebuild the cervical curve and reduce degeneration risk

• Soft-tissue therapy to calm inflammation, reduce muscle guarding, and prevent scar-tissue buildup

This integrated approach not only relieves symptoms after a collision but also corrects the underlying structural damage that often leads to chronic pain.

5. Sports Injury Chiropractic

Athletes depend on optimal mechanics, balanced muscle activation, and uncompensised movement patterns. Sports injuries frequently develop when spinal alignment or joint mobility is compromised.

Phase 1: Traditional Chiropractic for Athletes

Traditional chiropractic helps athletes by:

• Reducing joint restriction and mechanical overload.

• Relieving nerve irritation affecting performance.

• Improving joint motion and recovery speed.

Phase 2: CBP Corrective Care for Long-Term Performance

Corrective chiropractic for athletes involves:

• Identifying structural imbalances that create recurring injuries.

• Correcting asymmetrical loading patterns.

• Improving posture and alignment for efficient biomechanics.

• Enhancing movement coordination and neuromuscular control.

Sports-Related Conditions Treated

• Muscle strains and chronic soft-tissue tension

• Shoulder, knee, and low-back injuries

• Overuse syndromes

• Post-rehab stabilization and strengthening

This 2-phase system helps athletes recover faster and protect their long-term performance potential.

Advanced Supportive Therapies

Spinal Decompression Therapy

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a gentle, non-surgical treatment that reduces pressure inside the spinal discs to promote natural healing.

A non-surgical option for:

• Herniated discs.

• Degenerative disc disease.

• Sciatica.

• Nerve compression.

This therapy gently relieves disc pressure and restores spinal spacing.

Class IV Laser Therapy

Class IV Laser Therapy is a deep-penetrating regenerative treatment that uses therapeutic light to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation.

A regenerative therapy used to:

• Reduce inflammation.

• Accelerate cellular repair.

• Speed up recovery from injuries.

Miracle Wave® Therapy

Miracle Wave® Acoustic Therapy is a sound-wave–based treatment that stimulates deep tissue healing and breaks down chronic scar tissue.

Acoustic shockwave technology that helps:

• Break up scar tissue.

• Reduce chronic muscle tension.

• Improve soft-tissue healing.

Knee-on-Trac Therapy

Knee-on-Trac Therapy is a targeted knee-decompression system designed to gently separate the joint and improve lubrication for long-term knee relief.

A targeted decompression system for:

• Knee osteoarthritis.

• Post-surgical stiffness.

• Meniscus irritation.

• Chronic knee pain.

This therapy increases joint space and promotes natural lubrication.