Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Sports Chiropractic & Wellness Center has served the North Phoenix community for over 25 years, dedicated to improving health through comprehensive chiropractic care and wellness solutions. Led by Dr. Christopher Wood, our team combines expertise in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and advanced therapeutic techniques to address both acute and chronic conditions. We prioritize patient education, teaching life habits that promote long-term wellness while utilizing cutting-edge equipment for precise diagnostics and treatment. Our approach focuses on treating the whole person, not just symptoms, with customized rehabilitation programs and evidence-based therapies like dry needling, spinal decompression, and functional movement assessments.With a commitment to community health, we support athletes and active individuals through sports physicals, injury prevention, and performance optimization. Our team's extensive experience, including certifications in chiropractic sports medicine and manipulation under anesthesia, ensures patients receive personalized, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Dry Needling
Chiropractic Manipulation
Functional Movement Evaluations
Custom Rehab Programs
Spinal Decompression
Soft Tissue Treatment
Neurofeedback Therapy
Sports Physicals
Massage Therapy
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in chiropractic care and sports rehabilitation.
- Our team provides personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to individual needs.
- We utilize advanced techniques like dry needling and spinal decompression therapy.
- Our focus on functional movement assessments prevents future injuries effectively.
- Led by Dr. Christopher Wood, a certified chiropractic sports physician.
What people say
Successful treatment
Avoided surgery
Improved golf game
Trusted staff
Personalized care
Services
Dry Needling
Dry needling targets neuromuscular conditions by inserting fine needles into specific body areas to relieve pain and improve mobility. This evidence-based technique reduces muscle tension, speeds recovery, and addresses peripheral and central sensitization. Patients benefit from improved range of motion and localized pain control through this precise intervention.
Chiropractic Manipulation
Chiropractic manipulation restores joint motion and nerve function through controlled thrusts to affected areas. This safe, effective treatment alleviates stiffness, reduces inflammation, and prevents conditions like arthritis by correcting faulty movement patterns. Regular adjustments promote long-term musculoskeletal health and optimal nervous system function.
Functional Movement Evaluations
Functional movement evaluations identify imbalances and injury risks through specialized screens like SFMA and FMS. These assessments analyze stability, mobility, and movement patterns to create targeted rehabilitation plans. Early detection of dysfunctional mechanics helps prevent future injuries and enhances athletic performance through data-driven corrective strategies.
Custom Rehab Programs
Custom rehab programs combine supervised clinical exercises with at-home routines to address specific movement dysfunctions. These protocols correct mechanical causes of pain, rebuild strength, and restore functionality through progressive, condition-specific exercises. Patients receive personalized instruction and online resources to ensure consistent progress and long-term recovery.
DTS-Spinal Decompression
DTS-Spinal Decompression therapy uses traction to relieve back and neck pain caused by disc compression. This non-invasive treatment creates negative disc pressure to alleviate nerve pinching, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing. Patients experience lasting relief from conditions like herniated discs and sciatica through targeted decompression cycles.
People
Christopher Wood
Owner and Chiropractor
Dr. Christopher Wood, a certified chiropractic sports physician, has practiced in North Phoenix for over 25 years. He specializes in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and advanced techniques like dry needling and manipulation under anesthesia. His patient-centered approach focuses on long-term wellness solutions.
Candice Sanders
Massage Therapist
Candice Sanders is a licensed massage therapist with 14 years of experience in myofascial release and sports massage. She joined Arizona Sports Chiropractic after working at Massage Envy and private practices, specializing in therapeutic techniques to alleviate muscle tension and improve circulation.
Questions
What chiropractic services do you offer?
We provide dry needling, spinal adjustments, decompression therapy, functional movement assessments, and custom rehabilitation programs for musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you treat sports-related injuries?
Yes, we specialize in sports injury rehabilitation, including pre-participation physicals and performance optimization for athletes of all levels.
How experienced is your team?
Dr. Wood has over 25 years of experience in chiropractic care with advanced certifications in sports medicine and rehabilitation techniques.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment options are not explicitly listed in the provided text. Please contact the clinic directly for billing information.
Are mobile services available?
Yes, mobile chiropractic services are available by calling (602) 481-3995 for on-site treatment options.
