Business Details
Your Trusted Chiropractor in Bryn Mawr, PA
Tancredi Chiropractic & Rehab has been dedicated to providing exceptional chiropractic and sports medicine care in the greater Philadelphia area for over two decades. Founded by Dr. Michael Tancredi, our practice combines the most effective methods of chiropractic adjustments, Active Release Technique (ART), manual therapy, rehabilitation, and therapeutic exercise to deliver fast, lasting results. With extensive experience serving professional athletes as a former chiropractor for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and Villanova University, we bring elite-level expertise to every patient. Our three-phase treatment approach focuses on pain control, range-of-motion improvement, and strengthening exercises, ensuring most patients achieve relief in just 2-4 visits.We prioritize patient education and self-management, empowering individuals to maintain long-term health without dependency on ongoing treatments. Our commitment to transparency, ethical care, and evidence-based practices has earned us recognition from leading physicians and musculoskeletal specialists. We maintain two convenient locations in Bryn Mawr and Malvern, Pennsylvania, offering flexible hours to accommodate busy schedules. Our team's clinical background includes work in hospital physical therapy units and collaboration with top sports medicine professionals, ensuring comprehensive care for both athletes and everyday individuals.
Services
Chiropractic Adjustments
Active Release Technique
Therapeutic Exercise
Sports Injury Rehab
Manual Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience treating professional athletes and complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Our Active Release Technique expertise resolves issues in 2-4 visits without prolonged treatment plans
- We prioritize patient education and self-management rather than dependency on ongoing care
- Our three-phase treatment approach combines pain control, mobility restoration, and strengthening exercises
- We maintain direct communication with referring physicians for comprehensive patient care
What people say
Fast pain relief
Expert sports injury treatment
Personalized care approach
Trusted by physicians
Effective ART technique
Services
Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique is a patented, movement-based treatment that targets soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue causing pain and restricted motion. Our certified practitioners use precise pressure and movement to break up fibrosis in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This technique effectively resolves chronic pain, repetitive strain injuries, and sports-related soft tissue damage by restoring normal tissue texture and function.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Our chiropractic adjustments focus on correcting spinal misalignments that cause nerve irritation and musculoskeletal pain. Using controlled thrusts to specific joints, we restore proper mobility and alleviate discomfort from acute injuries or chronic postural issues. This drug-free approach addresses back pain, neck pain, headaches, and related conditions affecting the nervous system.
Sports Injury Rehab
Specialized rehabilitation programs help athletes recover from sports-related injuries using a combination of manual therapy and functional exercises. We treat common athletic injuries like rotator cuff strains, IT band syndrome, and ankle sprains while improving performance through sport-specific strengthening protocols. Our experience with professional teams ensures elite-level care for all athletes.
Therapeutic Exercise
Customized exercise programs strengthen weakened muscles, improve flexibility, and prevent future injuries after initial pain relief. We teach patients specific movements to maintain spinal stability and joint health through home exercise routines. This phase focuses on building core strength and proper biomechanics to sustain long-term recovery.
Manual Therapy
Our comprehensive manual therapy includes soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and myofascial release techniques. Practitioners use hands-on methods to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and enhance joint function. This approach effectively treats conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and chronic muscle tightness through targeted physical interventions.
People
Dr. Michael Tancredi
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Michael Tancredi is a certified chiropractic sports physician with over 20 years of experience treating professional athletes and complex musculoskeletal conditions. As former team chiropractor for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, and Villanova University, he developed expertise in rapid injury recovery. Certified in Active Release Technique since 1998, he brings evidence-based care to patients at his Bryn Mawr practice.
Questions
What makes Tancredi Chiropractic different from other clinics?
Our three-phase approach combines immediate pain relief techniques with long-term strengthening solutions, achieving results in 2-4 visits rather than prolonged treatment plans.
Do you accept insurance for chiropractic treatments?
We do not bill insurance directly to maintain treatment independence and avoid unnecessary visits, focusing instead on efficient, patient-centered care.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive evaluation, orthopedic testing, and immediate treatment tailored to your specific condition and pain management needs.
Do you treat non-athletes and general back pain?
We treat all musculoskeletal conditions affecting both athletes and everyday individuals, with specialized expertise in neck/back pain, headaches, and extremity injuries.
How long does treatment typically last?
Most patients achieve significant improvement in 2-4 visits through our focused treatment approach that emphasizes patient education and self-management techniques.
Videos
