Balance Chiropractic and Physical Therapy

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Gordon Emery

I am the main instructor and owner of Charlottesville Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I injured my elbow about a year ago practicing and it wasnt healing properly. My flexibility was starting to become seriously affected and I developed some tendonitis. I saw a chiropractor that did some active release on it but I was disappointed in the result. I thought that it was just something that I would have to accept and deal with for the rest of my life. Sam Spillman had been training jiu-jitsu with me for a while. I knew he was a chiropractor so I asked him what he thought I should do. He mentioned that I come in and he could work on it. He worked the active release treatment as well as some other methods and really loosened my elbow up. The way he was applying the technique was really working! By the end of our 1/2 hour session I had gained range of motion! I left his studio feeling like a huge weight had been lifted and my arm felt great. Another plus is that Sam is also an accomplished Martial artist in a couple different styles and we talk about martial arts the whole time hes working on my arm. Great conversations! Sam has made me a believer in active release as well as chiropractics. It is a matter of whom is performing the techniques that makes the difference in the results. Sam is a very qualified practitioner. I recommend this treatment by him to anyone. Thanks Sam!

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Jamie Hedman

I highly recommend Dr. Sam Spillman. He is a great guy and a dedicated professional. I met Sam at a jiu jitsu class before I became his patient. As a scientist I was always impressed with his thorough knowledge base and as an educator I admired his zeal for continuing professional development. I became Sam’s patient after a weekend jiu jitsu workshop where he realized an injury I was suffering from was a dislocated rib. He was able to pop it back into place so I could participate in the workshop. I called Sam’s office the following Monday and made a follow up appointment. He was able to completely address and fix the problem within a few quick visits and I was back to normal activity. Prior to that weekend I refused to see a chiropractor and now I think they are magic (I know it’s science, but it feels like magic). Since then, Sam has patiently helped me with some hand issues and healing after a concussion. Further, the staff at Balanced Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is always warm and welcoming. They are happy to help me with any billing questions I might have and work with me to make timely appointments. The waiting room is never crowded because all patients are seen within minutes of their scheduled appointment time. Thank you Sam and Balance for excellent care and service!

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Denise H

For seven years I have journeyed with neck pain, occipital neuralgia, headaches, and a variety of associated discomforts. I own a plethora of medical and therapeutic appliances that promised relief but could not provide long-term wellness. I did not leave organic nutrition out of my arsenal. I was just as faithful in the inclusion of the best supplements common and exotic, but for all this there was nothing that alleviated the daily struggle to feel well, reduce the pain, and function normally. I have surrendered a great deal of my wealth to general medical practitioners and other chiropractic practitioners were given their opportunity, but I found disappointment again and again; then I found Balance Chiropractic. My care under Dr. Spillman’s direction has been thoughtfully paced, personalized, informative, and decidedly yielding restoration, healing and renewal. The relief and restoration have been so profound that recently a friend remarked that my demeanor and countenance was bright and lifted. If your journey is as mine was, please consider spending time with Dr. Spillman. I have every confidence that you won’t regret it and you may be blessed to bypass many miles and misfortunes on the broken road.

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Alyssa Murphy

I was referred to Dr. Spillman by one of the best spinal surgeons in the area and, despite my belief that chiropractic care was a waste of time, I scheduled an appointment. I am shocked by how much Dr. Spillman has helped me. He is a brilliant doctor who focuses on achieving results and Im happy to admit my beliefs were unfounded. I was completely wrong about the chiropractic profession. Not only did he fix my neck and back, but he cured various aches and pains I didnt realize were curable. Moreover, Dr. Spillman was able to diagnose and help me with a recurring knee problem when other doctors were unable to figure it out. In short, he is well respected by his peers and the community, and it would be difficult to find a better chiropractor! I also underwent physical therapy at Balance and cannot stress how wonderful it was to receive treatment in a cooperative environment. Julie and Julia are both fantastic physical therapists and their ability to easily communicate with Dr. Spillman allowed for a more appropriate and personalized treatment plan. I honestly cant imagine a better office.

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Andrea Wilson

Here is my story of how Dr. Spillman worked his magic to make me pain free! I broke my left clavicle. Really broke it! In shape of an " X" the ends tucked in muscle tissue. The fabulous Dr. Degnan plated and pinned my clavicle bringing it back to position where it would heal correctly. He did his job well. But I was left with normally occurring scar tissue underneath, intense muscle tightness, pain and my back and posture out of alignment. Daily headaches, difficulty getting comfortable to fall asleep. Numbness and aches in left arm. After my first visit I left feeling loose, relaxed and full of hope. As I was cooking dinner that same night standing and chopping I felt taller and in alignment. Slept great too!... A month or so later I would say I am 95% completely healed. Dr. Spillman has many techniques to solve what is wrong. Definitely not a cookie cutter chiropractor. Woot! And an oh yea! My shoulder and back is happy! Did I mention Dr. Spillman has the best waiting room reading material in town? Come early for your appt and enjoy. Andrea

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Kate Wason

In the years Ive been running Ive seen a lot of athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors etc and I can honestly say that Dr. Spillman is the best! This past January I had surgery to repair a labral tear in my hip. Generally it takes three months of recovery before you can begin running again, but at six months post-op I was still having too much pain to even attempt a run. When I moved to Charlottesville this past summer I made an appointment with Dr. Spillman and using a combination of Active Release, Graston (soft tissue mobilization), and traditional chiropractic techniques, he had me running pain-free within three weeks. If youve ever been frustrated with a long-term running injury then you know how awesome that is! The same techniques also work with more acute problems - after tripping and hurting my knee, Dr. Spillman had me running again in just four visits. In addition, the office staff (Laura and Hope) are really efficient and friendly. Regardless of what your injury or pain is, Balance Chiropractic and PT is the best place to go!

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Sarah Daley

I re-injured my left ankle awhile ago due to over-usage and because of over-compensating for a bad cut I had on my right leg which made walking incredibly painful. I had planned two beach vacations for the month of this past summer and was heartbroken when I resolved to the idea of potentially canceling them to avoid further injury. I mentioned this to Dr. Spillman in passing and he assured me (I had doubts) that I would be okay for the beach (as long as I took it a little easier than normal). Four half-hour visits later and I was walking normally without pain. I was able to enjoy my vacations and my ankle feels better than it has in years. You dont have to live with pain... His office personnel are incredibly friendly/helpful and Dr. Spillman is an esteemed professional that I trust whole-heartedly. Highly recommend.

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