Chiropractor for First Responders, Nurses & Teachers in Tampa

Care for First Responders, Nurses and Teachers

Care for the back, neck and shoulder strain that comes with lifting, heavy gear and long shifts on your feet.

In short: Jobs spent caring for other people are hard on the body. Lifting patients, wearing a duty belt or turnout gear, and standing for a full shift all load the low back, neck and shoulders. We evaluate the whole spine and the joints involved, then plan care around your schedule. Results vary.

What the job does to the body

Firefighters, police and paramedics carry heavy gear, lift at awkward angles and spend long hours in a vehicle. A duty belt or vest shifts weight onto the low back and hips.

Nurses and other hospital staff lift and reposition patients, often twisting to do it, and stay on their feet for twelve hours at a time.

Teachers stand most of the day, bend over low desks and carry more weight than most people realize.

People in these jobs commonly seek care for:

How care works here

Every plan starts with an evaluation. Depending on what we find, your care may include:

Chiropractic care for the spine, shoulders and knees
Upper cervical care when the top of the neck is involved
Class IV laser therapy for sprains and joint pain
Therapeutic massage and deep tissue massage
Neuromuscular re-education to retrain how you lift and move

The aim is to get you well in as few visits as possible. No outcome is promised.

Fitting visits around shifts

The Tampa office is open on Mondays and the Brandon office Monday through Thursday, both from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tell us your shift pattern when you call and we will look for times that work.

Paying for care

Natural Healing of Tampa Bay is a self-pay practice with posted prices. For adults, the new patient visit is $325 and includes the first adjustment. Neck X-rays are $35 and follow-up visits are $100. See fees and payment.

Where we see patients

We see patients in Tampa at 4017 Henderson Blvd. on Mondays, and in Brandon at 911 S Parsons Ave, Suite A, Monday through Thursday. Call (813) 655-2829 or request an appointment online.

Frequently asked questions

I hurt my back lifting at work. Can I come in?

Yes. No referral is needed.

Can I be seen after a night shift?

Both offices open at 8:00 AM, which can work for people coming off a night shift. Call to check availability.

Will my neck be twisted or cracked?

Not with an Advanced Orthogonal adjustment, which uses an instrument instead of a manual thrust. Any other technique is explained first and adapted to your comfort.

How many visits will I need?

It varies with your condition and how you respond. You will get an estimate at your evaluation.