Stine Chiropractic Clinic

11/08/2025

Elevating Patient Care Through Continuing Education

Today concludes our attendance at the ACCO Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Peripheral Nerve Seminar. This specialized training enhances our ability to:
• Identify soft-tissue and nerve entrapment conditions early
• Use imaging to guide treatment decisions
• Improve patient outcomes through targeted care

Our administrative staff remains available today for calls and scheduling.

Regular clinic operations will resume Monday, November 10. We appreciate your patience and look forward to implementing these advanced techniques in your care.

— The Team at Stine Chiropractic Clinic | stinechiro.com

11/06/2025

Stine Chiropractic Clinic will be closed Thursday, November 6 through Saturday, November 8 while Dr. Stine and the clinical team attend the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACCO) Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Peripheral Nerve Seminar in Nashville, TN.

This advanced training focuses on diagnostic ultrasound—a real-time imaging tool for evaluating soft-tissue injuries, joint disorders, and peripheral nerve conditions.

➤ Administrative staff remain available to answer calls, schedule appointments, and assist with questions during regular business hours.

We appreciate your understanding as we enhance our diagnostic expertise to provide even higher-quality care.

Learn more about the seminar here: acco.wildapricot.org/event-6014400

— Stine Chiropractic Clinic | stinechiro.com

11/03/2025

Waking up with back pain can disrupt your sleep and impact your overall health and wellbeing. That’s why it’s important to make sure you are sleeping in the best positions.

Here are some recommendations to help you minimize pain:

- Sleep on your back with one or two pillows under the knees.

- Sleep on your side with both knees bent, stacked on one another, with a pillow between them. This ensures your spine is neutral throughout the night.

- Never sleep on your stomach.

Dont let back pain disrupt your sleep. You can ensure you’re getting adequate rest and feel more productive during the day simply by changing your sleeping position.

Still in pain or losing productivity at work? See a chiropractic orthopedist today.

https://stinechiro.com/

or call (540) 898-4100

11/01/2025

When pain becomes complex, you need the experience of a specialist.

At Stine Chiropractic Clinic, our board-certified chiropractic orthopedists are trained in advanced orthopedic diagnosis, imaging interpretation, and non-surgical treatment for even the most challenging spine and joint conditions.

We combine comprehensive evaluation with evidence-based, drug-free care to restore motion, stability, alleviate pain, and long-term comfort — helping patients recover naturally without surgery.

📍 Stine Chiropractic Clinic – Fredericksburg, VA
👨‍⚕️ Board-Certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics
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Understanding the advanced treatment approaches to spine care, the Chiropractic Orthopedist.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween everyone! hope you have a great day! Be safe out there and have fun!

10/29/2025

Relieve Low Back Pain at Home with the Semi-Traction Position

Back pain can interfere with work, sleep, and everyday life. Fortunately, there’s an effective position you can use at home to reduce spinal pressure and ease muscle tension: the semi-traction position.

This position is recommended by our board-certified chiropractic orthopedists as a safe and reliable way to help the lower back recover.

Why It Works
• Reduces disc pressure to approximately 35 PSI
• Aligns spinal joints in a neutral position
• Relaxes postural muscles and relieves strain
• Allows for alternating heat and ice therapy safely

How to Perform the Semi-Traction Position

Lie flat on your back on a firm surface.

Rest your legs on a chair or ottoman so that your hips and knees are bent at 90 degrees.

Support your head with a small pillow to maintain a neutral spine.

Remain in this position for 40 to 60 minutes, alternating 10 minutes of heat followed by 10 minutes of ice.

Always finish with ice to reduce inflammation.

This simple, conservative approach can significantly reduce lower back pain and promote healing by decreasing stress on spinal joints and discs.

Stine Chiropractic Clinic
Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 898-4100
Board-Certified in Chiropractic Orthopedics
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10/27/2025

Sciatica — What Is It and Is There Treatment?

Sciatica is a condition that cannot be accurately diagnosed without a complete evaluation. The underlying cause varies from patient to patient, which is why careful examination is critical before determining any treatment plan.

The most common causes of sciatica involve pain-sensitive structures of the spine that can refer pain into other regions, such as the leg, hip, or buttock. This often makes identification of the pain source more complex.

In most cases, a disc injury is responsible for sciatic pain. The second most common cause is joint dysfunction or injury. While both may create referred pain, they require very different approaches to care.

At Stine Chiropractic Clinic, our board-certified chiropractic orthopedists specialize in accurately identifying the cause of sciatica and providing safe, conservative, and non-surgical treatment without the use of medication.

Stine Chiropractic Clinic
117 Redwood Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 898-4100 | stinechiro.com

10/26/2025

DOT physical: something all commercial motor vehicle drivers need.

Make sure you stay current. Our providers are certified medical examiners, so staying current is easier than ever at Stine Chiropractic Clinic.

10/25/2025

Chiropractic Orthopedics and conservative headache relief.

Recurring headaches don’t have to be part of your normal routine. At Stine Chiropractic Clinic, we help patients throughout Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania find real, lasting headache relief — without relying on medication.

Most headaches, including tension headaches, come from tight neck and upper back muscles or joint irritation. These can develop from stress, posture, or repetitive movement. Instead of masking symptoms with pain relievers, chiropractic orthopedics focuses on correcting the underlying issue through:
- Gentle spinal adjustments
- Muscle and soft-tissue therapy modalities
- Ergonomic and posture education

Our goal is to help your body heal naturally and prevent headaches from returning.

With over 35 years of experience, our clinic is equipped with the areas only board-certified chiropractic orthopedists trained to diagnose and treat chronic headaches effectively.

Stine Chiropractic Clinic | 117 Redwood Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 898-4100 | stinechiro.com

Walk-ins and same-day appointments available

Say goodbye to chronic headaches — and hello to lasting relief.

10/24/2025

It only takes 7lbs of pressure to break a collar bone, A.K.A. clavicle.

These X-ray images show the progression of healing, from fracture, to callus and bone approximation, to bone union.

With many different therapies available to help the healing process, Stine Chiropractic Clinic is equipped with bone healing therapeutics that will expedite your recovery and manage your pain.

10/23/2025

Sciatica, what are the true causes? Typically thought of as leg pain with or without back pain, has a few different causes. Some more serious then others.

-Sciatica caused by tight piriformis muscle. In some people the sciatic nerve pierces through the piriformis muscle instead of below it. This can create lower leg and calf numbness in the sensory distribution of the sciatic nerve.

-Sciatica from facet joint irritation. This can be from repetitive motions at work or in daily life. Typically presenting as a stiffness or ache in the leg or thigh and does not go below the knee... "typically."

-Sciatica from nerve root impingement. This is most commonly found in those with herniated discs. If the herniation is large enough it can hit a specific nerve root that sends superficial shock like pain down the leg in its specific dermatomal pattern. It can also be in the form of numbness in these specific patterns. If severe enough it can even create weakness in the foot or calf.

With the different causes of sciatica, some causes get better with stretches while other causes get worse. Always see a specialist prior to "working through the pain." This can save you time in the long run on full recovery.