Sumter Neck and Back Center

01/31/2026

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01/31/2026

Happy snow days out there. We have every intention of being in the office Monday. We’ll let you know if that changes.

01/25/2026

Let’s be safe out there. We will open tomorrow at 2:00.

01/23/2026

Our biggest win is your trust. We’ve been honored to serve Sumter for 75 years and counting. We’ve been honored to win this award 6 times. Please vote and help us reach lucky #7. The voting is open now through Feb 18. Help us continue to set the standard for our community.

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01/23/2026

Good Morning from Washington DC. I spent the afternoon visiting SC’s members of Congress. We discussed HR 539 & S 106, the Chiropractic Medicare Modernization Act. This would correct the arbitrary limits on Senior care that have persisted for 54 years. I’ll be home this afternoon. Everyone stay safe over the weekend.

01/19/2026

In the spirit of Dr. King's commitment to community and health equity, our doors are open today to ensure our patients receive the care they need.Our phones are not working this morning. Feel free to drop by.

01/12/2026

Dad used to say, as a doctor, you only have to answer 2 questions. 1. What's wrong with this patient? 2. What are you going to do about it? Understanding the different types of pain in important to help choose the best treatment. So let's talk about them.
Nociceptive pain: Pain from inflammation or tissue damage. This is probably the most common type of pain. This is your body's alarm system. Muscle strain, and arthritis are common examples.
Neuropathic pain: Pain from nerve damage or injury. Sciatica, or pinched nerves are what we commonly see here.
Nociplastic pain: We are seeing this more and more. Think of it as your pain alarm system being turned up too high. Chronic headaches, neck and back pain are common. The pain is real. Often, it requires a combination of treatments.
Can you have more than one type of pain? Absolutely yes. I've often thought that this is chiropractic care's "secret sauce." By treating the spine, it's surrounding soft tissue and relieving pressure from the nerves, we can help several of these pain generators at once.
We've been taking care of Sumter for 75 years. I'm proud of that tradition and I don't take the trust and confidence that you place with us for granted. You don't have to hurt. Put yourself in our experienced hands.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! Seems like everyone’s talking about 67. But around here, T6-T7 has always been a thing. When this area of the mid back isn’t moving the way it should, it can affect your posture, breathing, and overall comfort.

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and Important Holiday Hours.

As the year comes to a close, we just want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for trusting us with your health for 75 years. It is an honor and privilege to care for you. We look forward to caring you for years to come. I'm not done yet. We hope the days ahead give you space to breath, rest, and enjoy the people and moments that matter most.
Our offices will close at 6:00 on Tuesday December 23rd, returning on Monday January 5th. We wish you peace, health and happiness.
Christmas Blessings to you all. Dr. John

12/10/2025

So it looks like our elves Holly & Jolly were in the Xray suite last night. .

12/03/2025

It’s open enrollment season for Medicare. There are lots of ads on TV making all kinds of promises. I asked Chat GPT to compare traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. With $30-45 copays, I often describe Medicare Advantage plans as providing “phantom benefits”. My advice, stay with Traditional Medicare.

11/26/2025

We normally see patients the morning before Thanksgiving. We decided not to today. Apparently this happened with someone avoiding the police. We’re thankful that no one was in our parking lot when this happened.
Know that we’re beyond thankful and blessed to care for our patients. Wishing you the warmth of family & friends and a plate full of something delicious.