At Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Portsmouth, Virginia, we provide gentle, effective care to help patients find lasting relief from pain and improve their overall well-being. Using advanced techniques like the Cox® Flexion-Distraction Method, soft-tissue therapy, Shockwave and acupuncture, we treat a wide range of spinal, muscular, and joint conditions. Whether your discomfort stems from posture, injury, or everyday stress, our goal is to restore balance, improve mobility, and support long-term healing.
Neck Pain
Neck discomfort often develops from tension, whiplash, or poor ergonomics. Gentle chiropractic care helps restore motion to restricted joints, reduce stiffness, and relieve pain.
Tension Headaches
These headaches are commonly caused by tight muscles and joint dysfunction in the neck and upper back. Chiropractic treatment relieves muscle tension and improves joint motion, helping reduce frequency and intensity.
Migraine Headaches
Migraines can be debilitating and are often linked to nerve irritation or muscle stress. We take a holistic approach to identify triggers, support the nervous system, and reduce migraine severity and frequency.
Arm Pain
Nerve irritation in the neck or shoulder can cause pain, tingling, or weakness in the arm. Specific chiropractic adjustments and soft-tissue therapy help reduce nerve pressure and restore natural function.
Low Back Pain
Low back pain can result from posture issues, lifting injuries, or disc problems. Our treatments focus on correcting joint dysfunction, relieving nerve pressure, and reducing inflammation for lasting relief.
Mid-Back Pain
Pain between the shoulder blades or along the spine often stems from muscle strain or restricted joint movement. Chiropractic adjustments and posture correction improve flexibility and reduce discomfort.
Disc Herniations
A herniated disc occurs when disc material presses on a spinal nerve, often causing sharp or radiating pain. The Cox® Flexion-Distraction Technique gently decompresses the spine to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Disc Bulges
A disc bulge, though less severe than a herniation, can still irritate nearby nerves. Gentle decompression and targeted care relieve pressure and restore spinal mobility.
Rib Pain
Rib or chest wall pain often develops from restricted rib joint motion or muscle strain. Chiropractic adjustments can restore rib mobility, making breathing and movement more comfortable.
Leg Pain / Sciatica
Pain radiating down the leg—commonly called sciatica—can result from nerve compression in the lower back. Chiropractic adjustments and Cox® Distraction Therapy help reduce pressure on the affected nerves and restore mobility.
Tennis Elbow
This overuse injury causes pain along the outer part of the elbow. Chiropractic care, soft-tissue therapy, and acupuncture work together to reduce inflammation, improve motion, and promote healing.
Golfer’s Elbow
A similar condition affecting the inner elbow, golfer’s elbow results from repetitive strain. Treatment focuses on restoring normal joint movement, reducing inflammation, and supporting tendon repair.
Acupuncture is a proven component of Eastern medicine that works by balancing the flow of energy, or Qi, through pathways in the body known as meridians.
Chiropractic physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions that arise from the spine, joints, discs, and muscles.
Massage therapy involves the therapeutic treatment of soft tissues through targeted manual techniques that apply pressure and manipulation to muscles, tendons, and connective tissue.
Scrambler Therapy is a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared technology designed for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain.
Extracorporeal or Focal Shockwave Therapy is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that accelerates healing and tissue regeneration in bones, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
I have been battling a back injury that turned out to be a herniated disc. Through treatment with Dr. Keefe and massage therapy, the pain has decreased dramatically and gotten my back on my feet much sooner. Kelly – Virginia Beach
Dr. Keefe and the staff are wonderful! Amie – Chesapeake
Fabulous staff and doctor and treatment. You get personal care from the staff and they are very internet savvy. Patient exercises online via their website. Doctor Keefe is great! Knows all the latest in treatments, very personable. Visits are quick and easy and results are fast. Five star rating, I highly recommend! Gayle – Norfolk
Eddie – Virginia Beach
I have had nothing but positive experiences at Family Chiropractic. Veronica and the front desk is lovely to me, Dr. Keefe is very gentle and extremely helpful, and the treatments have made a huge difference in my condition and the quality of my life! Susanne -Virginia Beach
I can honestly say Dr. Keefe @ Family Chiropractic has been the best thing that has happened in terms of my lower back and neck injury. I’ve gained fast results and a huge relief in pain. JR – Virginia Beach
I was scared to come to a chiropractor but having suffered with migraines for ten years, I was willing to give it a try. From the first call to the office to schedule my appointment, I knew I was doing the right thing. Veronica made me feel calm and reassured me that Dr. Keefe was an excellent […]
Dr. Keefe worked wonders on my neck. The pain has almost gone away. So happy I chose to come here! Everyone is professional and helpful. Massages are incredible as well. Teri – Chesapeake
