Common Conditions We Treat

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.

Head & Neck Conditions

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.

Spine & Back Conditions

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.

Chest & Rib Conditions

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.

Arm & Leg Conditions

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.

Services We Offer

Acupuncture

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 Care

Chiropractic physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions that arise from the spine, joints, discs, and muscles.

Massage

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

Scrambler Therapy is a cutting-edge, FDA-cleared technology designed for the treatment of chronic and neuropathic pain.

Shockwave

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.

What our clients say about us

Very Good and Helpful

The staff was good and informative. Robert – Virginia Beach

Back Pain

I have been in back pain for the past five years, I am only 25 years old, however my injury was military service related. My injury was taking over my life, I would sometimes have pain from the time I woke up in the morning that would last all day. I have been seen by […]

Amazing!

I always leave the Virginia Beach office encouraged and refreshed. The receptionist is very friendly, and Dr. Keefe provides very personable care at the highest quality. I continue to refer friends to Family Chiropractic & Acupuncture! Elizabeth – Virginia Beach

Great Experience

Dr. Keefe has provided excellent help with my back issues and I have had drastic improvement since coming. The massages have been good and seem to be help a lot with my back as well. Sidney has been most excellent. Veronica at the front desk couldn’t be more pleasant. She has been a great help […]

Fastest Pain Relief

I have been to see Dr. Keefe on 2 occasions for my sciatica and lower back pain. After an average of 4-5 visits, I feel almost 100% better! No drugs necessary. They have flexible scheduling and have appointments available as soon as I need to come in. The massage therapist on staff is excellent too! […]

Professional, Friendly, Responsive, Great Result

The office is welcoming, friendly greeting from front desk, efficient with response and all paperwork/administrative requirments. Everyone is friendly, professional, and personable. Dr. Keefe is a great listener, adaptive as the medical needs change, and his assistance has produced positive results in my movement, pain, and overall health. Great experience. Beth – Virginia Beach

You Will Love Chiropractic Care

 I started being treated by Dr. Keefe for migraines and low back pain. I’ve only been receiving care since the middle of December and am already feeling SO much better. Not only are my migraines and back feeling better but so is my whole body… all the way down to my feet! Catherine – Virginia […]

Wonderful

Great friendly staff and the doctor is very personable and knowledgeable. Nicole – Norfolk

Treatment

The staff is very nice and courteous. The doctor is very friendly. He is experienced in the field of chiropractic medicine. Once I describe my problem, his treatment and recommendations are exact. Over the years, I have visited a number of different chiropractics. Dr. Keefe is one of the best. I feel valued. Kim – […]

Low Back and Leg Pain

I must say… I suffered a severe spinal injury 2 years ago. I have seen a handful of doctors and still live with chronic pain, chronic insomnia, sciatica, and fibromyalgia. For the past 31 months pain medication and spinal injections were my only option- until now. My pain management doctor said one of his patients […]

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