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

Great Experience

Staff is very accommodating and always greets you with a smile. Danielle – Chesapeake

Great Experience

Dr. Keefe and staff are great. I was skeptical about acupuncture, but with just a few visits – I have seen significant improvements in my well being. Highly recommend them! Barbara – Virginia Beach

Dr. Miller

Back problem resolved thanks to Dr. Miller. She is very efficient, and a real blessing to her patients. Marie – Chesapeake

Great Experience

Great service, very knowledgeable and helpful. Kaufman – Chesapeake

Outstanding

My treatment was very good. The technique was different from others. He seemed very knowledgeable and more experienced. More of a long term solution than a short term fix. Charla – Virginia Beach

Feel So Much Better!

I visited Dr. Keefe at the recommendation of my trainer, due to chronic back pain. After only 5 visits so far, I am waking up pain free for the first time in 18 months. I am very thankful for his help and can’t believe how great I feel. Not only do I feel much better, […]

Great

Wonderful. My experience was just what I expected. I want my son to see if it would help him. Susan – Virginia Beach

The Keefe Experience

Adam Keefe’s treatment has been a blessing in keeping me healthy. His treatments have not only resolved my lower back issues, but also my sciatica, the reflux, sports related stuff, as well as maintaining a holistic well balanced physical conditioning. Yea Dr. Adam! Joel – Portsmouth

Very Helpful!

Very helpful front office staff! Dr. Keefe spends time getting to know your overall health. He understands athletes and respects their desire to feel good and continue to lead an active life without pain. Every visit exceeded my expectations! Heather – Chesapeake

Chiropractic

Friendly experience and Dr. Adam is great! David – Virginia Beach

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