If you’re searching for the best chiropractor in Broward County, you’ve found the right place. Friends & Family Spinal Care has been helping residents achieve pain-free living for over 15 years through our gentle, precise NUCCA upper cervical technique and comprehensive family wellness approach.

As the 2024 Coral Springs Business of the Year and home to Florida’s 2023 Chiropractor of the Year, we’re proud to serve Broward County’s diverse community with the same award-winning care that has earned us a 98% patient recommendation rate.

Why Broward County Residents Choose Friends & Family Spinal Care

Broward County has very few NUCCA-certified chiropractors, and most cities don’t have one at all. Friends & Family Spinal Care is proud to offer this elite technique, available at only 300 clinics worldwide. Unlike traditional chiropractic care that involves twisting or cracking, NUCCA uses gentle, highly precise adjustments that feel more like a light touch than a forceful move.

What makes NUCCA different
No forceful adjustments or “popping” sounds Focuses on the atlas (C1) vertebra for whole-body balance Measurable, long-lasting results with fewer visits Safe for all ages, from newborns to seniors

Comprehensive Family Care Under One Roof

Many Broward County families struggle to find quality chiropractic care for all ages. Local options either focus solely on auto injuries or offer basic adjustments without specialized training for children and pregnant women.

We treat your entire family:

Serving Broward County’s Unique Healthcare Needs

Understanding Our Community

Broward County’s nearly 2 million residents face unique health challenges shaped by long commutes, active lifestyles, and high-paced work environments, challenges we understand and address every day.

Group Estimated Local Population Common Issues Treated
Healthcare Workers ~135,000 employed in Health Care & Social Assistance Lifting injuries and neck strain from long shifts
Commuters ~713,000 (71.9% of 994k drive to work alone) Neck pain and stiffness due to a 29‑minute average commute on I‑95, SR‑7, Turnpike
Active Families / Youth Large youth sports participation across the county Sports injuries from leagues at parks like Silver Lakes and Hampton Pines
Auto Accident Victims ~16,300 injury crashes in 2023, ~24,548 injuries Whiplash, soft tissue damage, disc misalignment from collisions

Pregnancy and Pediatric Care for Growing Families

With nearly 25% of Broward County households raising children under 18, and over 21,000 births annually, we specialize in:

Service Benefits
Prenatal Chiropractic Reduces back pain and sciatica during pregnancyHelps optimize pelvic alignment for easier laborSupports faster postpartum recovery
Pediatric Chiropractic Gentle adjustments for newborns (using fingertip pressure)Helps with colic, feeding difficulties, and sleep issuesAddresses posture problems from heavy backpacks and screen time Supports healthy development and immune function

Advanced Treatments Not Available Anywhere Else in Broward County

When chronic pain, stubborn injuries, or nerve issues don’t respond to basic care, you need more than a standard adjustment. At Friends & Family Spinal Care, Broward County residents have access to advanced therapies rarely found elsewhere in the area.

These treatments are designed to accelerate healing, improve mobility, and address the root cause of your discomfort without drugs or surgery. Here’s how we go beyond traditional chiropractic care to deliver real results:

Service Description Conditions & Benefits
StemWave Therapy
(Shockwave Treatment)
Acoustic wave therapy stimulates healing in soft tissues and joints. Often combined with diagnostics for targeted results. Chronic knee, shoulder, and back painPlantar fasciitis, tendon injuries, and joint stiffnessOsteoarthritis support Non-surgical alternative to injections Promotes tissue regeneration and pain relief
ProStretch
(Doctor-Guided Therapeutic Stretching)
One-on-one, doctor-supervised stretching sessions personalized to your needs and recovery goals. Improves flexibility and range of motionReduces muscle tension and stiffnessEnhances athletic performance Supports post-injury rehabilitation Complements spinal correction plans
On-Site Diagnostics
(X-Rays, Nerve & Balance Testing)
Complete diagnostic suite used during your initial intake and ongoing care planning. Enables same-day structural insights. 3D digital X-ray imagingMyoVision® surface EMG scansNeckCare® joint position error testing Thermography for nerve function Full-body postural and spinal balance evaluation

Patient Success Stories

LOW BACK PAIN RELIEF

“After 20 years of low back pain, I was skeptical. After the first adjustment, my pain was gone! I feel like a new person – I can finally be the wife and mother I want to be.”

— Bonnie

IMPROVED MOBILITY & BACK PAIN RELIEF

“NUCCA changed my life. I can run again, turn my neck with ease, and my lower back has never felt so good.”

– Lindsay

EXCELLENT SERVICE & PROFESSIONALISM

“Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and impressive. I’ve never had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen.”

— Leslie C.

Auto Accident Care for Broward County Residents

Broward County’s location along busy corridors like State Road 7 puts residents at risk for auto accidents. Broward County sees over 40,000 crashes annually, with many resulting in whiplash and soft tissue injuries.

Our Auto Injury Protocol
Service Details
Immediate Evaluation Within Florida’s 14-day PIP (Personal Injury Protection) window
On-Site X-Rays Detects hidden injuries like disc issues, misalignments, or soft tissue damage
Gentle NUCCA Adjustments Restores alignment without twisting or cracking
Insurance Documentation Support Includes detailed reports and assistance for claim submission
Saturday Appointments Available Urgent care options for busy schedules or recent accidents
Common Auto Accident Injuries We Treat
Condition Description
Whiplash & Neck Pain Caused by sudden forward/backward head movement
Lower Back Strain From seatbelt force or jolt during impact
Headaches & Migraines Often related to neck trauma or nerve irritation
Numbness & Tingling Resulting from nerve compression or inflammation
Shoulder & Arm Pain Due to referred pain or impact-related trauma

Why We’re Different from Other Broward County Chiropractors

Most chiropractic offices offer quick adjustments and generic care plans, but that’s where we stand apart. At Friends & Family Spinal Care, you’ll experience precise, gentle NUCCA corrections, advanced diagnostic technology, and personalized support from a compassionate team that treats you like family.

From infants to athletes to accident recovery, we tailor every aspect of care to help you heal and thrive, without ever twisting, cracking, or popping.

Feature Friends & Family Spinal Care Other Local Clinics
NUCCA Technique ✓ Certified NUCCA specialists—only ~300 clinics worldwide offer this ✗ Not available
Family Care ✓ Safe, gentle care for newborns to 90+ years old ✗ Limited pediatric or prenatal experience
Advanced Diagnostics ✓ 3D digital X-rays, MyoVision® EMG, NeckCare® joint testing, VisioNeuro, thermography, and full-body structural analysis ✗ Basic physical exam only
Shockwave Therapy ✓ StemWave® available for chronic pain and joint recovery ✗ Not offered
Patient Experience ✓ Concierge-level care with one-on-one doctor consults, clear communication, and no-rush appointments ✗ High-volume, fast-paced care with limited time per patient
Awards & Recognition ✓ Named Business of the Year 2024 for service excellence and innovation ✗ No major community or clinical awards

Convenient Location for Broward County Residents

Our office is centrally located in Coral Springs, making it easily accessible from anywhere in Broward County. Just 15 minutes from North Lauderdale City Hall and convenient to major roads like University Drive, Rock Island Road, and SR-7, getting here is simple, whether you’re commuting from home, work, or school.

We offer plenty of parking and Saturday appointments to make your visit as stress-free as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is chiropractic safe for my family?

Yes, chiropractic care is extremely safe when performed by trained professionals. Our NUCCA technique is especially gentle—there’s no forceful twisting or “cracking.” We safely treat patients from 1 day old to 90+ years old.

Do I need insurance to get care?

No insurance is necessary. We offer affordable cash rates and family plans. We also work with personal injury (PIP) insurance for auto accident cases.

What is NUCCA chiropractic?

NUCCA is a highly precise and gentle chiropractic technique that corrects upper cervical misalignments. It focuses on restoring body balance to relieve pressure on the brainstem and nervous system, without any popping or cracking.

How soon can I get an appointment?

Often, we can get you scheduled the same day, especially for urgent needs. We also offer Saturday appointments for added flexibility.

Schedule Your First Visit

Ready to take the next step toward lasting relief and better health? Call us today at (954) 807-2719 orbook your consultation online to experience the compassionate, personalized care that sets Friends & Family Spinal Care apart.


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You Have Been Adjusted a Hundred Times. Why Has It Never Held?

FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED A HUNDRED TIMES AND STILL HURT

Relief that lasts four days is not a correction. It is a rental. There is a structural reason your body keeps pulling back to the place that hurts, and until someone measures it, nothing changes.



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Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Most people are aware of the pain-reducing advantages of this remarkable science. Here are other common benefits and specific conditions that we focus on at Friends & Family Spinal Care:

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If You Are Reading This, You Have Probably Already Tried:

And somewhere in there, you started wondering if this is just your body now.

It is not.

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The Reason Relief Keeps Expiring

Things that hold have structure.

Every treatment you have tried worked on the symptom. The muscle that was tight. The joint that was stuck. The nerve that was screaming. And each one worked, right up until your body pulled back to the position it was in before you walked in.

Because the position never changed.

You have been treated by good people who never measured your structure, because measuring it takes an instrument almost no one owns and training almost no one has. Not their fault. It just means the actual question never got asked.

You cannot correct what nobody has measured. Everything else is maintenance.

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Your MRI Was Not Wrong. It Was Answering a Different Question.

An MRI is built to find disease. Tumors. Herniations. Ruptures. The things that need a surgeon.

When yours came back clean, it did its job perfectly. It told you that you do not have the thing it was designed to find.

But it was never built to measure how your head sits on top of your neck. By how many degrees. Or how that position interferes with the nerves running through it.

Different question. Different instruments. Different results.

What an MRI looks for

What we measure

The One Thing Almost No One Measures

I am Dr. Justin Brown, founder of Atlinea.

Our doctors correct the alignment at the very top of your spine, and we do it with the specific precision required to return your body to the position it needs to be in to heal the way it was designed to.

That is the entire focus. Not a menu of services. One correction, measured and made properly.

Dr. Justin Brown

DC Founder, Atlinea

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Where This Actually Starts

It is called The Comprehensive. Sixty minutes, one on one with one of our doctors, and it runs in three parts.

01. We Listen

You talk. We listen. Your whole history, everything you have tried, what it has cost you, and what you have given up because of it. Not a five minute intake. An actual conversation about your specific problem.

02. We Learn

Then we measure what nobody has measured.

What is working. What is not. And why.

03. We Lead

You leave knowing the root cause, why this has never held, and exactly what correcting it would take. In plain language, with your own numbers in front of you.

Sixty minutes to finally get the answer that years of appointments never gave you.

This is what The Comprehensive actually looks like: a full structural exam, not a quick adjustment.

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If We Cannot Correct It, We Will Tell You On Day One

Here is our promise.

If our doctors do not find a structural cause that we can correct, they will tell you on day one, and we will not take you on as a patient.

No treatment plan. No package. No follow up call three days later.

You leave with the truth and a direction. Not a sales pitch.

We would rather lose the patient than sell you another rental.

What It Costs To Find Out

Continue to imaging? The $45 is credited toward your care.

Come in and decide not to move forward? We refund the $45.
Either way? The Spine Strong Library is yours the moment you book.

Free When You Book: The Spine Strong Library
Our complete exercise system. The full library, yours to keep whether or not you ever become a patient. We send it the moment you reserve your time.

 

People Who Stopped Renting Relief

Bonnie M.
Miami, FL · 20 years of low back pain
"After the first adjustment, my pain was gone! I am so happy! I can't say enough, I feel like a new person!"
Barbara P.
Parkland, FL · Chronic neck pain & TMJ
"I had no neck pain within weeks of treatment, no tension, and my TMJ is minimal."
Christy
Coral Springs, FL · Degenerative disc disease
"After experiencing a NUCCA adjustment, I no longer had back pain. I urge others to try NUCCA prior to any surgery!"
Erin D.
Coral Springs, FL · Chronic migraines & headaches
"I am virtually migraine and headache free... I have my life back!!!"

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What It Costs To Find Out

Before You Book

Is this just a chiropractor?

Our doctors correct one specific thing: the alignment at the top of your spine. That is a narrower and more measured discipline than general adjusting, and it starts with instruments rather than hands. If you have been adjusted before and it did not hold, this is the reason we start with a measurement instead of a table.

Because sixty minutes of a doctor’s time is real, and a free appointment is an appointment people do not show up for. The $45 reserves the slot. If you come in and decide not to move forward, you get it back.

Then we tell you on day one and we do not take you on as a patient. You leave with what we measured and a direction to take it.

That depends entirely on what we find, and anyone who quotes you a timeline before measuring you is guessing. You will get a specific answer at the end of your Comprehensive, based on your own numbers.

Possibly. If your Comprehensive points to a structural cause, imaging is the next step, and your $45 is credited toward it.

 

Yes. We accept most PPO plans, auto/PIP insurance for accident injuries, and FSA/HSA funds, plus patient financing and direct-pay options if you’re uninsured. Call (954) 645-7272 and we’ll verify your benefits before your first visit.

4500 N University Dr, Suite 100, Coral Springs, FL 33065 — right next to the 7-Eleven at the corner of University Dr & Wiles Rd, with parking out front. Call (954) 645-7272 with questions.

Any prior imaging you have, a list of what you have already tried, and sixty minutes without a hard stop after it.