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About Abbeville Family Healthcare

I first started practicing here in Abbeville in August of 1987. 

I chose Abbeville because of the people here.  It seemed that everyone I met when visiting here was genuinely nice and helpful.  After going to chiropractic school in Atlanta for four years that was a welcome change to be sure.  I also picked Abbeville as a practice location because of all of the amenities surrounding us; the lakes, the mountains, the beach, the forest... we have it all! 

When I first started practice all we offered were chiropractic adjustments but we have expanded over the years.  Now we offer intersegmental traction to pump fluids back into the discs, electric muscle stimulation to reduce muscle spasm and pain, cervical traction to help relieve neck pain and headaches, and rehab exercises that help strengthen you spine so that when we get it fixed it stays that way.  We also have a full time massage therapist that provides 30 minute and one hour sessions of stress relieving massage. 

Our Philosophy

Our approach is simple. We believe that health is amongst our most valuable possessions. And while we generally meet people after they’ve lost their health, our commitment is two-fold.

1. Relief Care in Abbeville
Relief or wellness care... it's your choice.

When many people seek care in our office they have one goal: relief. So that’s where we start! During this initial stage of intensive care, we have several obligations:

  • Uncover the underlying cause of the health problem
  • Suggest a care plan to produce the fastest results possible
  • Offer ways patients can participate in their recovery
  • Explain the value of post-symptomatic wellness care
2. Wellness Care in Abbeville

We’re committed to teaching our patients that true health is a journey, not a destination. Through educational opportunities (like this website), we hope to communicate the value of ongoing chiropractic care. Our desire is to see our practice members abandon the prevailing sickness care model of health (waiting for symptoms and then taking action), in favor of the emerging wellness model.

You’re the Boss

Regardless of your health goals, please understand that we see ourselves as mere servants. You’re the boss! It’s your body, your health and your future. Our job is to offer you the finest chiropractic care possible, and it’s up to you to decide how much of it you want.

Sound interesting? Please contact our office to make an appointment. 

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Dr. Durham Asks some important questions of interest to Abbeville residents - Chiropractor Abbeville Dr. Durham Asks...

Is a muscle spasm a cause or an effect?
With the knee-jerk use of muscle relaxers, you'd think it was a cause. But it's an effect. Chiropractors know that bones don't move unless muscles move them. And muscles don't contract unless commanded by the nervous system. That's why your nervous system is the focus of our Abbeville chiropractic practice.
Why are chiropractors wary of the germ theory?
Louis Pasteur originated the idea that germs caused disease. Yet, on his deathbed he recanted, declaring, "It's not the seed, but the soil." Meaning, it's not the germ that causes disease, but the condition of the body that allows the germ to thrive. Chiropractic care in our Abbeville office is designed to bolster your resistance so germs don't see you as a good host.