Hours & Appointments
Tues, Wed, and Thurs: 7:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m (2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month)
By Appointment Only
Call us to schedule an appointment or E-mail us and a confirmation call will be returned at the phone number given.
About Dr. Nicholson
The motto in Dr. Nicholson's office is "where quality care is always a priority."
Despite the hundreds of similar conditions that patients have, each one is treated on an individual basis for that patient’s individual needs. Our office is not limited to just treating lower back pain problems or injuries. In addition, Dr. Nicholson also treats patients with neck pain, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome, arm and hand numbness/tingling, sport injuries, arthritis, muscles tightness, leg and foot numbness/tingling, sciatic pain, scoliosis, post-surgical pain, disc-related problems and knee and ankle injuries.
In addition, Dr. Nicholson treats patients without serious problems who want overall wellness and to achieve better postural habits. Patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, personal injury and worker´s compensation related injuries may also benefit from chiropractic care.
Dr. Stacy L. Nicholson has been serving the Washington, DC & Baltimore, Maryland metropolitan communities since 1996. She is a chiropractor with physical therapy privileges in the state of Maryland. Dr. Nicholson is a graduate of the New York Chiropractic College. She has lectured on spinal and postural health and volunteered her services in post offices, elementary and high schools, senior health centers, churches, the US. Government Printing Office, the Office of Personnel Management, and health expos.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is based on the science of locating restricted spinal structures and reducing their interference to the nervous system without the use of drugs and surgery. Chiropractic care is a natural healthcare approach in which the body heals itself through preventive care. A healthy lifestyle and normally functioning body make-up consisting of cells, tissue, organs, nerves, joints and an aligned spine together improve your spinal health.
The human spinal column is made of bones stacked on top of each other like building blocks called vertebrae. In between each vertebrae is a spongy cushion called a disc, and traveling through the column of bones from the brain downward is the spinal cord. The spinal cord itself branches out its nerves as they exit from a small opening and innervates correlating muscles and organs. There are intrinsic muscle fibers that are parallel on both sides of the vertebral column that travel from the neck area to the lower back area.
Misalignment or subluxation of the vertebrae occurs when the vertebral joint is not in its normal position. This is due to muscle weakness, which results in inflammation, pain, swelling and pressure on the nerve. This is also known as a “pinched nerve” in laymen´s terms.
Another cause of pressure on the nerve occurs from swelling or herniation of the disc. This is also known as a “slipped disc” in laymen´s terms. The results are similar to that of muscle weakness, it may occur in the neck, mid-back or/and lower back regions. Other symptoms that may occur are numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pain or discomfort down the arms into the hands and fingertips or down the buttocks into the legs, feet and toes, on one side or both, as well as restricted movement in that symptomatic area or body part.
Treatments Offered
What to expect on your 1st visit: 
When a new patient visits the office for the first time, a health history is taken, a physical exam including neurological and orthopedic testing of the patient’s spine and extremities is performed, and the taking of X-rays are discussed, if warranted. Once a diagnosis is made, a treatment plan will be recommended to reduce pain and is based on the patient’s symptoms and physical exam findings.
The following types of treatment are used:
• Spinal Adjustments
• Extremity Adjustments
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Low Force Techniques
• Interferential Therapy
• Ultrasound Therapy
• Cryotherapy
• Superficial Heat
• Therapeutic Exercises
• Flexion-Distraction/Traction
Insurance Carriers We Accept
• Aetna
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• MHBP
• Medicare
For plans in which we do not participate out-of-network service plan will be followed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will my health insurance cover chiropractic benefits, and do I need a referral from my primary doctor first?
A: Today, most insurance companies cover chiropractic benefits from 70%-100%. Most insurance companies do not require you to obtain a referral depending on the type of insurance coverage, ex. PPO POS, EPO, HMO, but check with your health plan first.
Q: Who benefits from chiropractic care?
A: Everyone, from children to expectant mothers to the weekend athlete to the elderly benefit from chiropractic care.
Q: Will I end up going to a Chiropractor for the rest of my life?
A: As with any other medical doctor, (e.g., a Dentist, Family Doctor, OBG-GYN) you would normally go for a twice yearly or annual check-up, unless a problem arises, the same applies to your doctor of Chiropractic medicine. After your initial problems are no longer symptomatic, maintenance care, whether it is monthly or 3-6 months, is advised.
Q: What is that "cracking" noise I hear when I get adjusted?
A: The "cracking" noise is a liberation of synovial gases as the articular surfaces of the vertebral joints are adjusted (e.g., "cracking" your knuckles).
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