Dr. Michael L. Coon, D.C., Chiropractor
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Dr. Michael L. Coon, D.C.

Chiropractor

435 Folly Rd Charleston SC, 29412
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Dr. Michael Coon is a Chiropractor practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Coon specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Coon seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.

Education and Training

Medical University of South Carolina respiratory therapy 1980

Life Chiropractic College Magna Cum Laude 1983

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Dr. Michael L. Coon, D.C.'s Expert Contributions
  • Can your neck being out of place cause dizziness?

    Dizziness is a typical complaint that chiropractors see on a daily basis... Bones and the neck region can put pressure against the nerves directly or secondary to swelling in the joints if we can remove that pressure on the nerve the dizziness can be corrected. READ MORE

  • What is the fastest way to heal a calf muscle?

    The quickest way is to restore normal motion to the muscle initially you want to let it relax following the rice principle rest it Isaac compression bandage elevate it... Then as tolerated you start to stretch the Calf muscle you can put your foot against the kickboard of the wall and lean forward and you will feel a stretch in the calf... Now you can slowly start to add moist heat to the region that increases blood flow that brings all the oxygen and nutrients to the area to heal up The injured muscle. READ MORE

  • How do you feel after chiropractic adjustment?

    80% of the time people feel a great amount of relief increased their range of motion and overall a general satisfaction that is general satisfaction that improved health. 10% of the time that people are a little sore because those joints have not been moved in years. And 10% of the time people do not feel much of a change but we have freed up the restricted joint and their overall health will improve. READ MORE

  • What causes back misalignment?

    We consider injury to the back as the main cause. You may have sustained to fall in your younger years. You may have lifted something too heavy that causes a muscle strain that caused the joints to lock up and you don't realize it. I have been involved in a minor car accident that caused some Restricted movement. READ MORE

  • Can getting your neck adjusted help with headaches?

    Absolutely a Chiropractic adjustment can help with headaches. Nerves come out of the holes and the bones in your neck and they intervened in the next shoulder which is a head region... Removing pressure on the nerves will alleviate pain. READ MORE

  • What does it feel like when frozen shoulder unfreezes?

    Frozen shoulder is really a misnomer it does not feel like it is cold... A rusted shoulder would probably more descriptive. As you gradually increase range of motion and strength your pain will gradually decrease it takes approximately 10 months to 12 months to address a frozen shoulder. READ MORE

  • How do you know if you need a neck adjustment?

    You will have restricted range of motion in that joint and limited unlimited function. You cannot tell on your own you would need a skill and qualified doctor of Chiropractic to evaluate the joint for you it is worth investing a testing a consultation with a chiropractor near you. READ MORE

  • What type of mattress is best for side sleepers with back pain?

    Generally speaking, we recommend a firmer mattress for young people and as we age and joints become painful and easily irritated we recommend moving to a softer mattress or a mattress with a lot of ticking on top. READ MORE

  • Are you born with scoliosis or do you develop it?

    When we look at scoliosis we see attends to run in families. We generally believe it develops in the womb and this is referred to as congenital scoliosis... You can develop curvature of your spine later in life but there is a good chance that this is muscle skeletal type issue as opposed to any type of genetic deformity. READ MORE

Dr. Michael L. Coon, D.C.'s Practice location

435 Folly Rd -
Charleston, SC 29412
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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Michael L. Coon, who serves patients in South Carolina.

Dr. Coon, a dedicated chiropractor, is the Owner of Alpha Care Family Medical Center. To better serve families and people in need of medical services, he operates out of two offices in Charleston and one in Summerville, South Carolina. 

When he initially opened Alpha Care, he wanted to provide conservative treatment for pain that he believed could serve as an alternative to surgery. His idea for this type of practice was derived from his medical experience as a Navy Corpsman in the Charleston, South Carolina Navy Hospital. This experience prompted him to become a chiropractic physician and drove him to open a practice that would employ both medical physicians and chiropractors to provide more efficient treatment for common medical problems.

After serving as a Navy Corpsman from 1974-1978 in Charleston, Dr. Coon graduated second in his class from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1980 as a respiratory therapist. He then attended Life Chiropractic College and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1983. A year later, In 1984, he opened his first facility on James Island. Since then, Alpha Care has expanded to include locations in North Charleston, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally, without the use of medication or surgery. 

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