Shawn Hanson (Tarpon Springs)

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Spinal Decompression Therapy

April 05, 2017

As a chiropractor with Tarpon Total Health Care in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Shawn Hanson offers a broad range of restorative and corrective treatments. Shawn Hanson often welcomes patients with challenging back pain to his Tarpon Springs office, where he may offer spinal decompression therapy . Similar to the technique of spinal traction, spinal decompression therapy is a nonsurgical technique used on patients with lower back pain, which often stems from herniated or bulging intervertebral discs of the lumbar spine. These damaged discs can put excess pressure on the nerves and nearby structures of the spine, causing pain that may not respond to conventional therapies. Spinal decompression therapy takes place on a specially designed table, where the patient lies either face up or face down. The professional performing the procedure then places two harnesses on the patient, one around the trunk and another around the pelvis. As the lower portion of the table slides in a controlled man

About Me

Shawn Hanson began his post-secondary education at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. He majored in biology, ultimately graduating with a bachelor of science. Subsequently, he studied chiropractic at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida. Distinguishing himself academically, Shawn Hanson appeared on the dean’s list for twelve academic quarters and on the president’s list for two consecutive years. He graduated magna cum laude in 2007. He is licensed to practice in the state of Florida and works in Tarpon Springs as part of the Tarpon Total Healthcare team.

For almost a decade, he has worked in that capacity, offering patients chiropractic care. This has included relief care, corrective care, and wellness care. Using a Saunders 3-D Active Trac decompression table for safe and effective decompression treatments, he and the rest of the chiropractic team at Tarpon Total Healthcare give patients long-term relief from back pain.

Mr. Hanson has pursued further education at the New York Chiropractic College, earning certification in manipulation under anesthesia. Moreover, he is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Florida Chiropractic Association.

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