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NOVA spine & injury center Inc. Fairfax VA 22030

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David C. Shaffer DC CCSP QME APCM-c

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NOVA spine & injury center, Inc.
David C. Shaffer, DC,CCSP,QME,APCM-c
4211 Fairfax Corner East Avenue 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
CALL (571) 335-7724
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Serving all areas in and near Fairfax, VA
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS:
"I have dealt with a diagnosis of Achilles tendonitis for 3 years. I have been in and out of physical therapy and doctors to treat my heel. It has always felt better and then within months of trying any form of exercise I would end up back in therapy. I lost my love for fitness and working out. I was skeptical, but went to see Dr. Shaffer. He not only thought I had Achilles tendonitis, but plantar fasciitis as well, which no other doctor caught. He treated my foot and heel. Since seeing him I have been able to get back into an exercise routine and have lost 36 pounds. I even managed to run a 5k and win the award in my age division. Thank you for making my foot feel so much better! I had gotten so used to the pain and hobbling around, I didn’t know what it would feel like without any pain."
- -Kelli B - Centreville, VA
"I met Dr. Shaffer in November 2006. At the time, I had been under chiropractic care for a neck injury that I had received in July 2006. I was receiving no relief from the pain I was experiencing after four months of care from another chiropractor. I decided to seek out help from Dr. Shaffer right away. After two and a half weeks of treatment with Dr. Shaffer, I started feeling better. After about four weeks, I was pain free! With a couple of relapses due to work-related physical labor, I was completely pain free in January 2007. It is now February 2007 and I continue to be free of neck and back pain. I truly believe that Dr. Shaffer is a miracle worker! With his state-of-the-art facilities and his healing hands, he was able to conquer my pain. I hold Dr. Shaffer in the highest of regards and I would recommend him to anyone experiencing difficulty in neck and/or back movement due to pain or injury. I might add that it would truly benefit anyone who is planning on having back and/or neck surgery, to contact Dr. Shaffer right away to get an assessment."
- -Sandy R.- Centerville , VA
"Due to a long prolonged lower back injury I was experiencing tremendous pain which inhibited me from moving and exercising with ease. I had met with several doctors, taken all types of medication and undergone physical therapy with various practitioners but with had met with short term and limited success. I came across the Nova Spine & Injury as part of my ongoing research to find new treatments to manage my back pain. The information I read and heard from Dr. Shaffer sounded promising, I was also impressed with the facility and equipmment used at Nova Spine. So, I embarked on an extended spinal decompression treatment earlier this year coupled with specific rehabilitation exercises. I was amazed at the results and the progress that had been achieved through the treatment. I was able to move with ease (no pain, no Advil, no heating pads on my lower back!) and resume my regular exercise and travel regiments. Undergoing the treatment and care from Dr. Shaffer and his team was one of the best gifts I gave to myself. I want to congratulate and commend Dr. Shaffer and his team on the rigorous, professional and excellent care I received during my treatment. I highly recommend the NOVA Spine program for spinal decompression as well as other related injuries."
- -Randa. E., Washington, D.C.
Favorite Quote Of The Day: "Every Doctors goal should be to keep their patients out of their office by giving them the skills and information that allows the patient to keep themselves healthy and pain free."
DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:

At NOVA spine & injury center, we personalize each patient's care with programs that emphasize reducing pain and quickly rehabilitating, strengthening, and improving fine motor control. Many techniques are borrowed and enhanced from traditional sports medicine, physical medicine, rehabilitation exercises and chiropractic treatments but the protocols are very unique in their application and force patient to stabilize injured areas and thus reducing pain while increasing function.

These protocols provide safe, high quality care by combined cutting edge technology, physical medicine modalities, and advanced rehabilitation protocols. We are located in Fairfax, Virginia, across form the Fairfax County Government Center, in Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. Dr. David Shaffer, D.C. is a specialist in treating neuromusculoskeletal conditions, which include everything from lower back pain, lumbar spine disc injuries, neck pain, cervical spine disc injuries, thoracic spine disc injuries, shoulder and wrist injuries (rotator cuff, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel), headaches (tension, cervicogenic, and co-managing migraine), and finally injuries to the lower extremity (knee, hip, ankle, and foot). These injuries are treated using myofascial release (soft-tissue therapy) and other techniques (manipulation and exercises) to naturally reduce pain, speed healing, and enhance performance. These techniques were developed by treating professional and amateur athletes but work equally well when treating conditions brought on by work-related or auto accidents, chronic conditions, as well as everyday aches and pains.

QUALIFICATIONS:

GRADUATED FROM: University of Pittsburgh, Palmer College of Chiropractic West

YEARS IN PRACTICE: 13

LICENSE NUMBER, STATE: 0104556356, Virginia

OTHER DEGREES/LICENSES: BA-History, Advanced Practice Chiropractic Medicine, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE:
  • Diversified
  • Electro-Stimulation
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Extremity Adjusting
  • Gonstead Technique
  • Kinesio Taping
  • Laser Therapy
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA)
  • Myofascial Release
  • Palmer Package
  • Thompson Terminal Point Technique (Thompson Drop Table Technique)
  • Traction-Massage
  • Ultrasound

    • ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES:

    HOURS OF OPERATION:
    DAY MORNING AFTERNOON
    Monday 8:00am-12:30pm 3:00pm-5:30pm
    Tuesday 8:00am-12:30pm 3:00pm-6:30pm
    Wednesday 8:00am-12:30pm 3:00pm-5:30pm
    Thursday 8:00am-12:30pm 3:00pm-6:30pm
    Friday 8:00am-12:30pm 3:00pm-5:30pm
    Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm Closed
    Sunday Closed Closed
    INSURANCE/PAYMENT METHODS:
    INSURANCES ACCEPTED: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Auto Accidents, Worker's Compensation
    Nearby Cities: Washington, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Dunn Loring, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Herndon, Manassas