Dr. Michael A. Maiorino, DC
Chiropractor | Sports Physician
310 Oakmere Dr Alpharetta GA, 30004About
Dr. Michael Maiorino is a Chiropractor practicing in ALPHARETTA, GA. Dr. Maiorino 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. Maiorino seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation, manual therapy, rehabilitative exercise and much more.
Education and Training
Life Chiropractic College DC 1999
Board Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Provider Details
Dr. Michael A. Maiorino, DC's Expert Contributions
Acoustic Wave Therapy a Game Changer for Acute and Chronic Tendon and Muscle Injuries
What is acoustic wave therapy? Acoustic wave therapy is a physiotherapy modality that uses pressure waves to promote healing. The pressure wave is generated by compressing air and accelerating a projectile against a metal or ceramic plate (depending on the penetration depth needed). The wave that is...
Is chiropractic neck manipulation safe?
Chiropractic manipulation is extremely safe. The best indicator of this is our malpractice rates - they are among the lowest in healthcare! READ MORE
How long does a chiropractic session last?
Chiropractic sessions can last anywhere from 10mins to 1 hour. This all depends on the technique and if rehabilitation modalities are used. READ MORE
What can I do about my back pain?
Stretching and Core strengthening combined with manual therapy techniques are great for keeping the back healthy long term. For acute low back pain. It is best to start with the least invasive therapies with best outcomes, Chiropractic 1st surgery last! READ MORE
What is the difference between a physical therapist and a chiropractor?
Both professions are moving towards each other in relation to low back pain. Many chiropractor’s perform physiotherapy and many PT's perform manipulation. The difference is a chiropractor's training in manipulation is far and beyond what a PT gets and PT's are heavily trained in rehab. READ MORE
Is chiropractic treatment effective for son's back pain?
Chiropractic is the go to treatment for mechanical low back pain. However in the adolescent athlete an x-ray of the lumbar is usually recommended to rule out any fracture. In most cases chiropractic manipulation with some muscle therapy resolves the pain quickly READ MORE
What can I do at home for sciatica pain?
Yes there are few things you can do at home to help with sciatic type pain. If the leg pain is caused by a herniated disc McKenzie exercises might help take some of the pain away. Many times patients have leg pain due to pseudo-sciatica or piriformis syndrome which is most commonly caused from the muscles that are either thigh, over worked, or weak. In some people the sciatic nerve fibers can travel under or through the piriformis muscle, so if the the muscle spams or becomes tight it can irritate the sciatic nerve. To stretch the piriformis lay on your back flex your hip and knee fully and bring your knee to your chest towards you opposite shoulder. (left to right shoulder). You can also try and release the knot in the muscle by laying on a tennis ball and rolling it over the buttocks getting to the piriformis muscle. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Certified Posture Exercise Professional
- Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant 100 hours
- Diagnostic Ultrasound- Certified level 1 Ultrasoundographer
- Activator Methods Technique Advanced Certification
- Georgia Chiropractic Association, 2006-Present
- Structural Management Network, 2010-2012
- Certified Strong Posture Network 2018-Present
Professional Society Memberships
- Strong Postural Network
Articles and Publications
- Public Speaking/Corporate Wellness
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