When it comes to natural, whole-body wellness, chiropractic care is one of the most effective ways to heal your body. Unfortunately, in today's society, people with neck and back pain settle for addictive pain medication or invasive surgeries over chiropractic treatments. At Cottageville Spine & Disc Center, we specialize in correcting pain through non-invasive, quality chiropractic work. Rather than treat symptoms that return over time, we address your body's underlying conditions. That way, we can provide you with real results and a long-term solution to your pain problems.
No surgery. No strange meds. No aggressive sales tactics or fine print.
Whether your journey to wellness involves light chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, or custom shoe insoles, we can help. We're proud to be your trusted chiropractor in Cottageville and treat every client with the utmost respect and compassion, whether it's their first or fiftieth visit. Unlike some chiropractors in South Carolina, we believe in a client-centric approach based on real results and one-on-one service. We strive to foster a positive environment with a community feel. You won't ever be judged or shamed at our practice. On the contrary, we will communicate with you in a friendly, encouraging manner, empowering you to live your best life.
At Cottageville Spine & Disc Center, we offer our valued clients a wide range of chiropractic services that solve serious symptoms like:
If you are always in pain and have given up on your doctor's suggested therapies, we've got great news - a permanent solution to your back and foot pain may be closer than you might think.
We like to think there's a simple reason why so many clients return to our chiropractic office in Cottageville. Sure, our state-of-the-art, modern equipment and technology are leaps and bounds above the rest. But what truly sets us apart is our dedication to you, the client.
We see you as so much more than a financial transaction. Our team knows that no two people are the same. As such, we never use "cookie-cutter" plans in our chiropractic treatments - we use a personalized approach, focusing on your long-term pain relief and wellness.
As doctors and specialists, we hold true to our core values:
We want you to feel comfortable knowing that from your first visit, you will be treated with the care and compassion you would expect from a team of professionals.
At Cottageville Spine & Disc Center, our doctors are not just experts. They're people, too, and understand how pain and back problems can be crippling. Our goal is to get you well as soon as possible, without drugs or surgeries. That way, you can get back to a normal, healthy living for years to come.
We pair cutting-edge technology with advanced chiropractic services like spinal decompression to get your life back on track.
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to see a chiropractor as soon as possible, we're here for you. Our chiropractors have treated thousands of patients, and we can treat you too.
Our office offers a robust range of chiropractic services in Cottageville, from custom shoe insoles for your feet to adjustments and massages for your back.
For many patients suffering from serious disc problems in the past, the path to pain-free living often involved addictive medicines and invasive spinal surgeries. Thankfully, those days are gone, and today, patients benefit greatly from spinal decompression services.
This powerful treatment was developed for patients with herniated or degenerated discs and treats sciatica and lower back pain better than other more dangerous solutions. Spinal Decompression Therapy not only reduces back pain and nerve pain - it allows patients the chance to reclaim their lives and enjoy activities that they thought were impossible to experience.
Thousands of people, including athletes and elderly patients, are choosing spinal decompression over surgery and medication. They're sick of masking their pain with strange medicines that cause horrible side effects. They're frustrated by ineffective shots and costly surgeries, which result in weeks of downtime and scarring. Spinal decompression is safe, effective, and non-invasive, but it's not right for everyone. For that reason, it's essential to work closely with your chiropractic doctor at Cottageville Spine & Disc to ensure successful treatment. Our doctors will work with other applicable health professionals in your care network to discover the exact nature of your back pain and which treatments are best.
While physical therapy, traction, and traditional chiropractic manipulation reduce disc pressure, only spinal decompression in Cottageville can elicit negative spinal pressure. Clinical trials show that spinal decompression techniques create negative pressure as low as -110 mm HG3. Usually, when pulls are exerted on your spine, it triggers your sensory receptors, which cause your back to tighten the muscles around your vertebrae and discs. Your body does this to prevent injury. However, spinal decompression circumvents this natural response by pulling on the spine slowly, which relaxes your back over time. This process, performed by experienced physicians at Cottageville Spine & Disc Center, lets your discs be repositioned without muscle guarding or spasms.
Most often, spinal decompression patients do not experience any major, negative side effects. One common side effect occurs after the first couple of treatments, which can include dull aches or soreness. It feels similar to working out for the first time in a very long time. Patients rarely suffer from pain worse than the injury that caused them to seek treatment. Some patients with severe, acute herniations can experience mild back pain during the first couple weeks of treatment. That's because the disc herniation needs to retract, eliminating nerve pressure. Despite some minor aches and pains, most spinal decompression patients enjoy up to 50% relief after only a few sessions. At the end of the day, spinal decompression from Cottageville Spine and Disc Center is a comfortable, safe treatment.
Prior to treatment, patients are examined manually with advanced imaging technology, to determine if spinal decompression is suitable and which spinal discs are compressed. Once you're approved for spinal decompression treatment, the patient is placed in a comfortable position on the decompression table. A specific force is applied to your compressed discs while a computer alternates decompression and relaxation cycles. Typically, we apply a series of 18 one-minute alternating decompression and relaxation cycles, which takes approximately 30 minutes. During this process, your spine is gently elongated, creating a vacuum that pulls your discs back into proper position. Realigning the discs in this manner reduces pain and promotes healing. Our spinal decompression treatments are not "one and done" - most patients need up to 24 treatments over a six-week period to completely relieve pain.
If you suffer from one or more of the following signs, spinal decompression may be a suitable treatment for you. Remember, you should always consult with your chiropractic doctor before moving forward.
If you're ready to get started on the path to pain-free living, contact our office today to schedule your no-cost spinal decompression consultation.
Custom shoe insoles sound exactly like what they are: shoe inserts that are custom-made for your feet. They are specially crafted to fit your foot shape perfectly and treat foot and body conditions that cause pain and discomfort. Our custom insoles are calibrated using your intended use and weight, providing incredible support during weight-bearing activities like standing and running.
Our custom shoe insoles help anyone experiencing pain from walking or imbalances in the body that are known to cause pain. One tremendous benefit of custom orthotics is that you can wear them on a daily basis, so you can enjoy normal activities without pain.
Unlike some chiropractors in Cottageville, we offer custom shoe insoles that are clinically proven to improve your body's total wellness. Our insoles also reduce pain by balancing your body from the ground up. After all, your feet are your body's foundation.
When you suffer from structural imbalances in your feet, you may be suffering from symptoms like:
Plantar Fasciitis: Also called heel pain syndrome, this malady is considered the most common type of heel pain. It becomes apparent after a gradual degeneration of your plantar fascia or when sudden trauma occurs. It feels like a deep ache or sharp stab and often happens in the morning when you first take a step.
Lower Back Pain: Low back pain is very common, especially in hardworking men and women. It can be caused by an unusual "gait" or walk, which imbalances your lower extremities like your knees, feet, and ankles. This causes pain throughout the body, but particularly in your lower back.
Sciatica: If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness that starts in your lower back and shoots down your leg, you might have sciatica. When combined with chiropractic treatments, custom shoe insoles can solve your sciatica issues.
Plastic Deformation: The soft tissues that make up the three arches in your feet are stretched every day. However, over the years, your arches suffer from decreased elasticity when they're pushed beyond their limits. Once your feet's arches are stretched beyond their limits, they will never be the same. Custom shoe insoles from Cottageville Spine & Disc Center give you more stability and shock absorption. This helps support the structure of your feet and provides pain relief daily.
Knee Pain: Knee pain is a very common problem for adults in the U.S. It can come about through sudden injuries or may be part of an underlying condition, like arthritis. In many cases, successfully treating your knee pain requires a comprehensive treatment plan from your chiropractor, starting with custom insoles for your shoes.
You might be asking yourself, "how do I get started with orthotics?"
We start with a one-on-one consultation to discover your pain points. Once we have learned everything possible about your problems and symptoms, we'll take a foot impression or scan to show imbalances in your feet, which lead to problems within your body. Once we have a proper foot scan, we get to work crafting your insoles.
Our team pulls together our collective training and experience to build you a custom insole for enhanced support and long-term pain relief. That way, you can get back to enjoying an active life.
At Cottageville Spine & Disc Center, we're proud to use Foot Levelers custom insoles for our patients. Only Foot Levelers support all three arches in your feet. Your arches give your feet the strength to keep your body balanced. Balancing your foundation helps relieve pain and prevents future issues.
Q.Who Are Custom Shoe Insoles Right For?
A.Custom-made insoles are necessary for many athletes, diabetics, and people with debilitating injuries. They often suffer from Achilles tendinitis, lower back pain, overpronation, hip pain, knee pain, etc. But not all shoe insoles are created equal. You can count on our team to select the ideal materials for your insoles while ensuring a perfect fit tailored to your body for maximum comfort.
Are you looking for a chiropractor in Cottageville, SC who treats more than just symptoms? If you're sick of chiropractic services that aren't tailored to your needs and body, it's time to make a change. Our expert chiropractors at Cottageville Spine & Disc Center focus on your needs, not an idealized version of you. From chiropractic adjustments to custom shoe inserts and spinal decompression, we have the services and treatments you need to live life to the fullest.
Ready to live your best life free of pain? Contact our office today or explore our site to learn more about the Cottageville Spine & Disc Center difference. We want you to feel comfortable knowing that you will be treated with care, compassion, and excellence every time you visit our office.
Colleton County School District hosted a FIRST LEGO League East Qualifier robotics competition Saturday, February 12 at Colleton County Middle School (CCMS) to decide which team will go to State.Nearly 25 teams from all over the South Carolina came to showcase their robotic creations and have their work judged. Eleven teams from Colleton were on hand to compete and demonstrate their STEM and robotic invention.STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, basic knowledge needed in today’s fast paced wo...
Colleton County School District hosted a FIRST LEGO League East Qualifier robotics competition Saturday, February 12 at Colleton County Middle School (CCMS) to decide which team will go to State.
Nearly 25 teams from all over the South Carolina came to showcase their robotic creations and have their work judged. Eleven teams from Colleton were on hand to compete and demonstrate their STEM and robotic invention.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, basic knowledge needed in today’s fast paced world. The event Saturday focused on STEM projects and presentations designed by children in the county as part of the competition and the county-wide robotics programs.
“Our original goal was to start the program at the middle school, but as things progressed, we extended the program to the high school,” said Ed Williams, Colleton County robotics instructor. “Robotics prepares future engineers. The kids have to do research, math, and science tin order to complete an innovative project.
“Colleton is the only district on the I-95 corridor with a seamless robotics program.”
The robotics program begins with the Pre-K through first grade Discover Program where Head Start children begin learning about the program by playing with LEGOS.
After Head Start, children in the county’s elementary schools participate in the Explorer Program; this is for second - fourth grade. FIRST Tech challenge competitions continue for grades 4-8. FIRST LEGO League competitions are for grades pre-k through eighth grade. Then FIRST Robotics competitions are for grades 9-12, with FIRST LEGO league, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competitions. As children grow and compete, the competition is more intense.
“This really gives me hope for the future. My son is four and has already started robotics. I have been looking at the Boeing company that has a booth here, and I noticed all the skills and job opportunities that robotics provide,” said Ebony Nesmith, a parent at the competition.
Boeing representatives said they were happy to be at the event. “These programs and competitions help inspire future generations of STEM based professionals. As a corporate sponsor, we are proud to support these competitions, locally and nationally,” said Frank Hatten, program manager and education relations specialist from Boeing.
Colleton Middle School also competed and decided to use solar and lunar energy in their product. “Our problem to solve was that the battery for the average delivery drone dies fairly quickly. Our solution was to take NASA’s unbuilt solar drone and improve it to make a solar/lunar powered drone,” said Annaleese Jameson of CMS.
Their idea was so good that the CCMS Robotics Team 9502 advanced to State where they will compete Saturday, February 19 at Cane Bay High School. Team members are Na’ziyah Washington, Annaleese Jameson, Renz Manuel, Jason Scott, Aiden Smoak. The competition for high schools will be held on February 26 at Dreher High School in Columbia.
Cottageville Elementary won first place in the Innovation Project, the Forest Hills City Slicers won the Breakthrough award and Bells Elementary won the Rising Star award.
Allie Stephen’s, a tenth grader at CCHS, won the Volunteer Award, and Mrs. Nikita Holmes won the Coaches Award.
The Colleton robotics programs have already won many awards, and the interest is growing. If parents want to get their children involved, they can contact their schools and find out about the program. Parents can also go to www.firstsouthcarolina.org or firstinspires.org. Parents are needed as volunteers and are needed to support the kids in their STEM activities.
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Bond was denied for a Colleton County man accused of making bombs at his home near Cottageville.Deputies arrested Shuwn Doyle Tuesday night and reported locating explosive devices at his home.Colleton County deputies arrested Doyle at his home on Carlisle Lane. He was taken into custody after the Charleston County Sheriff’s bomb squad found three handmade explosive devices.In bond court, an investigator called them “sparkle bombs.”“Sixteen of those sparkles is...
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Bond was denied for a Colleton County man accused of making bombs at his home near Cottageville.
Deputies arrested Shuwn Doyle Tuesday night and reported locating explosive devices at his home.
Colleton County deputies arrested Doyle at his home on Carlisle Lane. He was taken into custody after the Charleston County Sheriff’s bomb squad found three handmade explosive devices.
In bond court, an investigator called them “sparkle bombs.”
“Sixteen of those sparkles is the equivalent of a quarter stick of dynamite if you can imagine what a stick of dynamite is,” said Sgt. Ed Marcurella with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office
An arrest warrant states the investigation began when deputies responded to a home on Carlisle Lane for a verbal dispute. While dispatchers were talking to the caller on the phone the caller reported that there was a bomb on the table inside the home.
An arrest warrant states the caller told emergency operators she believed that there were at least six similar devices inside the home. Authorities said when law enforcement arrived on scene the caller handed them a bag containing two explosive devices.
A search warrant was then executed on the home where investigators say a third explosive device was found by the Charleston Bomb Squad.
Doyle’s family members say he was not making bombs.
“All of this came out of proportion with the bomb situation," said Kimberly Goins, Doyle’s aunt. "It was sparkles that he just wrapped up in electric tape and it went out of control.”
The family says it was a phone call made by Doyle’s younger sister to the sheriff’s office that got the attention of deputies.
“Him and his mother were having an argument and she got scared because she thought there was going to be fighting," Goins said."And she went in the room and called 911 and told them there was a bomb in the house.”
Family members were surprised to see such a show of force.
“My sister comes in and said ‘What are you doing? You see all those lights?’ When I come out I was like wow, and then when the bomb truck come out I was like this is crazy. All taxpayer money for nothing.”said Julie Muckelvaney, Doyle’s aunt.
Investigators say the taped together fireworks are the same as bombs and could seriously hurt or kill someone.
Still Doyle’s family is standing by him.
Doyle is currently on probation for third degree burglary.
If he’s convicted on the three new charges, he could face up to fifteen years in prison.
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COTTAGEVILLE — Detectives arrested a man in connection with a Christmas Day bomb blast used in an attempt to rob an ATM on Edisto Island. What helped them identify the suspect: the wig and jacket he wore to conceal his identity.David Earl Ammons II, 38, is charged with second-degree burglary, safecracking and using a destructive device, authorities said. Ammons was booked into the Charleston County jail on Jan. 19 and waived his right to a bond hearing on Jan. 20.If found guilty for safecracking, he could face up to five ...
COTTAGEVILLE — Detectives arrested a man in connection with a Christmas Day bomb blast used in an attempt to rob an ATM on Edisto Island. What helped them identify the suspect: the wig and jacket he wore to conceal his identity.
David Earl Ammons II, 38, is charged with second-degree burglary, safecracking and using a destructive device, authorities said. Ammons was booked into the Charleston County jail on Jan. 19 and waived his right to a bond hearing on Jan. 20.
If found guilty for safecracking, he could face up to five years in prison. If convicted of burglary, he could face 10. He also could face 25 years if found guilty for using a destructive device.
Detectives with the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ammons on Jan. 19 after locating him in Cottageville, a small Colleton County town, department spokesman Andrew Knapp said. His arrest came two weeks after Charleston County deputies appealed to the public for more clues in the explosion.
Deputies previously released surveillance video of the incident, showing a heavily disguised person placing what appears to be a pipe bomb next to the ATM structure outside Enterprise Bank of South Carolina on Edisto Island, just after 9 a.m. on Dec. 25.
The device smoked for around 40 seconds before exploding, after which the suspect re-entered the frame and approached the building’s door, which was knocked off its hinges by the explosion’s force. Although the explosion caused enough damage to allow Ammons to enter the structure, the ATM itself was not breached and no money was stolen, Knapp said. No injuries were reported in the explosion.
The person in the video is dressed wearing a long-haired black wig, a camouflage hunting jacket and carrying a pink backpack with flowers on it, according to an arrest affidavit.
The surveillance footage also shows Ammons fleeing from the ATM in a black Audi hatchback, the affidavit said. Witnesses informed detectives this was the getaway vehicle, driven by a second person, it said.
It was the second time law enforcement came across the defendant in the hatchback. A deputy from the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office contacted Ammons in the same vehicle in late October, the affidavit said. The deputy located a long-haired black wig on the front seat of the hatchback, which was captured on the deputy’s dash- and body-camera video, according to the affidavit.
After the Dec. 25 incident, detectives recovered a jacket, wig and remnants from the explosive device, which were apparently discarded along a nearby dirt road. The seized wig was similar to the wigs shown in both the October and December footage. The jacket also looked similar to the one the bomber wore at the bank, the affidavit said.
Witnesses told detectives Kelsie Lynn Ammons, the defendant’s 35-year-old sister, was seen driving the hatchback on Dec. 25. Cellphone records also captured her phone in use on Edisto Island around the time of the attempted robbery, Knapp added. Authorities are searching for Kelsie Ammons as a second person of interest in the case.
Knapp encouraged anyone with information on the woman’s whereabouts to contact the sheriff’s office at 843-202-1700 or dispatch after hours at 843-743-7200.
The American Red Cross is helping a Cottageville family with temporary shelter and food after a house fire destroyed their home on Saturday, March 13th.Firefighter-paramedics with Colleton County Fire-Rescue were called to the Amber Court house in Cottageville at about 8:55 a.m. They found an adult man climbing out of a small window of the mobile home when they arrived: the man was not harmed.According to Barry McRoy, chief of Colleton County Fire-Rescue, the house was already about 65 percent engulfed, or filled with flames, w...
The American Red Cross is helping a Cottageville family with temporary shelter and food after a house fire destroyed their home on Saturday, March 13th.
Firefighter-paramedics with Colleton County Fire-Rescue were called to the Amber Court house in Cottageville at about 8:55 a.m. They found an adult man climbing out of a small window of the mobile home when they arrived: the man was not harmed.
According to Barry McRoy, chief of Colleton County Fire-Rescue, the house was already about 65 percent engulfed, or filled with flames, when fire crews arrived on scene.
“Firefighters deployed multiple hand lines to the structure and stopped the spread of the flames, but the interior of the mobile home was gutted,” he said. “The family lost most of their belongings.”
McRoy said local fire crews had the fire under control within 15 minutes, but crews stayed on scene for about two hours “performing overhaul.”
According to McRoy, the fire appears to have started in a utility shed located next to the house. The flames then spread to the mobile home, he said. The utility shed, which was about 12x12 in size, was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived on scene.
No one was injured in the blaze.
The American Red Cross was called to help the family.
A second house fire that also occurred in Cottageville last week left a Cottageville family with house damage and with personal losses. (See more information on that story in this issue).
So far this year, CCFR has already responded to 18 structure fires.
In 2020, CCFR responded to 73 structure fires.
According to McRoy, the number of fires in 2020 was down from the year prior: in 2019, Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to 28 fires.
For this year’s house fires, McRoy said firefighter-paramedics have seen the fires being related to people smoking. He also said yard debris fires this year have gotten out of control and sent flames to nearby houses and structures.
“We are seeing an increase in the woods fires,” he added. “Most of the fires are from people burning outdoors, such as yard debris fires, someone burning off their yard and even people burning household garbage, which is not permitted.
“This is the time of year, people tend to burn yard debris from cleaning up their property or conduct large outdoor burns related to land management,” he said. “Many people leave the fires unattended and they spread to neighboring property or buildings. Some of those structure fires are related to unattended outdoor burning which spread to outside utility buildings.”
A Colleton County School Resource Officer has received a state award for his work in a local school. Deputy Ray Crawford is now the School Resource Officer of the Year for the State of South Carolina. He also has been honored as a top SRO for the Lowcountry Region of the S.C. Association of School Resource Officers.Crawford is from Hampton, S.C. He has been a law enforcement officer for 13 years: three of these 13 years have been with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, and he has served as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for that en...
A Colleton County School Resource Officer has received a state award for his work in a local school. Deputy Ray Crawford is now the School Resource Officer of the Year for the State of South Carolina. He also has been honored as a top SRO for the Lowcountry Region of the S.C. Association of School Resource Officers.Crawford is from Hampton, S.C. He has been a law enforcement officer for 13 years: three of these 13 years have been with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, and he has served as a School Resource Officer (SRO) for that entire time.Crawford is currently the SRO at Cottageville Elementary School.“Since joining CCSO, I’m a volunteer coach at the Colleton County Recreation Center, and I also created a mentorship program called The Distinguished Young Men’s Club, which is a program I developed for young men in grades 3rd through 5th grade that focuses on leadership skills, decision making concepts, conflict resolution modules, etiquettes, physical fitness, and education,” he said. Crawford was recently recognized by this newspaper and by Cottageville Elementary School leaders for his work with the Distinguished Young Men’s Club.“I strive to develop educational ideas that make the job fun, involving the school, parents, and students that help create a positive comradery among our schools which motivates us to push one another,” he said.For Crawford to have been considered for the state and regional SRO award, he was nominated by Cottageville Elementary School and the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office. He also had to be nominated by a community member for “outstanding performance” as a School Resource Officer and for being dedicated to the community. These were the criteria for being selected.He received the award at a recent regional ceremony.“I love being an SRO because it provides me great opportunities to impact the world by positively motivating young people to be the best person they can be,” said Crawford. “One of the most gratifying experiences of being an SRO is when you receive that special phone call from a student saying ‘Thank you’ for working with them and believing in them, which makes all the difference,” he said.Crawford said he plans to continue serving as an SRO next year at Cottageville Elementary School, continuing with the Distinguished Young Men’s Club. He will also be working with the school’s counselor to create a mentorship program for young women at the school, he said.“This upcoming year Cottageville Elementary School and I plan to host a flag football competition called ‘The Cottageville Elementary School Invitational,’” he said. “It is an event that I developed to bring back the comradery among elementary schools in the Colleton County School District.”Crawford is one of seven School Resource Officers in the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office.These SRO’s are specialty-trained officers who are placed in public schools in Colleton County. While the officers are primarily at the schools to ensure safety for students and staff, the officers also serve as mentors to students.These School Resource Officers’ salaries are funded with a combination of money that is a part of the annual budgets from both the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office and the Colleton County School District. The officers’ salaries and the SRO program are also partially funded through a grant, according to Shalane Lowes, spokeswoman for the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office.
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