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Dr. Sean Flaherty

Chiropractor

Dr. Sean Flaherty is a Chiropractor practicing in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Flaherty 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. Flaherty seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Dr. Sean Flaherty
  • Gig Harbor, Washington
  • Life University
  • Accepting new patients

Is scoliosis preventable?

Some people will have a slight scoliosis that is completely natural because some vertebrae may not be formed the same as the vertebrae above or below it. It is called a hemivertabrae. READ MORE
Some people will have a slight scoliosis that is completely natural because some vertebrae may not be formed the same as the vertebrae above or below it. It is called a hemivertabrae.
It could be due to a mis-alignment in the spine. If this is the case the scoliosis can be corrected or at least from getting worse. Seek out a Gonstead chiropractor.

Can't turn head right after alignment

Go back right away and tell him something didn't go right the last time. If he cannot fix it then find a different doc. I would seek out a Gonstead chiropractor.

Pain years after spinal fusion surgery

It definitely could be.

Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg

That sounds like sciatica and usually from pressure on a nerve at the L5 area of the spine but could be sacral or pelvic mis-alignment too.

Do chiropractors offer free consultations?

Every chiropractor runs their business differently so some will offer that. Most will talk with you at no charge to see if your condition is something chiropractic could help READ MORE
Every chiropractor runs their business differently so some will offer that. Most will talk with you at no charge to see if your condition is something chiropractic could help with.

Should I see a chiro after a car accident?

I would seek out a Gonstead chiropractor as soon as you can. They will be successful in locating the issue in the spine still causing you difficulty. All the best.

I had back surgery. Should I see a chiropractor or avoid it?

Find a Gonstead chiropractor. They can see if there are other areas of you spine that may be contributing to the pain where you had surgery. If they can't help you they will tell READ MORE
Find a Gonstead chiropractor. They can see if there are other areas of you spine that may be contributing to the pain where you had surgery. If they can't help you they will tell you up front. All the best.