Dr. J. Michael Bennett, DC, FSBT
Chiropractor
4439 Jackson St Marianna FL, 32448About
Dr. J. Michael Bennett is a Chiropractor practicing in Marianna, FL. Dr. Bennett specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system while improving each patient's functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include headaches, sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Bennett seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine. As an injured Iraq war veteran, he fully sympathizes with those suffering from pain. It is his goal to not only offer relief from pain but also to educate his patients about healthy lifestyle choices that promote vitality. Over time he has earned advanced certification in MRI Spine interpretation from the State University of New York, Head Trauma and Concussions, and Auto Crash Dynamics.
Education and Training
Life University D.C. 2004
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Forward Head Posture and How It Affects Your Life
“For every inch of Forward Head Posture, it can increase the weight of the head on the spine by an additional 10 pounds.” - Kapandji, Physiology of Joints, Vol. 3It’s not uncommon to have patients walk into your office sporting a 12 pound head that’s migrated three inches forward of their...
Spinal stenosis
It depends on the severity. Medical wise until it is severe enough for surgery not much to do some PT. Chiropractic adjustment helps restore motion and correcting posture will help slow the rate of degeneration of spine. Take your MRI/xrays to a good chiropractor and have an examination. This has been going on for years and will take some time to stabilize. READ MORE
Are posture correctors worth it?
Without more info I would say yes. Most people have bad posture due to electronic devices. If you go to app store and search Marianna Health & Wellness. You will see my app that has corrective posture exercises. Also beneficial to a see a chiropractor to have your spine checked. Like dentist it is better to be proactive. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Neck Pain
This is nonspecific biomechanical pain, ie due to posture and your scoliosis you have aggravated your facet joints. A proprietary examination will identify the area. Once your pain improves then work on your posture and exercises to help reduce your scoliosis. READ MORE
What activities should you avoid with a herniated disc?
Any excessive laoding while flaired up. A combination chiropractic adjustment (I prefer Cox) l, Decompression, and PT. It is important to correct the cause. Now if trauma simple. Most of the time it is excessive loading ie biomechanical stress that tears annular fibers and produces herniation. READ MORE
Lower Back Pain urgent or not?
Ice and stretch. Advil slows the healing process. Find a good chiropractor and have an examination. Also check you feet. If you have pronation then this will increase the rate of low back injury. READ MORE
back pain
1st see a chiropractor to see what's going on biomechanicaly. 2nd work on posture and exercise to reduce your scoliosis. The more proactive you are now the less pain and degenerative you will have in the rest of your life. READ MORE
Lower back pain
Without examination, the 1st thing I'd look at is your feet. If your foundation is bad then everything above compensates. Next would be pelvic rotation or compensation due to bad posture. You can scan your feet at most shoe stores to find out about your feet. READ MORE
Whats wrong with my back?
Sounds like L2 or L3 facet joint refered pain. A pain management Dr can do an injection to confirm and then burn the nerve. The pain will resolve but the cause which is usually bad posture and spinal biomechanics will need to be addressed. Find a chiropractor who does rehab or works with a PT. I see this often. READ MORE
Can a chiropractor help with foot pain?
It depends on the cause. 1st is a proper exam to see if it is your foot, knee or back. Then a plan to correct what is causing the pain. READ MORE
How should I lay with lower back pain?
If you're talking about laying flat on your back face up, then yes. READ MORE
What should I avoid if I have scoliosis?
One of my classmates in Chiropractic school was a professional ballerina with pretty severe scoliosis. Need to focus on exercises that help reduce your curves and strengthen your back muscles. Chiropractic can help to keep proper motion in the spine. Due to scoliosis your spine will degenerative at a faster rate, but with chiropractic adjustments, yoga and core exercises this can be negated significantly. READ MORE
Are chiropractic adjustments safe in early pregnancy?
Yes. I treat patients all the way to delivery. Third trimester you might need a trochanter belt to help stabilize your pelvis. READ MORE
Physical neck/head/shoulders
This could possibly be caused by damaging a nerve. Seek a chiropractor to examine and evaluate you. Call around asking if they have experience with scoliosis and trauma. I have seen this before. READ MORE
How do you realign your knee?
Depending on the cause. Your lower back, bad feet, inflammation can produce knee pain. You knee to have an examination to see what is the problem READ MORE
What is the best way to correct posture?
Strength your extensor muscles and stretch. There are plenty of videos on YouTube. READ MORE
Can being out of alignment cause knee pain?
It is possible that the L3 nerve can produce knee pain. It will take a examination and possibly xrays to figure out what is the cause of your knee pain. READ MORE
How should I sleep with neck pain?
A chiropractor can examine you to diagnose you determining what is the cause of your pain. READ MORE
What should I avoid with a bulging disc?
Bulging disc are typically caused by biomechanical stress, for lumbar McKenzie exercises help. Need to be evaluated for upper and lower cross syndrome and then start exercises to correct. Satigal balance of the spine is very important to keep from becoming a herniation and accelerated degeneration. READ MORE
Why won't my lower back pain go away?
Yes, if your pain is due to biomechanical dysfunction, i.e. misalignment of the spine which over time puts pressure on the facet joints and causes pain. After a thorough examination and possibly X-rays to diagnose the problem. READ MORE
upper back pain
You should see a chiropractor who has an x-ray machine. There is a possibility that you fractured a spinous process. If so it will cause localized pain without bruising and just need time to heal. Also could have whiplash which will cause headaches and if left untreated lead to degeneration due to the stress it put on the joints. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- International Chiropractic Association
- Academy of Chiropractic
- National Spine Management Group
- Florida Chiropractic Association
Fellowships
- Spinal Biomechanics and Trauma
Teaching and speaking
- Florida attorney Continuing Legal Edcuation
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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. J. Michael Bennett, who serves patients in Marianna, Florida.
A practiced chiropractor, Dr. Bennett has a passion for helping people become healthier and more fully functioning through chiropractic care at Marianna Health & Wellness P.A. in Marianna, Florida.
As an injured Iraq war veteran, he fully sympathizes with those suffering from pain. It is his goal to not only offer relief from pain but also to educate his patients about healthy lifestyle choices that promote vitality.
Serving Jackson County and the surrounding areas for 36 years, the leading health professionals at Marianna Health & Wellness P.A. are dedicated to helping patients achieve their wellness objectives — combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Daniel Bontrager and Dr. Michael Bennett are committed to bringing patients better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of wellness care.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Bennett graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College, and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 2004. Over time, he earned advanced certification in MRI spine interpretation, head trauma & concussions, and auto crash dynamics from the State University of New York. He currently strives to complete a fellowship in spinal biomechanics and trauma.
Licensed by the Florida State Board in 2009, he is an active member of the International Chiropractic Association, the Florida Chiropractic Association, the Academy of Chiropractic, and the National Spine Management Group.
Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that mainly deals with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients’ health concerns, including neck pain, back pain, headaches, vertigo and a long list of other ailments and conditions. They aim to improve patients’ functionality and quality of life by properly aligning the body’s musculoskeletal structure and enabling the body to heal itself naturally, without the use of medication or surgery.
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