Dr. William Churma, DC

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. William C. Churma, who serves the population of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Churma graduated Cum Laude with his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1982, giving him over three decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his Doctorate he was awarded a scholarship as a Senior Intern in the Palmer College Chiropractic Clinic. Churma Chiropractic Center PC is a family owned Chiropractic Center that was previously run by Dr. William C. Churma father, Dr. Stephen G. Churma who started the practice in 1966, meaning Churma Chiropractic Center PC has been helping their community for over five decades. Dr. William C. Churma followed into his father’s footsteps and joined the practice in 1983. Dr. Churma is a member of the Patriot Project which entitles Veterans to be treated at a discounted rate or for free at least one hour a week with Churma Chiropractic Center PC. Dr. Churma holds an expertise in general chiropractic, headaches, upper/lower back, sciatic and neck pain, chiropractic adjustment and manipulation, personal Injury, auto and workers compensation claims, nutritional, wellness products, diet and exercise consultations, back, elbow, cervical and knee supports, and Biofreeze. Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure—mainly the spine—and its functioning. Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment approaches, they primarily perform adjustments (manipulations) to the spine or other parts of the body with the goal of correcting alignment problems, alleviating pain, improving function, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

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