Dr. James Perkins, DC

Chiropractor

7067 Tiffany Blvd Suite 280 Poland OH, 44514 Show map

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Dr. Perkins was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University where he received his pre-med Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Human Nutrition. Following his passion for helping people avoid unnecessary drugs and surgeries, he continued his education at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida. There, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic and has been freeing people from pain naturally since 2011. Dr. Perkins completed additional post Doctorate certification at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh School of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, earning his certification as a Primary Spine Practitioner. This places his training at the forefront of best practice in conservative evaluation and treatment of spine related conditions.

Dr. Perkins believes in an integrated approach utilizing the best equipment technology, nutritional intervention, and specialized physical and Chiropractic therapies to alleviate people from pain naturally. His area of expertise in practice focuses on helping people suffering from acute and chronic disc herniations, bulges, and degenerative arthritis. Additionally, he focuses on chronic knee problems and peripheral neuropathy. He utilizes Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, MLS Robotic Laser Therapy, Knee on Trac knee traction, and Nutritional Intervention to alleviate and manage these debilitating conditions.

Youngstown Spine & Disc has performed over 20,000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression treatments with over an 80% success rate in patient outcomes, including pain reduction and lasting functional improvement. He is the clinic director of Youngstown Spine & Disc located at 7067 Tiffany Blvd, Ste. 280 in Poland, OH 44514.

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~Thomas Edison.

Education and Training

The Ohio State University Bachelor of Science 2008

Palmer College of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic 2012

The University of Pittsburgh Primary Spine Practitioner 2018

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The Benefits of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy
Non-surgical spinal decompression therapy has gained recognition as a non-invasive and effective treatment option for individuals suffering from various spinal conditions. By utilizing advanced technology and gentle techniques, this therapy offers a range of benefits that can significantly improve...
Harnessing the Power of Class IV MLS Laser Therapy: Benefits for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, leading to various debilitating symptoms. Conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms rather than addressing the underlying causes. However, a promising alternative therapy has emerged in recent...
MLS Laser Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Pain Relief and Healing
MLS Laser Therapy is an innovative and highly effective treatment modality that has gained popularity in recent years. This non-invasive procedure utilizes specific wavelengths of light to stimulate the body's natural healing processes, reduce pain, and promote tissue regeneration. In this...

What treatment is best for a disc hernia?
Spinal disc herniations are one of the most common spine (neck and back) pain generators seen in practice. Treatments range from formal physical therapy and chiropractic care, epidural steroid injections, and surgery. However, all of these options have short comings. My practice focuses specifically on the evaluation and management of disc herniations and discogenic type injuries. My approach consists of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy. This gently, FDA cleared treatment utilizes advanced equipment to provide a low force, controlled load and unload cycle on the affected spinal disc. This creates a negative pressure within the disc, allowing disc material that has displaced (herniated vs. bulge) to slowly recede back into position. What does this mean for the patient? Pain relief, reduced compression on the affected nerve, and lasting relief. This procedure when performed with a physician of high clinical expertise and the appropriate table (NOT TRACTION), patients can expect over an 80% success rate. I hope this helps! If you are in the Youngstown Ohio area, I provide free initial consultations to evaluate the specific injury and case in question, and determine if I can help or not. READ MORE
Can you help with a muscle strain in my shoulder?
The short answer is YES. However, every case and symptomatic presentation is different. A simple strain injury should be effectively managed in my clinic with an approx 2-6 week time of healing. We utilize the best in non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical management of many conditions, including shoulder strains. Specifically, we use a robotic MLS Class 4 Laser. This decreases inflammation/pain and greatly expedites healing. We couple this with the appropriate rehab and manual therapies, which further enhances and expedites healing. I hope this helps! If you are located in the Youngstown, OH area, I offer free initial consultations to see if I can help. READ MORE
How often should you see your chiropractor for back pain?
This is a loaded question. What I can tell you is every case is different. What I can also tell you is that if anyone tells you a specific number of treatments with absolute certainty, you're getting taken for a ride. My approach, and ALL approaches for that matter, should be entirely patient-centered. Meaning, customized and tailored to the specific individual and condition in question. So, to more specifically answer this questions, we first need to determine an accurate diagnosis as to WHY you are experiencing back pain. You could have a displaced (herniated, bulge, protruded) spinal disc, a sprain/strain, facetogenic (spinal joint) pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or something more sinister (most likely not, however certainly possible). Once an accurate diagnosis has been formed, then specific treatment recommendations can be made. There is no "one size fits all" approach, unfortunately. My best recommendation, get evaluated by a skilled professional to determine the actual cause of why your back hurts. Then we can talk about recovery times, short and long term management, and actual visit frequency and duration. I know this was non-specific, but I do hope this provides some help! If you're in the Youngstown, OH area, I provide free initial consultations to see how best I can help. READ MORE
Can you treat sciatica?
Yes, in fact I treat "sciatica" every single day in practice. However, sciatica is actually a symptom. It is not a true diagnosis and is misused from medical providers daily. The underlying cause of this symptom is most commonly a displaced lumbar disc (herniation, bulge, protrusion). Material inside the disc migrates (displaces) out of it's normal interior position, created compression on an exiting lumbar nerve. The nerves of your lumbar spine control all function of your legs. This includes sensation (pain, numbness/tingling) and motor (strength, ability to walk, ability to use legs). My approach is accurately diagnosing which disc is the likely problem, then providing Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression therapy to resolve the problem. I also implement MLS Class 4 Robotic Laser Therapy, traditional physical and chiropractic therapies to assist in pain reduction and functional improvement. I hope this helps! If you're located in the Youngstown, OH area, I offer free initial consultations to review your specific problem and determine how best I can help. READ MORE
Pubic bone
Well, that is unfortunate. Your doctor, in fact ANY doctor, should always explain exactly what is being performed and gain the patient's consent to actually perform. I have no idea of your condition or complaint, so I cannot speak as to why your pubic bone was in question. Now, what I can tell you, is the pubic bone is a pain generator in some females. Most commonly, during pregnancy. My specific specialty is not obstetrics, but I have taken care of many pregnant ladies throughout my 13 year career (my wife included, two pregnancies). I hope this helps! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Non-Surgical Spinal Disc DecompressionMulti-Wave Locked System Robotic Laser TherapyNon-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Peripheral NeuropathyNon-Surgical and Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis and PainSpinal Disc Herniations, Bulges, and ProtrusionsSciatica