Dr. Dr. Jeffrey M. Kaplan, DC

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Get to know Chiropractor Dr. Jeffrey M. Kaplan, who serves patients in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Chiropractor Dr. Kaplan specializes in orthopedic and nervous system disorders related to the spine, including Chiropractic BioPhysics, Thompson Drop-Table Technique, Full Spine Diversified Adjustment, Extremity Adjusting, ArthroStim, and Manipulation under Anesthesia (MUA). He is the co-owner and operator of Advanced Chiropractic & Physiotherapy in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Advanced Chiropractic & Physiotherapy specializes in the chiropractic evaluation and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Kaplan and his partner, Dr. Drew Myers, excel in the treatment of lower and mid-back pain, neck pain, and headaches, including disc injury and soft tissue injury secondary to Low Speed Rear Impact Collision (LOSRIC). Their goal is to provide patients with the highest quality of care and service, decrease pain while increasing function, and improve quality of life with chiropractic care. 

Born and raised on Eastern Long Island, Dr. Kaplan graduated from Miller Place High School in 1990. He then went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Plattsburgh University in 1994, followed by his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, cum laude, from Life University in 1998. 

To date, he remains an active member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, the Southwest Florida Chiropractic Society (Secretary), and the International Chiropractic Association. 

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 and back pain. 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 without the use of medication or surgery. 

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