Upstate Spine & Sport

02/26/2026

Think you need imaging before starting treatment?

In many cases, you don’t.

We start with a thorough orthopedic and neurological exam to understand what is actually causing your pain. If imaging is needed, we will guide you to the right specialist and the right next step in your recovery. ✅

02/23/2026

✨We got the healing, how about you? 👏

Fran hopped on this trend but she is still showing up every day helping women feel their best. Offering acupuncture in Greenville centered on balance, fertility support, and caring for the body and spirit.📍

Book a session with her and experience the difference for yourself!💫

02/19/2026

Quick rule of thumb👇

If all movement hurts 👉 try ice.
If any movement helps 👉 try heat.

Ice and heat are great tools to help you get through pain, but the real fix is learning to move better.

Research can be conflicting and personal preference matters too. Find what works best for you and keep moving!✅

02/16/2026

Our story. Your movement. 💪🏽⚡️

Upstate Spine & Sport started in 2017 with a simple goal: help people move better, feel stronger, and keep doing what they love, from weekend warriors to busy parents to desk athletes.

An adjustment can help, but real change comes from better movement, better strength, and a plan that fits your body and your goals. 🧠✅

We treat everyone like an athlete, because life demands it. 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♀️

David Jolson

02/13/2026

SUPPORT SYSTEM 💜💗

11/13/2025

“You can’t un-ring a bell.”

Surgery is sometimes the right move — but it should never be the first one.
At Upstate Spine & Sport, we believe in exhausting every possible conservative option before heading to the operating room.

With our integrated team of chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and movement specialists, we help patients find lasting relief without surgery.

And if it turns out you do need it, you’ll go in stronger, more informed, and far better prepared for recovery.

10/31/2025

When your paraspinals are overactive, your pelvis tips forward and your low back stays “on.” By bringing the knees closer and creating gentle resistance with your hands, you reposition your pelvis and activate your deep stabilizers—the muscles that should be doing the work.

Try this next time your back feels tight after sitting or lifting.
✅ Ribs down
✅ Low back flat
✅ Breathe through your nose

You’ll feel your low core engage, your back chill out, and your posture reset.

Love you .alexthomasdmd ☠️🔥🖤

09/16/2025

Dr. Jolson had the opportunity today to lead a teaching session for the Internal Medicine residency program — walking through a live low back pain evaluation and sharing how we approach mechanical pain using movement-based assessments, regional interdependence, and targeted treatment.

➡️ Big ideas:
- The low back is often the victim, not the culprit.
- Use range of motion > pain as a clinical guide
- Always prioritize education over fear & dependency!

Thank you to the residents and faculty .curiosity.advocacy for the thoughtful questions and for welcoming us back to share what evidence-based, collaborative chiropractic care can look like in a modern medical setting.

We’re proud to play a role in raising the standard of musculoskeletal care — one conversation at a time.

09/15/2025

The benefits of massage therapy for athletes aren’t just for the pros. You can apply them to your weekend tennis tournaments or touch-football sessions with your kids. Don’t let that post-gym soreness get in the way of reaching your next level of gains. Proactively treat and relieve minor injuries through the benefits of massage therapy!

Discover the benefits of massage therapy. Alleviate neck and back soreness, improve posture, and reduce stress with our targeted treatments. Learn more.

08/18/2025

At Upstate Spine & Sport, we offer non-invasive treatments such as cranial adjustments and soft tissue therapy that ease tension and target your pain at the source. Our goal is not to simply treat your symptoms, but rather to reduce the intensity and frequency of your sinus headaches!

Discover the truth about sinus headaches. Upstate Spine & Sport offers you expert insights, natural solutions, and personalized care for lasting relief.

07/21/2025

Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 soft tissue structures that form muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Add in your complex system of nerve endings on the bottom of your foot and holy moly – what a marvel of complex engineering!

Each foot is made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 soft tissue structures that form muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Add in your complex system of nerve endings on the bottom of your foot and holy moly – what a marvel of complex engineering! Your body needs your feet to be functioning at a ...

06/04/2025

Acupuncture isn’t just for pain relief—though it’s great for that too. From anxiety and allergies to infertility and high blood pressure, the benefits go far beyond the needle. Curious how it works? Click to learn more!

Fran Jolson, an acupuncturist in Greenville SC, explains 5 acupuncture myths and what you should know. Have more questions? Upstate Spine & Sport can help.