Family Chiropractic Plus

08/27/2025

Begin your journey to optimal health at Family Chiropractic Plus in St. Petersburg. Our mission is to provide a team of skilled physicians and therapists dedicated to helping you become the very best version of yourself.

08/21/2025

We did it again, Quality Business Award - Number 1 Best Chiropractor St Petersburg Florida 2023 and 2024. Thank you for your ongoing support. We love you St Pete!

https://qualitybusinessawards.com/2024/the-best-Chiropractor-in-St.-Petersburg/family-chiropractic-plus-2/

Dr. Martin Blankenship DC & Dr. Jaime Kean DC who has been practicing for over 50 years combined, have treated thousands of happy patients.

Massage & Myofascial Release LMT.

Alleviating pain, improving performance with the power of chiropractic plus!

08/07/2025

Chiropractor-Approved Stretches to Try This Fall

Here are five simple stretches you can do at home or at the office to keep your body flexible and aligned.

1. Cat-Cow Stretch

This is an excellent stretch for improving spinal flexibility and loosening tight back muscles.

• How to do it: Start on your hands and knees. As you inhale, arch your back and lift your head and tailbone (Cow Pose). As you exhale, round your spine and tuck your chin to your chest (Cat Pose). Flow between these two poses for 10 repetitions.

2. Seated Hamstring Stretch

Our hamstrings can tighten up when we're less active. This stretch helps increase flexibility in the back of your legs and your lower back.

• How to do it: Sit on the edge of a chair with one leg extended straight, heel on the floor. Keeping your back straight, lean forward from your hips with your chest out until you feel a gentle stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds, then switch legs.

Family Chiropractic Plus is working diligently to be the very best St Petersburg Chiropractor so we are YOUR CHOICE for St. Petersburg chiropractic care! Our goal is that you don't simply get rid of back pain temporarily, but that you are able to achieve a higher level of health, well-being and over...

08/04/2025

When in sickness look to the spine! Hippocrates

07/28/2025

07/24/2025

Here in St. Petersburg, when people think of chiropractic care, they often focus on spinal adjustments and improved posture. While these are the cornerstones of what we do at Family Chiropractic Plus, we've seen firsthand how the benefits can be dramatically amplified when combined with massage therapy. The synergy between these two powerful treatments enhances healing, restores mobility, and supports your long-term wellness goals. Let’s explore how chiropractic care and massage therapy work hand in hand to help you feel your absolute best.

Family Chiropractic Plus is working diligently to be the very best St Petersburg Chiropractor so we are YOUR CHOICE for St. Petersburg chiropractic care! Our goal is that you don't simply get rid of back pain temporarily, but that you are able to achieve a higher level of health, well-being and over...

07/17/2025

The Goat Hero of Hurricane Helene

Some heroes are forged in fire; others are revealed by water. For Dr. Martin Blankenship, his moment came in the heart of hurricane Helene, a night in 2024 when nature unleashed its full fury. As the storm raged, Martin and his wife found themselves prisoners in their own home. The first trickle of water under the door was a warning, but nothing could prepare them for the deluge that followed. In a breathtaking 17 minutes, the water inside their house surged from a mere two inches to a terrifying 32 inches; a churning, inescapable tide.

With their two dachshunds in tow, they made a desperate choice. Scrambling out of a window, they climbed into the relative safety of the garage attic to wait out the flood. They were soaked, shivering, and utterly overwhelmed. The world as they knew it was dissolving into a dark watery chaos below. But the night was far from over.
Just as a fragile sense of survival began to settle in, a sound pierced the storm's roar—a high-pitched, desperate screaming. It was the unmistakable cry of an animal in pure terror. Their neighbors who had evacuated had been forced to leave their two goats behind, abandoning them to the rising waters.

For most, the instinct would be to stay put, to protect oneself. But Martin Blankenship isn’t most people. Without a moment's hesitation, he descended from the attic back into the maelstrom. The water, now over four feet deep, was a treacherous soup of debris, with power poles and furniture swirling like deadly phantoms in the dark. He swam with grim determination toward his neighbor's property, heaved himself over the fence, and found a large Billy goat. Its eyes wide with panic, struggling to keep its head above the torrent.

As Martin swam down the street, with the goat in his arms, a strange scene unfolded. Across from the submerged Island Market, residents in the apartments opposite shone their flashlights onto the water, illuminating the bizarre and heroic spectacle. They must have thought him mad—a lone figure battling a hurricane to save a goat. He reached the local church, where a balcony stood like an ark above the flood, and safely deposited the exhausted animal.
His duty, he thought, was done. But as he swam back through the churning water behind his house, another cry reached him. There, clinging precariously to a tree branch, was a second, smaller female goat, her bleating a thin thread of hope against the wind. With his energy fading but his resolve unbroken, Martin rescued her too. He picked her up, cradled her against the current, and repeated his perilous journey to the church balcony.

The entire ordeal took over an hour—an hour of fighting currents, dodging debris and putting another life before his own. When the waters finally receded, the story spread. Dr. Martin Blankenship, the man who swam through a hurricane to save his neighbors' goats, became a local legend. A hero, not just to two terrified animals, but to a community that witnessed an extraordinary act of kindness in its darkest hour.

Thank you Dr. Martin for being an amazing Chiropractor and human being.

07/07/2025

As pet parents, we’d do anything to ensure our furry family members live their happiest, healthiest lives. We diligently schedule vet check-ups, provide nutritious food and offer endless belly rubs. But what if there was another gentle, effective tool to add to their wellness toolkit? What if subtle signs of discomfort—like hesitation on the stairs or less enthusiasm for fetch—could be addressed through a hands-on approach that supports their body's natural healing ability?

Enter the world of animal chiropractic care, a holistic therapy focused on restoring mobility, alleviating pain and boosting your pet's overall quality of life.

www.familychiroplus.com/paws-posture-and-peak-performance-why-your-pet-might-need-a-chiropractor

06/25/2025

For many, a visit to the chiropractor is a reactive decision. A sudden twinge in the lower back after lifting a heavy box, a persistent crick in the neck from a long week at the desk, or headaches that just won't quit. We often wait for pain to become the primary motivator for seeking care. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if, instead of just treating problems as they arise, we could actively prevent them from happening in the first place?

www.familychiroplus.com/the-proactive-patient-leveraging-chiropractic-for-preventative-health-and-optimal-wellness

Family Chiropractic Plus is working diligently to be the very best St Petersburg Chiropractor so we are YOUR CHOICE for St. Petersburg chiropractic care! Our goal is that you don't simply get rid of back pain temporarily, but that you are able to achieve a higher level of health, well-being and over...

05/21/2025

At Family Chiropractic Plus, we believe in a holistic and personal approach to managing your neuropathy. We focus on empowering your body's natural healing capabilities. Instead of just masking symptoms, our goal is to identify and address the potential underlying causes of your nerve dysfunction. This comprehensive strategy often includes gentle spinal adjustments, targeted therapeutic techniques, and supportive lifestyle recommendations, all designed to help improve your overall nervous system function and bring you comfort.

www.familychiroplus.com/feeling-the-impact-of-neuropathy-family-chiropractic-plus-offers-a-caring-holistic-path-to-relief

Family Chiropractic Plus is working diligently to be the very best St Petersburg Chiropractor so we are YOUR CHOICE for St. Petersburg chiropractic care! Our goal is that you don't simply get rid of back pain temporarily, but that you are able to achieve a higher level of health, well-being and over...

04/30/2025

Why Start With The Most Invasive Treatment First?

While it's a broad generalization to suggest that medical doctors are more likely to recommend surgery than chiropractors for back pain, studies indicate that people who consult with a chiropractor after an injury are less likely to need surgery. One study found that almost half of patients who saw a surgeon initially for back pain ended up having surgery, compared to less than 2% of those who initially saw a chiropractor.

While surgery is a potential treatment option for back pain, it's not always the first or best choice. Chiropractic care can provide relief for many individuals with back and neck pain without resorting to surgery. It's important to discuss all treatment options with a chiropractic professional to determine the most appropriate course of action for your specific condition.

The article below hold important information regarding why surgery shouldn't be the first step! Call today or go to our website to schedule an appointment.

https://www.familychiroplus.com/how-chiropractic-care-can-help-you-avoid-surgical-intervention