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Dr. Steven McKay
Clinic Director

 

Our doctors have been freeing people from pain for years. This has been a continuous Chiropractic office for over 50 years, making it the longest standing office in the entire Pee Dee region.   As Chiropractors with experience, our professionals are committed to promoting the health and well being of his patients.

Dr. McKay and Dr. Strickland use a "whole person approach" when taking care of their patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art physiotherapy procedures, and providing the newest and best natural vitamins and mineral supplements on the market today, our doctors are able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

 

Education:

  • University of South Carolina 
  • Sherman College of Chiropractic 

Licensure:

  • South Carolina Board Certified 
  • National Board Certified  

Memberships & Associations:                                                     

  • South Carolina Chiropractic Association                                                             
  • American Chiropractic Association
  • International Chiropractic Association   

 

 

How Chiropractic helped personally: 

When I was a senior in high school, I was involved in a motor vehicle accident where I flipped an SUV five times and totaled the vehicle. I went through the entire medical route from the Emergency room, Primary Care Physician, Orthopedist, Neurologist & Physical Therapy, etc., trying to find a solution to my pain (headaches, neck, shoulder, lower back pain, sleeping problems), with little to no results. I suffered for almost a year with no relief! After trying numerous over-the-counter medications and prescription medications my medical doctor told me I should see a Chiropractor. Thank goodness I did!  The Chiropractic Physician examined me and then proceeded to x-ray me.  He then explained why my problems were "physical" and not "chemical", and why the medications were only giving me temporary relief and not fixing the true problem. He designed a treatment schedule for my specific problem.  After a couple of treatments, I noticed that I was not having nearly as much pain, my headaches were decreasing, and I was finally beginning to be able to sleep again.  A couple months went by and I noticed that I had not had any of the symptoms that I had previously had.  My quality of life was much improved!  It was at this point and time I realized that this was a profession and a lifestyle that I wanted to be a part of.  This is when I dedicated my life to becoming a Chiropractic Physician and helping others through Chiropractic Care.

                                                                                       

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  • Clemson University
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic                                             

   Licensure:

  • South Carolina Board Certified  
  • North Carolina Board Certified
  • National Board Certified                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                           

                 

                                                                                                                                    Dr. J. Craig Strickland

                                                                                                                                     Chiropractic Physician  

 How Chiropractic helped personally:

When I was 18 years old, I injured my back while water skiing. After a week of agonizing low back and leg pain, I went to a doctor who referred me to an orthopedist and later to a neurologist. After an MRI, I was diagnosed with two herniated discs in my low back. The pain in my back began to radiate down to my right lower leg. The pain immediately impacted every aspect of my life. I could no longer play sports or be active with my friends. The pain was excruciating. My leg not only hurt when I was active, but, even more so when I was sitting. Sitting through my college classes was almost unbearable and concentrating on my studies was nearly impossible. The strong pain killers and muscle relaxants I was forced to take further impaired my efforts to study. After months of prescription drugs and two epidural steroid injections that did more to further disrupt my life than ease the pain, I was willing to try anything. I was quickly scheduled for back surgery. While the surgery was beneficial in relieving the pain, I had lost an entire semester of college to the procedure and rehabilitation.

I am an avid sportsman and golfer. I grew up in the Pee Dee area and love it here. I was raised in Latta, SC. After high school, I attended Clemson University and graduated with a degree in Health Sciences. I earned my Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Throughout my career I have wanted to return to the Pee Dee region. I am happy to be back where I belong and doing what I love, helping people through Chiropractic. 

   

 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

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