Advanced Chiropractic of Philadelphia

Dr. Jamison is fantastic. I came here several times when I was training for a marathon and Dr. Jamison was my savior. He has a lot of experience with runners and that was a huge selling point for me. He knows exactly what to adjust depending on what your symptoms are. I started feeling results from painful shin splits after a few sessions and found relief from sciatic nerve pain almost instantly. His staff are super friendly and organized too so you’re in and out very quickly. Highly recommend.

The ideal chiropractic experience. This is a five-​star experience all around. I have so many good things to say about Dr. Jamison and his team, but most importantly, I feel wonderful after a neck adjustment, trigger point massage, and gaston technique all incorporated into one comprehensive visit.
Here are some highlights:
+ Flexible scheduling
+ Bright, airy, welcoming office
+ Affable and helpful front-​desk person
+ Great table-​side manner
+ Warm demeanor and natural conversation, which is useful for easing into adjustments
+ Useful, and relieving adjustments
+ Effective and deep trigger-​point therapy
+ Expert and thorough gaston technique (this is hard to find, too)
I really can’t think of a negative. I drive out of my way to go here, and you should too.

Found out about this place through Unilocal reviews and just like most of the other reviews it was a great experience. It was my first time going to a chiropractor so i was very cautious Dr. Jaminson makes u feel comfortable and when he goes to crack your neck or where every he does it so quickly that it’s pain free .The reason for the ⁴⁄₅ star is the office is a bit small but very clean and not supper modern as its in an older office building I wouldn’t let that deter me the medical treatment is A1

I would first like to say that Dr. Jamison is a wonderful person, very very kind… But maybe not the best place after an auto accident. I only am writing this review in hopes it will help others. I think this place is good for people who sit at a desk and are stiff and just need an adjustment but any more serious issues, go to physical therapy and see a specialist. I was just seem by a very high end physical therapist that told me anyone would be silly to adjust me with my symptoms and i should have had an MRI a long time ago and now im finding out i have neck instability which chiropractor care could make it worse or cause damage. I was not told that and in fact i wasn’t really told anything here… Just that things will get better, which they r not. Sorry but i don’t want to live with chronic pain and if i am paying $ 90 a visit id expect some expert advice as well. All i got was a good adjustment… No images, no advice, no teaching… All things i desperately needed. As a chiropractor you have to provide more than an adjustment or what are you really fixing? Nothing. Just some temporary relief in my opinion.
On a high note. The staff is very friendly and so is Dr. Jamison. I highly recommend courtney for a massage… She is wonderful! I am no longer allowed to get massages until i heal but once i do i will be seeing her again!
Hope this helps those who are possibly looking for a chiropractor after a car accident… See a physical therapist as well and get images done! Just a few things im learning along the way.

I went to Dr. Jamieson for the first time today and I plan to definitely go back. My upper back was so tight before seeing him and now I feel perfectly normal.
His office is in a great location. I did not have to wait, and the appointment was not too long, it was the perfect amount of time needed. It was my first time technically seeing a chiropractor but not my first time being treated for back issues, so I had an idea of what to expect and he did exactly what I think was needed. I would highly suggest going to him if you have not been to a chiropractor before or if you are looking for a new one.
Not to mention he was personable and kept a nice fluid conversation with you, while of course assessing your back issues.

Dr Alex saw me on short notice while I was in Philadelphia for a few days on business, after my low back pain got too bad to endure any longer. Not only was the relief pretty much instantaneous following my adjustment, but everyone at the office — and especially Dr Alex — were kind and courteous and a pleasure to deal with, and the non-​insurance prices were completely reasonable. Many thanks to everyone at Advanced Chiropractic!

I am super impressed! The doctors bedside manner blew me away. There was absolutely no wait time and his friendly smile was quite comforting.

Dr. Jamieson is certainly nice and charming but I was a bit disappointed with the service. He saw me for less than 15 minutes my first visit and the cost of seeing him was quite expensive. I wanted to ask more questions after his treatment but he seemed in a hurry to move on to the next patient.
I ended up going to a different chiropractor to compare and there, I was fully evaluated for a good amount of time. I don’t think I will be going back here.

The best hands down chiropractor! I visit him once every couple of months with immediate relief to hip pain and headaches. He is amazing!

So far so good! I’ve been to one other chiro in town, but I didn’t come out feeling so great every time. I found this style of adjustments more suitable for me and I do come out feeling better.
Adjustment, little massage and your done. Doesn’t push you to come too often. Takes many types of insurance (Aetna in my case).
Definitely a try if you haven’t found the right chiro yet. He’s a busy person with many appointments, but you can usually find a slot if you call the day of as well.

I’ve been going to Dr. Jamieson on and off for more than 3 years now, and I would recommend him to anyone! On my first visit he took the time to go over my medical history and well as understand my current back issues. Easy to schedule appointments (usually next day, sometimes same day). Dr. Jamieson and his staff are very friendly, professional and helpful, and his new office space is an upgrade.
Highly recommended.

I see Dr. Jamieson every few months to help with headaches and neck pains. Besides being a great chiropractor, what I appreciate about him is his honest business ethics. He does not have you return unless its necessary and as a patient, this is comforting to know that the Doctor is more concerned about my health than his profit.
Highly recommended.

Called early when they opened at 7 and got an appointment that same day at 10 am for my sciatica. Even gave me a student discount without my knowing that they offered this. Very professional and friendly environment and staff. Love this place so far! Hopefully they will cure my sciatica in the near future.

I started seeing Dr. Jamieson back in 2013 after a very long car driving experience left my neck feeling like a brick wall. A friend suggested I call Advanced Chiropractic and they were able to get me in the same day for a new patient appointment. He was able to adjust my neck and it improved immensely by the every next day. I’ve been seeing him regularly ever since.
He and his staff are kind, knowledgable, and professional. I also see Jenn, the massage therapist, fairly regularly. Between the two of them, I am feeling much better than I did a few years ago! I highly recommend everyone at Advanced Chiropractic!

Dr. Jamieson is the most fantastic chiropractor I have ever seen.
He is literally a magician.
My husband who suffered from back pain for years (sometimes he could not even move) is now pain free since 2006.
When I got pregnant, a sciatica was so painful, I sometimes had to stop while walking in the street. And he helped me through the entire pregnancy!
And last but not least, our daughter had been suffering for almost 2 years and with ONE single massage it was completely gone!!!

I just love this guy!
After a bad fall a couple of months ago I was really in some serious pain. Full disclosure: I think chiropractic care is sometimes unnecessary and was never really into it. I first went to acupuncture. I was disappointed when I found no relief, although it was a unique experience.
I went in to see the doctor because my insurance covered it (thanks, Obama!). The front desk guy is so friendly! You feel welcome right away. If doctors with bedside manners are your thing, this is your dude! He’s incredibly friendly and kind. And man, does he get you in and out. If you wanna spend time grumbling to your doctor and having some serious conversations, move along. If you don’t want to stay in a waiting room for long periods and perhaps want to go on a lunch break this is your spot!
I felt relief RIGHT away. I was incredibly impressed. He knows what he’s doing. He talked me though each part of his adjustments, which was nice. While in the waiting room I noticed this guy had some photos of him doing work in an impoverished country. I just like him. Make your appointment, feel immediate relief!

OK. Quick backstory.
Two months ago I started having nasty back and flank pain. Primary care doc and Urologist ran tests – nothing. Blood work – nothing. Pain started moving to both sides of my back and even my chest. Went to ER and after three scans – nothing. After four hours there I was diagnosed with back spasms. Pain came back in my neck, felt off balance (even dizzy) and went on muscle relaxers.
It was a gift from my wife to get a massage that changed everything. The massage thearpist noticed servere alignment issues and recommended a chriopractor. Like any of us here, I did my Unilocal research and found Dr. Jamieson.
My first adjustment was bizarre and quite franly freaked me out. Snap crackle and pop in every way. When I left there, I almost forgot what it felt like to NOT have pain and be able to move my back and neck. If you’re even considering it, give it a go. I just came back from my second appt and the results are incredible.

Dr. Jamieson is FABULOUS!
I had been a patient of his for several years until my company changed insurance policies and stopped covering chiropractics. Then recently, my father-​in-​law was visiting Philly and almost couldn’t get off the airplane he was in such pain. I called Dr. Jamieson and he was able to fit him in the very next morning. My FIL, who at 60 years old had maybe been to a chiropractor once in his life and is typically hard to impress was instantly won over. He saw Dr. Jamieson two more times that week, including one therapeutic massage which he raved about. He was healed and back to his regular self by the end of the week – something he considered nothing short of a miracle!
I was so excited during one of my visits with him to also find out that they take my new insurance! So after a short hiatus I am proud to say I have resumed my routine maintenance at Advanced Chiropractic! I am so glad, because Dr. Jamieson (and his staff!) are hands down the best in the city!

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean office
Complimentary snacks & drinks
Cons:
–Massage started late and ended early.
I was 15 mins early for my massage appt, but ended up waiting 30 mins before they got to me. My massage was cut short as my chiro appt was scheduled right after my massage and we were running into that appt, which totally understand. But my massage was cut short only to have me sit in the waiting room for another 15 mins or so before I got to see the chiro. I’m not too upset, as unfortunately, the massage wasn’t good so I really wasn’t missing much.
–Go for the chiro care, but not for massages.
I had Courtney for the massage. She was nice, but her massages left me unsatisfied. She couldn’t give me the pressure I keep asking for. She used mostly her finger tips. It made me think of that Friends episode where Ross massaged that older guy with spatulas. It was weak and quite disappointing.
Overall:
I’m going to give this place another try because they take my insurance and I liked the adjustment Dr. Jamieson gave me. I’ll ask for another masseuse next time.

Need a chiropractor? You need Dr. Jamieson at Advanced Chiropractic! I moved to Philadelphia in September and needed a regular chiropractor because I spend most of my time head down, typing in front of a computer. (Sound familiar?) I have a regular chiropractor in Hawaii, since I have recurrent problems with lower back pain and head and neck issues. Also I fly a heck of a lot between Hawaii and Philadelphia and all parts in between. Dr. Alex fixes me up quickly and if I need another adjustment I decide when and make the appointment. The office also has a wonderful machine that massages your spine post adjustment that transports me regularly to relaxation land.
I often call and get same day appointments, which is a plus. The office staff are friendly and there are complimentary drinks and snacks, which I have never seen at a chiropractors office before! The biggest bonus is that there are skilled massage therapists in office and I have had appointments with every one. I went in last week and Justin worked on me and I felt brand new.
The office is centrally located on Walnut Street, so you can get there easily and get a lovely salad or lunch or coffee nearby after your appointment.