Having Your Back Since 2014.
Spine and Sports Center of Chicago exists to help people live freely.
Whether you’re an athlete, the victim of an injury, or a desk jockey - our Doctors have your back.
The doctors at Spine and Sports Center of Chicago
use patient specific treatment and therapy to solve virtually any condition that limits physical freedom and performance. Whether a patient is an athlete, suffers from an injury, or experiences pain or physical limitation, SSC of Chicago will develop and provide unique, personalized treatment to help improve quality of life.
We are proud to have over a
90% success rate of recovery
with treatment for back and neck issues, regardless of failed surgeries and commonly used diagnosis.
Their average time frame for
full recovery is 6-10 visits*,
but many quickly improve after 2 or 3 visits*
*Major insurance companies state that we have an average of 6.5 visits per condition.
What we do
McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT)
Dry Needling
Chiropractic Care
Active Release Techniques®
Functional Rehabilitation
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Kinesio-Taping (KT)
Education
With a two-pronged approach—Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy® and Chiropractic—we create appropriate treatment plans that are effective and individualized to each patient. The average time frame for full recovery is 5-7 visits*, but many patients quickly improve after 2 or 3 visits.*
Meet the team
Dr. George M. Nicolopoulos
Dr. George Nicolopoulos is the owner of Spine and Sports Center of Chicago. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College Iowa. Dr. George is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and is part of the 1% of Chiropractors credentialed in McKenzie Therapy: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy. While at Palmer, Dr. George received the prestigious Department of Defense Internship and worked at Naval Hospital Lemoore for 6 months alongside Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists, Radiologists and of course other Chiropractors.
Patients come first, and Dr. George has worked with a broad range of people from professional athletes to desk jockeys. His varied experiences infer the treatment and care plans he designs to address the specific needs of each patient. Dr. George continues to enroll in post graduate physical medicine seminars to always be prepared to answer questions about and treat musculoskeletal problems.
Kobe
Our office manager Kobe is a highly energetic and friendly Border Collie. He is a playful Senior who loves tennis balls and meeting new humans. You will see him lying in the doorway ready to greet you with a squeak and a wagging tail. Kobe strives for excellence. That’s why he boasts a staggering 96% caught tennis ball rate.
Eli
Eli is our massage therapist. He specializes in deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massage therapies. Eli graduated from the Soma Institute on the president's honor list with a clinical massage therapy license. Eli is currently attending Loyola University Chicago, pursuing a degree in Biology. In his free time, he likes to go rock climbing with friends indoors and outdoors. He also enjoys making stippling art of views throughout Chicago.
Kayla
The smiling face that greet you at the front desk is Kayla. She has a passion for organization, learning and will be able to take care of all your scheduling needs and questions. Kayla graduated with her Associates degree in Arts and uses her love of literature to propel her towards her Bachelors in English. She loves spending time reading, dancing, making art, and hanging out with her cat, Tibbs!
Why Choose Spine and Sports?
Result-Driven Treatment
Each of our Physicians spend time with different athletic clubs and gyms to ensure that each and every sport is understood to its fullest from a rehabilitative aspect.
Proactive Patient Engagement
Our patients take an active role in their path to better quality of life. All rehabilitative exercises prescribed to patients are specifically designed to be able to be done in any setting with no equipment.
McKenzie Certified Doctors
All Doctors that work at Spine and Sports Center are Certified in McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT). The main goal of MDT is to teach patients how to properly manage symptoms to play an active role in recovery.
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One size does not fit all. Your visit will address your specific needs and our Doctors are here to provide personalized treatment that gets you back to being the best you.
Freedom to Move
At Spine and Sports Center of Chicago, our story is simple - Freedom to Move. The freedom to reclaim and enjoy your life again, pain free with no restrictions. Whether your preferred movement is to run, bike, walk, do yoga or play with the kids, we want to eliminate discomfort and restore proper function.