Relief. Rehabilitation. Prevention. | Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic
By CORINN GUEMMER | Photos by JOHN BURNS
At Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic, two local chiropractors are offering not just pain relief, but a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.
Dr. Stephone Stephens, DC, CCSP®, CSCS, who grew up playing sports at Seaman High School, returned to his hometown of Topeka after getting his doctorate at Cleveland Chiropractic College.
“I wanted to understand the human body inside and out,” Stephens said. “Whether it’s pain relief, rehabilitation or helping someone prevent an injury, my goal has always been to support people in living healthier, more active lives.”
Stephens is certified in active release techniques (ART), functional movement systems (FMS), dry needling and fascial movement taping, among others. His colleague, Dr. Philip Webb, DC, CCSP, took a slightly different path to chiropractic care. He was a flight school trainee who spent seven years as an active-duty member of the United States Army, which included two deployments.
It wasn’t until Webb was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, that he took an interest in movement science.
“I started coaching at a functional fitness gym and realized how much I enjoyed helping others move better and feel stronger,” Webb said. “That’s what led me to chiropractic, it was a natural next step.”
After earning his doctorate at Cleveland University-Kansas City, Webb — an Olympic weightlifting coach whose certifications include ART, functional and kinetic treatment with rehabilitation (FAKTR) and dry needling — joined Stephens’ practice in May of 2021.
FUNCTIONAL MOVEMENT FOR A FUNCTIONAL LIFE
The doctors behind Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic, which opened in 2015, share a common goal: help patients achieve pain relief and prevent injuries.
“We’re not just here to address acute or chronic pain,” Stephens said. “Our goal is to provide a foundation for long-term health. That includes proper rehabilitation, injury prevention strategies and education on movement and strength.”
They offer everything from rehabilitation services to injury prevention and nutritional advice. The clinic is known for their emphasis on “functional movement,” a patient-focused approach that looks at whole-body movements to identify patterns that could lead to pain or injury.
Every patient at Topeka Sports & Family Chiropractic undergoes a personal assessment before receiving a customized care plan to help them reach their goals, whether that’s seeking relief from pain or staying active and injury-free.
Stephens and Webb agree that chiropractic adjustments are vital for enhancing overall movement, reducing inflammation and restoring the body’s natural alignment. Adjustments can have far-reaching benefits, they said, such as improving nerve function and optimizing performance for both athletes and everyday patients.
Rehabilitation is just as valuable, the doctors said. It can address imbalances, build strength and teach proper movement mechanics to prevent injuries.
With options like dry needling for targeted muscle relief and strength screenings for customized injury prevention, the clinic hopes their well-rounded approach to wellness will help patients achieve long-term health and resilience.
It’s all part of the team’s broader mission to help the community live healthier, more active lives.
THE CHIROPRACTORS NEXT DOOR
For Stephens, coming home to Topeka to practice chiropractic care feels full circle. “It’s rewarding to be able to give back to the community that gave me so much growing up,” he said.
Webb, too, has found a sense of belonging in Topeka. “This is where I’ve built my career and my life and I’m proud to serve this community,” he said.
Both doctors are passionate about staying involved beyond the clinic. Whether through partnerships with local fitness organizations or participating in community events, they’re eager to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of their neighbors.
“We want people to know that they’re in good hands when they come here,” Webb said. “Whether it’s getting out of pain or staying active and healthy for years to come, we’re here to help.”
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