With Over
3 Decades of Experience
Dr. Steve McMahon is a truly exceptional chiropractor who stands out from other professionals in his field. His personalized care, holistic approach, and commitment to ongoing improvement make him unique.
With extensive knowledge and attentive communication, he creates a warm and welcoming environment for his patients. Many have experienced the benefits of his tailored treatment plans and collaborative approach firsthand, leading to improved well-being and long-term recovery.
Dr. McMahon’s dedication to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements, continuous pursuit of professional development, and incorporation of cutting-edge techniques further exemplify his uniqueness and ensures the best possible care for his patients.
Chiropractic is safe, non-invasive, and effective treatment that uses gentle manual adjustments to the spine to relieve pain in the back, neck, head, arms, and legs.
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Back Pain
Stress, bad posture, injuries, and other factors can cause spinal joints to lock and muscles to contract, resulting in a misalignment of the vertebrae that can pinch or irritate nearby nerves, resulting in pain, loss of movement, and a poor quality of life.
Chiropractic treatment applies gentle pressure to the affected part of the spine to correct these misalignments, and help to relieve nerve pressure, reduce or eliminate pain, and restore freedom of movement.
Specialized Chiropractor
5/5
Dr. Steven McMahon
Chiropractor
- Over 3 Decades of Experience
Dr. McMahon has over 3 decades of experience in chiropractic care. He is board-certified in all chiropractic techniques
Dr. McMahon has over 3 decades of experience in chiropractic care. He is board-certified in all chiropractic techniques and has advanced training in physical therapy and nutrition. He uses holistic, all-natural, “gentle” chiropractic treatments to make patients feel better in the shortest amount of time.
Dr. McMahon entered the chiropractic field a few years after he sustained a severe back injury, and experienced first-hand the tremendous recuperative benefits of chiropractic care.
He founded his practice in 1993, after earning his doctor’s degree from Life University’s School of Chiropractic, one of the leading Southern holistic health universities in Georgia. He worked as an associate at a Manhattan chiropractic office for two years before forming his own practice in New Jersey in 1995.
Dr. McMahon moved his practice back to Manhattan in 1998. In 2014, he renovated the office to create a state-of-the-art chiropractic clinic that provides both effective chiropractic treatment and a relaxing environment for patients.
During his extensive career, Dr. McMahon has helped people with a variety of ailments and health conditions including headaches, back, leg and neck pain, and scoliosis. He treats patients of all ages—from adolescents to seniors—as well as pregnant women.
Dr. McMahon is actively involved in the Chelsea community, where he volunteers at the Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, and has donated to the St. Peter’s holiday food drive for over 10 years. He is also a member of the Chelsea/Greenwich Village Chamber of Commerce.
4.9/5
Dr. Jay Heller
Chiropractor
- Over 3 Decades of Experience
Dr. Jay Heller is a NY Chiropractor providing back pain relief and neck pain relief, alignments of spine restoring
Dr. Jay Heller is a NY Chiropractor providing back pain relief and neck pain relief, alignments of spine restoring nerve transmission with chiropractic adjustments.
He graduated with honors from New York Chiropractic College, where he also received the prestigious Technic Award. Prior to becoming a Chiropractor, Dr. Heller was a high school teacher in Brooklyn. He was also an award-winning track and field Coach with teams ranked on the national level. His avid interest in sports and athletics influences his chiropractic and pushes him to explore cutting edge therapies. He was the first Chiropractor in NYC to use the Erchonia cold laser to treat soft tissue injuries. Dr. Heller also has a keen interest in diet & nutrition and has lectured extensively in the areas of nutrition and wellness. As a New Yorker involved in and affected by the events of 9/11, Dr. Heller was compelled to help out. He received special mention from the Red Cross for his response and valuable service.
4.8/5
Michelle
Chiropractic Assistant
- 16 years experience
As a Chiropractic Assistant, I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every patient. I assist with patient coordination, administrative responsibilities, and in-office support to ensure each visit runs smoothly and efficiently. I strive to provide attentive, compassionate care while helping create a positive and comfortable experience. Being part of a team that promotes healing and wellness inspires me to give my best every day.
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Each year, about 35 million Americans visit chiropractors to relieve pain in their back, neck, arms, and legs, as well as for headaches and ear infections, caused by accidents, stress, muscle strain, and sports injuries.
Do you use any equipment?
Yes, they are often an integral component of the patient’s treatment. Some of the machines used are:
- Electric Muscle Stimulator (EMS machine): The EMS is often used in the initial phase of pain relief and muscle re-education. An electric current is sent from the machine to wires connected to adhesive patches placed on the skin to retrain muscles having trouble contracting or have been contracted too long (spasms).
- VibraCussor: Creates comfortable compression waves that travel through the muscles and fascia (the thick, white connective tissue that surround muscles) to relax tense muscles, reduce muscle spasms, increase circulation, and release fascial adhesions that can trap nerves and restrict blood flow and muscle movement.
- Ultrasound: This small device (about the size of a computer mouse) delivers deep heat to tissues to help reduce stiffness, swelling and pain, and to increase circulation and promote pain-free movement. It is often used before a chiropractic adjustment and is a painless, and often relaxing, procedure.
- Traction Rolls: Manual or mechanical pressure (i.e., traction) is applied to gently stretch muscles and ligaments in the neck and back, increase the space between vertebrae, allow more joint flexibility and functioning, and help relieve the pain caused by herniated or bulging discs.
Is a chiropractor a doctor?
We get asked this question a lot and the answer is a resounding YES! The main difference is the approach to treatment. Medical doctors, or MDs, seek to make you feel better by using medicines. Chiropractors seek to find the cause of your problem and stimulate the natural healing ability of the body by allowing your nervous system and immune system to operate at their peak healing potential.
There is also a misconception that chiropractors have limited education and training. Not true! All chiropractors are educated for a minimum of 8 years (4 years undergraduate and 4 years graduate), same as medical doctors. And unlike a general physician or internist, we specialize in one subject area.
A chiropractor combines the skill of a neurologist (the nervous system), orthopedist (joints), massage therapist (to relax the muscles) and a physical therapist (exercise and stretches to keep joints limber and moving). It’s like having 4 skilled physicians at once.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We are in-network with Aetna, MagnaCare, Medicare, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare. We are not in-network with Cigna or Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, but we accept these plans through your out-of-network benefits.
Our patients leave our clinic feeling better than when they came in, often after the very first visit. Our team is happy to verify your coverage and explain any out-of-pocket costs before your first visit.
Will it hurt when you “pop” my neck?
That’s another frequent question, and the answer is NO. Of course, everyone has a different pain threshold, but if we hurt patients at every session, we’d go out of business.
Now, the loudness of the pop can vary considerably. That “pop” is caused by a compaction of the joints due to a build-up of pressure. The longer that pressure goes untreated, the louder the pop. Also, young patients tend to have more freedom of movement in their joints and are therefore less likely to have a loud pop during adjustments. On the other hand, the joint pressure for adults has typically been building for quite some time, so they are more likely to hear a louder sound during treatment.
However, many times there is no noise when doing the adjustment. A click or pop results from the amount of built-up tension in the joint, and is no indication of the success of the treatment.
Is chiropractic a “New Age” treatment?
Although the first recognized chiropractic treatment was performed in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer, spinal adjustments go all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek “Father of Medicine,” recommended spinal adjustments as a treatment for scoliosis and digestion. Even Thomas Edison said: “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.”
Today, chiropractors treat more than 35 million Americans annually.
What can I expect at our sessions?
The first session will begin with an initial examination to discover the cause of your problem. As I practice holistic chiropractic care, I will ask about your lifestyle, diet, and stress levels, as well as pain-specific questions, such as where it hurts, how long you’ve had the problem, and determine if the cause of the problem is something that chiropractic care can help.
Based on this information, I will develop a personalized treatment program. We can actually begin to do some adjustments during the first visit. From then on, the sessions will be focused on treatment.
What should I wear?
I recommend wearing loose fitting clothes, if possible. There is no need to bring a towel, athletic wear, sneakers, or a change of clothes as you won’t be working up a sweat. Many patients come in before breakfast, during lunch, or after work wearing business attire. However, we do provide gowns in the office, if the patient so desires.
Do I need a doctor’s prescription or referral?
No, you do not need a doctor’s prescription for chiropractic care. We can diagnose, treat, and refer you for any diagnostic test needed.
Once I start having adjustments, do I have to go to a chiropractor forever?
Think of your chiropractor as you would your family doctor or dentist. If you get treated for the flu, do you never see your doctor again? If your dentist pulls a bad tooth, do you never go back for an annual dental checkup? The same goes for chiropractic care.
The reality is, you should see your chiropractor for a spinal alignment “check-up” on a regular basis, even if you are not in pain. Prevention is a key component of chiropractic care and for overall good health.
