Other Extremity conditions
Sarasota Specialty Care

TMJ, Rib Fixations, & Gait Optimization
Is your body stuck in a cycle of compensation? True health requires more than just spinal alignment; it requires every joint—from your jaw to your toes—to move in harmony. At Vertical Chiropractic®, Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, MS specializes in the complex mechanics of the TMJ, rib cage, and human gait, providing corrective solutions for Sarasota’s most stubborn “non-spinal” issues.
Jaw Pain Chiropractor Sarasota
TMJ & Jaw Dysfunction
The jaw is one of the most used joints in the body, and its misalignment can lead to debilitating symptoms. We provide specific corrective care for:
- TMJ Syndrome: Addressing the mechanical clicking, popping, and locking of the jaw.
- Cranio-Facial Balance: Investigating the relationship between jaw alignment, chronic headaches, and upper cervical stability.
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Rib Fixations & Breath Mechanics
Rib issues are often misdiagnosed as heart or lung pain. Our Gonstead-based approach targets:
- Rib Fixations: Correcting restricted rib heads that cause sharp pain during deep breaths or rotation.
- Intercostal Mechanics: Ensuring the rib cage expands properly to support optimal respiratory and athletic performance.
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Gait Dysfunction & Athletic Overuse
How you walk dictates how you age. We utilize advanced biomechanical analysis to address:
- Gait Dysfunction: Identifying imbalances in your walking pattern that cause “creeping” pain in the hips and back.
- Chronic Tendinopathies: Solving long-term tendon issues by correcting the mechanical load that caused them.
- Athletic Overuse Syndromes: Essential for Sarasota’s endurance athletes and golfers who push their bodies to the limit.
Post-Surgery Recovery Sarasota
Post-Surgical Adaptation & Joint Mechanics
Surgery fixes a structural problem, but it often creates a “mechanical” one. We help patients navigate:
- Post-Surgical Joint Adaptation: Helping the body adapt to hip or knee replacements.
- Compensation Patterns: Correcting the “limp” or altered gait that often follows surgery, protecting your remaining natural joints from premature wear.

The Vertical Blueprint
Why Choose Dr. Bobby Fano?
- Unmatched Credentials: As a Gonstead Diplomate with a Master of Science in Sports Injury Management, Dr. Fano is uniquely qualified to manage complex biomechanical cases.
- Instructor-Level Precision: Dr. Fano is the Lead Instructor for Werking on Extremities, meaning he literally teaches the techniques used to solve these conditions.
- Voted Best in Sarasota: Our award-winning approach won Platinum – Best of SRQ 2025 because we focus on results, not just relief.

Take the First Step Toward Optimal Performance
Whether you’re recovering from surgery or struggling with chronic jaw pain, experience the “Posture is Power” difference at our State Street location.
Call us today at 941-413-5099 or click below to schedule your first visit.