Hammer Toe and Turf Toe may sound alike, but they affect your feet in very different ways. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, Dr. Bobby Fano, DC, MS, uses Gonstead extremity chiropractic to correct alignment, reduce pain, and restore natural movement for runners, athletes, and active adults across Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Runner’s Knee — or patellofemoral pain syndrome — is one of the most common causes of knee pain among Sarasota runners. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we use Gonstead extremity chiropractic care to restore alignment, improve biomechanics, and help runners recover naturally without drugs or surgery. Whether you’re training on Siesta Key Beach or running the Legacy Trail, discover how specific chiropractic adjustments can get you back on track faster and stronger.

Shin splints are a common overuse injury for runners and athletes in Sarasota, Florida, often caused by poor biomechanics, worn footwear, or training on hard surfaces. At Vertical Chiropractic®, Dr. Bobby Fano uses precise Gonstead chiropractic adjustments for the spine, knees, ankles, and feet to relieve pain, restore alignment, and support faster, drug-free recovery.

Persistent forearm pain and weakness may be more than tennis elbow — it could be radial tunnel syndrome. At our Sarasota chiropractic clinic, we use the Gonstead method to relieve nerve compression, restore mobility, and prevent long-term weakness without surgery or medication.

High ankle sprains are stubborn injuries that often take longer to heal than typical ankle sprains. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we use the Gonstead extremity approach to restore joint alignment, reduce stress on ligaments, and support natural healing. Learn how chiropractic care can help you recover faster, prevent reinjury, and get back to the activities you love.

Numbness, tingling, or weakness in your hand may be more than just annoying—it could be a sign of cubital tunnel syndrome, a common nerve compression condition in the elbow. At Vertical Chiropractic® in Sarasota, FL, we use the precise Gonstead chiropractic approach to relieve nerve irritation, restore mobility, and help you get back to pain-free living without drugs or surgery.

Bunions (hallux valgus) and bunionettes (tailor’s bunions) are common foot deformities that can cause significant pain and disrupt daily life. These conditions involve misalignment of the big toe or little toe joint, often resulting in inflammation, stiffness, and difficulty walking. While surgery is a traditional option, many patients in Sarasota, Florida look for conservative solutions. Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive alternative to restore joint alignment, reduce pain, and improve foot function over time.

A Baker’s cyst (also known as a popliteal cyst) is a fluid-filled swelling knee condition that forms behind the knee. It is usually caused by an underlying problem within the knee joint, such as arthritis-related knee pain or a meniscus tear knee swelling, which leads to excess production of joint (synovial) fluid. This fluid can accumulate and bulge into the back of the knee, forming the cyst.

Struggling with frozen shoulder pain and stiffness? Learn how Gonstead chiropractic adjustments restore mobility, ease discomfort, and speed recovery.

Elbow pain is a common issue, particularly for individuals who engage in repetitive arm movements. Two of the most frequent conditions associated with elbow discomfort are tennis elbow and golfer's elbow. Despite their sports-related names, these conditions can affect anyone, including office workers, painters, and manual laborers.