Nursemaid’s Knee, also known as Prepatellar Bursitis, is a painful swelling in front of the kneecap often caused by repetitive kneeling or pressure. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, Dr. Bobby Fano uses the Gonstead System to correct lower extremity misalignments and restore balance through the pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle — helping Sarasota patients recover naturally and get back to pain-free movement.

Your feet are your body’s foundation — and when that foundation isn’t balanced, the entire structure above it compensates. In Sarasota, we see patients every week dealing with issues caused by high arches or flat feet, often without knowing their foot structure is the root of their pain. Here’s how each foot type affects your posture, gait, and long-term performance — and how specific chiropractic care can help.

Is your child shooting up in height, outgrowing clothes overnight, or suddenly complaining of leg or knee pain? These may be signs they’re approaching their body’s maximum growth phase. Learn the key signs, what’s happening inside their body, and how gentle Gonstead chiropractic care can help your child grow balanced, strong, and pain-free.

“Mommy’s Wrist,” or De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, is a common condition among new mothers in Sarasota caused by repetitive lifting and wrist strain. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we use the Gonstead System to identify and correct misalignments through the entire upper extremity — from the spine to the wrist — helping Sarasota moms heal naturally, reduce inflammation, and restore pain-free motion so they can get back to caring for their little ones with strength and ease.

Osgood-Schlatter’s disease is a common cause of knee pain in active kids and teens around Sarasota. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we take a structural approach to uncover the root cause—often found in pelvic, knee, or foot misalignments that stress the growing knee joint. Using precise Gonstead Chiropractic adjustments, we help young athletes recover naturally, improve performance, and build a stronger foundation for growth and movement.

If you’ve been feeling forearm pain or hand tingling that hasn’t improved with wrist braces, the issue might not be in your wrist at all. Pronator Teres Syndrome is a little-known cause of median nerve compression in the forearm — and at Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we specialize in pinpointing and correcting its root cause through precise Gonstead extremity adjustments and nerve-focused care.

An A/C joint sprain can disrupt the entire mechanics of your shoulder — from the collarbone and scapula to the neck and upper back. In this expert guide, Dr. Bobby Fano of Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota explains how precise X-ray measurements, structural grading, and the Gonstead extremity approach restore true shoulder alignment in both adults and children. Learn how Sarasota’s leader in chiropractic performance care helps patients recover stronger and move with confidence again.

Pelvic floor health starts with proper structure. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, we help patients restore balance from the ground up by aligning the pelvis and sacrum with precise Gonstead chiropractic adjustments. When your foundation is stable, the pelvic floor can function naturally — improving strength, coordination, and overall wellness. In collaboration with physical therapy, we combine structural alignment with functional retraining to deliver lasting results for postpartum recovery, athletic performance, and everyday movement.

Shoulder pain keeping you out of the water? Swimmer’s Shoulder is one of the most common overuse injuries for Sarasota’s swimmers, surfers, and triathletes — often caused by misalignments in the spine, ribs, or shoulder joint itself. At Vertical Chiropractic® Sarasota, Dr. Bobby Fano uses precise Gonstead Chiropractic care to restore alignment, reduce inflammation, and optimize shoulder mechanics so you can move pain-free and perform your best — in and out of the water.

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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.

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At Vertical Chiropractic®, Dr. Bobby Fano blends Gonstead precision with performance-based care to help you move, think, and live better. Experience why Sarasota calls us the best in chiropractic alignment and extremity care.

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.

Vertical Chiropractic® is proud to announce a Double Crown Achievement in 2025, winning Best Chiropractor in Sarasota (Platinum) in SRQ Magazine’s Best of SRQ and the Best of Florida Regional Award. These honors highlight our commitment to helping patients move beyond pain into a life of energy, vitality, and abundance with precise Gonstead chiropractic care.

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.