Epigenetic Contributors to Painful Lumbar Discs

Phillip Snell

DC

Dr. Phillip Snell is a highly regarded chiropractic physician based in Portland, Oregon, known for his specialized focus on the rehabilitation of lumbar disc herniation and sports injuries. A cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western States), Dr. Snell maintains an adjunct faculty position at the university and lectures internationally to other medical providers. He is the founder of Solutions Sports and Spine, Inc., a clinical practice that serves a diverse patient population, from world-record-holding athletes to individuals seeking to maintain an active lifestyle. Dr. Snell is particularly recognized for his work with aging former athletes aiming to return to higher levels of function. His approach integrates deep training from various rehabilitation schools of thought, including the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) work of Pavel Kolar, as well as the methodologies of Stuart McGill and Gray Cook. Dr. Snell is the co-creator of the NeuroCentric Approach® and the Dermal Traction Method (DTM), innovative manual therapy techniques. He also developed the FixYourOwnBack Method, an exercise intervention program for managing lumbar disc herniation, which was informed by his personal experience with a disc injury. He is the creator and content manager of FixYourOwnBack.com and MyRehabExercise.com, online platforms that provide resources for both patients and healthcare professionals globally. His clinical practice also incorporates cutting-edge myofascial techniques such as Fascial Manipulation, Graston Technique, and Stecco Fascial Manipulation.