Upstate Spine & Sport

“Dr. Garey is incredible!!”

Yes, yes, we agree 😍! We have a few slots this week if you need to get in with one of our movement based chiros.

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Let’s get it

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Got any favorites from Dr. J’s bookshelf? What is he missing?

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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨⁣
Dr. Richard Ulm is coming to Greenville on October 19th and 20th! 🗓️ Dr. Ulm has made a massive impact on the clinical approach of all the Upstate Spine & Sport docs.⁣
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲
Join us for an in-depth seminar on assessing and treating lumbar spine pathologies, tailored for rehab specialists including physical therapists, chiropractic physicians, and athletic trainers. Dr. Ulm will share his unique philosophical approach and guide you through specific techniques and exercises to enhance your spine treatment skills. This course includes lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops, providing a comprehensive learning experience. 🧠💪⁣
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𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲
Join us for a one-day course that includes a combination of lecture, workshop, demonstration, and optional workout sessions. Designed to educate and equip attendees with the skills to effectively program core training for athletes and patients, the course covers a full spectrum of information from anatomy and mechanics to assessment and programming. By the end of the course, attendees will feel more confident and competent in all aspects of core training. 🏋️‍♂️🧘‍♀️⁣
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🏆 We wanted Dr. Ulm to be independent, showcasing his day-to-day approach to care. Day 1 is self-explanatory, but think of Day 2 as visits 5-8, transitioning into performance. This should be elite!⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱? Clinicians and Rehab specialists (physical therapists, chiropractic physicians, athletic trainers), Coaches (personal trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, Olympic weightlifting coaches, etc.), athletes, and anyone interested in improving their understanding of core function and training. ⁣
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Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field! You can come both days, or one day. Sign-up in bio! 🌟

Happy 4th! Land of the free! 🇺🇸🙏🏼

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Dr. David Jolson’s TEDx talk is now LIVE! 🎉
“Simplifying Spine Pain: A Proactive Approach”

We are incredibly proud of our leader. Movement Is Life! Onward! 🚀

https://youtu.be/Nt7If8giKlY?si=Y2oVrlL1EOPszN_L

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Simplifying Spine Pain: A Proactive Approach | Dr. David Jolson | TEDxUnity Park NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk as a substitute for medical advice and seek professional support for chronic pain. This talk only represents t...

Say hello to our pretty “quiet hall” 🤫🙏🏼😍
Over here you don’t hear .jolson causing raucous with their patients 😂‼️

At Upstate Spine & Sport, our massage and acupuncture team help you quickly relieve pain, move better, and improve performance in your life and sport.

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗻!⁣ 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳!
I was born & raised in Southwest Virginia, and have been in the Upstate for 7 years. In 2015, on a whim, I decided to do the Couch to 5k program and realized that I really enjoy running. My 2023 was spent training for my recent trip to Mongolia, for a 100 mile trek, in the middle of winter, across the frozen Lake Khovsgol. I spent⁣ 4 days in temperatures that dipped as low as -36°F. I camped in tepees at night and got up before the sun every morning to spend the day trekking across snow and ice. ⁣
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Being surrounded by frozen ice and mountains was so surreal. It was almost hauntingly beautiful. The sound of ice settling beneath my feet is one of the most humbling experiences I’ve ever had. Overall, this adventure was both physically and mentally excruciating and I felt very fortunate that I had worked with Dr. Tanner to prepare my body for this journey. I crossed the finish line having completed 100K over 4 days.  ⁣
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𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? South Carolina has some great running organizations. They have events for everyone and it’s such a welcoming community. Upstate Race Series: | upstateraceseries.com Palmetto Ultras: .ultras Rough Runners: | roughrunnersr4r.com⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? What drew me to Upstate Spine & Sport was their focus on active prevention through exercise & strength training, in conjunction with fixing those pesky trouble areas that flare up during training. I worked with Dr. Tanner Garey for about 6 months before going to Mongolia. She did an amazing job working with me to develop a plan that included daily at-home exercises and checking in to touch base and adjust the plan and my body as needed. ⁣
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I finished the Mongolia event virtually injury free, other than a shin splint from the spikes we had to wear to walk on the ice. Dr. Tanner worked with me to rehab it, gave me some exercises to do at home, and I was back to normal in about a month.

Name a cuter visitor? 😍💪🏽

Fran & Dr. J bring their baby to the best ‼️

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Happy Mother’s Day to these amazing moms! 💪🏽

Today, we’re thinking of mothers we’ve lost, expecting mothers, and those who dream of becoming moms one day. We love you all! 💕

Wishing you a wonderful day with your family! 🌷

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We are proud to work with the 💪🏽🚀⚾️

CB — we had a blast yesterday. Iron sharpens iron! We appreciate the trust with your guys‼️

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HAPPY MONDAY!
Pain to Performance, we’re here to guide you 💪🏽😂‼️
🗣️ Give us a shout!

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It was a bad day to be a golf ball! 💣 🔥

Beyond proud to sponsor the Kids Classic. Such a special event!

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Introducing our featured patient, Jack Ray ☀️💪🏽🚲⁣
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Jack moved to Greenville to pursue his cycling career. We’ve had fun getting to know him. Meet Jack!⁣
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𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳! ⁣
I am 16 and moved from Chicago to Greenville about a year and a half ago to pursue my love of cycling. I have always loved endurance sports and started out as a runner when I was younger. Many fractures later and with a diagnosis of juvenile osteoporosis, I found my way to cycling. Life is funny because cycling is my passion and it took some tough injuries and life lessons to bring me to this sport and where I am today. ⁣
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I am currently riding on the pro-development team, Hot Tubes Junior Cycling, and have the honor of riding for the US National Team in Europe this Spring. ⁣
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In the Spring of 2023, I had a crash on a descent going 55 mph that resulted in a severe concussion and skull fracture. This took me out of the 2023 race season. The challenge of working my way back into good health and race form has reminded me that a positive mindset and hard work are keys to high performance. ⁣
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I am grateful to the people that have helped me along the way — my family, my coaches, my team, my Greenville community/friends, and my health care team — including Dr. Jolson, Johel, and the Upstate Spine and Sport team! My dream is to race professionally in Europe and compete in the most prestigious races like the Tour de France one day.⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆? Follow my team’s races on Instagram and follow my journey ._ ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 & 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁? As a young athlete performing at a high level, I know how important injury prevention is to staying power in my sport. I came to Upstate Spine and Sport on the recommendation of a friend for a chronic knee injury. Not only has this improved, but I feel stronger on and off the bike. Thanks Dr. Jolson and Johel!⁣
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Relaxation | Recover | Performance 💪🏽🚀

Our commitment: provide the best therapeutic massage experience in Greenville, South Carolina. Upstate Spine & Sport offers a medical massage tailored to your specific needs for a highly focused and personalized massage every time.


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We love some Opening Day ⚾️
+ a special visitor 🐰
Happy Easter!

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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗸‼️💪🏽😍 Tate is a long time patient, accomplished athlete, and a beam of sunshine. Get to know Tate!⁣
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𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧! ⁣
I’m a former SPED (Special Education) Teacher with a passion for fitness and health and educating others in both. Currently, l am the events & community outreach coordinator for Lean Kitchen here in Greenville, and am also a RYT 500 (Registered Yoga Teacher). I teach at several studios in the Upstate. I love riding bikes and spending time with my fam!⁣
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𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! ⁣
Each July, I participate in an annual cycling event — The Ride to End Alzheimer’s. We ride from Simpsonville, SC to Charleston, SC to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. I ride each year with my family, in honor of my late Mom. You can show support by donating to our team, sharing the link above, and/or hugging the ones you love!⁣
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𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘜𝘱𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦 & 𝘚𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵? ⁣
I appreciate Upstate Spine & Sport because Dr. J and his team are focused on longevity and the importance of good form. I’ve learned so many exercises here that have increased my core strength and have prevented multiple injuries from getting worse. ⁣
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Thanks to Upstate Spine & Sport, I was able to bike 255+ miles last July (for the Ride to End Alz). Dr. Jolson worked with me on proper form to avoid bearing extra weight on an injured wrist and also taped my wrist to set me up for success, so I could participate in an event that is very important to me. I initially started coming to see Jolson in 2018 due to knee pain. I have multiple success stories! Love my Upstate fam!⁣
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Link in bio for the full 1-2 MOVE!⁣
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Join us in congratulating on his new role as an Official Chiropractor for the Greenville Triumph

Great start for the year for our boys ‼️💪🏽

Movement Is Life!

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We always love some special visitors! captain and friend of the clinic, Brandon Fricke, came by with baby Viv! Beautiful! Congrats to you and Jenna! 💪🏽💯

Also shoutout to that banger of a review 😮‍💨
The boys kick off tomorrow

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2024 sports massage therapy team‼️💪🏽🔥
Congratulations to Michelle & Katelyn!

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Have you ever tried acupuncture? We bet you walk out with this kind of look on your face … 😏🔥😊‼️

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Our guy Dr. Thomas Etue!!

MEET DR. THOMAS ETUE OF UPSTATE SPINE & SPORT - Greenville360 Meet Dr. Thomas Etue of Upstate Spine & Sport Meet the newest addition to join the awesome team at Upstate Spine & Sport at Basecamp

HAPPY FRIDAY vibe from our work family‼️💪🏽😆

You know what’s on the speakers today!

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Let us know if we can help get you moving this week!
Our first chiro new patient slot is on Thursday, massage & acupuncture we can get you in tomorrow! Let’s go!

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https://youtu.be/XQX0jCFfhrE?si=HY7TzQJVZjZkTUth

Introducing our Strength & Conditioning Director, Johel Zea!

We are proud to add this elite mind to the clinic! Pain to performance, we are here to help you reach your goals‼️🚀💪🏽 Learn more about JZ below:

For more than a decade, Johel has played a pivotal role in guiding athletes towards unlocking their full potential. A former strength and conditioning coach for the Boston Red Sox, Johel contributed locally to the success of the Greenville Drive during their triumphant 2023 Championship season. In his current role as the Director of Strength & Conditioning at Upstate Spine & Sport, Johel specializes in coaching biomechanics and human movement, dedicating himself to training athletes for sport-specific skill development.

Johel’s journey began with an internship under his mentor and uncle, Professor Enrico Encarnacion, a sports medicine specialist and former athletic therapist for the Puerto Rico National Basketball Team. This experience fueled Johel’s passion for sport performance and injury prevention. Originally from Puerto Rico, he pursued baseball at Bethany College in Kansas, where he also earned his degree in Physical Health and Wellness.

Johel’s approach prioritizes optimal alignment, the establishment of appropriate muscle length-tension relationships, and the enhancement of biomechanical efficiency. His passion lies in preventing non-contact injuries, promoting pain-free movement, and continually advancing his skillset to better cater to his clients’ needs. Johel has expanded his expertise through various certifications in biomechanics and human movement, orthopedic assessments, program design, sport performance, athlete development, scientific back training, core conditioning, and holistic lifestyle coaching.

Beyond the clinic, Johel enjoys the outdoors and exploring Greenville. Alongside his wife, Jessica, he embraces activities such as hiking, discovering new restaurants, and traveling. Johel is excited to contribute to the Upstate Spine & Sport community, and proud to call Greenville home.

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Introducing Johel Zea - Strength & Conditioning Director - Upstate Spine & Sport Introducing Johel Zea, our Strength & Conditioning Director. Learn more about Johel!For more than a decade, Johel has played a pivotal role in guiding athlet...

Carissa Rose 🌹
The secret is definitely out! Top notch high quality muscle work. A great clinician. She has a few slots next week if you’d like to get in 🔥‼️🤌🏽

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Teamwork and communication are at the heart of Upstate Spine & Sport. It starts with these two incredible humans! Give us a shout if we can help with anything. We appreciate you Anna & Jessica! 💪🏽💪🏽

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Dr. Etue… the secret is out. World class clinician! ⁣
Recent review from Duff Jeffers 🔥🔥 (+1 other recent favorite review)⁣
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“My experience with Dr. Etue at Upstate Spine and Sport was worth every minute and every penny I spent. Dr. Etue helped me to work through and deal with some fairly severe pain in my back due to herniated discs. While I ultimately required surgery for 3 discs and several bone spurs along with other issues, Dr. Etue trained me to utilize techniques that allowed me reduce pain levels so that I could continue to function at a time when my personal situation did not allow me to be on the sidelines for long periods of time. It’s difficult to imagine the predicament I would have been in without the means to continue to function. My hat is off to Dr. Etue and the fine folks I worked with at Upstate Spine. If I’m ever in need of chiropractic care in the future you can be certain I know EXACTLY where I’m going and I highly recommend them to you as well!”⁣
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Happy Birthday (belated) 🎈💪🏽‼️⁣
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We are grateful for all you do for our community!⁣
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Onward! Movement is life!⁣
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Cheers to a Happy New Year! 🎊💪 Here’s to a year filled with health and happiness - double thumbs up for that! 👍🏽👍🏽 😝⁣
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Our team is ready to support you with evidence based chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and more coming soon…👀⁣
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Onward! Movement is life! 💫⁣
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