Dr. Phillip Snell

Changed my Life. After several years of excrutiating back spasms from a Snowboarding injury I made an appointment with Dr. Snell on the suggestion of my girlfriend. After taking a thorough history and a comprehensive set of range of motion measurements, the doctor went to work using electro stimulation, heat, and massage. This was followed by some isolating core exercises. I left the office feeling taller and younger. A few more visits focused on the Graston technique, which I would describe as "combing the kinks out of muscles using very deep tissue massage with hard implements " and then more focused core exercises.

That was four years ago. I haven't had a single return of the back spasm that a little stretching and a hot bath couldnt cure. I have recommended his services to a few people since, and have been thanked multiple times for the recommendations.

I heartily recommend Dr. Snell's care to anyone that wants to get serious about improving health issues relating to body alignment. You wont be disappointed.  View Less … View More

Dr. Snell: great Chiropractor, caring practitioner. Dr. Snell's office is in the lively Hawthorne district of S.E. Portland. The office itself has handy parking and a front desk staff that is friendly and welcoming and works to interface well with insurance companies.

Dr. Snell uses a meticulous diagnostic approach to find the source of the problem then clearly explains his findings and what can be done to help. His knowledge of medicine is impressive, broad-based and he keeps current on all the latest research and techniques that may be of benefit to his patients.

Dr. Snell's treatment is gentle yet effective and he explains procedures as he goes along. I appreciate the time he spends giving advise on ways I can support his treatment at home with carefully planned exercises and stretching techniques. He is extremely knowledgeable on sports medicine, injuries and methods for repair.

Dr. Snell has a wonderful web-site that I have found to be very helpful, especially the u tube videos that explain how to do at-home exercises to strengthen the lower back. He keeps the website current with frequent updates.

Dr. Snell has been instrumental in helping me with my particular problems. I appreciate his professional manner, cheery and caring personality, his attention to detail and the effectiveness of his particular techniques in resolving medical challenges.  View Less … View More

Great Dr.. I have seen several Chiros over the years, and was about to give up on them, when a friend recommended Dr. Snell. Not only did he explain what he was doing, he explained why he was doing it. I am a very active person and was training for my first triathlon when I started having some back pain. Dr. Snell not only helped me get back to training (and sleeping) he also gave me exercises to do, so I could work on some of my back issues without having to continue going back to him every week. It is very obvious that he really wants to help relieve any pain you may be having, not just take money out of your wallet. Would never go anywhere else.

I am also very impressed with how up to date he is on his studies. It is obvious he continues to study anything that may impact his profession. Whether it is sports related, or not, he remains on top of his game.  View Less … View More