Here at Chesapeake Spine Center, we are proud to help our patients live better, healthier lives. Through the practice of functional medicine, Dr. MacDowall is passionate about pinpointing and addressing underlying causes of pain and disease, as opposed to the traditional approach of treating symptoms.
This is achieved by spending time with each patient to understand their histories as well as potential genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that can greatly impact patient health. Health problems categorized as "chronic" or "degenerative", meaning they accumulate over time, slowly take their toll on quality of life.
This is achieved by spending time with each patient to understand their histories as well as potential genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors that can greatly impact patient health. Health problems categorized as "chronic" or "degenerative", meaning they accumulate over time, slowly take their toll on quality of life.
Services
Your well-being is our highest priority at Chesapeake Spine Center. From injuries to maintenance care, we welcome all types of patients who are looking to improve their quality of life. We look at the root cause of the issues in order to properly treat you and alleviate symptoms. Though pain itself is uncomfortable, when you have chronic pain, life can become unbearable.
Dr. MacDowall completed his undergraduate studies at State University of New York and Liberty University Pre-Medicine. He went on to attend Life University School of Chiropractic in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 1991. Professionally, Dr. MacDowall is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Christian Chiropractic Association.
Here at Chesapeake Spine Center, we offer many different services to increase overall quality of life for our patients. All of our treatments are based in the functional medicine model in order to get to the root of your symptoms.
Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that is centered on the role of the spine and central nervous system in maintaining good health and leveraging the recuperative power of the body to heal itself naturally and efficiently.
Chiropractic is a healthcare discipline that is centered on the role of the spine and central nervous system in maintaining good health and leveraging the recuperative power of the body to heal itself naturally and efficiently.
We strive to give our patients the very best chiropractic care available. We also work hard to make sure to offer the most up-to-date chiropractic services so that you are able to walk out of each appointment feeling even better than you did after the last one. It is always our goal to improve your quality of life through chiropractic care.
Intelligent design stabilizes the three arches of the foot, providing a natural balance of flexibility and stability for the whole body, not just the foot. Stabilizing Orthotics significantly decrease blood pressure & improved heart rate variability. Clinical trial showed back relief by 44% & improved function by 38% in 6 weeks, when wearing Stabilizing Orthotics.
Reviews (8)
Carlos The Messenger
Jun 30, 2021
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I'm am a combat veteran who was wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and for the past 20 years many doctors and the Veterans Affairs never gave me any answers and all they did was pump me full of dangerous medications that only covered the symptoms while never addressing the cause of the problems. After my first appointment with Dr. MacDowall he pin pointed the areas of concern and gave me the answers that no one else was able to give me for the past 20 years. I've been his patient for 8 months now and I've seen a significant difference for the better and I feel like he has given me my life back. I
Betty Kendrick
May 18, 2021
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Dr and staff are wonderful! Out of no where my shoulder was killing me, I was crying and couldn't even fix my bra. After and Xray and fitting me in quick, my neck was and hips are the reason. Slowly but surely my shoulder is getting better and I'm hopeful everything else will be better with each visit!
Stephy Walker
Apr 15, 2021
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The staff are very friendly and professional. Waiting area is never crowded , thus you will be seen promptly and timely. Also, it is very clean and sanitary. Dr. MacDowall is very friendly and professional. I really appreciate how he explains your issues giving you a full understanding. He also takes his time to explain the treatment he will provides. He also makes you aware on every technique while doing so. I have been improving. I highly recommend this Spine Center.
Brendan Regan
Dec 02, 2020
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Chesapeake Spine Center provides top notch chiropractic services that go beyond just relieving symptoms, digging down to the root cause of your issues and working to correct them. Dr. MacDowall and his professional staff are some of the friendliest people you'll meet and genuinely care about their patients, always going above and beyond in their care to make sure their patients are taken care of. He is the first in 14 years/4 different chiropractors that has truly dug into the root cause of my case and is helping me to fix it long term. Highest recommendation for anyone looking for quality and
Morgan Leary
Oct 29, 2020
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Dr. MacDowall has been treating me for a little over a year now . I drive 30 minutes out of my way to come here because it is so worth it !! He really caters to each patient’s needs . He is very knowledgeable in modern chiropractic care as well as medical conditions to compose the best plan of treatment . I have truly never better managed my back pain and headaches.
Chesapeake Spine Center also is equipped with wonderful staff who always have a smile to greet you with and go out of their way to connect with you on a personal level. I have nothing but praises !
Chesapeake Spine Center also is equipped with wonderful staff who always have a smile to greet you with and go out of their way to connect with you on a personal level. I have nothing but praises !
Lashawn Sykes
Oct 16, 2020
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If you’re experiencing back pain, and you don’t know where to turn for relief, I recommend you turn to the Chesapeake Spine Center in Chesapeake, Va. Dr. Darryl MacDowall will develop a comprehensive strategy to determine the root cause of your back pain and then devise a treatment plan that best fits the unique challenges your spine is experiencing. His compassion and concern for the health and welfare of all of his patients is second to no other chiropractor I have ever experienced. His staff is also pretty great, making the center a warm inviting place, where real healing can take place
Kathleen Parr
Sep 06, 2020
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The best care. I was in an accident last May. The treatment I have received for my back has made such a great difference in my recovery. Dr. McDowell and his staff are so supportive, not to mention, the nicest, friendliest staff. They all treat me as they would a family member. Having constant pain isn't easy but everyone in the office truely cares about their patients. I recommend giving them a call, make that first appointment, you'll receive the best care.
Arleen M. Womack
Jun 27, 2020
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I have been going to Spine Center for about 15 years. I remember my first visit I came in there walking bent over my lower back and kept going out over and over and I didn't know what was going on. Dr. McDowell took x-rays and saw that my neck and back or an S shape in 3 places. He started working on them and manipulating my spine and pushing my disc back in place and by the time he finished I was able to walk out of their standing straight. Every time I come here I am greeted with beautiful faces and welcoming words by his wonderful staff. They all make the atmosphere in there so soothing and
