Our Practice
Burien Spine & Sport Rehab (BSSR) is a chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic located in the heart of Downtown Burien, WA. Formerly known as Seahurst Spine & Sport Rehab, clinical director Dr. Chris Walters began BSSR in 2015. At that time, he relocated practice relocated to a more central downtown location in Burien, where the clinic now resides and welcomes patients from all over the Puget Sound area.
We believe in a multifaceted & functional approach to your health care.
We want to work with you, and any other healthcare providers you are seeing to get you out of pain. We then want to educate you, so that in the future, you can get yourself well and KEEP yourself out of pain.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
- Neck pain - Headaches - Muscle sprains and strains
- Back pain - Sciatica - Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Elbow pain - Plantar fasciitis - Temporal mandibular joint pain
- Wrist pain - Rib injuries - Whiplash related disorders
- Hip pain disorders - Hip Impingement - Nerve entrapments
- Knee injuries - Golfer's elbow - Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Ankle/foot injuries - Tennis elbow - Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder injuries - Tendonitis - Mobility/ Range of motion issues
About us
Meet our TeaM:
Christopher Walters, DC, CCSP
Dr. Walters graduated in 2006 from Western States Chiropractic in Portland, OR. After graduation he became certified in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Technique, as well as attained his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP). Dr. Walter's practice integrates all these techniques with the goal of improving his patients' quality of life so that they may return to the activities they find joy in. Over the past two years, he has specialized in post-industrial accident rehabilitation , where he worked closely with many physical therapists and allopathic medical professionals. Currently he is working toward his Diplomate of Rehabilitation through the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board.
In his spare time Dr. Walters enjoys an active lifestyle of exploring the outdoors both on land and underwater. Hiking, running, swimming, and cycling are among a few of his many outdoor endeavors. Additionally he is an avid scuba diver, and can be frequently found diving many of the Puget Sound’s magnificent dive locations.
Vuong vo, DC
Dr. Vo, DC
Hello, my name is Vuong Vo and I am a licensed Chiropractor. I graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in 2009 and have been practicing in the State of Washington since. Along with adjustments I also utilize graston, ART (Active Release Technique), NMRE (Neuromuscular Reeducation) techniques with my patients. In my free time I spend time at the gym and take part in competitive bodybuilding.
Robin, LMP
Andrew, LMP
Travis, LMP
Adam, LMP
Vera, Rehab Specialist/PT
Lawrence, Rehab Specialist/PT
Robin, LMP
Hi! My name is Robin and I like to help people move better. I use focused techniques of deep tissue and injury treatment to loosen your body and help you get back to doing things you love. Sometimes that means a little discomfort in the process, but after you'll feel a positive difference! I always work with my clients during the massage for the best outcome with every treatment, making every massage unique and giving individualized attention to each massage and patient.
Andrew, LMP
Travis, LMP
I go to work every day with a smile on my face because I know my patients are excited to be there, taking care of their minds and bodies. I love knowing that they’re building on that excitement outside of our sessions making small adjustments and having huge impacts to mind-sets, pain management, anxiety levels, performance and ability to sleep. I win when they win! I have a pragmatic approach to massage. My work reflects a sound, intuitive nature focused on creating a relaxing, safe environment for patients to release anxiety, pain, tension and trauma. I maintain a strong interest in how stress reducing, and relaxation methods can aid in the healing process and help maintain general wellness. My work is aimed at finding a place of deep relaxation so your body can find balance. Driving my practice from a place of listening and hearing what you do during your everyday life allows me to cater your massage to the specific needs of your body at that time. The results are an individualized experience that will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated and of sound body.
Adam, lmp
I have been a Massage Therapist since 2006. I have studied deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage, thai, swedish, and other massage modalities. I apply everything I've learned to resolve specific aches and pains and to provide greater musculoskeletal freedom so that the body can function without injuring itself.
vera, rehab specialist/personal trainer
Hi, my name is Vera Vinogradova. I am passionate about helping people improve their quality of life by reestablishing correct movement patterns through mobility, strength and muscular balance training. I specialize in corrective training, functional movement, and geriatric training. I recently completed my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology and am working towards my Masters. My goal with every single person is to help them achieve personal fitness goals and teach them how to be able to help themselves to the point where they know everything they need to know and don’t need outside help anymore.
Lawrence, rehab specialist/personal trainer
My name is Lawrence Collado, I am the Rehab Specialist here at Burien Spine & Sport Rehab. I have been working in the Rehab field for the past 7 years with the same goal in mind: to get people moving better and restore patient function. I work with each patient to figure out the best plan of action in order to decrease the frequency, as well as intensity, of each individual’s symptoms and to then increase work capacity through rehabilitative exercise– all while educating patients thoroughly on correct movement patterns and posture with the use of verbal and tactile cueing.
Front Office And Billing Staff
NEw Patients
Going to the chiropractor is a new experience for many of us. Maybe we've heard through a friend or have done some research online. It's possible that you are just fed up with living in pain and it's time to do something about it. In any case, your first visit to the chiropractor will really be about getting to know the chiropractor’s approach and discussing your history, current condition and treatment goals.
FIRST VISIT
Typically first visit appointments take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. During this time you and your doctor will sit down and discuss all the details about what is causing your injury, and decide if chiropractic care is the right solution for you.
WHAT WE DO DURING TREATMENT
During treatment we use multiple manual modalities to help decrease healing time, and decrease pain.
Chiropractic adjustments are used to restore joint function and decrease pain.
Active Release Technique (ART) is considered by many to be "the gold standard in soft tissue healthcare." ART is a hands on soft tissue modality in which the patient moves through a specific range of motion while the doctor provides tension along the desired soft tissue.
Graston Technique (GT) is a specific soft tissue treatment which falls into the category of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization(IASTM). GT uses a number of stainless steel tools to identify and treat various sites of soft tissue injury.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) utilizes specific exercises that emphasize the neurodevelopmental aspects of motor control to address dysfunction of the locomotor system.
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) is a comprehensive joint training system based in scientific principals and research. The main training goals of FRC are: mobility development, joint strength, and body control.
Cold Laser Therapy is the use of laser energy to create therapeutic effects. These effects include: pain reduction, improved healing time, increased ciruculation, and decreased swelling.
Corrective Exercise is used to help our patients take control of their pain. We teach our patients various exercises and/or stretches to assist in the rehabilitation process. We believe that taking an active approach allows for improved recovery time and improved patient outcomes.
Patient Education is key in the rehabilitation process. Here at Burien Spine and Sport Rehab, we take the time to educate our patients so they understand why they are having pain and what can be done to reduce symptoms in both the short and long term.
Massage Therapy is used to promote healing and relax tight muscles. We have multiple massage therapists on our team, each providing a variety of massage techniques to best fit the patient's individual needs.
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Self Help Tools
FIXYOUROWNBACK.COM
Dr. Phillip Snell runs a great blog at his website fixyourownback.com. This can provide you with great information about back health, and if you would like to subscribe to his website, it also can provide you with detailed instructions on how to perform specific exercises for stable back health.
MYTPI.COM
MyTPI.com is a site run by Titleist, which is major golf company. There Titleist performance Institute(TPI) is an organization which specializes in training athletes and as well has information on many rehab exercises. This is great source if a patient needs help understanding how to perform an exercise, learned to improve their injury.
XLATHLETE.COM
Another great website for instructional rehab exercises, XLathlete.com provides an enormous amount of content for athletes and active patients. These exercises are broken down into sport specific categories and can be very helpful for training and rehabilitation.
FUNCTIONALMOVEMENT.COM
Another great website for functional rehab exercises, functionalmovement.com has a large library of exercises to address mobility as well as stability limitations. These exercises can be filtered by movement pattern and by exercise postion to assist in finding the appropriate exercise to fit your individual needs.
Our Office
Burien Spine & Sport Rehab
612 Southwest 152nd Street
Burien, WA, 98166
United States
Phone: (206) 244-1466
Fax: (206) 246-4636
Contact Us
If you would like to make an inquiry, you can call our front office, or leave a message! We will reach out to you as soon as we can. If it is an emergency please call right away.
New patient intake forms can be printed and filled out upon arriving at first visit by clicking here.
