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Dr. Kellerman owns Spine & Joint Center and has practiced chiropractic for 30 years — caring for back pain, neck pain, auto accident injuries, and disc problems with Diversified adjustments, rehabilitation, and non-surgical spinal decompression.
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Dr. Douglas Kellerman, DC is the owner of Spine & Joint Center and a Fort Lauderdale chiropractor with 30 years of experience. He uses the Diversified technique, rehabilitation, and non-surgical spinal decompression to help you relieve back pain, neck pain, auto accident injuries, and herniated disc symptoms. He joined the practice in 1996.
The Diversified technique is a hands-on method of spinal adjustment. Dr. Kellerman applies a precise, controlled force to specific vertebral segments where joint motion has become restricted. Restoring normal movement to those segments can reduce pressure on nearby nerves and ease the muscle tension that often travels with spinal misalignment. Because joints, muscles, and nerves work together, he pairs adjustments with targeted rehabilitation — strengthening the muscles that support the spine so improvements hold beyond a single visit. When a disc is the source of pain, he uses non-surgical spinal decompression, a gentle traction-based therapy that eases pressure on compressed discs and nerves. This combined approach reflects current evidence on conservative spine care: the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health reports that spinal manipulation can help relieve low-back pain and improve function for many people.
For nearly three decades, Dr. Kellerman has cared for the local community from a single, familiar location. Spine & Joint Center is located at 410 NE 44th St in Oakland Park, just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, serving patients across Broward County. To meet with Dr. Kellerman and start a plan built around your needs, call (954) 561-4700 or schedule your appointment online.
Dr. Kellerman's path into chiropractic care began at Binghamton University in New York, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. He went on to complete his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at New York Chiropractic College — known today as Northeast College of Health Sciences — graduating in 1996. He joined Spine & Joint Center that same year and has since become its owner, and you can explore the clinic's history and chiropractic care philosophy to see how the practice has grown.
Dr. Kellerman is a Florida-licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, holding License No. CH8001. His professional development did not end at graduation. He holds a Physical Impairment Rating certification, which qualifies him to evaluate and document the lasting effects of an injury — an important step in many auto accident and personal injury cases. He has also completed acupuncture certification through the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture (IAMA), allowing him to integrate acupuncture into a chiropractic plan when it suits your goals.
Dr. Kellerman's clinical work centers on the Diversified technique, one of the most widely used and well-researched methods of chiropractic adjustment. He applies a precise, controlled force by hand to restore motion to joints that have become stiff or restricted. For many people, these hands-on spinal adjustments form the foundation of an effective care plan.
Adjustments alone, however, are only part of the picture. Weakened or imbalanced muscles can allow problems to return, so Dr. Kellerman places strong emphasis on active recovery. He guides you through targeted exercises and physical therapy modalities that rebuild strength, stability, and range of motion. This focus on structured rehabilitation care helps your results last longer between visits.
His care also extends to injury recovery and disc-related pain. For patients recovering from a collision, Dr. Kellerman's Physical Impairment Rating credential supports thorough evaluation and the documentation those cases require in Florida. That makes him a steady choice for auto accident injury care, and for disc problems he offers non-surgical spinal decompression rather than a surgical referral as a first step. The American Chiropractic Association recognizes conservative, non-drug care of this kind as an appropriate first option for many common spine and joint complaints.
Dr. Kellerman can tell you whether chiropractic care is a sensible next step. Book a visit to get started — or call the front desk if you would like to ask first.
Across 30 years of practice, Dr. Kellerman has helped local residents find relief from a wide range of spine and joint concerns. As the practice's owner, he provides care across its full set of chiropractic services — from everyday aches to injuries that need structured recovery. No two cases look exactly alike, so every plan begins with a careful evaluation. Common reasons people choose to see Dr. Kellerman include:
He also offers conservative options for disc problems. If a herniated or bulging disc is causing your pain, spinal decompression and Dr. Kellerman's approach to non-surgical herniated disc treatment may help relieve pressure without surgery. If you are unsure whether chiropractic care is right for your situation, a short conversation with Dr. Kellerman is the simplest place to start.
Dr. Kellerman believes good chiropractic care starts with listening. Before recommending any treatment, he takes time to understand your symptoms, your daily routine, and what you want to get back to. From there, he explains what he finds in plain language, so you can make informed decisions about your own care.
He favors a conservative, step-by-step approach — beginning with the least invasive options and adjusting the plan as your body responds. The goal is not only to help you feel better in the short term, but to give you the strength, posture, and habits that support lasting comfort.
Dr. Kellerman owns and practices at Spine & Joint Center alongside the clinic's founder, Dr. Michael F. Petrie, DC, who continues to see patients. Together, the two doctors bring 77 years of combined chiropractic experience to the South Florida community — much of it at this very location.
Dr. Kellerman primarily uses the Diversified technique, a hands-on method of spinal adjustment that restores motion to restricted joints. He combines it with rehabilitation, non-surgical spinal decompression, and — when appropriate — acupuncture, building each plan around your symptoms, history, and how your body responds.
Dr. Kellerman has practiced chiropractic for 30 years and has been part of Spine & Joint Center since 1996, where he is now the owner. He has cared for the surrounding community from the same Oakland Park location for nearly three decades, just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Yes. Dr. Kellerman treats whiplash, back pain, and other injuries that follow a car accident. His Physical Impairment Rating certification also lets him evaluate and document lasting injury effects — important for personal injury and insurance claims in Florida. Call (954) 561-4700 to schedule an evaluation.
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This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any treatment program.
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