The specialists at Lancaster Brain & Spine are committed to providing individualized support by helping their patients heal, regain function and get back to living their lives as soon as humanly possible. They accept patients from Lancaster, central Pennsylvania and those traveling from neighboring states.

As a chiropractic, functional neurology and musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinic with a holistic approach to health care, they focus on determining the root cause of patients’ symptoms, looking at the whole person and not simply the isolated injury or issue that brought them in. This allows their team of experts to diagnose and treat a wide range of acute, complex and chronic neurological and musculoskeletal conditions without the use of medications or surgery.

Founder Shayne Bushong, DC, DCBCN, FABBIR, is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with more than 25 years of patient experience. He specializes in the treatment of post-concussion syndrome and traumatic brain injuries, as well as dizziness and balance disorders. “My goal has always been to help, heal and empower my patients so their bodies and brains adapt to the world they’re in,” he shares.

The doctor began his career in Lancaster in 1998, subsequently bought the chiropractic practice and grew Lancaster Brain & Spine to incorporate the wealth of services they offer today, changing locations in 2020. He envisioned a full suite of specialist services under one roof to better serve patients struggling with complex, chronic syndromes and disorders.

Dr. Stephen Hazlett joined in 2013 to expand their expertise in exercise rehabilitation. In addition to completing more than 300 hours of postgraduate studies in clinical neuroscience, Hazlett is a certified personal trainer well-versed in performance enhancement and complex rehabilitation strategies, with a deep understanding of biomechanics. He helps patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological issues by providing customized treatment plans and rehabilitation techniques.

After decades treating a wide range of conditions, the team specializes in helping patients that are often suffering from “invisible” chronic pain, migraines, concussions, dizziness, brain injuries, sports injuries, muscle pain and back pain, all of which can greatly impact day-to-day life. They provide a thorough bedside examination to properly assess and diagnose any underlying conditions.

Bushong has a special interest in concussions, and often educates patients and individuals about causes, symptoms and treatment plans. He says, “People often assume the only way to get a concussion is being hit in the head. While many concussions are caused this way, it’s not always the case. They can also be sustained from whiplash during a car accident or repeated falling without hitting your head.”

Many scientific studies show that while some people show immediate symptoms after sustaining a concussion, others present much later, or exhibit a combination of both. Due to the unpredictable nature of concussions and symptoms that vary from patient-to-patient, Bushong designed a specialized diagnosis and treatment process in order to provide the best possible care. Not only does he find this work rewarding and meaningful, but crucial to our healthcare system, because serious head injuries that go untreated can be life-threatening.

One of the most important factors that Bushong and Hazlett take into consideration when treating patients is how differently the brain functions than the rest of the body. Lancaster Brain & Spine offers “intensive weeks” for patients with neurological conditions that are looking for answers and want to accelerate the healing process. This approach is time-intensive, but not hard on the body, with multiple treatments per day over the course of a week. “We developed intensive weeks because the brain isn’t like a muscle, where it breaks down and needs time to repair,” says Bushong. “It can handle more stimuli, and this method is known to provide faster, better results. We don't believe anyone should suffer with a neurological condition any longer than they have to, so this treatment gets you back to living your life as soon as possible.”

In order to accelerate the neurological or chiropractic healing process, Lancaster Brain & Spine invests in cutting-edge technology. “New devices are coming out every day that improve and speed up recovery time, and we want to help our patients regain function as quickly and effectively as possible,” explains Bushong.

Hazlett notes, “That's why the clinic invested in a Class 4 laser. It's one of the quickest, safest and most effective ways to heal a muscular injury, especially for conditions like sprains, strains, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, sciatica and more.” By combining custom plans with advanced medical treatment, Lancaster patients have experienced incredible results with laser therapy accelerating their healing process.