Spine issues are rarely simple and no single doctor can address every possible cause of back or neck pain. That’s why collaboration matters. In this video, Dr. Dorough and Dr. Fallon explain how a chiropractor and an interventional spine specialist work together to guide patients toward the safest, most effective path forward.
Their shared goal: Understand the problem clearly. Choose the right treatment. Protect the patient every step of the way.
How Their Collaborative Process Works
When a patient arrives, Dr. Dorough begins by evaluating the severity, history, and potential risks of the condition. If imaging is needed, or if something looks more serious than expected, he reviews the scans and determines whether chiropractic care is appropriate or whether the case requires Dr. Fallon’s expertise.
Both doctors have access to the same imaging portal, allowing them to review and discuss complex cases in real time. Some patients benefit from conservative care. Others need advanced technology or interventional procedures. And some require a surgical consult.
The key is knowing which path is correct, not forcing every patient into the same solution.
Why Their Partnership Protects Patients
The spine is naturally complex, multiple joints, layers of tissue, overlapping symptoms, and conditions that may not actually originate in the spine at all.
Because both doctors understand their own limits and trust each other’s expertise, patients get:
- Faster, more accurate diagnoses
- Safer treatment decisions
- Clear communication between providers
- Access to the right specialist at the right time
And when a case does require surgery, Dr. Fallon’s network of colleagues ensures patients get where they need to go quickly and safely.
This unified approach means patients never feel “stuck” or unsure of their next step, they’re guided by a team.
Watch the Full Discussion
If you want to see how a chiropractor and a spine specialist work together to determine whether conservative care, advanced technology, or surgery is the best option, watch the full video below.
It’s a clear look at how collaboration leads to safer, smarter, more personalized spine care.
Watch “A Unified Approach to Spine Care” below:
