New Female Sports Chiropractor in Howard County

Dr. Crystal Surprenant, board certified chiropractor with physical therapy privileges, has joined Columbia Advanced Chiropractic, LLC in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Surprenant treats ailments including, but not limited to: injuries related to sport activities, pain from working at a desk, low back pain, sciatica, disc problems, upper back pain, neck pain, headaches, rotator cuff injuries, elbow pain, wrist and hand pain, carpal tunnel, hip pain, knee pain, ankle sprains, foot pain including plantar fasciitis, and more.

Dr. Surprenant graduated with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She then earned a Master of Science in athletic counseling from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. During her tenure at Springfield College, Dr. Surprenant interned at the prestigious IMG Academies as a mental coach for athletes attending summer sports camps. After completing her Master’s degree, she attended chiropractic school at National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Surprenant is a member of the American Chiropractic Association.

While in the Chicago area, Dr. Surprenant practiced as staff chiropractor at Chicago Sports Orthopedics where she gained a great depth of knowledge for treating and rehabilitating work-related injuries, sports injuries, and traumatic and repetitive stress injuries. She worked alongside the sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist, and physical therapists. Before pursing chiropractic, Dr. Surprenant practiced as a licensed massage therapist for eight years treating a broad variety of musculoskeletal injuries and ailments. Throughout high school, college, and post graduate school, Dr. Surprenant caddied at Lake Shore Country Club, and in amateur and professional golf tournaments. She was awarded the prestigious Charles “Chick” Evans Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship, to Marquette University.

A lifelong athlete, Dr. Surprenant began developing her love of sports at a very young age playing softball and participating on the swim team. She competed in the women’s hammer and weight throws for the Marquette University track and field team. She earned three silver medals in Conference USA, and broke the school hammer record. She also coached the women’s throws events for the Springfield College track and field team.

Dr. Surprenant offers community lectures on topics including acute and repetitive sports injuries, when to seek medical intervention for injuries, low back injury prevention, headaches, proper posture, and knee pain prevention. “My philosophy in treating patients is caring for the whole person. I investigate to find the root cause of the symptoms and work to resolve the problem for good. I am extremely passionate about helping people get out of pain, get back to sport or work, and optimize a healthy lifestyle.”

Dr. Surprenant is now accepting new patients. Most major health insurance plans are accepted.

Columbia Advanced Chiropractic, LLC

Office phone: (410) 964-3229

8835 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite D

Columbia, Maryland 21045

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