Cumming Chiropractic Clinic Expands Services With Laser, Decompression Therapy Options

Dr. Anthony J. Neary carried 22 years of chiropractic practice into Forsyth County this week as All About Wellness Chiropractic Center announced its expansion to Cumming, highlighting Summus Laser Therapy and spinal decompression as the marquee additions for residents managing back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, sports injuries, and degenerative disc disease.

Neary, a 1994 Life College of Chiropractic graduate from Marietta who trained alongside a neurologist at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta early in his career, has framed the practice around addressing the root cause of pain rather than managing symptoms, building individualized plans aimed at lasting mobility improvements rather than short-term relief.

The two headline services target different mechanisms. Summus Laser Therapy delivers targeted light energy to damaged tissue to accelerate cellular recovery and reduce inflammation, a technology that has shown measurable results for chronic low back pain in research published in the Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences. Spinal decompression works mechanically, gently stretching the spine to relieve pressure on compressed discs and nerves, and is positioned as a non-surgical alternative for patients who have been told surgery may be necessary.

The clinic's services extend into territory that deserves more scrutiny before patients book. All About Wellness also advertises pediatric care for infant colic and sleep disturbances, physical-therapy-style rehabilitation, and nutritional counseling. Evidence supporting chiropractic treatment specifically for infant colic is limited and debated among pediatric specialists; parents considering that option should consult their child's pediatrician before proceeding.

Insurance coverage is the first practical question Cumming residents should ask. Most private plans cover spinal manipulation when it treats a documented musculoskeletal condition, generally 10 to 30 visits annually. However, newer modalities like Class IV laser therapy and decompression are frequently excluded by insurers as not meeting medical-necessity criteria, meaning patients can face full out-of-pocket costs for the services All About Wellness is most prominently advertising. Before a first appointment, it is worth asking the clinic directly which CPT codes it bills, whether it participates with your specific plan, and what a full decompression or laser treatment course costs without coverage.

There are also clinical situations where chiropractic care is the wrong first call. Patients experiencing weakness or numbness spreading into both legs, sudden loss of bowel or bladder control, or back pain following a significant accident or fall need urgent medical evaluation, not a chiropractic adjustment. These symptoms can signal serious nerve compression or spinal instability that requires imaging and, in some cases, surgical intervention. A primary-care physician or orthopedic specialist should evaluate and clear a patient with these presentations before any spinal manipulation.

For patients whose conditions do fall within chiropractic's well-supported range, particularly uncomplicated low back pain and neck pain, conservative care remains a defensible first-line approach endorsed by major clinical guidelines as a way to avoid early reliance on opioids or surgery.

All About Wellness offers a 30-minute initial consultation and spinal assessment for $29 and can be reached at (678) 992-1920 to discuss coverage and scheduling. The expansion into Forsyth County follows a well-established pattern: as GA-400 has pushed the county's population steadily northward, specialized outpatient clinics have moved to capture that demand and reduce patients' drive times to Atlanta-area providers.