Central Sport and Spine

Specialties

At Central Sport & Spine we work together with our patients to find the best treatment options to help get them back in action. We use Chiropractic manipulation, Graston technique, myofascial release, kinesio tape, massage therapy and many more physical therapy modalities to help get you out of pain. But we don’t stop there, we offer functional movement assessments to get to the root of your problems. Trying to find the needle in the haystack is our specialty. We also specialize in Car Accidents. The injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident are often times similar to a traumatic sport related accident, Dr Jim has been able to parlay his skills into helping victims of car accidents as well. Bend Chiropractor Jim Thornburg, Give us a try today.

History

Established in 2013.

Founded in September of 2013 by Dr. Jim Thornburg, a native or Portland Oregon. Dr Jim and his family moved to Bend and purchased Adventure Chiropractic. A change in the name but not a change in patient care. Adventure Chiropractic was well known for their relationships that they built with their patients and Dr Jim wants to continue that vision with Central Sport & Spine. Dr Jim graduated from University of Western States in Portland Oregon with his Doctorate of Chiropractic and he completed a Master degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the same time. These programs helped Dr. Jim to find a wonderful focus in working with the athletic population. He considers himself a sports Chiropractor, but is able to help all types of conditions.

Meet the Business Owner

Jim T.

Business Owner

Central Sport & Spine was founded in 2013 by Dr. Jim Thornburg MS DC. Dr. Thornburg is a native of Oregon. While growing up in Portland he was actively involved in sports year round. He has carried his passion for sports throughout his life and it has helped to shape his interest in Chiropractic and Sports Science. Dr. Jim (as his patients call him) received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University-​Idaho in April 2009. He knew he wanted to become a Chiropractor and so Dr. Jim then pursued his Doctorate of Chiropractic at the University of Western States in Portland Oregon. UWS is a leader amongst Chiropractic schools, and is leading the way with their dual degree program. While studying for his Chiropractic degree Dr. Jim was also enrolled in the Masters of Sport and Exercise Science. While challenging it was a rewarding decision to undertake the Masters program and it gave him additional experiences and tools needed to work with athletes of all calibers and disciplines.