Conditions we treat
Failed Back Surgery Care in Phoenix
Persistent pain after spinal surgery (FBSS) is common — but care must be carefully tailored around your hardware and healing. We use gentle techniques and laser to reduce inflammation around surgical sites.
Signs you should be seen
- Pain that returned weeks or months after surgery
- New nerve symptoms post-op
- Stiffness above or below the fusion level
- Frustration that surgery did not deliver relief
How we treat it
- Surgical history review and imaging assessment
- Hardware-safe instrument adjustments only
- Cold laser therapy for scar tissue and nerve healing
- Posture rehab to offload adjacent segments
Other conditions we treat
Common questions
Frequently asked
- Yes. Dr. Hatlen has helped patients across Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, and Cave Creek resolve post-surgical pain for over 35 years using the Rapid Relief & Recovery Protocol — gentle adjustments, cold laser, decompression, and posture correction.
- Most patients notice meaningful improvement within the first 1–3 visits. Full corrective care typically spans 6–12 weeks depending on severity and how long the issue has been present.
- No referral required. We accept most major insurance plans and offer affordable cash-pay options. Book online or call (602) 443-4423.
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Patient stories
Rated 5.0 by 207+ Phoenix patients
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"I cannot express enough gratitude for the life-changing care I've received from Dr. Hatlen. After two years of treatment my facial pain has all but vanished and my spinal degeneration has significantly improved."
"The best chiropractor I've ever been to. After multiple head injuries I had foggy vision and migraines. After six to nine weeks of adjustments I now have a greater quality of life with zero pain."
"I've been seeing Dr. Hatlen for over 3 years and he's one of the best. His knowledge of how the body integrates everything from a wholistic view stands out among his peers."
"I have been a patient of Dr. Hatlen for almost 12 years. I continue to be active and pain free. A great chiropractor and a good person — highly recommend."
"My degenerative disc disease has stopped progressing and my mobility has improved already. I just wish I would have gone sooner."
"78 years old with back and neck problems most of my life. My back is now flexible and the constant pain is practically gone. Not the old-fashion bone-cracking experience."
Get real relief from failed spinal surgery.
Same-week appointments available. No referral needed.