February 20, 2008,  Virginia Beach, VA

Dr.  William Thesier, a Chiropractor in Virginia Beach, VA   was accepted as a member of the American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP) on July 4, 2007.  The AASP is an organization comprised of neurosurgeons and chiropractic physicians dedicated to improving the quality of spine care through cooperative and conservative efforts.The primary mission of the AASP is to improve the quality of spine care by facilitating open dialogue, continuing education, clinical interaction between neurosurgeons and chiropractic physicians and by promoting a patient’s right to be informed of therapeutic options. As a member of the organization, Dr. Thesier is dedicated to placing the needs of the patient first while promoting comprehensive and conservative spine care.“Back pain is one of the most common disorders encountered in healthcare practice,” commented Dr. Thesier “It ranks as one of the most frequent reasons for employee absenteeism and afflicts approximately eight of every ten Americans during their lifetime. The AASP is preparing its members to meet these growing concerns at all levels.”A cooperative interdisciplinary effort between chiropractic physicians and neurosurgeons promotes early detection, timely intervention and improved continuity of spine care. In addition, the unique alliance broadens the scope of preventative, rehabilitative and minimally invasive approaches thus reducing the impact of spine-related disability. The AASP is member driven organization, guided by an interdisciplinary Board of Directors and an Academy Council composed of distinguished neurosurgeons and chiropractors throughout the country. Dr. William Thesier’s practice is located at 240 Mustang Trail, Ste 3 Virginia Beach, VA, 23452 and can be found online at http://thesierchiropractic.com. For further information contact Dr. William  Thesier  directly at  757-486-3222  or via email at info@thesierchiropractic.com.For further information about the AASP contact Christine Martin at (847) 697-4660 or visit the AASP’s Web site at www.spinephysicians.org.