Dr. Palmer was born and raised in Tonawanda, New York. He received his undergraduate bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo. and then attended D'Youville University, where he completed his four-year Doctorate in Chiropractic. He graduated valedictorian of his class where he specialized in management of spinal conditions that can effectively be treated with conservative therapy.

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His specialty training has included the treatment of spinal conditions using conservative care protocols such as spinal manipulation and flexion-distraction decompression therapy. He has also undergone extensive training in the treatment of soft tissue injury as well as rehabilitation exercises to help heal and prevent future injury.

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As a conservative spine rehabilitation specialist he is focused on the detailed assessment and treatment of spinal injuries such as motor vehicle accidents/whiplash injuries, work related injuries, headaches, sports related injuries, disc herniations, pre- and post-operative spinal care, and neurologic conditions that can be improved or managed by conservative therapy.