Why Patients Trust Dr. James Finnen For Their Care
Chiropractic care can help you get back to what you love—restoring your mobility, sharpening your performance, and helping you bounce back after injuries. In Greenville, SC, Dr. James Finnen is the kind of teammate you want in your corner: steady, supportive, and focused on real-life results.
As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®, Dr. Finnen blends sports-minded training with whole-person care. At Upstate Spine & Sport, he works with patients of all ages, meeting you where you are and building a clear plan forward. You can expect a thoughtful mix of soft tissue work to ease tight spots, functional rehab to build strength and confidence, dry needling to calm stubborn tension, and precise adjustments to restore motion. His goal is simple: help you feel better, move better, and get back to your day with less pain and more freedom.
What Sets His Care Apart at Upstate Spine & Sport
At Upstate Spine & Sport in Greenville, Dr. Finnen works well with our integrated care team. We’re a tight-knit group that cares about our neighbors and our community, known for pairing hands-on treatment with simple, teachable self-care you can use between visits. Clear guidance, practical tools, and steady support—that’s our lane.
He leads with listening. Before anything else, he takes time to understand what’s going on in your body and in your day-to-day. Then, together, you’ll build a plan aimed at lasting results—not quick fixes—so you can reduce pain, move with confidence, and get back to what matters. We do a full-body assessment before treatment, so we can get to the root cause of your discomfort.
From young athletes chasing their next PR to older adults who want to stay active and independent, he meets people where they are. Everyone gets his best effort and a clear path forward to reach their goals.
Patient Stories That Speak Volumes: Upstate Spine & Sports Reviews
You can feel his sports background and whole-person approach in the way patients talk about their care.
Patients say it best. One Greenville patient managing chronic back pain told us she felt “safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for” with Dr. Finnen. The mix of dry needling, soft tissue work, and precise adjustments helped dial down her pain and get her moving again.
Another shared, “Dr. Finnen is awesome. Truly attentive, and he does a great job at keeping up with more than my physical health.” That kind of connection matters—it’s how he shows up as a true teammate, listening first and tailoring care that fits real life.
Expertise You Can Trust: CCSP, Athletic Training, and Rehab
He built his foundation the right way—first a Bachelor of Science at Appalachian State, then a Master of Science at Marshall, and finally his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman University here in South Carolina.
As a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®) and a licensed, certified athletic trainer, he’s spent more than a decade on the sidelines and in the training room with college athletes—including Division I programs at Marshall University, Furman University, and the College of Charleston. That experience shows up in the clinic every day, helping weekend warriors, busy parents, and lifelong movers get back to doing what they love.
Training he pulls from when it serves your goals:
- Graston Technique (M1)
- Foundations in dry needling for orthopedic rehab and sports performance
- Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- Motion Palpation Institute
- FRC mobility specialist
- DNS: Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization
Bottom line: strong credentials, real-world sports experience, and a toolkit built for practical results.
How Dr. James Finnen Treats Personalized Chiropractic and Sports Rehab
Dr. James Finnen helps people move with less pain and more confidence. He treats the whole body, but most folks see him for:
- Lower back pain
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Performance and movement quality
What to expect with Dr. Finnen: he listens first, looks at how you move, explains what’s going on in plain language, and builds a plan that fits your life. Care is tailored to your goals and may include hands-on work, precise adjustments, and targeted exercises to address the root of the issue—not just the symptoms.
The support doesn’t stop when you leave the clinic. You’ll get simple tools and clear guidance so you can manage flare-ups, keep progress going between visits, and feel in control of your recovery.
Ready To Feel Better in Greenville, SC? Schedule With Dr. Finnen at Upstate Spine & Sport
You’ll feel the difference working with Dr. James Finnen. He’s steady, skilled, and genuinely on your team. At Upstate Spine & Sport in Greenville, he pairs hands-on care with smart exercise progressions and clear guidance so you can recover, move better, and stay active. The goal is simple: listen first, treat the root cause, and build a plan that fits your life.
Ready for a personalized plan and a teammate in your corner? Call Upstate Spine & Sport at (864) 400-8005 to schedule with Dr. Finnen. You can also explore our services and patient reviews, or just give us a call and we’ll point you in the right direction.