5 Common Chiropractic Techniques For Back and Neck Pain

5 Common Chiropractic Techniques for Back and Neck Pain Relief Used by Meek Integrative Health Center

Meek Integrative Health Center serving Springfield provides an integrated approach to healing, and we keep our patients informed throughout the process. Learning five common chiropractic techniques for back and neck pain can ease your mind when wondering what to expect even before you arrive the first time.

Common Back Pain and Neck Injury Treatment Methods

Our Springfield chiropractor uses a variety of methods for treating your back pain and neck injuries. For instance, we often use the following techniques for relieving back and neck pain:

• Gonstead Technique – We typically ask the patient to turn onto his or her side. Then, we use manual adjustment motions that reposition the joints. When people think of chiropractic medicine, this often is the technique they envision. It also is one of the most popular treatment methods.
• Soft Tissue Therapy – Instead of targeting the spine or after we have completed spinal adjustments, we may apply gentle pressure onto the inflamed joints. This indirect form of spinal manipulation helps improve circulation, and it can eliminate bodily toxins.
• Graston Technique – Using a slight scraping motion, this manual treatment shortens the time it takes to recover from injuries. It especially works on damaged soft tissue and can improve your range of motion.
• Flexion Distraction – This decompression technique is used to alleviate the stress that causes musculoskeletal pain. It also relieves irritation caused by ruptured or herniated discs and sciatica or arthritis.
• Thompson Technique – With the patient lying flat on a padded table, we gently apply pressure using a series of vibrating thrusts to the neck, lower back or wherever needed.

Make an Appointment with Meek Integrative Health Center for Back and Neck Pain Relief

Contact Meek Integrative Health Center in Springfield at (417) 887-0340 if you want to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meek.

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