Chiropractic Care in Missoula

Our Adjusting Techniques and Therapies

Having a spine free of subluxations is essential to optimal health. Here are some of the highly-effective adjusting techniques and therapies used in our office to improve spinal biomechanics:

Gonstead

This full-spine approach relies on weight-bearing x-ray analysis, a heat-sensing instrument and very specific adjustments that result in pain relief and function improvement.

Diversified

This technique involves a specific manual thrust to re-align “fixated” spinal joints, returning them to a normal range of motion.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation

This non-invasive therapy uses low-level electrical current to stimulate the supporting muscles of the spine, resulting in decreased inflammation and spasm.

Exercise Therapy

Stretching and strengthening exercises support your spinal care and aid in longer lasting benefits.

Extremities

We can skillfully adjust all extremity joints, including the wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, feet and ankles.

Feet

Problems in the joints and arches of the feet can create compensatory problems in the back and the neck. We offer custom orthotics that help to create a dramatic difference in spinal balance and pain reduction.

Headaches

Headaches often do not originate from your head. We will evaluate your entire neck and spine, leg length, shoulder girdle balance and cranial function to find the cause of your headaches.

Kinetic Chain Evaluation

This is an evaluation of movement and postural stance based on engineering concepts. When we find aberrant patterns, we prescribe exercises designed to correct the pattern.

Massage Therapy

Working in conjunction with skillful chiropractic care, therapeutic massage improves muscle tone and circulation, and helps to create lasting changes in the spine.

Motion Palpation

As we put your spine through various ranges of motion, we’ll apply a light pressure to the joint being tested to determine the efficiency of its mobility.

Cranial and Pelvis Adjusting

There are 22 bones in the skull that, when free of restriction, are capable of subtle movement. The pelvis is also made up of interlocking joints. Misalignment in these areas can have widespread negative effects on nervous system function.

Shoulder Girdle Dysfunction

This area of the body is used with all posture and movement of the upper body, arms and head. Dysfunction here can cause headaches, neck and back pain, and shoulders prone to dislocate.

Trigger Points

By applying direct pressure to tight muscles, we can reduce muscle spasm and eliminate the build-up of toxins.

Ultrasound

This technologically-advanced deep tissue “micro-massage” helps to reduce swelling, increase blood flow, decrease pain and stiffness and stimulate cell repair.