At Meek Chiropractic, we take great pride in providing the finest chiropractic wellness care to our patients. Below is a sampling of the different chiropractic services we offer in our Springfield office.

We provide advanced spinal correction utilizing "state of the art" chiropractic techniques. Never in the history of chiropractic have we been able to provide the level of help and expertise that now exists. These newer correction methods are even safer, more comfortable and more effective than ever before. Our doctors have years of training and experience in spinal adjustment.

Corrective Exercises

We teach our patients special "blueprint" exercises to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. These exercises can be performed in the comfort of your own home and can improve the effectiveness of your spinal correction. In addition to skeletal misalignment, muscles and connective tissues can be out of place or strained by improper alignment and use. Specific exercises and stretches can help your body stay in balance and in health.

Lifestyle Advice

We often find it helpful to "coach" our patients on certain activities they should avoid or do differently to avoid aggravating their particular health challenge. Our goal is to help every patient achieve a fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the activities they enjoy most. We recognize that each our patient is a whole person, and help them reach true health and wellness is a collaborate effort between our professionals and our patients.

Nutritional Counseling

We provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices to enhance our patient´s return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Do you know how these supplements and vitamins interact with one another?  Our doctors can provide a structured nutritional program based on your individual needs.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture offers a natural conservative treatment approach that relieves many types of pain for many patients. Treatment is tailored to meet the patient's condition and injury. The benefits of acupuncture may include relieving headaches, migraines, back pain, neck pain, sciatica and much much more.

Spinal & Postural Screenings

Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important health information and unlock the door to improved health and well-being. We provide screenings at area malls, community events, health fairs and places of employment. Contact us today to arrange a screening at your event or workplace.

Decompression Therapy/Traction

Do you have a herniated or bulging disc, multiple herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, neck pain, back pain, numbness and tingling in the arms hands or legs? Is your doctor suggesting surgery, Pain Management, or Physical Therapy?

A lot of literature has often suggested traction therapy for these patients and often states high rates of success. Research indicates the disc may be responsible for a significant number of back, neck, arm and leg pain syndromes. External compressive forces increase the pressure within the disc causing the outer rings to weaken, bulge and even tear. If a disc bulge or herniation occurs, the fragments or bulging material can compress and irritate surrounding spinal nerves leading to numbness, tingling and pain.

 How Does Decompression Therapy Work?

Spinal decompression therapy is a non-surgical, traction based treatment that uses a computerized guided pulley system to cycle through distraction and relaxation phases to gently separate the bones of the spine. A specific spinal segment can be isolated and placed under a negative pressure gradient, causing a vacuum effect within the disc. The disc material that has protruded or herniated outside the normal confines of the disc can be pulled back within the disc, thus taking pressure off the surrounding pain sensitive nerves. In addition to relieving nerve irritation, decompression therapy increases circulation to the disc which stimulates healing within the injured tissues.

 In fact, our system offers additional options that many of the other systems do not.  In addition to lumbar traction, our system is also capable of performing cervical decompression traction.

How Long is a Typical Treatment?

 A typical treatment session for decompression therapy is approximately 20-30 minutes depending on each patient's condition. In almost all cases, the treatments are completely painless. In fact, some patients fall asleep during their spinal decompression sessions.  We make every effort to make you comfortable during your sessions.

Because most patients receive therapy before their treatment to relax the muscles and rehabilitation exercises afterwards, the total time spent in our office is approximately 45 to 60 minutes per session.

We have experienced positive results utilizing 12 - 18 treatment sessions over a 4 to 6-week period. Although treatment may last up to 6 weeks, many patients feel relief from their pain after only a few sessions. And remember, every case is different, so your results and number of treatments may vary from the averages.

Cost?

Our friendly staff will happily provide you with an estimated cost of your care plan.  However, we assure you that we are very competitive with pricing and choose to pass the savings on to you.  In fact, you may save more than half of what other clinics are charging!  If you  have been told your sessions will be $300 each, you need to call our office.  Your savings will be surprising!

How do I Know if Decompression Therapy is for Right for me?

Call our office today and schedule your complimentary consultation with one of our doctors. (417) 887-0340. During this consultation you will have the opportunity to ask questions about treatment protocols, procedures and candidate selection. Together, we will help you decide if you are ready to become a patient and start enjoying the benefits of spinal decompression therapy.