Smith Chiropractic

Welcome to Smith Chiropractic and Occupational Medicine, located in Breese, IL. Our team of professionals is dedicated to providing you with a new approach to healthcare, focusing on restoring and maintaining optimal health. We understand that chiropractic care is not just about treating symptoms but about promoting overall well-being. Our practice offers a wide range of services, including chiropractic care, acupuncture, spinal decompression, cold laser therapy, physiotherapy, and DOT physicals, among others.

Our Services

We are committed to helping patients with various conditions, such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, migraines, and joint pain. Our treatment options include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, ultrasound therapy, interferential therapy, and our newest addition, LAT or "Long Axis Traction, " for low back and neck nerve pinches due to a malformed or protruding disc. Dr. Smith is also certified in acupuncture and specializes in smoking cessation and pain relief with acupuncture. Additionally, we have an Aspen Laser System that is giving us some unbelievable results with neck, back, and joint pain.

The History of Chiropractic Care

The word "Chiropractic" is derived from the Greek words "cheir" (hand) and "praktos" (done) combined to mean "done by hand." It was chosen by the developer of chiropractic care, Daniel David Palmer. In 1895, D.D. Palmer performed a chiropractic adjustment on a partially deaf janitor, Harvey Lillard, who later reported that his hearing had improved due to the change. Since then, chiropractic professionals have used spinal adjustments to help people prevent and cope with various physical ailments.

Training of a Chiropractor

Chiropractic doctors go through a minimum of four years of schooling at a chiropractic college, generally preceded by an undergraduate degree in the basic sciences or several years of experience in a prior relevant health care field. Students of chiropractic care must spend a minimum of at least 4,200 hours with their teacher, and a minimum of 1,000 hours of fully supervised clinical training with an instructor as they learn the appropriate diagnosis and treatment techniques to help heal your body and restore it to its natural, fully functioning state.

Meet the Team

At Smith Chiropractic and Occupational Medicine, our chiropractic team is ready to meet with you to discuss your needs. We will help to design a program that is right for you. We look forward to meeting you.