Chiropractic Adjustments in Sunset Hills, MO

Looking for a Chiropractor Who Takes the Time to Find the Right Joint to Adjust?

Not all chiropractic adjustments are the same.

One of the biggest differences between chiropractors isn’t whether they adjust the spine—it’s how they decide what actually needs to be adjusted.

At Body First Chiropractic, Dr. Justin Hill uses Motion Palpation Technique (MPT) to evaluate how each joint moves before deciding whether an adjustment is appropriate.

Rather than adjusting the same areas on every patient, the goal is to identify the joints that are actually restricted and focus treatment where it is needed most.

What Is Motion Palpation Technique?

Motion Palpation Technique is a hands-on method of evaluating the movement of the spine and extremity joints.

Instead of relying only on X-rays or where the pain is located, Motion Palpation Technique allows Dr. Justin Hill to assess how individual joints move while your body is taken through specific movements.

This helps identify joints that may not be moving normally and allows treatment to be directed at the areas contributing to your problem. Motion Palpation Institute training emphasizes assessment of spinal and extremity biomechanics, motion palpation scanning, and precise adjustment set-ups based on the examination findings.

Why This Matters

Many people come to our office after trying other treatments that provided only temporary relief.

One reason this happens is that pain isn’t always coming from the joint that hurts the most.

Sometimes the underlying problem is a restricted joint somewhere else in the movement chain.

By carefully evaluating joint motion before treatment, we can create a treatment plan based on your specific findings instead of using the same adjustment for every patient.

What Conditions May Benefit From Chiropractic Adjustments?

Chiropractic adjustments are commonly used as part of a treatment plan for people experiencing:

  • • Neck Pain
  • • Back Pain
  • • Sciatica
  • • Herniated and Bulging Discs
  • • Mid Back Pain
  • • Headaches
  • • Shoulder Pain
  • • Hip Pain
  • • Knee Pain
  • • Sports Injuries
  • • Joint Stiffness
  • • Reduced Mobility

Every patient receives an examination to determine whether chiropractic adjustments are appropriate for their condition.

More Than Just Chiropractic Adjustments

Many patients benefit from combining chiropractic adjustments with other hands-on treatments.

Depending on your examination, your treatment plan may also include:

The goal is to improve how your joints and muscles work together instead of focusing on only one part of the problem.

What Makes Our Approach Different?

At Body First Chiropractic:

✔ Motion Palpation Technique is used to evaluate joint motion before treatment.

✔ Every adjustment is based on your examination findings.

✔ One-on-one care with Dr. Justin Hill.

✔ Hands-on treatment focused on restoring joint motion and improving function.

✔ Treatment plans are individualized—not every patient receives the same adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a precise manual technique used to improve the movement of a joint that is not functioning normally.

What is Motion Palpation Technique?

Motion Palpation Technique is a hands-on method of evaluating spinal and joint movement to help determine which joints may benefit from treatment.

Will every visit include an adjustment?

Not necessarily.

Treatment depends on your examination findings and your progress. Some visits may focus more on soft tissue treatment, manual therapy, or corrective exercises.

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

For many musculoskeletal conditions, chiropractic adjustments are commonly used by licensed chiropractors after an appropriate examination to determine whether they are suitable for the patient.

Ready to Find the Cause of Your Pain?

If you’re looking for a chiropractor in Sunset Hills who takes the time to evaluate how your joints move before treatment, we’d be happy to help.