Nixa MO Chiropractic & Naturopathic Physician
Missouri Board Certified Acupuncture
37 Years Experience
Have you been looking for a Nixa chiropractor? Dr. Greenwood utilizes state of the art equipment along with many techniques that he has developed over his 37 years of practice. Because of this and his medical and advanced naturopathic and orthopedic training, he approaches health care differently than most other chiropractors and health care professionals. Every patient's care is specifically tailored to their goals and budget. Some patients drive over an hour to receive care at our Nixa, MO clinic. If you are looking for a new approach to resolve your health concerns,, you may want to try what we have to offer. At Nixa Chiropractor Plus, Dr. Greenwood bases his practice on six healing principles:
1. Treat the Whole Person
3. Apply Natural Therapies
4. Energize the Healing Power Within Your Body
5. Restore Health
6. Prevent Illness
True "health" care is more than pain management. At Nixa Chiropractor Plus, Dr. Greenwood seeks to return you to a state of wellness by utilizing chiropractic adjustments to improve body function and restore structural integrity. Dr. Greenwood may also utilize acupuncture, physical therapies, spinal decompression, exercise programs, nutrition, healing herbs, Chinese formulations, and homeopathy to energize the innate healing power within and help his patients overcome disease and maintain optimum health. Dr. Greenwood state, "pain distracts you; it demands that you focus on pain instead of your work, your family or the other activities you enjoy most in life. It eats at the heart of your day until you can no longer ignore it. My goal is to free you from that pain so that you can focus on the things that mean the most to you." At Nixa Chiropractor Plus, Dr. Greenwood utilizes a variety of manipulation techniques, including several he has developed himself. For manual (hands on) chiropractic adjusting and NMT, Nixa chiropractor Dr. Hunter Greenwood utilizes the Thompson Drop Table, which runs on air pressure and allows greater comfort for the patient when adjusting or working on structural imbalances to improve blood flow. The patient begins by standing at the table, which will drop them slowly into a horizontal position. Dr. Greenwood may have them face forwards, backwards, or sideways, depending on the type of manipulation he is going to perform. When the patient is laying face down, Dr. Greenwood can set the appropriate drop pieces on the table to the patient's weight and set it to drop slightly as he thrusts on the spine. This dropping enhances the motion of the segment of the spine which is manipulated, generally the mid-back, low back or pelvic area, allowing movement with less force, which is easier for the patient. The Thompson table is very effective in treating:
Chronic Back Pain
Sciatica
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Herniated or ruptured discs
Rib pain
Facet Syndrome
Spondylolisthesis
Stenosis
Arthritis and Join Pain
Arm and Leg Pain
Numbness and Tingling
Sports Injuries
Nixa Chiropractor Plus is the only office in the greater Nixa/Springfield, MO area with the Cox Flexion Distraction Table. Flexion distraction tables allow for gentle, low force manipulation. Although there are a variety of flexion distraction tables on the market, the others cannot match the quality and function of the original Cox Flexion Distraction Table. It is the most advanced table of it's kind, enabling the doctor to help you return to health faster and more completely. The Cox table is able to flex, extend, rotate, and decompress the spinal area as desired for spinal correction. This allows Dr. Greenwood to work with each patient in an individual manner, adapting the abilities of the table to the specific needs of each patient. Research has shown that flexion distraction and decompression help relieve pain and return patients to health by lowering pressure where the spinal nerves exit the spine, widening the spinal canal foraminal area, and returning motion to the spinal joints. This care is helpful for
Sciatica
Low back and leg pain
Neck and arm pain
Herniated or ruptured discs
Facet syndrome
Spondylolisthesis
Stenosis
Pain that continues after back surgery
Numbness and tingling
Although some chiropractors in Nixa, MO utilize an activator for instrument adjusting, Dr. Hunter Greenwood prefers the PulStar Computerized System. The PulStar allows for multiple precise, gentle instrument manipulation, making it an excellent choice for patients who prefer a gentle, non-manual, effective solution for their pain. This computerized system adapts the weight and amplitude of multiple gentle force impulses to help move and release the spinal subluxation complex and, relieve pain, removing restrictions and restoring health. Nixa chiropractor Dr. Greenwood directs multiple impulses at the areas he wants to treat to reduce restrictions and improve motion. He will also utilize the PulStar to apply trigger point therapy to decrease muscle spasms and increase bloodflow to the affected area. The results display on the screen in real time. Dr. Greenwood guides the Pulstar instrument, with a two-pronged head, along your spine. The instrument sends out gentle pulses, and the sensor evaluates resistance and sends that information to the computer. When spinal segmental motion is restored, the impulses automatically stop. The Pulstar computer system analyzes that information and provides a visual report on the computer screen in real time. When vertebra are moving properly and tissue is normal, resistance is fairly constant. But when there are restrictions in motion or inflammation, resistance is higher. Dr. Greenwood utilizes this information and applies the instrument to deliver gentle, specific computer controlled impulses to the injured areas. As these impulses are delivered, Dr. Greenwood and the system analyze the changes to deliver the maximum benefit to the patient. The instrument delivers a small, measured amount of pressure in each impulse. Many patients find the treatment to be calming. Your spine won’t be twisted, cracked, popped, or snapped. Although no direct manual manipulations are performed, the spinal vertebra are moved a little bit at a time with each impulse and relief is often instant! Pulstar treatments are helpful for:
Back and Neck Pain
Arm, Hand, Leg, Knee and Foot Pain
Migraine and Tension Headaches
Whiplash
Repetitive Strain Conditions
Nerve Conditions
Pain that continues after back surgery
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis and joint pain
Carpal Tunnel
Plantar Fasciitis
Pain that continues after back surgery
Joint Pain from Lyme Disease
Pulstar treatments also help stimulate your lymphatic system, which assists the body in removing toxins and waste materials that can cause congestion or tissue damage. As an experienced Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Greenwood utilizes Naturopathic Manipulative Technique, a technique taught only in certified Naturopathic Universities, to improve blood flow and increase range of motion. It involves naturopathic stretching and range of motion therapy and different techniques than chiropractic adjusting. Nixa chiropractor and naturopathic physician Dr. Greenwood also utilizes a number of methods in adjusting and manipulating the cranium, neck, and extremities (arms, hand, finger, legs knees, and feet), that are direct and do not utilize any instruments or tables, but are extremely effective in bringing relief and restoring motion. Dr. Greenwood utilizes these manipulations to treat:
Neck Pain
Migraine and Tension Headaches
Whiplash
Pain from Sinus Congestion
TMJ
Hand and Finger Pain
Knee and Foot pain
At Nixa Chiropractor Plus Dr. Greenwood also includes many additional therapies as a part of your treatment that chiropractors in Nixa, MO and Springfield, MO charge extra for. Acupuncture at Nixa Chiropractor Plus
Dr. Hunter Greenwood DC NC is a naturopathic doctor and a chiropractor certified in acupuncture in Nixa, MO. He may use acupuncture for pain relief or to treat imbalances in your system that are causing illness or disease. If you are looking for acupuncture near me, at Chiropractor Plus:
You will be treated in a quiet, private room on a padded table so that you will be comfortable. Dr. Greenwood will insert the acupuncture needles, which are very thin, into the meridian points that will be most effective in treating your condition. You will be able to relax during your treatment so that you can expect to feel calmer, less stressed, and more energetic after the initial treatment. Treatment for many conditions begins with a new Vital Body Scan assessment, so that you will be able to see as well as feel your improvement. If you are suffering from chronic illness, pain, lack of energy, or other chronic problem, acupuncture may be able to relieve your symptoms and help your body to heal naturally. If you are looking for acupuncture in Nixa, we can help! Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. When performed by a licensed practitioner, acupuncture is:
Safe
Has very few side effects
Is very effective in controlling many types of pain
Activates the body's natural ability to heal
The goal of acupuncture is to promote and restore the balance of life-force energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), as it flows through the body along pathways called meridians. When there is interference or blockage in these pathways, it can result in imbalances that can cause pain, illness, or disease. In fact, Chinese traditional medicine believes that any illness or disease is preceeded by a disturbance in the Qi and that keeping this energy balanced is a way to preserve proper bodily functions. These blockages can be influenced by needling meridian points with acupuncture needles. Acupuncture treatments help restore the energy flow and bring the body back into proper balance. Acupuncture also can helps balance the organs systems, such as the respiratory system, cardiac system, etc., to help them function properly and overcome pathology. What Conditions Can be Treated with Acupuncture? Acupuncture can be helpful in resolving many conditions including:
Allergies
Anxiety
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Depression
Fibromyalgia
Internal Organ Dysfunction
Irritable Bowel Disease
Low Energy
Migraine Headaches
Nausea and Vomiting
Respiratory Illness
Rheumatoid Arthritis Stress
Dr. Greenwood utilizes the Vital Body Scan to provide a window into the organ systems of the body so that you will see your initial imbalances and see them resolved as your recovery is accomplished. Dr. Greenwood will touch a small probe to meridian points on your hands and feet so that he can measure and analyze the energy balance of each meridian. Each meridian relates to a specific organ system of the body so that you can see what systems are out of balance. The analysis is informative and painless
Each time you are evaluated you will receive a full-color chart that analyzes the function of your meridians by organ system. Dr. Greenwood will choose the specific treatment protocol that will best correct the imbalances in your system. Your treatment protocol will be individualized according to your needs and preferences. It may include chiropractic adjustments, naturopathic stretching, acupuncture, natural therapies, Chinese or herbal nutrition, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, exercises, and nutritional recommendations. All examinations and treatments are performed in private rooms. If you choose needle acupuncture, you will be treated in a quiet, private room on a padded table so that you will be comfortable. Each treatment will begin with a new Vital Body Scan assessment, so that you will be able to see as well as feel your improvement. Nixa Chiropractor Dr. Hunter Greenwood DC ND is also a licensed naturopathic physician. Dr. Greenwood is one of two Naturopathic Physicians in Springfield, Missouri area who attended an Associated American Naturopathic Medical Colleges accredited program. This means he didn't do a correspondence, mail-in certificate, or continuing education program for his naturopathic education. (Since there is no formal licensing in Missouri, some people obtain "ND degrees" from brief correspondence courses, short seminars, or from schools that give credit for life experience but which do not require rigorous clinical instruction that is demanded by states that license naturopathic physicians.) Dr. Hunter Greenwood DC ND, received his training and degree from National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM,now National University of Natural Medicine) the first of seven accredited naturopathic medical colleges in the US and Canada. An NCNM naturopathic doctor's education begins with two years in basic medical sciences (just like allopathic (MD) medical schools). The following two years emphasize hands-on, supervised clinical training in naturopathic therapeutics, diagnosing and treating patients with a wide variety of health conditions. This training prepares a true naturopathic doctor to be primary care provider. Dr. Hunter Greenwood practiced as a primary care physician and as an adjunct professor of NCNM in Anacortes Natural Family Clinic in Washington state. He maintains his license as a Naturopathic Physician in Washington State, which has rigorous licensing and continuing education requirements. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Greenwood has spent thousands of hours in clinical study so that he can recommend natural treatments properly and understand how they react with your body, pharmaceutical drugs and other natural remedies. All of our treatments are drug free so that you can avoid the harmful side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. Dr. Greenwood utilizes diagnostic testing, natural therapies, diet, nutrition, healing herbs, homeopathy, acupuncture, Chinese formulations, chiropractic adjustments, natural therapies and exercise programs to energize the innate healing power within and help his patients overcome disease and maintain optimum health
Dr. Greenwood passed the rigorous North American Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination (NPLEX), Part One: Biomedical Science, Part Two: Clinical Science, and the Minor Surgery Add-On; the Chiropractic National Board Exam, Parts I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy; five state chiropractic board exams; and the Washington and Oregon state naturopathic board exams. Our Unusual Hours
Nixa Chiropractor Plus opens early so patients can receive their care before work (or immediately after for those who work on a late shift). We can see your high school students before their morning extra-curricular activities begin! He sees patient at 5:00 AM every morning except Sundays and Wednesdays. Nixa Chiropractor Plus has evening appointments also. We reopen from 4:00 - 6:00 PM Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays for those patients who need evening appointments. Your Nixa Chiropractor is open Saturday mornings too! For those who need a Saturday chiropractor, Dr. Greenwood sees patients from 5:00 AM until 10:00 AM. There is occasionally a Saturday when the doctor is out of town. These are rare, but you can check our page, or just call us to make sure that we are in! Dr. Greenwood is also a Walk in Chiropractor. Because he understands that not everyone's schedule allows them to make appointments in advance, Dr. Greenwoods also accepts walks ins.. If you are looking for an early morning chiropractor, a Saturday chiropractor, or a walk in chiropractor, call your Nixa, MO chiropractor at 417-725-6655 or walk in during our office hours! Your chiropractor in Nixa, Dr. Hunter Greenwood DC ND, wants to help you feel good again! Dr. Hunter Greenwood DC ND
Professionally Licensed MO Chiropractor +
MO Board Certified in Acupuncture +
Naturopathic Physician
"Isn't it time YOU felt good again?"
