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You’re not alone.
When it comes to hands-on care for pain relief and better mobility, two common approaches are chiropractic and myopractic therapy.
Their names may sound similar.
But their methods—and philosophies—are very different.
Both aim to help the body function better.
They just go about it in different ways.
Chiropractic centers around the nervous system and spinal alignment.
Myopractic therapy focuses on restoring mobility throughout the entire body—starting with the pelvis as the foundation.
Now, full disclosure: I’m a myopractor.
So yes, I have a bias.
But that bias comes from experience.
Growing up, my family and I had great results with chiropractic care.
But when we discovered myopractic therapy, the difference was undeniable.
The results lasted longer.
The sessions felt more in tune with what our bodies actually needed.
That’s what led me to pursue this work—and why I’m passionate about sharing it.
Myopractic therapy—sometimes confused with “myotherapy”—is a form of bodywork that emphasizes full-body mobility.
Each session involves soft tissue manipulation.
Yes, there’s popping and cracking.
But it’s typically much gentler than what you might expect from a chiropractor.
The technique is specific, focused, and done with just enough force to create change—without forcing the body to do something it’s not ready for.
The core philosophy is simple:
Life is motion.
And myopractic therapy is about restoring that motion—everywhere, not just where it hurts, because the whole body is connected.
It starts with the pelvis and works outward, assessing and mobilizing joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
Because the body is treated as a whole, sessions are comprehensive.
You might come in for shoulder pain.
But your practitioner may find restrictions in your ribs, hips, or low back that are contributing to the issue.
This full-body approach helps create longer-lasting results.
And because sessions are so thorough, most clients are seen no more than once per week.
Why?
Because soft tissue manipulation—whether it’s myopractic, chiropractic, or something else—creates micro-tears in connective tissue.
These typically take 3–4 days to repair.
If you have sessions too close together, the body doesn’t have time to adapt.
That’s something many chiropractors may overlook with 2–3 visits per week.
Chiropractic care focuses on spinal alignment and its impact on the nervous system.
Chiropractors use manual adjustments to correct misalignments in the spine that may affect nerve function.
The idea is that better spinal alignment leads to better nervous system function.
And that leads to better overall health.
Many chiropractors take a region-specific approach (spot treating).
They just adjust the spine or joints near where you’re feeling symptoms.
Some offer more comprehensive assessments—but those are less common.
Chiropractic adjustments often involve high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts.
They can feel intense or abrupt.
Compared to myopractic therapy, chiropractic is usually faster and more forceful.
Frequent follow-ups are also common—sometimes multiple times per week.
That works for some people.
But it may not give the body enough time to fully process the changes from one session to the next.
Key Differences at a Glance
Chiropractic care has helped a lot of people.
And for good reason.
But if you’ve tried it and felt like something was missing…
Or if you’re looking for a more mobility-centered, full-body approach…
Myopractic therapy might be exactly what you’ve been needing.
That was the case for me and my family.
After years of great chiropractic care, we tried myopractic therapy—and the difference was profound.
The results lasted longer.
The treatment felt more aligned with what our bodies actually needed.
It’s what led me to become a practitioner.
And it’s why I now offer sessions in both Mesa and Queen Creek, Arizona.
Book an initial appointment.
Every session includes a full-body evaluation and hands-on treatment, tailored to what your body needs.
