Soft Tissue Therapy in Granite City
Hands-on Relief for Busy Families
Tight neck, aching shoulders, or stubborn muscle knots can make family life feel less magical. Our warm, inviting team treats you like part of the big family we care for every day. Soft tissue therapy at Shipley Chiropractic helps you relax, move more easily, and get back to your real life. Same-day appointments and walk-in accommodations keep things flexible when kids’ schedules and work go sideways.
ART® and Trigger Point Therapy for Our Granite City Family
Our doctors, including Dr. Laura Shipley, use Active Release Technique® (ART®) and trigger point therapy. ART is a hands-on, movement-based method that feels like an adjustment, freeing adhesions and easing tight muscles.
Trigger point therapy presses and releases tender “knots” to calm spasms and restore motion. We also offer scraping (Graston®-style) when appropriate, though we recommend dry needling for stubborn spots because it works faster with less irritation.
Everyday Benefits for Our Patients
Soft tissue therapy supports your body in practical ways you’ll feel every day:
- Ease neck and shoulder tightness caused by stress, nursing, or prolonged screen time
- Reduce trigger points and break up adhesions that limit motion
- Relieve tension headaches and TMJ-related muscle pain
- Calm spasms in the mid and low back
- Improve range of motion for reaching, lifting, and driving
- Help your chiropractic adjustment go more easily and last longer
What Your Visit Will Look Like
We begin with a focused exam and on-site X-rays, as appropriate. Your doctor uses hands-on contact and gentle, guided movement to release tight tissue, pairing care with an adjustment or E‑stim. ART and trigger point work can be done over clothing; for scraping or dry needling, wear or bring something that exposes the area. We accept most major insurance plans and Medicare, and we’ll be honest about outside referrals if they’re the best fit.
Schedule Your Appointment
Ready for hands-on relief that fits real life? Call before noon for a same-day appointment or book your $45 New Patient Special at Shipley Chiropractic .
