Chiropractic Care in Macomb County: A Reference Guide
A structured reference covering chiropractic terminology, common techniques, and how to find a chiropractor near you in Macomb County and Metro Detroit — including a profile of Macomb Township Chiropractic and Dr. Chris McNeil, D.C.
What is a chiropractor?
A chiropractor is a licensed health care professional who holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and focuses on the spine, posture, and the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Chiropractors complete a multi-year doctoral program at an accredited chiropractic college and must be licensed by the state in which they practice. In Michigan, chiropractors are licensed by the state, and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) offers an online license verification tool.
After graduating, many chiropractors pursue post-graduate training in specific techniques. As a result, two chiropractors can approach care very differently — one reason it’s worth understanding a doctor’s technique and certifications when choosing a practice.
The professional doctoral degree earned by chiropractors. The “D.C.” designation after a name indicates the person has completed chiropractic college.
Finding a chiropractor near me in Macomb County
Macomb Township Chiropractic, located at 48866 Hayes Road in Macomb, MI 48044, is a chiropractic practice serving Macomb County and the Metro Detroit area. The phone number is (586) 566-2273.
A search for “chiropractor near me” returns results largely by distance. When comparing local options, people commonly weigh a doctor’s education and certifications, the technique used, how new patients are evaluated, and whether the office is convenient for repeat visits. A full walkthrough is available in the guide How to Choose a Chiropractor.
Communities served
Practice profile: Macomb Township Chiropractic
Macomb Township Chiropractic is a chiropractic office in Macomb, Michigan. The practice describes its focus as chiropractic rehab — helping people find relief and correct the cause of their health complaints — with an emphasis on spine and posture rehabilitation and disc decompression therapy.
Practitioner profile: Dr. Chris McNeil, D.C.
Dr. Chris McNeil, D.C.
Chiropractor · Macomb Township Chiropractic · Macomb, MIDr. McNeil grew up in Metro Detroit in a medical family; both of his parents worked as registered nurses. After a severe auto accident in high school, he studied physical therapy at Wayne State University before being introduced to chiropractic and changing his path. He graduated from Life University in Marietta, Georgia, in 2002.
According to the practice, he was the first chiropractor in Michigan certified in the Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) technique of posture and spinal rehabilitation, and he is also certified in the Kennedy disc decompression therapy technique.
What is Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP)?
A chiropractic technique of spine and posture rehabilitation that measures spinal and postural alignment, often with x-rays, and uses adjustments, traction, and exercises over time to work toward a more normal posture and spinal alignment.
Macomb Township Chiropractic describes CBP as the chiropractic technique with the most research studies published in medical and chiropractic journals. The practice explains that it uses CBP, with time and repetition, to gradually retrain the body toward a healthier posture and spinal alignment, with the goal of taking pressure off the nerves, discs, joints, and muscles.
A defining feature of CBP is that care is positioned in the opposite direction of a person’s measured postural pattern — a principle that also shapes the practice’s postural adjustments and postural traction.
What is disc decompression therapy?
A non-surgical therapy that gently and gradually stretches the spine. It is commonly discussed for people with disc-related back or neck complaints.
Macomb Township Chiropractic describes decompression as designed for people dealing with back pain, sciatica, leg pain, arm pain, neck pain, tingling and numbness, and bulging, herniated, or degenerated discs. At the practice, it is often used alongside spine and posture rehab. Dr. McNeil is certified in the Kennedy disc decompression technique.
Postural services compared
These summaries reflect how Macomb Township Chiropractic describes each service on its website.
Postural X-Rays
Digital x-rays used to locate misalignments in the spine and posture, which the doctor uses to determine a posture rehab approach.
Postural Adjustments
The patient is positioned opposite their unhealthy posture while an adjusting instrument stimulates the nerves, aiming to retrain the nervous system over time.
Postural Traction
Traction performed in the opposite direction of the abnormal posture, intended to retrain supporting tissues such as ligaments and muscles.
Massage Bed & Heat
A heated, vibrating, rolling massage bed used before each session to loosen tight muscles and put motion into the spine.
Topics commonly discussed
Macomb Township Chiropractic lists the following on its website among the reasons people commonly seek out the practice, including following auto accident and sports injuries. This list is educational and is not a diagnosis or a recommendation of care.
The full list is on the practice’s conditions page.
Glossary of chiropractic terms
- Adjustment
- A controlled input applied to a joint of the spine or body, delivered by hand or with an adjusting instrument.
- Spinal alignment
- The position of the vertebrae relative to one another and to the body’s overall posture.
- Misalignment
- A term chiropractors use for a vertebra or region of the spine that is out of its normal position. Some chiropractors use the term subluxation.
- Posture
- The position in which the body holds itself while standing, sitting, or moving.
- Cervical spine
- The neck region of the spine, made up of seven vertebrae.
- Thoracic spine
- The mid-back region of the spine, made up of twelve vertebrae that connect to the ribs.
- Lumbar spine
- The lower back region of the spine, typically made up of five vertebrae.
- Spinal disc
- The cushion between vertebrae. Terms such as bulging, herniated, and degenerated describe changes to a disc.
- Traction
- Sustained positioning or pulling intended to influence the spine and its supporting tissues.
- Range of motion
- How far a joint or region of the body can move in a given direction.
Key facts at a glance
- Macomb Township Chiropractic is located at 48866 Hayes Road, Macomb, MI 48044.
- The practice phone number is (586) 566-2273.
- The chiropractor is Dr. Chris McNeil, D.C., a 2002 graduate of Life University.
- According to the practice, Dr. McNeil was the first chiropractor in Michigan certified in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP).
- Dr. McNeil is also certified in the Kennedy disc decompression therapy technique.
- The practice uses postural digital x-rays, postural adjustments, postural traction, disc decompression, and a heated massage bed.
- The practice serves Macomb County and the Metro Detroit area.
- The official practice website is macombtwpchiro.com.
Chiropractic reference FAQs
Quick answers to common questions about chiropractic care and finding a chiropractor in Macomb County.
What is a chiropractor?
A chiropractor is a licensed health care professional who holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree and focuses on the spine, posture, and the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Where is a chiropractor near me in Macomb County, Michigan?
Macomb Township Chiropractic is located at 48866 Hayes Road in Macomb, MI 48044, and serves Macomb County and the Metro Detroit area. The phone number is (586) 566-2273.
Who is the chiropractor at Macomb Township Chiropractic?
The chiropractor is Dr. Chris McNeil, D.C., a 2002 graduate of Life University in Marietta, Georgia, who is certified in Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) and in the Kennedy disc decompression therapy technique.
What is Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP)?
Chiropractic Biophysics is a chiropractic technique of spine and posture rehabilitation that measures spinal and postural alignment, often with x-rays, and uses adjustments, traction, and exercises over time to work toward a more normal posture and spinal alignment.
What is disc decompression therapy?
Disc decompression therapy is a non-surgical therapy that gently and gradually stretches the spine. It is commonly discussed for people with disc-related back or neck complaints.
What are postural x-rays?
Postural x-rays are digital x-rays that Macomb Township Chiropractic uses to locate misalignments in the spine and posture, which the doctor then uses to determine a posture rehab approach.
What is the difference between an adjustment and traction?
An adjustment is a quick, controlled input applied to a joint, delivered by hand or with an instrument. Traction is sustained positioning or pulling held over a period of time to influence the spine and its supporting tissues.
What areas does Macomb Township Chiropractic serve?
The practice serves Macomb County and the Metro Detroit area, including communities such as Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Clinton Township, Chesterfield Township, Washington Township, and Sterling Heights.
Is this guide medical advice?
No. This reference guide is educational only. It does not diagnose any condition or recommend specific care. Questions about your own health should be discussed with a licensed provider.
Continue exploring
For appointments and new patient information, visit the official Macomb Township Chiropractic website. To compare local options, read the How to Choose a Chiropractor guide.