At Backbone Chiropractic, we focus on the alleviation of back pain and bone misalignment through hands-on spinal manipulation as well as massage therapy. It is important to address both bones and muscles, since muscles move bones and are typically half of the problem in most joint complaints. Dr Batdorf uses Nimmo, Graston, and Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.) for addressing muscle problems and Diversified, Drop Table, and Activator techniques for chiropractic (bone) manipulation. Massage can also be helpful for relieving chronic trigger points and knots in muscles as well as well as for mental relaxation.